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Chicago Tribune - Top Stories

2025 Holiday Cookie Contest winners: Pracny, eggnog crème brûlée and mandelbread recipes come out on top

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Federal funding cuts threaten Chicago Harbor Lock, one of the nation's busiest

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Operation Midway Bliss redefines blitz with gift drive for families affected by immigration enforcement

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Cops yet to find evidence of drink tampering following Tara Reid allegations

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Lance Armstrong narrates documentary on the rise and fall of Chicago-based Schwinn, once America's bike maker

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Could Ben Johnson win Coach of the Year? When should fans panic about Caleb Williams?

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State/Lake 'L' station to close Jan. 5 for demolition, construction

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Changing face of college football results in blue-chip prospects making some surprising choices on signing day

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Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched a follow-on strike, AP sources say

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Affordable Care Act premiums are set to spike. A new poll shows enrollees are already struggling

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Luigi Mangione's court hearing continues on anniversary of UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing

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Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine

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3 killed in rollover crash Wednesday night on I-290 in Itasca

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Editorial: Costco's lawsuit puts Trump's tariffs on trial at the kitchen table

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Editorial: Chicago Public Schools CEO search is on hold. Keep it that way until new elections.

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Paul Vallas: What can be done to restore faith in Chicago's justice system?

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Willie Wilson: It's time to make Chicago transit safe

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Advocate warned city that feds might target rideshare drivers at O'Hare weeks before airport raids, emails show

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Charges dropped against Lakeview comedy club manager accused of assaulting federal agents

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Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether local jails can hold immigrants for ICE

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Federal border agents launch immigration crackdown in New Orleans

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Review: The storytelling less than magical in '100 Nights of Hero'

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What to do in Chicago: Big Jam, Jingle Ball, 'Duke It Out! Nutcracker' and holiday markets

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Review: Brazil's 'The Secret Agent' is an intoxicating political thriller

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Column: Photographer Sandro Miller's new book celebrates 50 years of faces

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Matas Buzelis is waiting — and working — for his 2nd-year leap to arrive with Chicago Bulls: 'It will happen'

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3 takeaways from Chicago Bulls' 5th consecutive loss, including another triple-double from Josh Giddey

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Column: Will Marquee Sports Network's cost-cutting affect the Chicago Cubs' offseason spending plans?

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Rarely have Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers been this good in long rivalry. Here's what the numbers say.

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Photos: Chicago Bears fans line up — again — for free hot dogs at Wieners Circle

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

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Photos: Snowy owls' unusually early visit to the Chicago lakefront

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Photos: Winter weather hits Chicagoland

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Week 13 photos: Chicago Bears 24, Philadelphia Eagles 15

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Photos: The 2025 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade

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Photos: Thanksgiving meals for those in need

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The Tribune got a rare look inside Broadview's ICE processing center in 2009. Here's what we saw.

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Photos: ICE detainee released and reunited with family and 16-year-old daughter fighting cancer

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Photos: Chicago Bears unveil food offerings at Soldier Field

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Photos: Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino in Chicago

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Photos: Protests at the Broadview Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility

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Will County board candidate Kevin Koukol removed from Democratic primary ballot

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Today in Chicago History: Mayor Richard M. Daley strikes lopsided parking meter deal

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Illinois to celebrate United States' 250th birthday with public art, history initiatives

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New Indiana Congressional map offers GOP advantage, but smaller margins

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Rush announces major donation to help it dramatically expand clinical trials for cancer patients

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West Loop 5-bedroom duplex with private elevator: $4.1M

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Some Aurora business, property owners meeting to launch new downtown nonprofit with city's help

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NY judge orders OpenAI to hand over ChatGPT conversations in win for newspapers in copyright case

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Lansing educators awarded for heroism during fiery vehicle crash

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Lincoln-Way West Turning Point USA affiliate approved by Student Council

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Ray LaHood, former GOP congressman and Obama's transportation secretary, named head of Edgar Fellows program

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SEIU looks to beef up CPS ranks amid dispute with teachers union

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Crime and Public Safety

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Hobart woman gets 30 years in daughter's neglect death

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Man facing attempted murder charge for alleged shove onto Blue Line tracks

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'It's gonna be their version against ours': Undercover tape played at bribery trial of ex-Summit police chief

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Indianapolis man gets 35 years for killing near Gary fitness center

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Illinois settles suit against Monsanto for $120 million for PCBs contamination

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Former Chicago inspector general has no remorse after fine for leaking report on botched implosion

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Union Pacific says rail merger could unclog Chicago. Critics worry about costs and traffic tie-ups.

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IDEM to host public meeting for Project Maize air permit

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Tribune's 2025 Holiday Cookie Contest: Get the winning recipes

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Chicago Bears fans line up again for free Wieners Circle hot dogs, cheering 'thank you, Ben Johnson'

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Chicago-based Levy to provide food service at new $750 million Fire stadium

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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 History: Fred Hampton and Mark Clark of the Black Panther Party killed in Chicago

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Today in Chicago History: Pizzeria Uno opened

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Today in History: 11 people were killed in a crush of fans at Cincinnati's Riverfront Coliseum

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'Midcentury mobster' home among 4 featured on Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society Holiday House Walk

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Repaving just the beginning for Waukegan corridor project: 'The number one complaint we were getting'

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Riverside Parade of Lights along Fox River 'truly is magical,' organizers say

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Crown Point council increases business stormwater fees

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David Isaacson is the answer for Highland Park. New point guard 'solves problems before they become problems.'

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Capture moments easily with the best instant film cameras

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Best full-size mattress picks for restful nightly sleep

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Stylish and sturdy leather dog collars pet owners love

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The best women's ugly Christmas sweaters for festive fun

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