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Chicago police officer fatally shot at Swedish Hospital remembered for kindness, public service

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What happened inside the ballroom when a gunman tried to breach Trump's night with the press

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Months after late property tax bills, thousands are still waiting with no resolution in sight

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Dillon Thieneman followed his instincts to Oregon — and ultimately on a path to the Chicago Bears

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DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family

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Illinois sets new rules barring state workers from prediction market bets and AI use without oversight

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3 takeaways as the Chicago White Sox lose in 10 innings and drop 2 of 3 in Washington Nationals series

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Justice Department cites dinner shooting to press preservationists to drop Trump ballroom suit

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'Michael' moonwalks to $97 million opening, shattering record for music biopics

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Editorial: Shooter at Correspondents' Dinner shows why N.Y. Mayor Zohran Mamdani should leave Ken Griffin alone

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Editorial: A self-inflicted energy crisis is brewing in northern Illinois thanks to Springfield. Fix it.

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Chicago 2050: Professors advise on how Chicago can train workers to succeed with AI

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Chicago 2050: David Awschalom on the future of quantum technologies

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Three Democrats vying for Lake County auditor bid in primary

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Accused White House correspondents' dinner attacker is tutor and computer programmer from California

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More Chicagoans view Mayor Brandon Johnson unfavorably than favorably ahead of 2027 mayoral race, Suffolk-Tribune poll says

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Donald Trump unharmed after shooting incident at White House correspondents' dinner

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Answer Angel: Ponytails?

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Review: 'Joe Turner's Come and Gone' is August Wilson's essential American story

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Goodman Theatre cancels 'Ma Rainey' performance due to death of actor Matt DeCaro, 70

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Review: 'Going Bacharach' at Apollo Theater is fabulous way to celebrate his songs

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Who did the Chicago Bears select in the 2026 NFL draft? Meet the 7-player class.

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Column: There's hand-wringing over the Chicago Bears' draft once again. Let's just see how it all plays out.

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9 Chicago-area natives and where they went in the NFL draft, including a reunion for 2 Marist teammates

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Sabastian Sawe of Kenya becomes the 1st person to run a sub-2-hour marathon to win in London

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Preorder Our New Bears Book

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Terry Savage: Can you beat the market?

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CTA breaks ground on Red Line Extension. The project 'corrects' history, acting CTA head says.

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Justice Department drops criminal probe into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell

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NIPSCO Local 12775 workers ratify tentative agreement

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Appeals court rules that President Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal

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Cook County state's attorney has 'political alliance' with feds, attorneys seeking independent prosecutor argue

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ICE detainees in west Michigan refusing food to protest conditions, advocates say

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President Donald Trump's 'gold card' visa starting at $1 million granted to just 1 person so far, White House says

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Statewide school mental health initiative celebrates $100,000 grant at Matteson elementary school

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Obama Foundation hosts Earth Day event at Jackson Park

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CPS lunch workers block traffic in protest outside the Chicago Board of Education as contract negotiations stall

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Simms defends himself on social media against allegations of inappropriate conduct with students

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Crime and Public Safety

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Porter County police investigating Center Township shooting

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Court briefs: Gary man gets 45 years in slaying

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Former NFL player shares foster system experience at IUN forum

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Earth Day volunteers plant shrubs, clear brush at Orland Grassland

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Tick season seems to be off to a fast start. Some experts worry about future illnesses.

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UIC researchers use mural art to raise awareness of invasive plant species

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Oak Park celebrates environment, sustainability at Earth Fest

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Chicago's Tomato Man on the impacts of erratic spring temperatures on his beloved heirlooms

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Meet the food icons of Chicago

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Today in Chicago History: Foie gras banned by City Council. Sacré bleu!

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Today in History: John Wilkes Booth killed

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Lake County, nonprofits boosted by $5 million Legacy grant

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Two Republicans hope to challenge state Sen. Rodney Pol

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