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Illinois House Democrats push Bears stadium tax deal as Republicans seek property tax relief

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

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Planned Parenthood endorses independent Mayra Macías in race to replace retiring US Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García

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Chicago White Sox minor-league report: Hot week for top-ranked prospect Braden Montgomery

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Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80

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New study finds 'alarming' high flood risk for 17 million Americans on Atlantic and Gulf coasts

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Lucas Giolito signs with the San Diego Padres to bolster their injured-depleted rotation

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US could own up to 90% of Spirit in $500 million rescue plan

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The US has a long history of changing voting districts for political reasons. Is it legal?

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Heavy rain and snowmelt are hurtling large chunks of ice into northeastern Michigan homes

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Editorial: Sure, give Chicago's cab drivers a raise. But they have to run their meters.

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Editorial: Chicago's politicians bemoan our housing crisis. Their fealty to unions makes it worse

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Laura Washington: Kamala Harris' unforgivable transgression

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Howard A. Learner: Earth Day is a reminder that Illinois must come up with environmental solutions

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US stocks rise toward more records while Brent oil tops $100 on uncertainty about the Iran war

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The Iran war could drive up costs for petroleum-derived products like clothes and crayons

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Will County Republicans choose Frankfort Township Trustee Hillary Kurzawa to lead party

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Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls

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Review: Court Theatre's new musical about divorce feels at odds with itself

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First annual Illinois Film Festival set for Wilmette in August

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Column: Grandsons give a famous tavern matriarch a place to call her own

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Review: ''night Mother' by Redtwist Theatre offers no respite from the darkness

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The Chicago Bulls anchored their future to Billy Donovan. What happens now that he left?

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Chicago Bears have drafted 99 players in the first round since 1936 — and 12 are in the Hall of Fame

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Column: Chicago Bears will rely on 'the silent tape' to find competitive players in the NFL draft

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Courtney Vandersloot says Chicago Sky — 'under a microscope' with Angel Reese — can return to winning identity

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This Little Village native helped Artemis II go around the moon. Now he wants to see the stars for himself.

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WBBM Newsradio still up in the air about filling the void post-CBS

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Trump's approval on economy falls in AP-NORC poll, showing new warning signs for president

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Lawsuit over National Guard deployment in Illinois runs out of steam, judge dismisses it

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With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington

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ICE went on a hiring spree. Sterling credentials were not required, AP investigation finds.

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Acting ICE director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, Homeland Security says

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At Carver Military Academy, students will help bring solar energy to campus

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Valparaiso School Board supports superintendent in Micah Beckwith controversy

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Portage Township Schools accused of mishandling boy with autism, federal lawsuit says

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18 candidates apply for Orland District 230 board vacancy created by resignation of Arabic language supporter

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Crime and Public Safety

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Southland crime: Armed robbery in Tinley Park, reckless homicide in Frankfort Township, and more

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Man arrested after calling to report woman found strangled in Greater Grand Crossing apartment: police report

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Fatal shooting was self-defense, attorney says as Portage murder trial starts

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Gary, firefighters' union announce new contract after almost 23 years

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Today in Chicago History: First Earth Day celebrated with Civic Center rally

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McHenry County residents wall off homes against rising Fox River

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Intense storms in Illinois fueled at least 15 tornadoes last week and fed rivers that will crest starting Monday

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The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here's how to spot it.

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Food icon: Inocencio Carbajal, El Guëro of Carnitas Uruapan in Chicago

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

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Icono gastronómico: Inocencio Carbajal, El Guëro de Carnitas Uruapan en Chicago

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Evanston tea shop No Longer Human tries to set stage for serenity

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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 History: 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez seized by immigration agents

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Today in Chicago History: 'Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults' — with host Geraldo Rivera — seeks gangster's riches

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Today in History: Pope Francis dies at 88

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Trinity Christian College to transfer majority of archives to Michigan university before spring closure

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Voters to choose between fox, lion and watchmen as new Elgin HS mascot

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Buffalo Grove High staffer critically injured in campus crash: 'This … has deeply impacted our high school community'

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Much like her sister, Katherine Perez scores goals for West Aurora. Same but different. 'Just feels natural.'

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