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NIPSCO overcharged 3,500+ customers for gas service, IURC filing shows

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Federal judge halts Trump administration's health care funding cuts to Illinois, for now

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President Donald Trump lashes out at New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman with slew of insults

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South Shore Line's new West Lake Corridor route begins March 31

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Cold weather to greet Illinois voters Tuesday as primary features open US Senate, crowded House races

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On final weekend before Illinois primary, candidates try to keep it local despite flood of out-of-state money

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Lombard man charged with hate crime after allegedly spitting at man, yelling obscenities about Iran, prosecutors say

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Acting on a suit filed by Illinois medical group, judge blocks rollback of federal vaccine recommendations

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Attorneys in 'Broadview Six' case say conspiracy charges violates First Amendment, has 'chilling' effect

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Lou Holtz, most recent Notre Dame coach to win national championship, laid to rest on South Bend campus

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What is a BORG? Chicago police confiscate gallon jugs at St. Patrick's Day river dyeing.

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Asking Eric: Their constant cheerleading is very frustrating

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Venezuela rallies past Italy 4-2 with 3-run 7th and will face US for World Baseball Classic title

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Column: The Chicago Bulls are 4-13 since the All-Star break. That's still too many wins.

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Kennedy Center votes to shut down operations for 2 years and names a new president

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Tribune Editorial Board endorsements for 2026 Illinois primary election

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'Chicago Fire' actor Taylor Kinney lists West Loop loft for rent

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DACA delays lead to lost jobs, less stability and anxiety over potential deportation under Donald Trump

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Column: GM Ryan Poles' lack of a big swing in free agency could pay dividends for Chicago Bears down the road

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In Winnetka home invasion case, FBI veteran offers insight as police seek suspects

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Editorial: The City Council must act to protect our prized restaurants

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Editorial: Heads up, Georgia voters. One Tiffany Henyard will be on some of your November ballots.

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Clarence Page: Donald Trump's Iran war not likely the jaunt he's trying to sell

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Judge blocks US government from slimming down vaccine recommendations

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Wisconsin legislator pleads no contest to disorderly conduct in feud over Hispanic resolutions

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City Council poised to vote on restoring Chicago's subminimum wage for tipped workers

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Indiana Gov. Mike Braun lends state backing to Turning Point USA as it builds school chapters

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Stair climbers love their exercise, even when security guards act like they're up to something

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Review: 'White Rooster' at Lookingglass takes a complicated path through death and life

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West Loop's Kumiko wins 2026 Michter's Art of Hospitality Award

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Behind the scenes at the Oscars: What you didn't see on camera

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Column: Who's under the most pressure as Big Ten tries — again — to end its men's NCAA Tournament drought?

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Dick Vitale and Charles Barkley will call their first NCAA Tournament game together

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Chicago White Sox: Spring training camp updates at catcher, starting pitcher and center field

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La Grange social media star hopes to influence village on downtown kiosks

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IDOT to close Homewood Dixie Highway viaduct for flood management, resurfacing work

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Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown

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As President Trump pushes deportations, immigration data becomes harder to find

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State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship by 80% to $450

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'Broadview Six' attorneys seek White House communications to explore potential Trump administration influence on charges

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Schools in Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills set for $2 million in building projects

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Whiteboard desks used post pandemic lead to high math scores at Sandburg High School

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Young teacher candidates quiz recruiters at IUN job fair

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Chicago Public Schools forges ahead with plan to support Black students

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Crime and Public Safety

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Suspect in custody after fatal stabbing in Merrillville

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Firefighter hospitalized after responding to extra alarm fire in Rogers Park

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Chicago homicides in 2026: 74 people slain. Here's how that compares with previous years.

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Valparaiso woman wants Indiana recognized for wildlife-friendly habitats

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Environmental expert gives data center presentation at Gary forum

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In Will County, a deluge of data centers, warehouses and solar farms: 'All around us, all at once'

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Corps permit is last obstacle for State Line Bridge removal

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Meet Your Maker: A restaurant guide to who's behind masterpiece corned beef sandwiches around Chicago

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Muslim-run food pantry in Glendale Heights helps neighbors but faces halal meat shortage during Ramadan

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First round of Neighborhood Capital Fund gives almost $8M to projects in underinvested communities

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Celebrity chef René Redzepi resigns from iconic Danish restaurant Noma after abuse allegations

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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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At one time, Illinois was a top oil producer. Today, that legacy is a $160M problem.

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Tribune investigation into hospitals' use of guardianship system inspires new bill

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

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Today in Chicago History: Northwestern wins in its 1st NCAA Tournament appearance

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Today in History: Tonya Harding pleads guilty

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Vintage Tribune: Chicago movie company Essanay was the Disney of its day

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Always a leader, Burlington Central's Mackenzie Lorkowski tallies 21 shutouts in 61 games. 'Never backs down.'

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Meghan Potenza can play both infield and outfield for Shepard. But with her bat? 'What we first saw in her.'

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Alexa Thompson, whose mom was an all-state forward at Lincoln-Way, leads Providence's defense. 'So grateful.'

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Baseball and softball scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

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