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Chicago homicides in 2026: 20 people slain. Here's how that compares with previous years.

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Volunteers including actress Khali Spraggins support MLK Day of Service at The Bridge Teen Center

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They voted for Trump. But one year into his second term, they have grave concerns. 'Just wrong.'

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Mayor Brandon Johnson and Don Lemon speak out against Trump at annual MLK breakfast

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Uber and Lyft drivers could win union rights if state law changes

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Food costs spiked in December while gas prices cooled. Here's the latest look at consumer expenses.

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Restaurant news: Cleo's opens in Lakeview with Southern cuisine on the North Side of Chicago

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Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong marvels at Bears' Caleb Williams — and Justin Steele eyes his return

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3 firefighters among 4 injured Monday night at West Town fire

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3.8 magnitude earthquake reported in central Illinois

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Top EU official questions Trump's trustworthiness over Greenland tariff threat

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Trump's ICE force is sweeping America. Billions in his tax and spending cuts bill are paying for it

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US citizen says ICE removed him from his Minnesota home in his underwear after warrantless search

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Curt Cignetti finishes his coaching masterpiece in guiding unbeaten Indiana to a title in his 2nd season

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President Donald Trump ties his stance on Greenland to not getting Nobel Peace Prize

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Remarkable season ends for Chicago Bears: Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the playoff loss in overtime

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Actress Taraji P. Henson, who starred in 'Empire,' sells condo in Streeterville high-rise for $1.7M

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Asking Eric: Not a good fit for a holiday gathering

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

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Asking Eric: I don't want him in my life anymore

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Chicago Bears season ends with no Ben Johnson postgame victory speech, only a 'crushing' loss

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Chicago Restaurant Week 2026: 5 menus we're excited about

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Daily Horoscope for January 20, 2026

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Extortion trial to provide window into the world of an alleged Chicago con man

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Daily Horoscope for January 19, 2026

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Editorial: The number of Americans who feel politically homeless is rising. Understandably so.

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Editorial: Why Chicago hotels have a case for taxing themselves. And why we worry.

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Paul Vallas: Law enforcement needs to be more visible on the CTA

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Todd Baisch: Edgewater needs a plan for Broadway, not just upzoning

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Trial over alleged gang bounty on Bovino to offer litmus test as immigration enforcement controversies continue

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In freezing conditions, hundreds gather downtown to protest ICE

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Sending soldiers to Minneapolis for immigration crackdown would be unconstitutional, mayor says

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'60 Minutes' airing report on Donald Trump deportations that was suddenly pulled a month ago

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Column: Was tiny Walter Eckersall the city's greatest football player?

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The Sundance Film Festival prepares to bid farewell to Park City, and Robert Redford

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'Mean Girls' and 'A Christmas Carol' among shows set for next Broadway Series at Paramount in Aurora

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Jonathan Toews says Chicago 'will always be home' as former Blackhawks great returns to play at United Center

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Caleb Williams' teammates say the Chicago Bears QB 'put it all out there on the line' this season

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Chicago basketball report: Bulls welcome back Yuki Kawamura — and DePaul gets good PR amid game-fixing scandal

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Why Illinois basketball? Neuqua Valley's Mason Martin jumps on offer, confident 'it's where I want to go.'

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Preorder Our New Bears Book

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Photos: Chicago Bears clean out their lockers after playoff loss ends season

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Playoff photos: Los Angeles Rams 20, Chicago Bears 17 (OT)

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Photos: Hundreds return to Broadview to denounce federal agents' killings in Minneapolis

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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 Cubs introduce newly signed third baseman Alex Bregman

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Photos: Chicago Blackhawks 2, Winnipeg Jets 0

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EC NAACP marks comeback with MLK event, commitment to justice

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Donald Trump's Board of Peace has several invited leaders trying to figure out how it'll work

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US futures sink after Donald Trump warns of higher tariffs for 8 countries over Greenland issue

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Burr Ridge 5-bedroom home with 2-story foyer and crystal chandelier: $2.1M

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Critics warn rail merger would give Union Pacific unprecedented role in Chicago and more control of industry

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Why is salad titan Sweetgreen wilting?

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At MLK Day of Service, volunteers join to beautify Morgan Park High School

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CPS honorary student board member on her tenure: 'Speak when you're scared'

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User experience changing for Porter County library patrons

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Indiana DOE, Notre Dame link to win federal literacy grant

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Crime and Public Safety

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Portage Police involved in 3-hour standoff with armed man

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Lake Station, New Chicago explore fire territory

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South Africa declares a national disaster over flooding and severe weather

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'A complete backflip': NWI activists react to reported EPA air pollution changes

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Save the Dunes, Shirley Heinze Land Trust complete land transfer

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Employees surprised and saddened as Time Out Market Chicago announces closure

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Progressive dinner is on the menu for Skokie Restaurant Week Jan. 23-Feb. 7

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Diverse options, special deals on the menu for upcoming Restaurant Week in Aurora

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Chicago Restaurant Week comes to North Shore Jan. 23-Feb. 8

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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: Martin Luther King Jr. Day observed for the first time

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PNW professor urges public to embrace fullness of King's message

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Today in History: Rupert Murdoch's media empire apologizes for hacking scandal

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Today in Chicago History: 'Tokyo Rose' pardoned by the president

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No longer one of those kids in awe, No. 1 Kouts' Lucas Kleckner is a player they revere. 'He's our leader.'

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Ben Kristopher overcomes doubts to become indispensable for Libertyville: 'A matter of believing in myself'

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Waubonsie Valley marching band recognized by Aurora City Council for performance in Rome parade

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The best weighted blanket for deeper, more restful sleep

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The best N95 masks for breathability and safety

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