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Tracking the Chicago Bears in NFL free agency: James Lynch the latest DT to join the roster

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US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war

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Both sides in Iran war ratchet up attacks on energy facilities, as oil prices surge

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Gregory Bovino to retire from Border Patrol

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How Gregory Bovino became a face of Donald Trump's mass deportations and ended his career

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Lake County Board primary results set stage for November: 'Credit to the candidates for … (turning) out voters'

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Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins Democratic nomination for US Senate

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Melissa Bean wins 8th District Democratic primary in race to succeed US Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi

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Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller wins Illinois' 2nd District over comeback effort by former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.

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Daniel Biss wins race for Democratic nomination to succeed Jan Schakowsky in Illinois 9th District

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La Shawn Ford wins Illinois 7th District primary despite heavy opposition from PACs

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Darren Bailey wins rematch bid against JB Pritzker in Illinois governor race

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Pat Hynes defeats Assessor Fritz Kaegi, as Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle wins Democratic primary

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Downstate and Chicago North Side challengers declare victory in state House primary races

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NASCAR suspends Daniel Dye after mocking an IndyCar driver on a livestream

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MLB teams pressure WBC managers to be careful with their pitchers. But Venezuela pushed back.

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CPS local school council elections are underway, here's what you need to know

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Today in History: Michael Jordan becomes the first ex-player to become a majority owner in the NBA

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2026 Illinois primary day election results

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Federal judge halts Trump administration's health care funding cuts to Illinois, for now

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2026 primary day election results: US Senate

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2026 primary day election results: 9th Congressional District of Illinois

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Asking Eric: Their constant cheerleading is very frustrating

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2026 primary day election results: Comptroller

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Tribune Editorial Board endorsements for 2026 Illinois primary election

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2026 primary day election results: Governor

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What is a BORG? Chicago police confiscate gallon jugs at St. Patrick's Day river dyeing.

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Editorial: Illinois Speaker Emanuel 'Chris' Welch has an iron fist. It threatens to disenfranchise voters.

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Editorial: As a hot, new market tests Chicago's trading industry, trouble looms

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Chuck DeVore: The US has the ability to achieve victory in Iran

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Elizabeth Blasius: Chicago must act to protect the South Side's midcentury modern Pride Cleaners

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About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war

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President Donald Trump DHS pick Markwayne Mullin will appear before senators for his confirmation hearing

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Review: Theo's 'Drowsy Chaperone' has a fabulous narrator to invite us along for the ride

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Boka's new restaurant Gingie from chef Brian Lockwood brings high-class cooking to an à la carte menu

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Column: For 40 years, Newcity has been delivering the city's cultural scene

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Writers Theatre announces 2026-27 season including the return of Hershey Felder

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Is the team 'broke'? Will they add a veteran edge rusher to the mix?

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Chicago Cubs get 'good news' on Seiya Suzuki, who has a PCL sprain and is questionable for opening day

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Chicago White Sox's Munetaka Murakami comes back swinging with HR in return to Cactus League play

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WNBA and players union have reached an agreement in principle on a transformational new CBA

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Wall Street follows global markets higher and oil retreats despite new barrage out of Iran

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First state files criminal charges against Kalshi, escalating legal fight over prediction markets

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US drivers see gas prices jump to their highest level since 2023 as the Iran war drags on

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Hyundai Translead to bring truck trailer manufacturing, 2,500 jobs to two shuttered Will County plants

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Attorneys in 'Broadview Six' case say conspiracy charges violates First Amendment, has 'chilling' effect

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As President Trump pushes deportations, immigration data becomes harder to find

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DACA delays lead to lost jobs, less stability and anxiety over potential deportation under Donald Trump

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State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship by 80% to $450

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Chesterton, Valparaiso students debate data centers' impact on the environment

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Naperville D203 board nixes plan to cut 38 teachers after outcry from students, parents

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River Forest School District 90 OKs contract with 21% salary hike

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Schools in Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills set for $2 million in building projects

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Crime and Public Safety

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Gunman killed and employee hospitalized after a shooting at a Georgia Veterans Affairs clinic, police say

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Police: Valparaiso crossing guard arrested in Gary for child solicitation

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Ohio man signs plea in Hobart High School school bomb threat

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Fourth-generation Chicago firefighter Michael Altman dies from injuries in Rogers Park fire

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Trump vows to fight invasive carp in Great Lakes, but Illinois federal funds remain frozen

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Indiana groups challenge order keeping Wheatfield coal plant open

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Joliet City Council postpones vote on massive data center until Thursday

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Valparaiso woman wants Indiana recognized for wildlife-friendly habitats

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Food icon: Sam Sianis of Billy Goat Tavern and Cheezborger legend in Chicago

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West Loop's Kumiko wins 2026 Michter's Art of Hospitality Award

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Elgin-made Orchard Valley Cran Nut Mix in running for Illinois' 'coolest thing'

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E. coli linked to cheddar cheese made with raw milk sickens 7 in the US

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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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Tribune investigation into hospitals' use of guardianship system inspires new bill

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When Frankenstein was a Chicagoan, or why Mary Shelley's creation will never die

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Porter trying for federal funds that could shape future

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Maria Peterson wins state House District 52 primary: 'I've built a strong grassroots foundation'

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Evanston teacher Anuj Chopra named Golden Apple Award finalist

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Which allergy medicine is best for seasonal allergies?

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Bring the coast home with Le Creuset's new Riviera collection

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Owala's FreeSip Twist is the next viral water bottle - and already selling out

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Stanley's new products are perfect for spring

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