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University of Chicago student contest tackles the city's sports stadium funding debate

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Months after late property tax bills, thousands are still waiting with no resolution in sight

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Chicagoans overwhelmingly oppose federal immigration raids and fear agents at polling places, Suffolk-Tribune poll finds

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Chicagoans want to see Bears move to Arlington Heights — not Indiana, a Suffolk-Tribune poll says

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Man charged with killing Chicago police officer and wounding partner in hospital shooting

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2 people found fatally shot in a crashed car in West Pullman

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Boston Red Sox boss explains decision to fire Alex Cora, saying a 'fresh start' is needed

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Researchers say remote Lake Superior island's wolves are thriving as packs prey on moose

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Chicago police officer fatally shot at Swedish Hospital remembered for kindness and public service

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Editorial: Smile, you're on candid camera. Whether you like it or not.

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Clarence Page: Is the Southern Poverty Law Center indictment about fraud or something more sinister?

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John T. Shaw: Former US Sen. Philip Hart modeled leadership that Capitol Hill sorely needs

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Lake County Sheriff's candidates discuss audit, ICE and jail

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King Charles III heads to Washington on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship

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Justice Department cites dinner shooting to press preservationists to drop Trump ballroom suit

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Photos: Washington Nationals 6, Chicago White Sox 3 (10 inn.)

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Photos: Chicago Bears host their NFL draft party at Soldier Field

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Photos: Chicago Sky training camp at UIC

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Photos: Chicago Bears annouce Brian Piccolo Award winners

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PNW recognizes center's research for supporting steel industry

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Illinois sets new rules barring state workers from prediction market bets and AI use without oversight

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Terry Savage: Can you beat the market?

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CTA breaks ground on Red Line Extension. The project 'corrects' history, acting CTA head says.

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Appeals court rules that President Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal

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Cook County state's attorney has 'political alliance' with feds, attorneys seeking independent prosecutor argue

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ICE detainees in west Michigan refusing food to protest conditions, advocates say

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President Donald Trump's 'gold card' visa starting at $1 million granted to just 1 person so far, White House says

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Illinois educators learn how to teach Black-affirming curricula with the help of the Erikson Institute

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Statewide school mental health initiative celebrates $100,000 grant at Matteson elementary school

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Obama Foundation hosts Earth Day event at Jackson Park

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CPS lunch workers block traffic in protest outside the Chicago Board of Education as contract negotiations stall

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Crime and Public Safety

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White House correspondents' dinner shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family

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Porter County police investigating Center Township shooting

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Earth Day volunteers plant shrubs, clear brush at Orland Grassland

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Tick season seems to be off to a fast start. Some experts worry about future illnesses.

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UIC researchers use mural art to raise awareness of invasive plant species

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Oak Park celebrates environment, sustainability at Earth Fest

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Chicago's Tomato Man on the impacts of erratic spring temperatures on his beloved heirlooms

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Wine and cheese? Tips on how to make more imaginative pairings.

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Today in Chicago History: Foie gras banned by City Council. Sacré bleu!

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Bun in a million: Cedar Lake man inducted into Craver Hall of Fame

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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: Bears trade up to draft QB Mitch Trubisky

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After 35 years of making music, Orion Ensemble to give last concerts before disbanding

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