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'I just don't want it to take over my life': Hantavirus sparks fear, questions for some students in a post-COVID world

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Chicago's only Cadillac dealership breaks ground at former Lincoln Yards site

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Death investigation opened after body pulled from Lake Michigan

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City Series: Cubs are better late in 10-5 victory in opener, snapping White Sox winning streak at 5

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What to do in Chicago: Ari Lennox, Soul Asylum and 'Rocky' in Concert

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Schaumburg man charged in Thursday night Loop stabbing

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Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after President Trump's trip to Beijing

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The Preakness at Laurel Park has a little bit of everything — except the Kentucky Derby winner

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Israeli strike kills Hamas' military wing leader, who Israel says was an architect of Oct 7 attacks

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North America's largest commuter rail system shuts down as workers strike

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NFL keeps spotlight on Sunday broadcasts as it creates more windows on other days

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Brittany Russell — with husband Sheldon riding Taj Mahal — could make Preakness history

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Editorial: A McDonald's Happy Meal for the Chicago Fire and The 78 in more ways than one

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Tim Larson: Chicago owes its identity to the beloved ramp. It's time to reclaim that heritage.

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The Tribune's Quotes of the Week quiz for May 16

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Letters: The Cubs' pitch for expanded parking is about money, not neighborhood benefit

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Today in History: Queen Elizabeth II addresses Congress

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Five takeaways from President Trump's trip to China and his meeting with President Xi Jinping

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Supreme Court rejects Virginia's bid to restore congressional map favoring Democrats

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Trump announces Boeing jet order from China. Beijing stays silent.

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Sam Sianis of the Billy Goat, Chicago's most famous saloonkeeper, dies at 91

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Review: Hubbard Street Dance finale goes straight to the heart with 'LubDub'

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Chicago Shakespeare's 40th season includes 'Romeo and Juliet' with Pat Benatar music

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Inside the new TimeLine Theatre

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Column: Where's the Crosstown Cup? No one seemed to know — or care — as City Series kicked off.

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As Mallory Swanson nears return to Chicago Stars, husband Dansby in awe of 'most incredible, blessed journey'

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Today in Chicago History: Michael Jordan named NBA Rookie of the Year

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Chicago Sky suffer 1st loss of season, falling to Phoenix Mercury 91-83 despite Rickea Jackson's 29 points

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Preorder Our New Bears Book

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Photos: Sam Sianis, owner of the Billy Goat Tavern

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Photos: NBA draft combine at Wintrust Arena

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Chicago Tribune wins Pulitzer Prize for local reporting: Read the stories and see the photos

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Route 66: Photos from the 'Main Street of America'

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Remembering Route 66: Readers share their memories of the 100-year-old highway

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Photos: The Big House Ballgame at the Old Joliet Prison

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Photos: Chicago Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall

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Evanston adopts major housing plan aiming to boost housing affordability, availability

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Clarendon Hills to address 'community clamor for ice cream' with new Rita's Italian Ice outlet

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Evanston officials break ground on 33-unit Mt. Pisgah affordable housing complex

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Ford City Mall to shut down over safety concerns, ending 60-year run on the Southwest Side

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Latin American nationals deported by the US to Congo face an uncertain future

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A Texas town may offer a preview of a Trump plan to force noncitizens from public housing

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US Border Patrol chief Michael Banks announces his resignation

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Chicago 'Dreamers' say they're fearful of job loss and deportations

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At 15, Romeoville teen makes Lewis University history as youngest student ever to receive master's degree

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'It's the best day of my life': 72-year IU-Northwest grad celebrates commencement

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Hinsdale Central grad lauded with engineering award at U of I

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Valerie Nicholson, a music education icon, set to retire after 40 years at Prairie State College

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Crime and Public Safety

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Former Aurora Christian Schools board member accused of long-term sexual abuse of minor, police say

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Illinois man gets split term for drunken crash near Lowell that killed friend

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Teen released without charges in East Garfield Park homicides

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Street gang leader Larry Hoover's clemency bid now in Gov. JB Pritzker's hands

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Gary can look at repurposing former quarry, sustainability director says

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First bison calf born to herd at Kane County's Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve

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BP denies fuel leaks at refinery despite online claims

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Will County zoning commission again votes no on 6,100-acre solar farm

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Tribune Food Awards: The 2026 Readers' Choice winners

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Jim's Original, famous for its Maxwell Street sausages and hot dogs, relocating to Pilsen

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Rescinded dinner invitation is at the center of a suit filed against the Union League Club of Chicago

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Today in History: First McDonald's opens

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Hundreds march in Pilsen, demand answers in unsolved fatal hit-and-run

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A 69-hour-workday? City of Chicago paid head-scratching legal bills

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Court battles hit taxpayer wallets

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Heidi Stevens: A glimpse at Warsaw history reinforces why books and literacy are vital for democracy

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Today in Chicago History: Rocky Marciano KO's Jersey Joe Walcott in first round of fight at Chicago Stadium

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Today in Chicago History: Floats, flowers and shots fired as Michigan Avenue Bridge opens

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After being lifted for pinch hitter, Ty Hudik helps spark Lincoln-Way East's rally. 'Keep the train rolling.'

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Brady Dunnett breaks out of early season slump, gets back down to business for Oswego. 'He's put in the work.'

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Baseball and softball scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

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Former West Aurora boys basketball coach Brian Johnson takes over at Oswego East. 'There a lot of excitement.'

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These versatile antifungal soaps eliminate odors and fungal growth

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Spalding basketball hoop vs. Goalrilla basketball hoop

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