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Department of Justice investigating sexuality and gender teaching in 36 Illinois school districts

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Editorial: In the SAFE-T Act era, Cook County Circuit judges are on trial

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Indiana leaders criticize Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act

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'Mormon Wives' star Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-partner ordered to stay 100 feet apart

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Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs

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Herbie Hancock kicks off Jazz Day festivities with a high school homecoming

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Photos: The Big House Ballgame at the Old Joliet Prison

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ComEd files to recover $234 million in added costs, but electricity delivery charges set to decrease next year

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NIPSCO, clerical union reach agreement, ending lockout

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Trading card magnate Matt Bayer sells Mag Mile condo for $5.11M

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After major enforcement operations, the Trump administration is recalibrating its immigration crackdown

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Supreme Court mulls Trump administration push to end protections for migrants from Haiti and Syria

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Crime and Public Safety

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Chicago man guilty in Hammond slaying

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Man could avoid prison for berating, threatening Lake County judge

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Opening of renovated Lions Park Pool in Clarendon Hills delayed by record-breaking rainfall

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One of America's oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climate

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Illinois farmers hope Supreme Court protects state safeguards in Roundup cancer case

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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This is your guide to Chicago's daily food specials

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Restaurant review: Cerdito Muerto, an elegant and emotional Mexican American destination in Pilsen

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Kennedy-King College market offers students fresh food for free in an area with limited grocery options

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On Route 59, Yemeni and Arab coffee shops are brewing community

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Court battles hit taxpayer wallets

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Ridge Historic District marks 50 year milestone with new banners, exhibition

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Admittedly, St. Charles East freshman Brynn Maple rarely watches her home runs. This time? 'I took a look.'

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