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Chicago Tribune - Top Stories

Naperville man allegedly reported fake $1M-plus jewelry heist, officials say

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Judge rejects request to block Trump White House from building its $400 million ballroom project

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FIFA's Infantino has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

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Brush fire damages 10 acres of Forest Preserve near Tinley Park

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A little-known program allows CTA and Metra to suspend riders. Most of them are Black.

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State Farm to issue $5 billion in auto insurance dividends — or about $100 per car

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Tommy Schaefer enters plea of not guilty in Bali suitcase murder

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Chicago credit downgraded, which will mean higher borrowing costs

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More than a week of celebration and funeral services for Rev. Jesse Jackson begins Thursday in Chicago

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What to do in Chicago: Maria Bamford, Trinity Irish Dance and a return of the monster trucks

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CEO of Northfield-based Medline talks tariffs, IPO following company's first earnings call

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'It leaves you hungry': Michael Conforto motivated to make the Chicago Cubs — and get back to World Series

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Obama Foundation readies for uncertainty of development near presidential center

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Charged, acquitted and sued, former CPD Officer Pierre Tyler now seeks expungement in murder case

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Editorial: Illinois confronts its housing shortage — at last

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Editorial: Fix your lousy shopping app, Jewel-Osco!

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Bill Quinlan: Move Halas Hall to the city and make it a fan destination

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David Greising: The Rev. Jesse Jackson shaped Chicago in innumerable ways

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Human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia 'just kept getting stronger,' agent testifies

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Poll shows Illinoisans oppose ICE near schools, school funding a critical issue

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Lead prosecutor in 'Broadview Six' immigration protest case leaving for DC ahead of high-profile trial

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Chicago's newest snowplow name 'Abolish ICE,' Mayor Brandon Johnson says

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Review: Ballet-themed erotic drama 'Dreams' dissipates in finale

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Of Notoriety: Kevin Matthews, 'Bernadette,' World Banquet and more

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Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations

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Column: At the Drury Lane-Martinique in Evergreen Park, John R. Lazzara owned the spotlight

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How can Chicago White Sox best use Lenyn Sosa after 22-home run season? 'You think of him as instant offense.'

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Hilary Knight says Donald Trump's joke was 'distasteful' and wants focus on US women's Olympic success

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Tremaine Edmunds has permission to seek a trade. What it means for the Chicago Bears' salary cap and needs.

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Photos: Chicago Cubs on photo day at spring training

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Photos: Chicago White Sox on photo day at spring training

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Photos: The legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

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2026 Winter Olympics: Meet the 33 medalists from the United States

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Photos: US women's hockey wins gold medal with OT win over Canada

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Photos: An inside look at Chicago Cubs spring training

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Photos: An inside look at Chicago White Sox spring training

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US and Iran hold another round of indirect nuclear talks as American forces mass in Mideast

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Iran accuses President Trump of 'big lies' ahead of Geneva talks and in face of major US military deployment

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Illinois lawmakers approve Christopher Meister as state's new auditor general

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Indiana bill militarizing the National Guard passes Senate

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Old Town 6-bedroom home with elevator: $6.5M

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Proposed legislation would slash $40M in 'hidden expenses' from Illinois utility bills

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IURC launches affordability inquiry into utilities including NIPSCO

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Down to Business: VAI's in Naperville likes its Italian menu to be a little 'not so traditional'

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'Terrifying and tortuous': Former Oswego High School students sue district for allegedly failing to stop sexual harassment by teacher

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Partnering with West Aurora School District, Aurora food pantry moves drive-up service to Saturdays

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Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard during review of Epstein ties, university says

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The AI boom may mark the return of the shop class

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Crime and Public Safety

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A long life of service to the Beverly Shore Volunteer Fire Department ends

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Justice Department says it's reviewing whether any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld

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5 injured in Woodlawn mass shooting, several in custody, officials say

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Bill to add LaPorte, Porter counties to gun task force passes House

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Gary-inspired urban farming bill passes Indiana House

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Coyotes are thriving in Chicago, and as mating season peaks, you just might catch sight of one

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Organizers of the Milan Cortina Olympics made clean energy a priority. Here's how they did it.

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Trump administration to stand by tough Biden-era mandates to replace lead pipes

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Restaurant news: Belmont Tavern revives a dormant Polish dive bar with history and cocktails in Chicago

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Restaurant review: Forty Acres Fresh Market honors a family matriarch with Mabel's Meals in Chicago

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Speed Rack, an electrifying cocktail-making competition, uplifts female-identifying bartenders

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La Grange Restaurant Week features specials at 21 places to eat

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At one time, Illinois was a top oil producer. Today, that legacy is a $160M problem.

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Tribune investigation into hospitals' use of guardianship system inspires new bill

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Before Congress, Jonathan Jackson owned a construction firm. It got $750K from Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois.

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Today in Chicago History: 'Bartman ball' obliterated for charity at Harry Caray's restaurant

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The Bali 'suitcase murder': Heather Mack's murder conviction, Indonesian imprisonment, deportation

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Harmony Square Plaza hosts a quarter million people in first seven months

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After being saved from cardiac arrest death in Northbrook, Deerfield man promotes CPR training

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