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President Donald Trump to attend Presidents Cup in Chicago area as tournament's honorary chairman

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One Wrigleyville corner hangs on to its roots and ballhawks as Chicago Cubs mark 150th anniversary

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Week 2 recap: How Chicagoland high school football teams fared

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Editorial: Scott Kirby's monopolistic vision for United Airlines at O'Hare serves United Airlines. But not Chicago travelers.

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The Tribune's Quotes of the Week for Aug. 29

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Letters: To reduce our plastic pollution, we need cultural change

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Editorial: Good call, University of Chicago. Sometimes the best classroom technology is no technology at all.

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With no mention of reputed mob ties, shadow owner of storied Grand Avenue bar strikes unusual deal

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Dolly Parton's death brings surge in Will County Imagination Library sign ups

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Photos: Chicago Air and Water Show 2026

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Photos: A look inside the Obama Presidential Center

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In honor of his grandmother, Boston College commit Corey Randolph plays a certain way for Simeon

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New Portage chamber executive sees community unity and growth

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ICE awards $16.7M contract to buy 6,000 pairs of gloves that deliver electric shocks

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Immigration judges in Chicago deporting abused, neglected children in violation of their due process: attorneys

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Judge agrees to review grand jury material in Border Protection agent rape case

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Oak Park and River Forest High School board OKs $140K for technology replacement

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High School District 230 welcomes new teachers, celebrates 'exciting start' after stormy summer

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In wake of governing concerns, Thea Bowman names five new school board members

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Crime and Public Safety

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Body recovered from Lake Michigan near Evanston's Lee Street Beach

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ATV driver killed in Southwest Side crash: police

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Gary man gets 18 years in driver's shooting death: police

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Investigation launched into unanswered Lake County 911 calls on Thursday

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Environmental groups file petition against Cleveland-Cliffs air permit

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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'Bad Decision for a Good Cause': August event in Chicago looks to set Malört world record

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Restaurant news: Soul & Smoke finally opening flagship with acclaimed barbecue and new fine dining dishes

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Lincoln Park dining guide: 10 of the best ways to dine through the neighborhood

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From the Farm: A Dolly farewell but fond memories and a legacy remain forever

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Data centers near O'Hare win nearly $100M in local tax breaks, leaving suburban homeowners to cover the gap

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As microplastics pollute every corner of the Great Lakes, scientists push governments to combat threat

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Missed opportunities, incomplete investigations preceded discovery of 56 bodies at funeral home

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Today in History: Hurricane Katrina struck

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Today in Chicago History: Illinois Sen. Barack Obama accepts Democratic nomination for president

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Today in History: Anti-war demonstrators clash at DNC

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Guest column: Aging electrical infrastructure needs to be addressed

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Gary council approves graffiti removal grant from Lake County commissioners

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