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Chip Kelly believes Northwestern is 'an up-and-coming team.' Why the coaching veteran became the Wildcats OC.

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Washington Wizards are acquiring Anthony Davis from Dallas Mavericks in an 8-player trade

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Elgin HS students stage walkout to protest ICE actions in Minneapolis, elsewhere

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Mayor Brandon Johnson heads to budget opponent's ward to continue fight over 2026 package

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Cook County clerk urges early mail-in voting amid USPS postmark change before March 17 primary

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Police probe link between West Side shootings, possible gang involvement

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Chicago schools, transit, public housing remain rudderless under Mayor Brandon Johnson

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Chicago Bulls trade Coby White to the Charlotte Hornets, ending his 7-year tenure with the team

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Suspect in slaying of Momence bar owner in custody, officials say

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After 80 years, Minute Maid's frozen canned juices are getting put on ice

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Body of Elgin man missing since mid-January found in West Dundee creek

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Nancy Guthrie disappeared from an Arizona neighborhood that is dark at night, quiet and spread out

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Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison

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College football's February signing period an afterthought now — but Notre Dame adds a QB to 2026 class

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Editorial: In the 4th Congressional District, the endorsement that should have been right here

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Tribune Editorial Board endorsements for 2026 Illinois primary election

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Brian Kolp: What power do ordinary citizens have to keep federal agents accountable?

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Annelise Riles: The Fed can beat populist demagogues by educating the public

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Why the hospitality stop known as 'Ice House' was renamed 'Winter House' for US Olympians

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Indiana judge bars feds from deporting Chicago man acquitted of Gregory Bovino murder-for-hire

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Trump's border czar announces 700 immigration officers to immediately leave Minnesota

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Democrats demand 'dramatic changes' for ICE, including masks, cameras and judicial warrants

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Nominations for Non-Equity Jeff Awards: Theo and Kokandy lead the list for 2026

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Super Bowl commercials feature AI, weight-loss drugs and celebs from George Clooney to Kendall Jenner

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Chicago restaurateurs on 2026 dining trends: Community-driven recovery, global flavors, more craft mocktails

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Column: 'I Bid You Peace' documentary explores the accusations that ended the Frugal Gourmet

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Is a game in Spain in the works? How about a trade for Maxx Crosby?

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Are the Chicago Bulls finally tanking? How their deadline trades could plot a path to a lottery pick.

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The 100 best photos of 2025 by Chicago Tribune photographers

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Photos: 2026 Cubs Convention

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Photos: Chicago's Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve

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Photos: Chicago Bears unveil food offerings at Soldier Field

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Indiana House utilties committee passes nuclear permits bill

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Talks between Iran and the United States will be held on Friday in Oman, Iranian media say

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Judge appears skeptical of Trump's latest bid to nix his hush money conviction

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Cook County court clerk piloting electronic traffic tickets

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Batavia building to be renovated, with TIF assistance, for Aurora-based software company's new headquarters

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Washington Post cuts a third of its staff, eliminates sports section in a blow to a legendary news brand

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Today in Chicago History: CTA derailment in the Loop during rush hour kills 11 people

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Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey buys River North home for $4.45M

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Indiana bill banning student cellphones has universal support, enforcement issues remain

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Bradshaw: Mastering the game of college success

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Madison School ESL teacher lauded as Outstanding by state group

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Hinsdale High School District 86 hiring superintendent from northwest Indiana

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Crime and Public Safety

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Lake Sheriff's officer back on duty after OWI arrest

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Gary man gets 2 years for shooting at couple outside laundromat

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Gary man charged in drunken Merrillville crash that hurt his kids

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Federal judge dismisses whistleblower lawsuit from former COPA investigator

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Wet processing system ordinance fails to pass Gary council

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Illinois Rewilding Law, first in US, a step toward state wetland protection

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Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

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From the Olympics in Italy to skiing the Wisconsin slopes, the race is on to adapt to warming winters

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Food icon: Gus Rickette of Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken turns 100 this year in Chicago

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Super Bowl 2026: Restaurant and bar specials in Chicago

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With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine's diners

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PepsiCo plans price cuts to Doritos, Cheetos, Lay's and Tostitos as demand for its drinks and snacks slips

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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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Immigration agents' poor tactics in Chicago made for needless safety risks, experts say

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A border crosser. An execution killing. And political theater.

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Today in History: TheFacebook launched

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Stormwater project in Crown Point moving forward

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Court briefs: Conviction in drug dealer's slaying upheld, trio charged in shooting

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Of Notoriety: Chicago Street Theatre has Madame Curie, IUN launches auditions for Challenger play

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