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Chicago Tribune - Top Stories

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Federal immigration agents arrest man at Bolingbrook police station

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Cleveland Browns are hiring Todd Monken, the ex-Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator, as their head coach

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Lurie Children's planning new hospital in Downers Grove area

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3 months after rapidly scheduled arguments, the Supreme Court has yet to decide on Trump's tariffs

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A month after Iran protests began, worry pervades Mideast over possible US strike

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Federal Reserve may keep rates unchanged for months as economy shows signs of health

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Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in the latest round of layoffs

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Editorial: No need for a mandatory retirement age in Washington. The voters can do what's needed.

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Editorial: We're not buzzing about THC beverages being sold at the United Center

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Laura Washington: Black politicians are eager to preserve Rep. Danny Davis' seat as demographics shifts

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Bryan Adamson: Alex Pretti's killing highlights the complex intersection of our 1st and 2nd Amendment rights

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More 'No Kings' protests planned for March 28 as outrage spreads over Minneapolis deaths

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Today in Chicago History: Relatives, protesters and lawyers gather at O'Hare over Trump's immigration order

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Man sprays unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar and is tackled at Minneapolis town hall

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Veterans, unions and health care workers remember Alex Pretti as 'hero' at vigil

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Buddy Guy keeps blues alive during his January residency at Legends

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'Stereophonic' arrives in Chicago, telling the story of a band through its songs

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Today in History: 'Pride and Prejudice' published

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GM Kyle Davidson sees progress from the 21-23-9 Chicago Blackhawks: 'We have taken a nice step'

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No. 5 Nebraska's loss ended the nation's longest winning streak in 5 years. Next up: No. 9 Illinois.

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Big Ten releases 2026 football schedule — including Northwestern facing Pat Fitzgerald and Michigan State

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Tough coaching helped QB Drake Maye flourish in his 2nd season with New England Patriots

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Photos: Snow falls after arctic cold in Chicagoland

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Photos: Chicago Bulls retire Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey

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Photos: Chicago Cubs introduce newly signed third baseman Alex Bregman

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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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Electric affordability bill passes Indiana House second reading

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Indiana Senate committee passes carbon sequestration bill

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Public school advocacy groups urge Gov. JB Pritzker to opt out of federal voucher program

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Mayor Brandon Johnson defends aide's involvement in Texas US Senate race

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Retired Chicago Fed chief sells Streeterville condo for $2.75M

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Amazon Fresh's two stores in Naperville to close as company shuts down Amazon grocery stores nationally

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Hollywood Casino's new location in Aurora to include luxury wellness spa

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Investigators say deadly midair collision near DC followed years of ignored warnings about traffic

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West Chicago teacher put on leave after social media post supporting ICE draws anger from parents, community

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Evergreen Park Library pairs older patrons with high school helpers for tech support

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Indiana Senate sends library budgets bill onto House

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Chicago Archdiocese fires substitute teacher with allegations of child molestation, most recently working at Evergreen Park school

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Crime and Public Safety

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2 critically injured teenage boys in custody after stolen sedan hits viaduct in Chicago Lawn

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Woman, 46, found dead on floor of residence in Roseland

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Teen charged in connection to stabbing death of pregnant Downers Grove woman

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Judge rejects plea deal in 117-mph crash that split vehicle near U.S. 30, sent baby flying in car seat

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'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AI

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Aurora alderman launches rebate program for solar panels, electric vehicle chargers

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Brookfield Zoo leads effort to protect polar bears as Trump opens Arctic refuge to oil drilling

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After snowstorm, bitter cold will grip Chicago again, weather officials warn

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Restaurant review: Cafe Yaya exceeds expectations as an ephemeral bakery and neighborhood bistro in Chicago

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Jean Banchet awards 2026: Immigration and community top of mind for winners at Chicago's top local food awards

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Chicago announces Taste of Chicago and summer music festivals for 2026

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New downtown steakhouse, MOM's Organic Market coming to Naperville; Eddie Bauer closing

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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 Chicago History: Donald Trump signs executive order banning refugees from entering US

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Today in History: Michael Jackson suffers serious burns

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Scientists recover the oldest wooden tools from a site in Greece

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

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Indiana Senate passes abortion medication ban bill

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Girl Scout cookie sales teach digital marketing skills, Northbrook, Glenview leaders say

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Hobart freshman Corabella Wesley is dominant on the mat. Even at state. 'She's just not scared of anybody.'

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Indian Prairie school board OKs $1.55 million purchase of property next to administrative center in Aurora

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