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Chicago Tribune - Top Stories

Chicago Park District pushes $630M plan to revamp Soldier Field post-Bears

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What to know about the Chicago Bears' possible move from Soldier Field

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Gov. JB Pritzker suggests no matter how Indiana vs. Illinois fight goes, new Bears home won't be in Chicago

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Chicago Bears stadium bill gets initial approval from Indiana House with minor amendment

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Poll shows Illinoisans oppose ICE near schools, school funding a critical issue

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Markell Pierce's death echoes 2022 Round Lake Beach child's murder: 'It strikes me that there's something to hide'

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WGN-TV lays off eight on-air reporters and anchors Monday in massive downsizing

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Asking Eric: I'm not even invited to the wedding ceremony

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Harvey City Council elects Ald. Shirley Drewenski as acting mayor

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Police launch homicide investigation after delivery driver found dead outside Loretto Hospital

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Floyd Mayweather, 49, and Manny Pacquiao, 47, agree to a rematch at Sphere in Las Vegas

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WNBA says deal for a new CBA is needed by March 10 to avoid delaying the start of the season

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Gold-medal US women's hockey team declines President Trump's invitation to attend State of Union address

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Volunteers scour the desert for Nancy Guthrie despite authorities urging them to stop

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Sara Albrecht: What Chicago can learn about the separation of powers from the Supreme Court tariff ruling

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Editorial: Mayor, call FIFA to snag World Cup if Guadalajara cartel problems prove insurmountable

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Editorial: Gov. Pritzker's cautious budget won't rock Illinois' boat, but at least doesn't make things worse

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John T. Shaw: Comfort Ero is tireless in her work to prevent tensions from exploding into international crises

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Lead prosecutor in 'Broadview Six' immigration protest case leaving for DC ahead of high-profile trial

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Chicago's newest snowplow name 'Abolish ICE,' Mayor Brandon Johnson says

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Screws tightening for immigrant detainees swept up in Operation Midway Blitz as arrests continue

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Walkouts provide lessons for students, schools

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Kokandy's 'Jekyll & Hyde' will get a new run on the Magnificent Mile

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Rob Reiner's son pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents

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Conan O'Brien breaks silence on Reiner murders following his holiday party

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WWE's 'Elimination Chamber' is coming to the United Center — and wrestling fans have been waiting

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4 takeaways from Chicago Cubs spring training, including another low-risk signing to bolster the bench

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Chicago White Sox rotation is far from set — and versatile Mike Vasil is eyeing the opportunity

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NFL combine: Looking at the Chicago Bears' positions of need — and the prospects who could fill them

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FBI director invites fresh scrutiny over travels with appearance at US men's hockey team celebration

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Preorder Our New Bears Book

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2026 Winter Olympics: Meet the 33 medalists from the United States

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Photos: The best images from final weekend of the 2026 Winter Olympics

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Photos: The legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

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Photos: An inside look at Chicago Cubs spring training

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Photos: An inside look at Chicago White Sox spring training

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Photos: US women's hockey wins gold medal with OT win over Canada

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Photos: The 2026 Chicago Auto Show

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Bill aimed at tackling fraud passes Indiana House in final week

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Police in Britain say former ambassador Mandelson released on bail after arrest in Epstein probe

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Niles referendum in March primary election asks about new term limits for mayor, trustees

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Damage to streets remains after freight train derailment in Dixmoor, investigation continues in Chicago Ridge

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Former Chicago Bears player Khalil Herbert sells Buffalo Grove home for $610,000

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AbbVie plans to spend $380 million building two new manufacturing facilities in North Chicago

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Chicago Heights-based employment training program gets state funding boost

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New report highlights state education policies

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Elmhurst Jazz Festival features over 40 bands over four days

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Illinois lawmakers push university funding overhaul amid regional enrollment drops and U. of I. opposition

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Today in Chicago History: 'Circle campus' at University of Illinois opens

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Crime and Public Safety

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Dolton man, 19, charged with first-degree murder in January death of Oak Forest man, 68

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Family of Hobart murder victims praise police work that led to charges

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'We need closure': Family of missing girl, 14, still searching for answers

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CPD officer stripped of police powers mid-deposition: 'An unusual development'

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Coyotes are thriving in Chicago, and as mating season peaks, you just might catch sight of one

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Organizers of the Milan Cortina Olympics made clean energy a priority. Here's how they did it.

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Trump administration to stand by tough Biden-era mandates to replace lead pipes

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Trump climate health rollback likely to hit poor, minority areas hardest, experts say

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Breweries in Chicago adapt to changing drinking and health habits or face closures

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Black wine visionaries in Chicago are reimagining wine culture

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Everybody loves the Chach: Pizano's waiter serves life lessons with pizza

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La Grange Restaurant Week features specials at 21 places to eat

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

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

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Today in History: R. Kelly sentenced to 20 years for federal sex trafficking charges

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Today in Chicago History: Arlington Heights horse racetrack put up for sale

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'Wrong in 1942. Wrong now.' Local Japanese Americans tie WWII incarceration to Trump's immigration crackdown

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Casston Cross comes to a new school in a new state. He ends up as East Aurora's leader. 'On his shoulders.'

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Adrian Lee-Horton, a gifted saxophonist, sounds off with career-best scoring game for Argo. 'Renaissance man.'

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After jumping out of a burning car, Amari Williams returns to find his rhythm for Shepard. 'Glad to be back.'

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Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

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Best athletic wear for kids joining baseball and softball teams this spring

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We tested Blundstone boots to find out if they're worth the hype

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