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Sen. Dick Durbin demands answers from Homeland Security regarding U.S. citizens caught up in immigration raids

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'Shocked': Chicago appeals judge rips lower court's ruling to release immigration arrestees

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Gov. JB Pritzker signs law on Illinois vaccine guidelines amid ongoing tumult with Trump administration

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After ominous signs from 7th Circuit, attorneys abruptly move to dismiss lawsuit restricting use of force by immigration agents

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Aldermen call for garbage fee and liquor tax increases instead of corporate head tax

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A 'motivated' Pat Fitzgerald returns to coaching at Michigan State: 'You always learn and evolve'

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Downtown alderman wants teen curfew compromise after meetup shootings

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Ole Miss rises to No. 6 in College Football Playoff rankings despite losing coach — Ohio State is still No. 1

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Stats show troubling trend in Caleb Williams' accuracy, but Ben Johnson says to 'throw those out the window'

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Hanover Park police officer busted by ICE back to full duty, village says

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US-Russia talks on Ukraine were 'constructive' but work remains, Putin adviser says

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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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Editorial: City Council majority offers reasonable alternative to Mayor Brandon Johnson's unacceptable budget

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Editorial: Chicago's capacity limits for Christkindlmarket are a terrible idea. Here's why this issue matters.

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Hilary G. Conklin: These are the civic lessons that ICE is teaching our children

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Daniel DePetris: Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza is on life support

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President Trump says National Guard will be sent to New Orleans

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Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says

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Lake Bluff trustees closer to a vote on policies on possible federal agents' immigration actions in the village

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While movie theaters struggle, Chicago's historic Music Box is adding a third screen

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'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' announces bands for NYE broadcast

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Column: An exciting movie about the legendary photographer Steve Schapiro

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Actor and director Robert Townsend raises funds for West Side nonprofits with pop-up film fest

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Column: Ben Johnson predicted Chicago Bears will play their best ball in December. 6 reasons he may be right.

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Chicago basketball report: How the Illini aim to toughen up — and what's sidelining Bulls rookie Noa Essengue

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Chicago Bears' Week 16 matchup with Green Bay Packers scheduled for prime-time kickoff

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Micah Parsons making history in his first season with the Green Bay Packers as his sack totals climb

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

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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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Trump administration says it will withhold SNAP from Democrat-led states if they don't provide data

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'We have fair maps': Indiana redistricting bill passes out of House committee despite criticism

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Orland Park settles former police sergeant lawsuit, annexes homes

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Man charged in National Guard shooting pleads not guilty during court appearance from hospital bed

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La Grange Area League of Women Voters forum: Affordable housing could help pump cash into economy

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Pet adoption event pairs older residents with older animals from Hinsdale Humane Society

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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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Costco becomes biggest company yet to demand refund of Trump tariffs

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D65 School Board impasse blocks path to any school closures

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Hard Rock provides free tuition for Gary grads

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Steel City wins state tutoring grant support

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Ordained minister announced as Valparaiso University's 20th president

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Crime and Public Safety

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No injuries reported after officer discharges firearm during incident on East Side of Aurora, police say

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'Extremely dangerous for the citizens': Harvey Fire Department staffing down to 40% after new layoffs

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A border crosser. An execution killing. And political theater.

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Trial opens for Merrillville man accused of killing estranged girlfriend

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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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Governments endorse greater protections for sharks amid concerns about overfishing

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Thanksgiving wines made simple: 3 Chicago pros, 9 picks, 1 easy guide

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As ICE detains longtime Chicago street vendors with no criminal history, neighbors rally with emergency funds

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Restaurant reviews: Bad Butter, a cult favorite bakery, and Blame Butter, a pietisserie, in Chicago

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

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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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Chicago weather: How our 2025-26 seasonal snowfall compares with previous years

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Today in History: The dawn of the Atomic Age

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Today in Chicago History: Chicago Bears suffer only loss of 1985 season to Miami Dolphins

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Author Roger Day Bain returns to discuss his 'social history' of Clarendon Hills

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Firefighters respond to two house fires in Aurora

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Interfaith service brings diverse worshippers together at Thanksgiving time, raises funds for Turning Point mental health center

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State delays approvals for Lake County's Pekara Water System: 'It's very frustrating'

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NWI energy assistance programs available to those struggling with heat bills

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