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Chicago Sun-Times - Politics

First look at Shedd Aquarium's newest beluga whales: Acadia, Lillooet, Osiris, Sierra

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After flood relief funding denied, Illinois and other states sue Trump administration

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Illinois GOP trails badly in midterm cash

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Ammons indictment puts all eyes on Welch

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Cuts to Illinois attorney general's office, amid fights with Trump, are perplexing

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Illinois AFL-CIO unlikely to withhold endorsements

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Springfield commission votes to release report on disgraced ex-state Rep. Harry Benton this month

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Pritzker signs law designating July 25 as Emmett Till Day in Illinois

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Blagojevich now seeking Trump clemency for former Indiana politician convicted in vote-buying scheme

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Ald. Ervin proposes 'infrastructure trust' to weigh taking back parking meters

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Prosecutors reject charges in deadly Lincoln Park shooting that prompted bar's closure

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Referendum battle highlights tension between Mayor Johnson, City Council

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Migrant crisis cost Chicago $639.6M, and city followed rules in spending it, inspector general says

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Mexico seeks accountability in Chicago-area ICE death and 16 others. Can it force the U.S. to act?

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Michael R. Sisak | AP

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Chicago cop on security detail for top city officials charged with attacking his child's mother

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Chicago police set directives for collecting evidence on ICE agents suspected of breaking the law

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Mariah Woelfel | WBEZ

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Patty García wants to move past last-minute ballot maneuver, says voters 'aren't talking about the process'

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Lincoln Park bar The Dime shut down after deadly weekend shooting

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Sigcho-Lopez, Macías won't appear on November ballot for Rep. García's seat, state board rules

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Former Illinois public health chief Nirav Shah drops Maine Senate bid

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Illinois Republican Party chair Bob Grogan aims to shake off 'Stockholm syndrome' of struggling state GOP

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At council hearing, Chicago police say they've implemented mayor's order to target ICE — 6 months later

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Before he fatally shot partner, Chicago police failed to place troubled cop under strict supervision

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Peter Nickeas | Illinois Answers Project

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Casey Toner | Illinois Answers Project

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Michelle Price | AP

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Eric Tucker | AP

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Election board judges recommend two independent candidates for Garcia's seat not appear on November ballot

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Chicago's top mayoral aides pull back on promise to make second half of pension advance in full

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City Council deadline to accept or reject parking meter deal extended until Sept. 30

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Chicago Corruption Trials

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Judge gives ex-Summit police chief three years in bribery plot: 'You sounded like a gangster'

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With mayoral race looming, Mayor Johnson falls further behind Giannoulias in fundraising

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City Council joins chorus demanding Boutros' resignation as U.S. attorney

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Ex-Mayor Lori Lightfoot bashed during Todd Blanche confirmation hearing that featured no Boutros questions

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ICE should keep making traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump says

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Big financing steps on tap for two major Chicago projects, The 78 and Foundry Park

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Food and Drink

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James Beard Awards opens nationwide search for its host city. Chicago plans to make its case

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Mayor Johnson's plan to crack down on ICE agents under City Council scrutiny

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