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Chicago Tribune - Top Stories

More intense fires and unpredictable wind patterns likely to keep putting Illinois in path of wildfire smoke

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Wildfire smoke in Illinois also affects animals and their caretakers

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Photos: Wildfire smoke blankets the Chicago area

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Illinois SNAP costs: State wins one-year delay on food aid penalty, but major costs still loom

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ICE detains Chicago Public Schools custodian at immigration appointment: 'Everyone's just devastated'

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Democrats pick Jessica Dixon Heitman, late US senator's granddaughter, to replace ex-state Rep. Harry Benton

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Food icon: Buritt Bulloch, the Donut King at Old Fashioned Donuts in Chicago

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LIV Golf suffers setback with Asian Tour joining a new alliance with European and PGA tours

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COPA probing officer-involved shooting in Little Village

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Boston Red Sox have won 14 straight and need 1 more to match an 80-year-old franchise record

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Iran and US persist in their attacks, as Pakistan tries to keep diplomacy alive

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Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf of Mexico is moving toward the Florida Panhandle and Alabama

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A Minnesota town now boasts the world's tallest nutcracker

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Milwaukee Brewers remaining careful with Jacob Misiorowski as he returns from long layoff

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Denied tenure and alleging discrimination, Northwestern University professor sues school and government officials

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The last one-room schoolhouse to operate in Illinois finds a new purpose after $1.6M restoration

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Review: What's a night at Chicago's $50 million magic mansion Hand & The Eye actually like?

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Person in custody after SWAT officer shot during Albany Park barricade

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CCL holder admitted to fatal shooting outside Lincoln Park bar, handed over gun: Police

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Asking Eric: Partner wears shoes in house

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100 years of Rainbow Cone's wonderful weirdness

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In rural southern Illinois, a cattle farmer fights back against an emerging threat from above

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Elgin man dies from injuries suffered in July 4 fireworks accident

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Editorial: The ICE crackdowns in Chicago and Minneapolis took an economic toll, too

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Editorial: Behold the new rules of a Midwest summer. One, check the air quality first.

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Kate Lowe: Delivery robots are shiny technology in search of a problem

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Yunus Emre Tozal: University of Chicago gave everyone AI. Now it needs to say what education is for.

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Chicago Public Schools leaders say board must pass budget to make September payroll

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Illinois AFL-CIO makes endorsements after putting Democrats on pause

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President Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese

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Andy Burnham becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns

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In 1976, Illinois buried a ton of time capsules. What we're digging up now is complicated, or sometimes weird.

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Answer Angel: Frizzy hair?

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Taste of Orland Park to include 22 food vendors, increased seating

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Piping plovers Pepper and Blaze hatch 2 new chicks at Waukegan Beach

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Chicago White Sox rally with a 5-run 9th inning — but lose catcher Kyle Teel to an ankle injury

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Jameson Taillon returns and starts, but gives up early HRs as Chicago Cubs lose in extra innings

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Connor Bedard 'very happy' with his Chicago Blackhawks extension — and makes a pitch for Patrick Kane

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Brother Rice's Jack Lausch, Northwestern's ex-QB, goes to Cincinnati Reds in MLB draft: 'Never ruled it out'

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Photos: Chicago Cubs Champions Gate dedication ceremony at Gallagher Way

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From TVs to toilet paper to a guitar: What Chicago Bears players brought to training camp

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Photos: 'The Lovable Reunion Live' at the Chicago Theatre

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Photos: Another round of hot weather hits Chicagoland

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Photos: Country music fans gather at Windy City Smokeout

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Photos: Chicagoland celebrates America's 250th birthday

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Photos: A look inside the Obama Presidential Center

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Photos: Work continues at Northwestern's Ryan Field

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Column: A sweet hangover from the 2016 Chicago Cubs reunion

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How an Italian sculptor created the World Cup trophy that became an icon

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Oswego 5-bedroom home with NanaWall system, custom cabinetry: $1.9M

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Today in Chicago History: Wingfoot Air Express dirigible catches fire and crashes in the Loop, killing 13 people

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FDA still focused on lettuce supplier as source of parasite, despite faulty test result

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AI office demand seen spreading beyond NYC and San Francisco

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ICE agents reportedly nab 5 in Lake County in past month

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Aldermen push Chicago police to investigate ICE agent misconduct complaints

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Chicago alderman critical of parking meter bidder's ICE ties has own financial link to ICE

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Judge: Fugitive ex-Loretto Hospital exec not entitled to dismissal hearing amid 'Broadview Six' fallout

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Niles West, Central get upgrades in Township High School District 219's $53 million campus upgrades

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Indiana opts out of summer grocery assistance program for kids

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STEM activities were all fun and games at Boys & Girls Clubs event

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Tinley Park teacher brings lessons of Holocaust home from fellowship: 'It's about empathy'

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Crime and Public Safety

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Yorkville woman charged with first-degree murder, police say

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Hammond man charged after allegedly shooting at police during welfare check

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Gary man dies after disappearing in Lake Michigan

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What is the air quality today in the Chicago area? Search to check near you.

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Studies raise alarms as more warehouses are built near homes and schools in Illinois

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Workweek to start with more smoke and bad air as EPA extends alert into Monday

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How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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The story behind Chicago's most iconic hot dog

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Chicken finger favorite Zaxbys opening stores in Naperville and 6 other suburban spots

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Ninth annual Ravenswood On Tap celebrate best of 'Malt Row'

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Bill aims to curb abandoned oil and gas wells in Illinois through stiffer fines

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Read the Tribune's investigation into Illinois' abandoned oil wells

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In Illinois, getting oil and gas operators to pay for abandoned wells can take decades

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Microplastics linger inside people and animals, multiple studies show. But regulation is still far off.

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Today in History: President Joe Biden drops his bid for reelection

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Today in Chicago History: Special Olympics debuts at Soldier Field

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Today in History: 'The Dark Knight Rises' shooting

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Gary's The Fusion statue could be on the move

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Tech rescue team, mental wellness efforts highlighted retiring Evanston Fire Captain's career

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Park Ridge home suffers severe damage during Saturday night fire

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Aurora invites resident feedback on budget, safety, infrastructure, sustainability during upcoming events

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Gymnast Katie O'Neill garners national attention and 3 gold medals at Special Olympics USA Games

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Shiseido Eyelash Curler Vs Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler

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The best special education school supplies

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Best flame light bulb

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Do Shark vacuums have a HEPA filter?

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