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Chicago Tribune - Top Stories

Gov. JB Pritzker, Mayor Brandon Johnson keep up Bears stadium pitches

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Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman is retiring at 27 — adding to the Chicago Bears' offseason needs

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US soldiers who died in Iran war remembered as devoted parents and reservists

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Asking Eric: Do I forgive and take her back?

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Andrej Stojaković scores 21 points as No. 11 Illinois beats Oregon 80-54

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Chicago Blackhawks lose the lead late and fall 3-2 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets

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Photos: Oklahoma City Thunder 116, Chicago Bulls 108

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Chicago Bulls lose 116-108 to the Oklahoma City Thunder — and Matas Buzelis limps off the court

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Editorial: Illinois' youngest victims deserve more than silence

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Tribune Editorial Board endorsements for 2026 Illinois primary election

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Daniel DePetris: Donald Trump's pitiful case for going to war with Iran

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Kristi Noem blames 'violent protesters' for Minneapolis chaos under tough questioning in a Senate hearing

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Chicago sees exodus of immigration judges during Trump's second term

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Air strikes, death of Ayatollah Khamenei, celebrated by many in Chicago Iranian community

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Renee Good's lawyer is fighting ICE. He learned civil rights law litigating against Chicago police.

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Preorder Our New Bears Book

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Photos: South Carolina honors the Rev. Jesse Jackson

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

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

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

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John Cornyn and Ken Paxton advance to runoff in Republican primary for Texas US Senate seat

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Questions mount in Congress over Iran war's costs, risks and exit plan

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President Trump says 'someone from within' Iranian regime might be best choice to lead once war ends

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Anxious travelers scramble as Iran war strands tens of thousands across the Middle East

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Trial that could lead to the breakup of Ticketmaster's parent company gets underway

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BP presents 'last, best and final offer' in union negotiations

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NIPSCO to offer winter bill assistance amid skyrocketing utility bills

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ChiArts families, teachers protest proposed changes to conservatory model

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Against the odds, IUN chancellor shares success story at portrait dedication

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Muslim students at Northwestern University carve out a homey Ramadan with iftars and free meals program

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Supreme Court blocks law against schools outing transgender students to their parents in California

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Crime and Public Safety

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Evidence connects man to killing of father, son at Little Village jewelry shop: prosecutors

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Trial begins for man accused of killing woman, putting her in duffel bag in Logan Square

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Church, home struck by gunfire on East Side of Aurora, police say

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Lawyers for woman accused of killing abusive ex-boyfriend call for case to be dropped

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After a one-year hiatus, Aurora GreenFest set to return

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Tiny, raucous monk parakeets from South America thrive in Chicago. But why?

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Volunteer firefighter accused of arson in wildfire that burned 700 acres in northwest Illinois nature preserve

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Just in time for Casimir Pulaski Day: The Red Apple Buffet, filling stretchy pants since 1989

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Two Chicago chefs to compete on Guy Fieri's 'Tournament of Champions'

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Minnie Bird now open in Naperville; Roman-style pizza coming soon

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New event aims to draw wine lovers to downtown Batavia

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

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Today in History: Florida becomes a state

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Clarendon Hills Historical Society weighs in on downtown plan

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Reggie Stevens, who wants to play in college, keeps shooting for St. Laurence. 'Basketball gods rewarded me.'

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Taking on new starring role, Jamir Ratliff scores 33 points as Hillcrest rolls past Thornton. 'No pressure.'

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Jalen Carter, the NIU football recruit at cornerback, a key for Kaneland basketball's defense. 'Know my role.'

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