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President Donald Trump dismisses new AI guardrails, says there is a 'SICK conspiracy' against AI and data centers

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Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with US Supreme Court poised to weigh in

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Asking Eric: I just want my things

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Week 1 recap: Chicago Bears pull away for a 59-37 opening win behind a dominant ground game

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Mayor Brandon Johnson declares reelection campaign

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Daily Horoscope for September 14, 2026

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House Speaker Mike Johnson says President Donald Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval

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Ben Johnson 'could kind of tell' Caleb Williams was locked in before Chicago Bears' 59-point outburst

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Letters: The Tribune Editorial Board fails to understand why River Forest residents oppose the O'Hare Flyer

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Editorial: Forget the Chicago Bears. Arlington Heights has another stadium controversy.

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Editorial: Illinois farmers are farming the government for cash

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Harley Johnson: Here's why concerns over Chicago's quantum park should give way to hope

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Megan E. Doherty: Illinois should enshrine the right to wear medical masks

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Chicago mayoral election 2027: Who are the candidates so far?

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'Princess Bride' is becoming a Broadway musical, premiering in Chicago

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Crashing a plane for clicks: influencers push shock content to get views

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D'Andre Swift's 3-TD day — after signing a new deal — leads a monster Chicago Bears running game

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Chicago White Sox's AL Central lead trimmed to half-game: 3 takeaways from series loss on the road

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Wind blowing in at Wrigley Field cost the Chicago Cubs some runs — just when they need them most

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Week 1 photos: Chicago Bears 59, Carolina Panthers 37

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Photos: The Chicago area remembers 9/11 on the 25th anniversary

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Photos: Chicago Jazz Festival 2026

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Photos: 25th annual Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade

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Photos: Chicago Cubs All-Star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong

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Photos: AVP League Championship at Oak Street Beach

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Farmers share needs, concerns with U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan: 'It's just not fun anymore'

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President Donald Trump downplays the need to check AI development and says he doesn't want to cede edge to China

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Condo Adviser: If fees are listed in a condo association's rules and regulations, a separate reminder is not required

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Illinois, Chicago, Cook County got $11B in pandemic aid but there were gaps in oversight and transparency

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Mexican Independence Day Parade brings out a vibrant Little Village

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DOJ went after protesters for felony assault, but juries, judges were unconvinced, analysis finds

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Joaquin Brito locked his East Side bakery as federal agents threw tear gas last fall. He still worries today.

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'Right thing to do' or 'feel-good' PR? Suburbs split on whether ICE bans on municipal property actually work.

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Chicago Christian Schools begins using Trinity Christian College campus after sale

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Chicago teens sustain 'peaceful' community as warriors

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'The nicest situation I could ask for': Why young adults across Chicagoland are opting to live at home

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Chicago Youth Awards bring honor and pride to West Side community

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Crime and Public Safety

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Wisconsin congressman swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing

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Leo Feler's Lakeview home was raided by immigration agents. He was hundreds of miles away.

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A city on guard: What the raids left behind after Operation Midway Blitz

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Police say Flock is invaluable. But as misuse mounts, many wonder how to rein in the surveillance system.

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Activists raise concerns with NIPSCO Jasper County water permit application

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Marquette Greenway about 65% complete but toughest sections remain

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Where have all the Atlantic hurricanes gone? El Nino's might brings record slow storm season.

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Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant open

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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How a Mexican home baker on Chicago's southwest side is building a loyal following

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Food icon: Mario DiPaolo Jr. of Mario's Italian Lemonade, where summer starts and ends in Chicago

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Dutch Bros Coffee is coming to long vacant property in Arlington Heights

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Many Loop restaurants shut their doors during the pandemic. Now new ones are taking their place.

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Illinois ignores rules and red flags as 'servant leader' runs up $100M state tab, then closes 2 hospitals

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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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Data centers and tax breaks: How we reported the story

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

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Today in Chicago History: Bears legend Walter Payton rushes for his 100th career touchdown

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Today in History: Princess Grace of Monaco dies

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September's Independence Day: Decades of parades put Mexican-American pride on display in Chicago

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Today in Chicago History: 'Slammin' Sammy Sosa hits home runs No. 61 and 62 during 1998 season

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Glencoe honors legacy oak with 2026 Tree of the Year Award

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East Aurora District 131 board OKs several new high school courses for next school year

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With 16 Division I offers, including national champ Indiana, Simeon's James Bell knows he's 'born to do this'

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West Aurora School District eyes balanced budget for this school year

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