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Cook County judge orders Dolton to create plan for paying $33.5 million judgment

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ICE's purchases for big detention centers are marked by secrecy, frustrating towns

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Supreme Court ruling offers little relief for Republicans divided on President Donald Trump's tariffs

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NASA moon rocket hit by new problem expected to bump astronauts' lunar trip into April

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University of Chicago quietly cuts ties with partnership that helps students of color attain Ph.D.s

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Tribune Editorial Board endorsements for 2026 Illinois primary election

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The Tribune's Quotes of the Week quiz for Feb. 21

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Mark B. Pohlad: How an immigrant taught Americans to see Abraham Lincoln

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Letters: Voting isn't just a right we have. It's our duty.

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Video of Lake Zurich student swinging at ICE supporter goes viral: 'I'm going to punch you in the face'

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NWI superintendents get up to speed on education-related legislation

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Lewis University classes at Oak Brook campus moved online due to nearby ICE office through mid-March

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Federal judge accuses Trump administration of 'terror' against immigrants in scathing ruling

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Today in History: 'The Communist Manifesto' published

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Breweries in Chicago adapt to changing drinking and health habits or face closures

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How Chicago's Destiny Jackson — a 5-foot-6 freshman — has grown into a crucial role for a young Illinois team

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

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Photos: The 2026 Chicago Auto Show

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What happens next after the Supreme Court slapped down President Donald Trump's tariffs

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Indiana housing bill narrowly passes Senate committee

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Heartland laying off more than 140 workers, closing several centers for immigrant children

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All truckers and bus drivers will be required to take commercial driver's license tests in English

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Sarah Castenada named new Lake Central school chief

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Chicago students, families and teachers in limbo as ASPIRA charter schools face closure

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Crime and Public Safety

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1 dead, 1 wounded in drive-by shooting on Far South Side

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East Chicago man charged with beating another woman

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Pulaski County elementary principal charged with threatening ex-wife in Winfield

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Organizers of the Milan Cortina Olympics made clean energy a priority. Here's how they did it.

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Trump climate health rollback likely to hit poor, minority areas hardest, experts say

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Multiple Gary-related bills move to Indiana House floor

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At 65 degrees, Chicago breaks century-old record for warmest Feb. 16 in history

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Black wine visionaries in Chicago are reimagining wine culture

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After chef-owner of Warlord restaurant in Avondale arrested, new Humboldt Park project faces backlash

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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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Before Congress, Jonathan Jackson owned a construction firm. It got $750K from Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois.

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Today in Chicago History: Drew Peterson — 'I did not kill Kathleen!' — sentenced to 38 years in prison

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Today in History: William Wallace Lincoln dies

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Porter County hosts Monday open house to discuss county's future

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Duneland School Board promoting assistant superintendent to top job

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