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Review: 'The Uprising' a medieval revolt that speaks to our modern moment

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'I plan on playing': Rome Odunze questionable but is optimistic he'll suit up for Chicago Bears opener

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Photos: Chicago Cubs 12, Pittsburgh Pirates 2

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Is Operation Midway Blitz still ongoing? DHS lawyer had judge doing double take on bodycams.

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Chicago prepares for Mexican Independence Day celebrations, some street closures possible

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Mayor Brandon Johnson taps activist social media influencer as communications director

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Column: Ultimate occupational hazard of managing the Chicago Cubs? The incessant mood swings of fans.

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Start of tonight's Chicago White Sox game in St. Louis delayed because of incoming rain

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Alex Bregman and Chicago Cubs offense bust out to back Shota Imanaga in 12-2 rout, snapping skid at 4

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Firefighters battled smoky rubbish fire in Austin

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A physical practice and a Connor Bedard sighting highlight Day 1 of Chicago Blackhawks prospect camp

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Why suburban police are teaming up to fight video gambling smash-and-grabs

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OEMC dispatcher killed in overnight shooting in New City

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Editorial: Illinois' right-to-die law meets the right to say no

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Jerald McNair: Racist behavior at a high school football game may yield positive lessons

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Editorial: As 9/11 recedes in memory, we must cling to that which remains

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Bob Kustra: What it was like to be in New York City on 9/11

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A closer look at claims during the Republican midterm convention

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Dozens gather in Lemont to remember Charlie Kirk, visit first Turning Point USA office

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The US has made progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but the Iran war is far from over

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After years of delay, funding to restart Chicago-Quad Cities rail service has Illinois back on track

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Tribune's fall 2026 arts, entertainment and food guides

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Riot Fest 2026: Our critic's picks for best bands and what not to miss

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A stadium unveiled, a neon sign lit, Día de Muertos: Our walking tour through the fall season

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Billy Joel assures fans he's doing better after brain surgery

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The summer of Caleb Williams is over. A pivotal season for the Chicago Bears QB is about to get serious.

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5 things to watch in the Chicago Bears opener against the Carolina Panthers — plus our Week 1 predictions

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Can No. 3 Notre Dame avoid another early-season stumble in Saturday's home opener?

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Oak Park and River Forest High School board pushes for more diversity among staff, teachers

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Hearing set on fate of Waukegan hospital property: 'They need to find a resolution as soon as possible'

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Judge plans to appoint receiver to take control of West Suburban and Weiss hospitals

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US inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked, squeezing Americans' finances

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A man fights for a new life in Cuba after the US expels him in an immigration crackdown

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Carol Stream police say ICE agents appeared during traffic stop

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Court briefs: Daughter of couple taken by ICE pleads guilty to obstruction

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Temporary protections for about 200,000 Salvadoran immigrants are in limbo as deadline nears

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Oak Park, school districts renew agreement on Collaboration for Early Childhood

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Chicago school board pulls $5.5 million proposal to save ChiArts conservatory model

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Chicago school board weighs plan to expand preschool, early childhood services

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Boy charged in shooting death of Hyde Park Academy sophomore

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Crime and Public Safety

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Applications open as two Lake judges set to retire

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For the children of those killed on 9/11, the grief remains: 'It's not just something in a textbook'

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Woman sobs in court as she recalls alleged rape by Customs and Border Protection agent

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Chicago public health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Union Station

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Homer Glen enacts protections for mature trees on private property

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Chicago asks for help naming 50-ton boulder unearthed at O'Hare

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New California law will ban watering decorative grass

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Inch by inch, this Chicago diver scours Lake Michigan's floor for our lost stuff: 'The guy everybody calls'

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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How a Mexican home baker on Chicago's southwest side is building a loyal following

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Food icon: Mario DiPaolo Jr. of Mario's Italian Lemonade, where summer starts and ends in Chicago

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Restaurant review: Maplewood Brewery & Distillery now serving whimsical Polish American food around Chicago

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Dutch Bros Coffee is coming to long vacant property in Arlington Heights

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Data centers near O'Hare win nearly $100M in local tax breaks, leaving suburban homeowners to cover the gap

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Data centers and tax breaks: How we reported the story

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As microplastics pollute every corner of the Great Lakes, scientists push governments to combat threat

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Missed opportunities, incomplete investigations preceded discovery of 56 bodies at funeral home

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Today in Chicago History: Bulls' Michael Jordan inducted into Hall of Fame — and 'Crying Jordan' meme is born

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Today in History: September 11, al-Qaida attacks the United States

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: Highs — and lows — of the magnificent Chicago Theatre

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Today in Chicago History: 7-year-old Jaclyn Dowaliby disappears from Midlothian home

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Skokie, North Shore remember 9/11 on 25th anniversary: 'It's a sad day'

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Community news: Golf tourney to benefit area hospitals, La Grange film at Oak Park fest, and more

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Court news: Gary man charged in shooting, EC man convicted in killing

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Aurora officials call for unity during event marking 25th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

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Are Oakley sunglasses worth it?

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How to use a Shop-Vac as a leaf blower or leaf vacuum

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Best bed alarm

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These baby towel wraps make bath time a joy

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