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Inside an Earthrise peaker plant, a key to connecting Will County solar farms to the grid

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Chicago firefighter facing a 'death sentence' receives kidney from fellow firefighter

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Evanston pastor resigns after archdiocese finds he siphoned church funds for personal use

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Restaurant review: Seedo's Levantine Bakery makes bold pastries and a cheeky 'sandweesh' in Chicago

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Chicago Sky invest in their system — and culture — by drafting Gabriela Jaquez at No. 5

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Man fatally wounded inside vestibule of building in Garfield Park

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NFL draft prospect involved in 2024 crash that resulted in passenger's death, report says

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Aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington faces a House vote

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Tom Holland says new 'Spider-Man' is the most emotional, most mature, yet

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Man fatally wounded Monday night in Englewood

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US wholesale prices surged 4% last month as the Iran war sent energy prices soaring

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Trump promised tax relief, but polling shows most Americans still think they're overpaying

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Suit filed against McDonald's by Black former execs will head to trial as political winds surrounding DEI shift

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Asking Eric: Do we remain silent or reach out?

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What to know about the Chicago Bears' possible move from Soldier Field

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Asking Eric: Unwanted advice about my daughter

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Gov. JB Pritzker's ambitious housing plan for Illinois: More four-flats, looser rules

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Naperville Council approves 236-unit apartment complex planned for near Route 59

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Asking Eric: I frequently feel unheard

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Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo and explains his reason for posting much-criticized meme

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More than 16,000 immigrants in Illinois may lose food assistance in the coming months

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Editorial: Don't mess with Chicago O'Hare, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Start talking, instead.

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Editorial: On President Trump's war of words with Pope Leo

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Daniel DePetris: The global ripple effects of the United States' diplomacy with Iran

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Yunus Emre Tozal: Chicago will teach Waymo things no map can

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Local Catholic leaders express support for Chicago native Pope Leo after Trump calls him 'weak' and 'terrible'

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Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations

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Chicago video gambling terminal fight continues as aldermen try to jump-start approval

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Pope Leo defended by NWI Christians

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Review: 'Goodnight Moon' at Chicago Children's Theatre takes a spin through the beloved bedtime story

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Column: As 'Soccer Dad' can tell you, today's youth sports are no simple fun and games

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Summer Smash 2026: Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert and Chief Keef

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Review: Grim 'Father of the Bride' at Drury Lane is like 'Groundhog Day,' the wedding edition

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'Everything has changed': Billy Donovan mulling future with Chicago Bulls — but plans to make a quick decision

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Chicago Cubs starter Javier Assad roughed up in 13-7 loss: 'It was just a bad day. Move forward.'

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Dave McGinnis, the former Chicago Bears assistant wrongly announced as head coach in 1999, dies at 74

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Chicago Blackhawks have clinched the 2nd-best odds in the NHL draft lottery — and at worst the No. 4 pick

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Lake Forest 4-bedroom house with stage and dance floor: $3M

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Landmarks: Geoffrey Baer eyes Chicago area's long relationship with railroads in new program

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The tale of LA's iconic hot sauce and how Ozempic is making it even hotter

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BP, USW give negotiations updates amid Whiting refinery lockout

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No passport. No flights. No easy way home for Venezuelans who want to leave Chicago.

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Wisconsin sheriff sues Skokie woman and Cook County politician who claimed she was detained by ICE

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Wisconsin officials to address claims from Skokie woman that she was detained by ICE for 48 hours

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IUN neuroscience student participated in Alzheimer's detection research

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Valparaiso University to inaugurate new degree at GIS event

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Archdiocese accuses CPS of ending disability support funding in Catholic schools

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Lake County Council eyeing John Deere development fee for Lowell

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Crime and Public Safety

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Axe-wielding Englewood man caused more than $130,000 in damage at Chicago firehouses, prosecutors allege

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Man charged with resisting arrest and battery of 2 Orland Park police officers

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Two arrested after police chase near Oak Brook Center mall

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Homicides reported in Riverdale, Robbins and Oak Forest

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Pippin and Imani are first piping plover sightings of the season at Montrose Beach

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Today in Chicago History: Great Chicago Loop Flood paralyzes downtown

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Earth Day event in Evergreen Park recalls lasting legacy of Helen Cuprisin

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New Cook County forest preserve boss expands conservation efforts amid federal retreat

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Readers' Choice Food Awards: It's time to vote

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This spring's best cooking classes around Chicago and the suburbs

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Restaurants embrace the return of communal tables as diners look for deeper connections when eating out

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Starbucks unveils new 'uplifted' store designs in Chicago with more couches, cozier coffeehouse vibes

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As Indiana extends coal and builds data centers, Illinois may be on the hook for neighbor's AI boom

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Today in Chicago History: White Sox pitchers throw no-hitters — 104 years apart

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Today in History: President Abraham Lincoln shot

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Today in History: Dr. Jack Kevorkian sentenced

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Making the Marx Brothers: Groucho, Harpo and the rest honed their shtick on local vaudeville stages

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For Braylon Walker, Warren's winningest player, committing to Milwaukee after late offer is personal victory

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During the offseason, how did Metea Valley's Diego Gutierrez prepare for this spring? 'Hitting with my dad.'

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Working through right biceps injury, Colin Nye still flexes muscles for Brother Rice. 'Get the green light.'

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After battling arm injuries for years, pain-free Sully Kazee stars as St. Rita's ace. 'It's just crazy to me.'

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