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New Forever Mine Festival will debut in Chicago this May with Keyshia Cole, Kaytranada, Kelly Rowland and Monica

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Morgan Ciocca | Vocalo

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Museums and Zoos

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From 'Wicked' to 'Hamilton,' Paul Tazewell's award-winning costumes dazzle at Museum of Science and Industry

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Food and Drink

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A new book tells the story of Chicago's restaurants and how the city's tastemakers shaped the dining scene

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Lisa Shames | For the Sun-Times

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Good news for Bears: Edge rushers are 'hands down' the strength of the draft

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After Trump's deportation blitz rips apart a Chicago-area family, a school official steps up

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Chip Mitchell | WBEZ

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Moroccan who posed as Pablo Escobar's son guilty of extortion, had mixed with Chicago power brokers

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Cook County judge removed after rebuke of conspiracy-filled blog post

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Melissa Dai | Injustice Watch

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Mayor Johnson vows to hold ICE agents accountable for criminal conduct

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White Sox, CME Group sign multiyear sponsorship deal for team's first jersey patch

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As Connor Murphy's Blackhawks tenure nears its end, he still dreams about rewarding Chicago for its patience

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Educator steps in to help orphaned teens

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Dear Abby: Woman prefers a wipe-down and dry shaving to a shower

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The Chicago Mini Crossword

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Paywall-free news coverage of ICE raids, deportation campaign aids those who need it most

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January still stings 20 years after my dad's death

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Coping with the grief of a loved one lost to COVID

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Natalie Y. Moore

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Warming up on the lakefront on a cold winter day

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2 injured in 4-vehicle Kennedy wreck on North Side

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Former juvenile jail superintendent lived in Chicago, report says

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Chicago duo DRAMA on going from a three-person crowd to performing for 3,000

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Entertainment and Culture

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Dates announced for City of Chicago's 2026 festival season

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Mayor Johnson calls for Civil Rights Movement response to ICE, says 'moment calls for boldness'

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Lurie Children's planning new Downers Grove-area hospital

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2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti, DHS tells Congress

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Health workers, faith and labor groups call for accountability in Alex Pretti's slaying

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Tracking every known federal prosecution in Chicago tied to Trump's immigration blitz

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Nation and World

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Doomsday Clock now set at 85 seconds to midnight, signaling threat to human existence and planet

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Murder charges filed after pregnant woman found stabbed following Downers Grove blaze

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Two teens badly hurt, arrested after stolen car crashes into viaduct in Chicago Lawn

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Woman killed in Roseland

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Ex-Chicago cop allegedly took payments for use of his police radio

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Steamed halibut with scallions and ginger is ideal for a healthy, quick weeknight meal

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Theater and Stages

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Teatro ZinZanni to close Downtown Chicago show after COVID, ICE-related ticket slump

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Review: 'Birds of North America' stealthily lands a relationship message that's complex and resonant

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Review: The real star of Lyric Opera's 'Salome' is Strauss' extraordinary score

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A reputed mob figure owns a hybrid vehicle similar to this one. Seized by police, he's trying to get it back.

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Residents long suspected feds' South Shore raid spurred by landlord now under state investigation

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Video gambling establishments see alarming spike in burglaries, $2.7 million stolen in 2025

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Top cop benches Chicago police officer who racked up the most complaints in recent years

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Blackhawks lose to Wild despite playing well enough to 'win that game 98% of the time'

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Bill Belichick passed over for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026: report

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Bulls' front office in push and pull of trade talks while players are focused elsewhere

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U.S. decision to send ICE unit to Winter Olympics creates concern, confusion in Italy

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For WNBA front offices navigating a strange offseason, UCLA is a one-stop shop

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Bears assistant coach tracker: Who's coming, going — and interviewing

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Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright named to Pro Bowl

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Drake Maye becomes 1st QB from Caleb Williams' draft class to reach Super Bowl

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Bears are the new America's Team

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Dennis Allen saved his best for last — but Bears need more help on D

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NBC adds Caitlin Clark to premiere of 'Sunday Night Basketball'

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Bulls begin five-game odyssey in seven nights with a loss to the Lakers

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Bulls' Matas Buzelis a Rising Star again but won't participate in NBA dunk contest

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Horoscope for Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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Dear Abby: Partner paying more to support man's grandsons

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Horoscope for Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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Above-zero temperatures in the forecast for Chicago area after winter storm passes

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Winter lake swimmers get a polar plunge with a stress relief chaser

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In bitter cold, Polar Adventure Days goes on as planned at Northerly Island Park

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Where to find Chicago-area food pantries

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Manufacturer Automatic Precision sees 2026 as year of survival

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Pritzker pushes back at State Farm in fight for tighter insurance regulations

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Legler Regional Library is Chicago's first food pantry within a public library

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Owner of Avondale eatery Warlord accused of sharing sexual images of co-worker

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Banchet Awards winners celebrate Chicago's culinary community at after-party

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High School Basketball

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Steven Quach's breakout game helps St. Patrick upset Marist

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High School Basketball Scores

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Tuesday's high school basketball scores

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No Shot Clock

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No Shot Clock high school basketball podcast: Answering listener questions

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Illinois' Brad Underwood reflects on doorstep of 100th Big Ten win: 'I'm in basketball heaven'

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Duke sues QB Darian Mensah to prevent transfer

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Is Bulls executive VP Arturas Karnisovas again focused on sample sizes?

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A night to remember as Derrick Rose has his No. 1 Bulls jersey retired

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Bulls pull out last-second victory against Celtics on Derrick Rose Night

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For Jason Dickinson, Blackhawks' youth is a source of joy and a reminder of his reality

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Blackhawks send rookie Nick Lardis to AHL in forward-group shakeup amid scoring drought

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Blackhawks need Connor Bedard to get 'mojo' back, help scuffling offense

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Man sprays unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall

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Border Patrol boss Gregory Bovino, some agents expected to leave Minneapolis on Tuesday

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Former Elgin cop sentenced to 12 years for possession of child sexual abuse material

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Many challenges ahead as Illinois unifies early childhood programs, report finds

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New SNAP work rules leave unemployed Englewood man and thousands of others at risk

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Teacher with long criminal history of child molestation fired by Archdiocese of Chicago

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Snowplow driver dead after crash with Metra train in Bartlett

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Mother, son dead in Joliet double homicide

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6 Catholic grade schools slated to close in Chicago area

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Chicago Public Schools, suburban districts cancel classes Friday due to frigid weather

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School bus crashes in Humboldt Park; no one hurt

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Deadly Minneapolis shootings raise age-old question of what it means to be free

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Chicago Restaurant Week, a time to enjoy good food, served well in nice places

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Lawmakers not ruling out game plan to keep Bears in Illinois

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Why pediatricians are breaking with the CDC on childhood vaccines

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Trump's Greenland ambitions, scorn for allies throw more mud at 20th century pacts

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Congress can do more to support services for older adults

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Letters to the Editor

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Keep pushing lawmakers to increase Older Americans Act funding

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'Clean Slate' law helps former inmates find work while boosting Illinois' economy

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License plate readers can be beneficial if used judiciously

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Student was 'begging for his life' as Moody Bible Institute classmate pointed fake rifle at him, police say

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Concealed carry holder shoots attempted robber in Belmont Cragin

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2 shot, 1 fatally, in Auburn Gresham

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Get out there and join a club, Chicago!

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Revisiting the '85 Bears, 40 years after their Super Bowl win

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What's next for Chicago-area public transit?

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What you can find at Chicago's winter farmers markets

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EPA won't consider lives saved when weighing new limits on air pollution

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