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Chicago Tribune - Top Stories

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Wildfire smoke could leave northern Illinois by Friday afternoon as pollutant levels drop

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Illinois House Speaker Welch's office knew of harassment claims against disgraced state Rep. Benton years ago

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Editorial: Exit Harry Kane of England, with Lionel Messi of Argentina in his arms

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UChicago trauma surgeon has seen gun violence up close. His book calls for solutions.

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Today in History: Disneyland opens

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Photos: A look inside the Obama Presidential Center

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Chicago renters' rights battle is on as aldermen counter Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan

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Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits

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Merrillville delays rescinding ICE opposition resolution

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Roycemore School in Evanston to close after more than 110 years as North Shore institution

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Chicago school board race tops $1.9 million in fundraising

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Crime and Public Safety

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Aurora man found guilty of first-degree murder in 2023 fatal shooting

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Today in Chicago History: 2 police officers killed by snipers inside Cabrini-Green high-rise

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Second man charged in July 5 shooting in Gary that killed 10-year-old boy

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Will County Board rejects solar farm near Monee; delays action on land bank, excavation company

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Magnolia Bakery and Stella's Diner closed down after inspections find cockroaches and flies

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The story behind Chicago's most iconic hot dog

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Bill aims to curb abandoned oil and gas wells in Illinois through stiffer fines

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Read the Tribune's investigation into Illinois' abandoned oil wells

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In Illinois, getting oil and gas operators to pay for abandoned wells can take decades

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Microplastics linger inside people and animals, multiple studies show. But regulation is still far off.

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: When the Aragon Ballroom hosted Prince, Janis Joplin and more

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Photo exhibit at Evergreen Park library celebrates America by showcasing its diversity

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