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How President Donald Trump went from threatening Iran's annihilation to agreeing to a two-week ceasefire with Tehran

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Readers' Choice Food Awards: It's time to vote

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Wall Street and global markets surge after US-Iran ceasefire sends oil prices below $100 a barrel

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3 priorities for the Chicago Sky in WNBA free agency after trading Angel Reese

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The Chicago Bulls are fully committed to Billy Donovan. What does that mean for the future?

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Chicago Cubs' Javier Assad steps up in win — and Pete Crow-Armstrong shows encouraging offensive signs

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At Northwestern, a flashback to a time when government reports were works of art

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Editorial: For Chicago, this is a particularly bad time to be without an inspector general

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Editorial: Donald Trump, poisoning the ears of American kids with every egg roll

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Laura Washington: What's the fuss over delivery robots?

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Early voting opens in Lake, Porter counties ahead of May primary

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Orland Park considers TIF for southeast corner of 159th Street and LaGrange Road; buys former Riviera Country Club

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Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signs electric affordability bill into law

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Were you nominated for the Chicago Tribune Readers' Choice Food Awards? Get our media kit here.

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Review: 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' at the Goodman finds humor in the struggle to rise

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Former Migos rapper Offset is stable after being shot outside a Florida casino, spokesperson says

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With a late loss, Chicago White Sox fall to 1-14 in last 15 games against the Baltimore Orioles

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Chicago Bulls end 7-game skid in first game since front-office shake-up, pounding the NBA-worst Wizards

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Photos: Baltimore Orioles 4, Chicago White Sox 2

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Chicago Bulls CEO Michael Reinsdorf commits to change in 4th-ever search for a new top executive

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Photos: University of Michigan wins the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship

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Final Four photos: UConn 71, Illinois 62

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Photos: Illinois basketball practice at Lucas Oil Stadium ahead of Final Four matchup

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Photos: White Sox's home opener at Rate Field

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Photos: Annual Good Friday Via Crucis procession

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Photos: Clergy visits Broadview ICE facility

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Photos: Illinois State loses to Auburn 88-66 in NIT semifinals

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Oil prices plunge and US stock futures jump as US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire

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Delta joins the growing list of US airlines raising checked bag fees as jet fuel costs soar

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Community gathers in Oak Park to process closure of West Suburban Medical Center

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General Mills to cut 163 jobs in closure of Missouri pizza crust plant

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Clergy members decry use of shackles at Broadview ICE facility seen during Holy Week ministry

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Judge won't compel prosecutors to produce White House communications in Broadview Six case

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Chicago's US Attorney Andrew Boutros defends handling of Operation Midway Blitz after a year on the job

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Massachusetts anti-ICE bill would allow illegal immigrants to sue agents

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Hammond Riverside Christian school hosting tours, sets August opening

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Irwin Weil, 'legendary' professor of Russian literature at Northwestern University, dies at 97

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Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schools

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Crime and Public Safety

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Driver avoids prison in Lake Station drug deal robbery, shooting

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Three displaced, commercial storage facility office closed after fire in Aurora

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16-year-old boy fatally wounded Tuesday in drive-by shooting on South Side

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Will County Board member Jacqueline Traynere given court supervision in email case

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Today in Chicago History: Illinois experiences its last total solar eclipse for decades

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Egg-citement takes over Evanston's Ladd Arboretum during spring egg hunt

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Public will soon be able to visit the bison at Kane County's Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve

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After harsh winter, Ukrainians find joy in releasing bats rescued from war

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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This spring's best cooking classes around Chicago and the suburbs

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Restaurants embrace the return of communal tables as diners look for deeper connections when eating out

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Restaurant news: Cariño chef to open Molino Los Hermanos, a new tortillería in Uptown

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Clarendon Hills Restaurant Week begins Thursday at 9 area eateries

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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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Today in History: Ryan White, teen whose battle with AIDS drew national attention, dies at 18

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

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Today in Chicago History: Michael Jordan — No. 45 — now batting for the White Sox

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Today in History: Chicago no longer the nation's 'second city' in population

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Crafty ace Ava Potempa creates masterpieces for Stevenson. 'A completely different way of looking at things.'

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Column: Young therapist at Family Counseling Service in Aurora creates on-site food and clothing pantry

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Gary to host 'Michael' movie screening for city residents

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Matteson and Lemont mayors describe Pope Leo XIV as humble, personable

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