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2 US officials killed in Mexico crash after anti-drug operation worked for CIA, AP sources say

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Global benchmarks are mixed in cautious trading amid uncertainty about US-Iran ceasefire talks

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Pope calls for justice and closing income gap in Equatorial Guinea Mass with presidential family

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The Iran war could drive up costs for petroleum-derived products like clothes and crayons

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Review: ''night Mother' by Redtwist Theatre offers no respite from the darkness

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Today in Chicago History: First Earth Day celebrated with Civic Center rally

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Suffolk/Tribune poll: Chicagoans want to see Bears move to Arlington Heights — not Indiana

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Illinois House Democrats push Bears stadium tax deal as Republicans seek property tax relief

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This Little Village native helped Artemis II go around the moon. Now he wants to see the stars for himself.

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At Carver Military Academy, students will help bring solar energy to campus

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Column: Grandsons give a famous tavern matriarch a place to call her own

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The Chicago Bulls anchored their future to Billy Donovan. What happens now that he left?

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Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz, complicating efforts to resume US-Iran talks

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Column: Chicago Bears will rely on 'the silent tape' to find competitive players in the NFL draft

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Chicago Bears have drafted 99 players in the first round since 1936 — and 12 are in the Hall of Fame

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Editorial: Chicago's politicians bemoan our housing crisis. Their fealty to unions makes it worse

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Editorial: Sure, give Chicago's cab drivers a raise. But they have to run their meters.

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Laura Washington: Kamala Harris' unforgivable transgression

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Howard A. Learner: Earth Day is a reminder that Illinois must come up with environmental solutions

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Will County Republicans choose Frankfort Township Trustee Hillary Kurzawa to lead party

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Planned Parenthood endorses independent Mayra Macías in race to replace retiring US Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García

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Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges related to past use of paid informants

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Chicago's Tomato Man on the impacts of erratic spring temperatures on his beloved heirlooms

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Answer Angel: 'Naked' dresses?

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Review: In 'The Balusters' on Broadway, a mighty contest rises from porch railings

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Chicago Cubs win 7th consecutive game behind Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch in a 7-4 victory

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Courtney Vandersloot says Chicago Sky — 'under a microscope' with Angel Reese — can return to winning identity

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Chicago White Sox sluggers hit back-to-back-to-back home runs — for the 1st time in 6 years — in 11-5 win

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Column: Can the Reinsdorfs hire the right combo to end Chicago Bulls fans' malaise?

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WBBM Newsradio still up in the air about filling the void post-CBS

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Trump's approval on economy falls in AP-NORC poll, showing new warning signs for president

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Painted Tree Boutique vendors say they're out money after business suddenly closes

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Illinois awards $32M to cannabis companies, but some are still struggling to open

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Lawsuit over National Guard deployment in Illinois runs out of steam, judge dismisses it

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With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington

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ICE went on a hiring spree. Sterling credentials were not required, AP investigation finds.

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Acting ICE director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, Homeland Security says

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Valparaiso School Board supports superintendent in Micah Beckwith controversy

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Portage Township Schools accused of mishandling boy with autism, federal lawsuit says

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18 candidates apply for Orland District 230 board vacancy created by resignation of Arabic language supporter

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Some Chicago Public Schools parents push back against May Day agreement

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Crime and Public Safety

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Fatal shooting was self-defense, attorney says as Portage murder trial starts

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Gary, firefighters' union announce new contract after almost 23 years

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Orland Park looks to address reckless driving, seeks investment in Orland Square land tract

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Unidentified male found fatally wounded in vehicle in South Chicago

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McHenry County residents wall off homes against rising Fox River

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Intense storms in Illinois fueled at least 15 tornadoes last week and fed rivers that will crest starting Monday

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The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here's how to spot it.

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Food icon: Inocencio Carbajal, El Guëro of Carnitas Uruapan in Chicago

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Wine and cheese? Tips on how to make more imaginative pairings.

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Family-run Italian Express, a pioneer of halal American fast-food in Chicagoland, celebrates 40 years

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Trader Joe's settlement: How to know if you're eligible for $102 payout

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As Indiana extends coal and builds data centers, Illinois may be on the hook for neighbor's AI boom

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Today in History: 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez seized by immigration agents

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Today in Chicago History: 'Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults' — with host Geraldo Rivera — seeks gangster's riches

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Today in History: Pope Francis dies at 88

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Trinity Christian College to transfer majority of archives to Michigan university before spring closure

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Wauconda's Lucas Swanson learns from his brother how to lead. But he already knew how to navigate change.

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Madison School students keep micropantries stocked in South Holland, Harvey

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Steve Millar's high school girls soccer rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown

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Freshman Shelby Izzo scores walk-off run for Evergreen Park. And pitches in relief, too. 'Fill in the role.'

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