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Charles Beach takes oath as Cook County's first new chief judge in 24 years

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Who's to blame for this year's property tax bills? Finger-pointing and opportunism abound.

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Union Pacific says rail merger could unclog Chicago. Critics worry about costs and traffic tie-ups.

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A year after Barnes & Noble opens in Wicker Park, nearby indie bookstore forced to close

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Why did Chicago Bears' Ben Johnson go shirtless? 'Anytime you get a chance to feed a city, you want to do it.'

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Son of 'El Chapo' Guzman admits flying cartel boss to US, pleads guilty in Chicago trafficking case

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As Chicago digs out from a snowy weekend, another winter punch — with more snow — is inbound

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'Stop the steal': Hundreds rally against redistricting as Indiana GOP unveils map

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The free-falling Chicago Bulls need help. Could Chicago native Anthony Davis offer answers?

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The private equity-owned data center behind giant CME outage

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Chicago Wolves sign Cal Foote, one of the players acquitted in Hockey Canada sexual assault case

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Michigan up to No. 3 in men's basketball poll after dominating run through Players Era Championship

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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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Editorial: A big harvest but still a money loser for some Illinois farms. Why?

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Anna Esaki-Smith: What do Illinois' woes tell us about the future of higher education in America?

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Mohammad Hosseini and Kristi Holmes: After 3 years of ChatGPT, it's clear Illinois needs more AI safeguards

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Judge's unusual criticism in dropped immigration case is latest strange twist for US attorney's office

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Gary mom thankful to be back with children after immigration raid: 'I didn't know if I was going to see them again'

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McHenry County takes on an old client in court: ICE

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US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members

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Appreciation: Why Tom Stoppard was my favorite living playwright

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'Popcorn Disabilities' author Kristen Lopez looks at disability portrayals in movies

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'Zootopia 2' roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening

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Tom Stoppard, sparkling playwright who won an Oscar for 'Shakespeare In Love,' dies at 88

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NFL division races tighten after surprises and upsets — and Chicago Bears own the NFC's top seed now

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Chicago Bears' 1985 Super Bowl run: Don Pierson's game-by-game breakdown from the 'most memorable season'

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WNBA and players union extend deadline on collective bargaining agreement to Jan. 9

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Florida hires Jon Sumrall as its new coach, but he'll stay with Tulane for the postseason

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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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Photos: Snowy owls' unusually early visit to the Chicago lakefront

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Photos: Chicago Blackhawks lose 4-3 to the Nashville Predators at the United Center

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Photos: No. 11 Alabama defeats No. 8 Illinois 90-86 at the United Center

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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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Photos: ICE detainee released and reunited with family and 16-year-old daughter fighting cancer

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Photos: Chicago Bears unveil food offerings at Soldier Field

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Photos: Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino in Chicago

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Photos: Protests at the Broadview Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility

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Pope Leo XIV's visit highlights Christian resilience in Lebanon despite regional turmoil

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Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba disqualified as New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules

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Land and security are the main sticking points as Russia and Ukraine mull Trump's peace proposal

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Trump issues White House invitation to families of the two National Guard members who were shot

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Snowy Small Business Saturday in La Grange doesn't slow enthusiasm from retailers

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Travelers without Real ID will incur $45 fee, TSA says

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Leaves continue to plague South Shore Line with gooey residue

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When hospitals choose private guardians, patients pay the price

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Union Township's small school charm drew new school chief Leigh Barnes

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Orland District 230 finds 'attendance matters' campaign reducing chronic absenteeism

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Northwestern agrees to $75 million fine to settle Trump dispute

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Bradshaw: Who really reads your college application?

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Crime and Public Safety

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Homicides reported in Harvey, Ford Heights over Thanksgiving weekend

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Chicago homicides in 2025: 388 people slain. Here's how that compares with previous years.

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President Donald Trump commutes prison sentence for former private equity executive David Gentile

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4 dead and 10 wounded in shooting at a banquet hall in Stockton, California

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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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Illinois soybean farmers struggle with unpredictable trade war and rising costs

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How trading wild turkeys for other animals became a conservation success story

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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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The Kitchn: Turn a classic snack into a delicious dessert for a crowd

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

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

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Today in History: Ukrainians voted for independence

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Today in Chicago History: Our Lady of the Angels school fire

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Court news: Firearms conviction overturned, prison term upheld

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La Grange Lacey-Hill group provides Thanksgiving meal, company for over 200

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Waukegan holds Christmas tree lighting despite heavy snow: 'We wanted to give the community this experience'

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Munster's Michele Brandt earns state educator honor

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