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House Speaker Emanuel 'Chris' Welch sued by staffers who say he thwarted their efforts to form union

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Family, activists, community gather to honor life of girl, 5, shot on Near West Side

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Marian Robinson, Chicago native and mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 86

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Chicago Bears OTAs recap: A better day for Caleb Williams and reaction to 'Hard Knocks' heading to Lake Forest

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Review: In brilliant premiere, CSO composer-in-residence goes out with a bang while MusicNOW quiets to a whimper

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What's the real reason behind the draft-pick trade? 4 things we learned from Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson.

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The bigger your patio, the bigger the container required

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Cicada? More like ci-nada. Why some city dwellers are calling cicada invasion 'Y2Cicada'

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Two months after Illinois launched food program, farmers still waiting to get paid

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Biblioracle: It's summer time. Here are 5 books for 'hammock reading season'

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Today in Sports History: Pat Bradley wins the LPGA tournament

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Today in History: The Beatles release 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'

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Ask Amy: I wish I had never met her

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Ex-etiquette: How do I handle the death of my ex-husband?

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Arab-Muslim lawyer files lawsuit against Chicago-based firm over revoked job offer

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Ask Amy: Do you think he cheated?

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Ex-etiquette: Bonus mom is asking for trouble

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Ask Amy: Boyfriend has photo of his wedding on bedroom wall

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Chicago man charged in scheme to bill $6.2 million to Medicare in one month for COVID tests never performed

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Northwestern University unveils what temporary lakefront football stadium will look like

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Chicago to provide free sidewalk snow removal services in four areas next year, Mayor Brandon Johnson announces

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Tribune Opinion's quotes of the week

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Editorial: Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts made for a sad, strange day in America

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Letters: I'm sad and angry over decision to fence the beach at Wilmette's Gillson Park

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Paul Vallas: To break the poverty cycle, we must again embrace Cradle to Classroom program

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Google makes fixes to AI-generated search summaries after outlandish answers went viral

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Village of Niles announces 2 Open House meetings for Golf Mill redevelopment

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Advocates meet in Chicago to call for new limits on freight train emissions: 'Our lives literally depend on reform'

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Tesla recalling more than 125,000 vehicles to fix seat belt warning system

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Review: In 'The Prodigal Daughter' at Raven Theatre, a rich family drama unfolds in a South Side apartment

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Chicago Shakespeare Theater parts ways with longtime artistic staffer

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After abrupt end to Sueños Music Festival, fans to be refunded a portion of ticket price

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'Young Woman and the Sea' review: Daisy Ridley navigates a shallow but rousing swimming pic

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Kamilla Cardoso is expected to make her Chicago Sky debut Saturday — just in time to face Caitlin Clark in Indianapolis

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Another painful Chicago Cubs loss as Nick Madrigal, the tying run, was thrown out at home in the 9th

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Chicago White Sox surrender 23 hits in a 12-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers — their 9th straight defeat

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Simone Biles, looking perhaps better than ever, surges to early lead at US Championships

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Photos: Cicada dedication: Wangler family all in on insects

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Photos: Inside Chicago Bears OTAs at Halas Hall

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Photos: Chicagoland celebrates Memorial Day weekend

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Photos: Sueños Music Festival returns for its 3rd year

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Photos: Chicago Sky lose home opener to Connecticut Sun 86-82

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Photos: Let's watch two – Baseball fans ride the rails for the Red Line doubleheader

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Tribune press operators say goodbye to an era as Freedom Center makes its final run

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Donald Trump carries the stain of conviction like a crown. But will the verdict matter to voters come November?

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President Biden details 3-phase hostage deal aimed at winding down Israel-Hamas war

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Biden says questioning Trump's guilty verdicts is 'dangerous' and 'irresponsible'

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Crime and Public Safety

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Florida sheriff's office fires deputy who fatally shot Black airman at home

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'A major achievement': Lake County Board to consider 911 consolidation agreements

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Man dies after gunman knocks on door and opens fire in Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood

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Support staff in New Lenox District 122 vote to unionize

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North, South Lawndale come together to lay the groundwork for West Side children's museum

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Bruhat Soma rides an unbeaten streak to the Scripps National Spelling Bee title, winning tiebreaker

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Search the database: Chicago Public Schools release FY2025 budget

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President Joe Biden is said to be finalizing plans for migrant limits as part of a US-Mexico border clampdown

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Murder trial ordered in Michigan killing that stoked anti-immigrant campaign rhetoric

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DACA recipients, facing long waits for renewal, risk losing their jobs

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City's public health department declares measles outbreak over, according to report

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Tribune's 'Stalled Justice' series on Cook County court delays wins national award for journalistic fairness

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Savannah Page's perfect throw sets up Jaelynn Anthony as Oswego wins first sectional title. 'I knew what I had to do.'

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After two-year break, Kyra Treanor takes over for St. Charles North's defense. 'She's a brick wall in the back.'

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Baseball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

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Ryan Morton throws 5-hitter in bid for 53rd win for Waubonsie Valley teams in winter and spring. 'He's a winner, man.'

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Es probable que México elija a su primera mujer presidenta el domingo. Aquí es donde los ciudadanos mexicanos pueden votar en Chicago

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Minneapolis police officer dies in ambush shooting that killed 2 others including suspected gunman

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Here's what to know about Donald Trump's conviction in his hush money trial

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Today in History: The Johnstown Flood kills more than 2000

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Today in Sports History: Usain Bolt sets the world record in the 100 meters

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: The Field Museum evolves — take a look back as it turns 130

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Today in Sports History: Jim Tressel resigns from Ohio State

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Today in History: Joan of Arc burned at the stake

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Patios at 35 Chicago restaurants and bars, from a spot with outdoor bumper pool to happy hour hangs

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Stop being terrified of sommeliers: Tips for talking to wine professionals and uncorking better wine experiences

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Going to a Chicago Sky game this season? Here's where to grab a bite or beer by Wintrust Arena.

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The Kitchn: No-bake caramel apple eclair cake

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Ask Amy: How do you politely say no gifts at a wedding?

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Avoid itchy bug bites with these organic repellents

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Get one of these waterproof phone cases for your next vacation

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Fanny packs are officially back. Which one's best?

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