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Chicago Tribune - Top Stories

Dolton sues Fifth Third Bank over $1.9 million in alleged misappropriations by former Mayor Tiffany Henyard

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Daily Horoscope for February 12, 2026

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Bill would hold data centers responsible for energy costs and environmental protections

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A conversation with the UIC professor who heads up sports sciences for US Figure Skating

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'Same roar, new shore': Portage makes a pitch to host the Bears

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What to do in Chicago for Valentine's Day, from a Taylor Swift party to fireworks

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What we learned from the Chicago Cubs, including Daniel Palencia named closer and Marquee's spring schedule

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Illinois sues Trump administration over more than $100 million in planned cuts to health care grants

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Republicans' edge on immigration shrinks as independents balk at Trump's tactics, AP-NORC poll shows

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Column: Spring training renews optimism for the Cubs and White Sox — no matter where you're watching

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Olympic pin mania has collectors running between landmarks and swarming a trading center

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Review: Los Angeles heist film 'Crime 101' is an unsubtle nod to 'Heat'

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Review: 'Wuthering Heights' is a playful, messy, unsatisfying adaptation

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Conagra ordered to pay $25 million in lawsuit alleging Pam cooking spray caused lung disease

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El jefe de la Marina EEUU quiere una flota más ágil en lugar de recurrir a portaviones en crisis

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Federal judge keeps in place key parts of Illinois' landmark law banning some credit card swipe fees

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Another Operation Midway Blitz protest case evaporates in federal court

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Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino praised agent after shooting Marimar Martínez in Chicago, evidence shows

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La Grange Village Board unanimously approves welcoming ordinance

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Asking Eric: Don't let this man keep you from a good time

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Southwest Airlines works to address issues with new assigned seating as customers fume

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Arlington Heights rallies to bring Bears to the suburbs — and fight off a bid from Indiana

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Editorial: Ahmed Karrar for Illinois 14th Senate District Democratic primary

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Eder I. Aguilar: My message to 8th grade CPS students who face the verdict of their high school test results

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Willie Wilson: Americans are not optimistic Black people will ever achieve full equality

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Letters: Consider all demographic groups when voting for a 9th Congressional District candidate

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Immigration judge denies bond for Chicago man acquitted in Bovino murder-for-hire plot

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House amends immigration bill extending to local, state police

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In a flurry of walkouts, Chicago-area students continue protest of ICE: 'This is what our world has come to'

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Marimar Martínez lawyers say officials 'created a culture of violence' among agents

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'Harold and Maude' star Bud Cort dies at 77

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Review: Unhappy lust and uneasy friendship in Remy Bumppo's 'Hedda Gabler'

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James Van Der Beek, the 'Dawson's Creek' star, has died at 48

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The Chicago Municipal Device is the city symbol few Chicagoans know about

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Erick Fedde, back with the Chicago White Sox, aims to return 'brick by brick' to his 2024 form

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'There's unfinished business': Chicago Cubs open camp with high expectations — and embrace the challenge

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BYU standout receiver Parker Kingston charged with first-degree rape in Utah

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Aldermen opposed to Mayor Brandon Johnson on budget announce 'accountability commission'

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Indiana doxing bill amended to include drone language

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Several ICE agents were arrested in recent months, showing risk of misconduct

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AG Pam Bondi clashes with Democrats as she struggles to turn the page on Epstein files furor

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Mag Mile 6-bedroom duplex with spa suite: $5.5M

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BP, United Steelworkers negotiations continue after strike preparations at BP Whiting refinery

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Portillo's taps new CEO, an industry veteran who held executive roles at Outback Steakhouse and Ruby Tuesday

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Gary talks future at fireside chat with U.S. Steel, Hard Rock

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'Free the kids': Why more Chicago families are turning to homeschooling

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Patrick 'PJ' Henning, who led school bands throughout south suburbs, died at 77

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Students in Aurora stage walkout on Monday, three charged, Aurora police say

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Bremen High School's Braves Closet offers help with discretion in a comforting space

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Crime and Public Safety

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Chicago police workforce study calls for hundreds of cops, civilians to be hired

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'Ripped away from us by a gunshot': Man gets life sentence in Chinatown double homicide

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Fire territory plan flames out in Lake Station, New Chicago

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Officers in Dexter Reed shooting largely cleared of wrongdoing, records show

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Kelli's Playground in Indian Head Park to get $771K upgrade

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EPA enforcement declines in Trump administration, reports say

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Amid chaotic data center debates, industry warns Illinois will miss out unless privacy law weakened

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Wet processing system ordinance fails to pass Gary council

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Solidarity against ICE is not one-size-fits-all for immigrant-owned cafes and restaurants in Chicago

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Paczki guide 2026: Where to get the sweet treats for Fat Tuesday in Chicago

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Old Town restaurants offer $5 dishes for Wednesday night specials

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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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Before Congress, Jonathan Jackson owned a construction firm. It got $750K from Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois.

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Today in History: Pope Benedict XVI announces resignation

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Dixmoor water line breaks highlight continued infrastructure needs

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Burlington Central's Audrey LaFleur believes in going the distance. No rest? 'Don't like being on the bench.'

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Fresh off program-record 42-point game, Oak Lawn's Bianca Fleitas lets it fly from 3-point line. 'The engine.'

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Elgin News Digest: Free tax prep help available at township senior center; memorial event for George Rawlinson being held Feb. 18

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