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Judge slams key OpenAI witness in copyright infringement case for 'hazy recollections'

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Republican fears grow as Democrats keep notching election victories ahead of midterms

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Photos: Baltimore Orioles 5, Chicago White Sox 3

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62-year-old man dies in overnight fire on West Side

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Chicago Zoning Committee to skip another month and leave developments in limbo but alderman has plan for deal

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Aldermen bristle over Mayor Brandon Johnson move on pension costs for aides

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Illinois deja vu? Appellate arguments for ex-Speaker Michael Madigan to focus on line between politics and bribery.

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Column: The Reinsdorfs' greatest bromances and other hot topics from a headline-filled week in sports

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'It's extremely frustrating': How Chicago Cubs veteran reliever Phil Maton is working on early struggles

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Review: Riz Ahmed powers a stripped down, modern-day 'Hamlet'

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Preliminary plans OK'd for new 7 Brew location in St. Charles

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Review: 'You, Me & Tuscany' serves up a big bowl of romance tropes and charm

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Major League Baseball's average salary rose 3.4% on opening day to a record $5.34 million

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Trump Tower couple alleges their intimate exchange was recorded in federal lawsuit: 'I felt very violated'

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Column: 'No One Cares About Crazy People' documentary shines a spotlight on our mental health system

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Illinois bill would force gunmakers to redesign pistols that can be converted to automatic weapons

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TMZ 'tipped' Nancy Guthrie is dead after being seen in Mexico

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Is a deal for Dexter Lawrence possible? What about a Tyson Bagent trade?

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Asking Eric: How do I stay engaged

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Orland Park considers TIF for southeast corner of 159th Street and LaGrange Road; buys former Riviera Country Club

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Mayor Brandon Johnson tapping transportation veteran to take over department

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Judge won't compel prosecutors to produce White House communications in Broadview Six case

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Downtown office buildings emptied out by the pandemic are being scooped up and refurbished with new amenities

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Editorial: There has been no victory yet for the Iranian people

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Editorial: Is newly minted CPS CEO Macquline King really resisting CTU's May 1 day of protest? She should.

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US Rep. Delia Ramirez: Why Democratic voters reject AIPAC, super PACs and billionaire control of our politics

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Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez: Governor, Illinois deserves a straight answer on AIPAC

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Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing President Donald Trump from office after his Iran threats

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What one campaign rally in Michigan reveals about young voters ahead of the midterm elections

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Gov. JB Pritzker among Democratic presidential prospects courting activists at Al Sharpton's conference

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Auteur-heavy movies lead Cannes Film Festival lineup

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Review: 'The Ally' at Theater Wit puts some of the most thorny liberal debates on stage

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Chicago-based Fooda launches marketing campaign to make return-to-office mandates more appetizing

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Cherry blossoms in Jackson Park are nearing full bloom. Chicago Park District says to start planning your visit.

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Chicago White Sox will pay tribute to loyal fan Pope Leo by giving away pope-themed hats

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3 takeaways from Chicago Cubs' series win, including Nico Hoerner's power and Colin Rea's slow heartbeat

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Kevin Korchinski aims for a Frank Nazar-esque surge to secure his future with Chicago Blackhawks

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Preorder Our New Bears Book

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Photos: Artemis II moon mission

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Photos: Michigan beats UConn 69-63 to win national championship

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Photos: Clergy visits Broadview ICE facility

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Final Four photos: UConn 71, Illinois 62

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Photos: Annual Good Friday Via Crucis procession

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Photos: Illinois basketball practice at Lucas Oil Stadium ahead of Final Four matchup

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Photos: White Sox's home opener at Rate Field

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Oil prices rise again and world shares retreat on the fragile Iran ceasefire

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Old Town 5-bedroom home with marble-clad fireplaces: $4M

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Jury deliberating in Cook County case over Abbott Laboratories' formula for premature babies

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Hundreds gather in Springfield to push environmental bills on wetlands, plastics and data centers

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Clergy members decry use of shackles at Broadview ICE facility seen during Holy Week ministry

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Chicago's US Attorney Andrew Boutros defends handling of Operation Midway Blitz after a year on the job

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Massachusetts anti-ICE bill would allow illegal immigrants to sue agents

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Chicago school board approves resolution against federal tax-credit scholarship program

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District 130 board approves outside contract despite custodian protest

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Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells AP he was 'blindsided' by his ouster

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'Mixed Marriage Project' charts decades of Black-white marital unions in Chicago

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Crime and Public Safety

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Lynwood shuts down roller rink to prevent teen takeover, event organizers dispute narrative

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Gary man charged with murder for fatally hitting man with his car

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Southland crime: Frankfort robbery, Lockport gunshot, and more

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States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blame.

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Today in Chicago History: Two people killed when EF-4 tornado obliterates tiny Fairdale

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Lawsuit seeks to stop Earthrise solar farm vote at Will County Board

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Today in Chicago History: Illinois experiences its last total solar eclipse for decades

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Readers' Choice Food Awards: It's time to vote

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This spring's best cooking classes around Chicago and the suburbs

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Restaurants embrace the return of communal tables as diners look for deeper connections when eating out

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Were you nominated for the Chicago Tribune Readers' Choice Food Awards? Get our media kit here.

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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: Prince Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles

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Today in History: Ryan White, teen whose battle with AIDS drew national attention, dies at 18

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Chicago weather: How our 2025-26 seasonal snowfall compares with previous years

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Today in Chicago History: Michael Jordan — No. 45 — now batting for the White Sox

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Nick Loving is leaving Burns Harbor clerk-treasurer's job, third clerk in as many years

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Popcorn business opens second Lake shop focused on employees: 'We want to help people have a better life'

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Grant approved to help Mexican restaurant in downtown Oswego with renovation project

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Already a great outfielder, Zion-Benton's Brayden Duran is 'playing out of his mind.' He has more in mind yet.

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Your guide to the most effective vibration platform machines

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These beautiful coffee tables transform your entire living room

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