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President Donald Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago — for now

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Sports betting to go on as sportsbooks drop request to halt implementation of licensing law in Chicago

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Madigan confidant Michael McClain reports to prison

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Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams on 4,000 yards: 'I was brought here for those types of things'

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Chief Justice says Constitution remains 'firm and unshaken' with major Supreme Court rulings ahead

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Zohran Mamdani is set to be sworn in as mayor as NYC rings in the New Year

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Devon Dampier leads No. 15 Utah past Nebraska in Las Vegas Bowl, 44-22

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Arch Manning leads No. 14 Texas to a 41-27 Citrus Bowl win over No. 18 Michigan

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Trump vilifies Kennedy family hours after Tatiana Schlossberg's death

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As federal health tax credits end, Chicago-area leaders warn about costs to Cook County and Illinois hospitals

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Opinion series: 2025 in review

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Laura Washington: Political goings-on in 2025 reflect anything but comity

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Report: Merrillville on list for potential ICE facility

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DOJ pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after mistaken deportation, judge's order says

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Theater's newest audience: Babies

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Answer Angel: Plastic purses?

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'Tough as nails' Luke Altmyer puts a fitting finish on one of Illinois' most successful QB tenures

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Set to open in the fall, Northwestern's $862M Ryan Field touted as 'best place to watch football in America'

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The Chicago Bulls believe depth is their greatest strength. But is this roster even that deep?

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Week 17 photos: San Francisco 49ers 42, Chicago Bears 38

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The 100 best photos of 2025 by Chicago Tribune photographers

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Photos: All aboard the CTA Holiday Train!

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Photos: Chicago Bulls 109, Philadelphia 76ers 102

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Photos: Philadelphia Flyers 3, Chicago Blackhawks 1

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Week 16 photos: Chicago Bears 22, Green Bay Packers 16 (OT)

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Week 15 photos: Chicago Bears 31, Cleveland Browns 3

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Photos: Federal agents are confronted by residents in Elgin

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Photos: Go inside the 29th annual Christkindlmarket at Chicago's Daley Plaza

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Photos: Secretary Kristi Noem visits Chicago's Christmas tree ship

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Photos: Winter weather hits Chicagoland

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Appeals court says Medicaid funding cuts for Planned Parenthood can stand while lawsuit proceeds

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These bipartisan bills were noncontroversial — until Donald Trump vetoed them

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How a fast-moving $50 cash relief program buoyed needy families when SNAP payments were paused

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Justice Dept. now said to be reviewing 5.2 million pages of Epstein files

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New Year's Day: What's open and closed?

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Retired Blackhawks goalie Nikolai Khabibulin sells River North condo for $1.4M

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Donald Trump made lots of tariff threats in 2025. Here's some that never materialized.

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Owner of Winnetka's 'Home Alone' house wants to return the driveway configuration to the way it was in the movie

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Calumet City Historical Society marks milestone while showing people 'how the past was'

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Chicago nonprofit sues Department of Education over alleged 'unlawful' grant program cuts

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CPS board hikes property tax levy to capture extra $25M

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CPS says 'miscellaneous' school workers shouldn't be allowed to unionize

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Crime and Public Safety

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Gary, Lake County report positive changes to 2025 crime rates

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Hobart Fire Department holds promotion ceremony, creates new position

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LAPD places security hold on medical examiner's report in Reiner murders

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Quartet charged with robbing man outside auto parts store

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U.S. DOE orders NIPSCO Schahfer plant to continue coal usage

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The year's first meteor shower and supermoon clash in January skies

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Illinois bets on virtual power plants to ease electric grid strain and costs

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Indiana legislators introduce data center bills for 2026 session

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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The best food photos of 2025 by Chicago Tribune photographers

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2025 food favorites: The most memorable dishes and drinks we had across Chicago

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NYE 2025: Chicago-area restaurant specials and drink packages to ring in the New Year

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Oysters, crab and lobster meat stolen in New England, some destined for Illinois Costco stores

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When hospitals choose private guardians, patients pay the price

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Chicago hospitals funnel patients into long-lasting guardianships, angering friends and family

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Record property tax increases slam Chicago homeowners as downtown owners see cuts

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Federal judge postpones ruling on detained father of sick teen

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Today in Chicago History: Bears win 'Fog Bowl' at Soldier Field — but did anyone really see it?

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Adventure Island, lap pool at Elgin's Schock Centre reopen Monday

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U-46 finally seeing millions in overdue Cook County property tax money

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Kane County Board seeking applications for District 9 seat

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Aurora event gives families a head start on celebrating the new year

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