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Chicago Bears say they will proceed with plans for a stadium in Hammond

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

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Column: Chicago Bears' announcement about advancing their Hammond plans is a final cry to Illinois to act fast

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Red Line trains won't stop at subway stations again this weekend

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Feds: Fatal explosion behind hourslong closure of Eisenhower Expressway

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Michelada Fest Chicago is canceled for 2026

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Chicago Cubs' cautious optimism wiped out in an 18-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants

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Column: Tougher schedule, and loss of Munetaka Murakami, increase degree of difficulty for Chicago White Sox

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Bicyclist killed in Bridgeport collision

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Illinois moving forward with closing Logan women's prison, rebuilding it at Stateville prison site near Joliet

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Two stabbed after downtown sexual assault prompts fight: police

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President Trump calls for military to accelerate use of AI while protecting Americans

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US military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz

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Summer tourist season looks strong for local hotels, even without Taylor Swift and Beyoncé

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Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signs bill allowing local police to enforce immigration law

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Asking Eric: He still texts to his wife every day

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Asking Eric: Children prefer I keep my distance

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Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg's kids sue his widow over alleged mishandling of trust

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Nature meets wonder at Chicago Botanic Garden's 'Shimmering Summer' exhibit

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Column: Leaving a Chicago Bears-Green Bay Packers game early could scar Brandon Johnson's mayoral legacy

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Asking Eric: I'm worried about the man my sister has moved into her home

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Editorial: Get used to 'Bear Down, Hammond Bears' as Illinois' reputation gets tackled for a loss

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Editorial: Johnson administration floats an unfair and ill-conceived crackdown on Chicago landlords

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Editorial: The Iranian team earned its place. Let it compete in the World Cup.

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Joe Holberg: Chicago must buy back its parking meters

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Darren Bailey woos press after years of media attacks as Republican continues to try to reset image

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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries tells President Donald Trump to stay away from the New York Knicks in NBA Finals

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Actor Anthony Head, known for 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died at 72

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Review: 'Brokeback Mountain' at Chicago Shakespeare should dare to be a musical

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Review: Stunning 'Eugene Onegin' is the Joffrey's perfect mix of classical and new

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Actors' union approves 4-year contract with studios and streamers

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Mumford & Sons says Wrigley Field is perfect for their 'Prizefighter' tour

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How did Oliver Moore, Anton Frondell and 5 other Chicago Blackhawks perform in the world championship?

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Chicago Bears agree to contracts with Dillon Thieneman and Logan Jones — their top 2 draft picks

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The superfans known as the 'Spurs Nuns' aiming to bring divine intervention to the NBA Finals

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Photos: A look inside the Obama Presidential Center

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Photos: Luxembourg Chairs arrive at Buckingham Fountain

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Photos: Chicago Bears OTAs at Halas Hall

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Photos: Six Flags Great America celebrates 50 years

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Photos: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican

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What Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson brought Pope Leo XIV, including a White Sox hat and sanctuary city pin

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Photos: Sueños Music Festival

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Photos: Sam Sianis, owner of the Billy Goat Tavern

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Chicago Tribune wins Pulitzer Prize for local reporting: Read the stories and see the photos

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Route 66: Photos from the 'Main Street of America'

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QB Caleb Williams will be the 1st Chicago Bears player featured on the Madden NFL cover

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Azurá Stevens seeks stability after injury delayed her start to Chicago Sky season: 'Tested my patience'

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Southland Development Authority event works to boost south suburban development

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Side-by-side Wheaton mansions for sale for $2.4M and $3.3M

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Former Chicago Sky player Angel Reese lists Lemont home for $1.5M

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Stickney Township focuses on mental, dental health for kids, older residents

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Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill without limits on Trump's settlement fund

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'Broadview Six' attorneys seek evidence of White House pressure to indict

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Federal judge orders release of man detained outside Erie Family Health while pregnant wife was inside

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Oak Lawn educator marshals 'full community effort' to bring libraries to Zimbabwe schools

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Video, texting and noises among south suburban concerns on school cellphone ban

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Clarendon Hills head school custodian retiring after 29 years on the job

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In unusual move, Chicago school board reinstates teacher accused of pushing student

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Crime and Public Safety

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Chicago man gets 25 years for using baby as 'human shield'

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Guest column: Education is necessary to keep kids safe online

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Hobart teen gets 22-year split term in marijuana dealer's death

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Hebron Police arrest Illinois man days after previous arrest on outstanding warrant

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Munster pauses mosquito spraying due to health, ecosystem concerns

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What to know about New World screwworm, its reappearance in the US and the threat to the cattle industry

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Northern lights may be visible Thursday into Friday from Illinois

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IDEM hosts online public hearing for Schahfer permit draft

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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31 Chicago food and drink festivals for summer 2026

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From Little Italy to Uptown, family restaurants Tufano's and Sun Wah span generations

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Atelier considers bankruptcy after announcing closure, months after moving into new space with crowdsourced funds

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Last call? US cities look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup.

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A mysterious company abandoned 603 oil wells, costing Illinois millions. Here's how they did it.

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Restrictions on private guardianship of vulnerable adults advance in Springfield

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Hundreds march in Pilsen, demand answers in unsolved fatal hit-and-run

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A 69-hour-workday? City of Chicago paid head-scratching legal bills

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Today in Chicago History: 'Princess Di arrived in Chi and the town went gaga'

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Today in History: Robert F. Kennedy assassinated

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: Barack Obama in Chicago

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Some Republican governors are rebranding June with conservative alternatives to Pride

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From the Farm: USA's 250th birthday gets early celebration in Munster next Sunday

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Slowed for two years, Bella DeMaio battles through vocal cord issue to lead Lemont at state. 'Meant so much.'

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Skokie Park District weighs $53 million bond referendum for new park, recreation improvements

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'We can all learn together' Norridge senior center celebrates its history and new partnership

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Best Pellet Grills

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Best affordable air purifiers to prepare for wildfire season

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The best cooling sheets for summer

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