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Photos: Tornadoes rip across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana

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Chicago weather: Tornado, large hail sweep through Kankakee Tuesday amid severe thunderstorm warnings

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: Tornadoes that left an impact on the area

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Illinois Republicans press Democrats for answers on Rep. Harry Benton's removal from caucus

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Cook County Board president race hinges on whether voters want steady hand or new course

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Chicago craft brewers Half Acre and Maplewood announce merger

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Column: Hall of Fame cap saga finally ends for Chicago Cubs great Andre Dawson

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Trump visits Ohio and Kentucky to downplay war's effect on economy and target a top GOP antagonist

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As another shutdown impacts travelers, some see eliminating TSA agents as a solution

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Germany, Austria will release reserve oil in effort to calm surging prices

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Jill Biden opens up in memoir about Joe Biden's decision to end his 2024 reelection bid

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Iran targets commercial ships, Dubai airport and oil facilities as concerns grow over global energy

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Editorial: Really? The return of military conscription is an 'option to keep on the table'?

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Editorial: Chicago's fully elected school board will have a big job. They should be paid.

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Laura Washington: In 2026, voters are deciding with their heads rather than their hearts

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Rafael Leon: Solving affordable housing means preserving what we have, not just building more

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Another Operation Midway Blitz defendant gets a deferred prosecution deal

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Chesterton High School students break rules to protest ICE

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Trump administration criticizes court rulings slowing immigration agenda in Supreme Court appeal

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Feds violated immigration court order, wrongly deported hundreds, court filing alleges

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A lifetime of David Byrne's curiosity comes together for 'Theater of the Mind'

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Column: 'Dear Rhoda' is a love story in letters set in roaring 1920s Chicago

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Artists warn gentrification is pushing them out of Pilsen, a hub for Mexican mural art. Some are fighting to stay.

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Beach Boys set to perform this summer at RiverEdge Park in Aurora

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Tracking the Chicago Bears in NFL free agency: Kentavius Street agrees to deal to reunite with DC Dennis Allen

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Stunning US loss to Italy leaves World Baseball Classic fate hanging: 'It's out of our control now'

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Nick Martinelli, feeling 'senior urgency,' drives Northwestern to 76-66 win in Big Ten Tournament opener

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Big East Tournament preview: DePaul earns its highest seed and looks to keep moving in 'positive direction'

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Preorder Our New Bears Book

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Photos: The legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

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2026 Winter Olympics: Meet the 33 medalists from the United States

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Photos: US women's hockey wins gold medal with OT win over Canada

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Photos: An inside look at Chicago Cubs spring training

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Photos: An inside look at Chicago White Sox spring training

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FIFA President says he's talked to Donald Trump and was assured Iran can come to US for World Cup

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Retirement of US Rep Danny Davis sparks scramble — and flood of PAC dollars — for seat

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Today in Chicago History: Edward Burke, 25, becomes city's second-youngest alderman

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Nominee to lead Chicago animal control draws critics and defenders ahead of confirmation vote

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Sprout Social co-founder Aaron Rankin sells mansion for $14.3M, the highest Lake Geneva-area price in months

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CTA brings in Cook County sheriff's police to patrol trains as it looks to appease feds

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Northwestern Memorial gets approval for $96 million ICU bed expansion, part of larger growth plan

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Opening arguments begin in first Illinois trial against Abbott over its formula for premature babies

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Young kids missed the pandemic's school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind.

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Ohio State University's president resigns after reporting 'inappropriate relationship'

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Aurora University the only Illinois school to make U.S. News list of most beautiful college campuses

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Should Chicago school board members be paid? Legislators weigh compensation ahead of historic election

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Crime and Public Safety

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Aurora man sentenced to 105 years in prison for 2024 shooting of former domestic partner

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Former Portage Mayor James Snyder sentenced to 3 years on probation for federal IRS charge

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'Most stupid fraud in history': Suburban man gets 10 years in prison for $14M fraud tied to COVID-19 loans

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Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling says increase in home searches coming after training boost

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NWI residents prepare bill affordability report, will present to IURC

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Crete Village Board annexes property for construction of 2,400-acre solar farm

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Wolf Lake's future in Hammond is uncertain with Chicago Bears stadium proposal

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Illinois orders 21 communities to remove forever chemicals from drinking water by 2029. But who will pay?

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Chicago's hottest club is ... Seafood City? Viral pop-up dance party comes to the Filipino grocery store

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

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St. Patrick's Day 2026: Restaurants and bars with Chicago River views, unlimited food and drinks, and more

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The Kitchn: When I'm craving a Girl Scout Samoa, I make this easy dessert

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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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Today in History: Massive earthquake and tsunami in Japan kill nearly 20,000

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Today in Chicago History: Marshall Field's put up for sale by Target

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Today in History: Dr. David Gunn killed by anti-abortion activist Michael Griffin

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

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Naperville North's Olivia Ochsner stops shots. She also starts connections. 'She can relate to everyone.'

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Waukegan D60 superintendent hears from students, parents, teachers and staff on listening tour

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Glencoe voters will see $17.5 million library referendum on March 17 ballot

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Crown Point senior Kingston Rhodes' road from knee injury returns to the scene. He's just glad to be back.

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Hop over to Walmart and grab these Easter decor items before they're gone

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How spring cleaning has changed over the years

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Kill fruit flies for good with these bestselling gadgets from Amazon

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Spring cleaning 101: How to clean grout

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