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Federal appeals court upholds Illinois assault weapons ban, overturning lower court ruling

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Aldermen reject Mayor Brandon Johnson's move to ask voters if millionaires should be taxed

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Lawsuits filed against Border Patrol for 'excessive' force as advocates warn of immigration enforcement uptick

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Filming notices pop up downtown for 'Holiday Touchdown' movie featuring Chicago Bears

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Chicago White Sox hope Munetaka Murakami can provide 'a great jolt' in return Friday after being swept at home

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Kawhi Leonard trade from LA Clippers to Toronto Raptors on hold pending outcome of NBA investigation

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Famed tumbling team mourns as members bring legacy to national stage

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3 takeaways from Chicago Cubs' series win, including Seiya Suzuki snapping his slump and starters delivering

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Photos: Chicago White Sox lose 2-1 to Boston Red Sox

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The Trump administration is ramping up pressure on states to change election practices

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Chicago Park District to upgrade air conditioning in fieldhouses in heat-vulnerable neighborhoods

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Kylian Mbappé has a goal and an assist as France beats Morocco to reach World Cup semifinals

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Editorial: Mayor Brandon Johnson says Chicagoans want a 'revolution.' How about competence, Mr. Mayor?

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Editorial: Cook County's system revictimizes survivors of domestic abuse

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Joe Holberg: Chicago's lead pipe crisis has an immediate fix. It costs $150 per home.

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Jack Lavin: The path to a stronger Chicago starts with growth

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Lockport panel narrowly approves shorter cell tower at high school fields

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Mother McAuley grad earns Paul Simon prize for voter education website plan

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Corey Dixon and Rose Martinez say they're running for Elgin mayor in 2027

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Merrillville may back down on Rokita threat about ICE center opposition

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Dirty sodas are heading to these Chicago suburbs as Swig is set to open 13 locations

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Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75

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50 years of Rush in Chicago: A local history of the band in 10 concerts

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Review: 'Hamlet' and 'Importance of Being Earnest' make for a new milestone in Oak Park

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2026 MLB draft: White Sox have the No. 1 pick, while the Cubs sit at No. 23. Here's what else to know.

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Dailyn Swain plans to redefine himself as a playmaker with the Chicago Bulls. Summer league is the first step.

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Anaheim Ducks keep Leo Carlsson, matching the Philadelphia Flyers' 5-year, $90 million offer sheet

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Coco Gauff's Wimbledon run ends in dramatic semifinal tiebreaker vs. Karolina Muchova

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Photos: Tornadoes and severe storms cause damage through the Chicagoland area

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Photos: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican

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Photos: Sam Sianis, owner of the Billy Goat Tavern

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Chicago Tribune wins Pulitzer Prize for local reporting: Read the stories and see the photos

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Route 66: Photos from the 'Main Street of America'

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: Evolution of Illinois Tollway Oases — and why they've disappeared recently

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TESO Life — 'Asian Target' store — to open Saturday in Naperville

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Winnetka advances plans to ban short-term rentals for less than 60 days

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Health insurers propose double-digit-percentage price increases for Illinois exchange plans

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Former Wisconsin judge spared prison for obstructing ICE arrest of Mexican immigrant

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Federal immigration agent fatally shoots man in Houston during an enforcement operation

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An email. A knock at the door. A suit alleges a threat to free speech.

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A new ICE facility could speed up deportations for families and kids

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Niles Township D219 Board dismisses teacher for comments deemed inappropriate

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Lincolnway Special Recreation Association marks 50th birthday as athletes bring home medals from USA Games

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Chicago Public Library Foundation gets a new president and CEO

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Northwestern study shows transplants boost survival for patients with terminal lung cancer

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Crime and Public Safety

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Man gets six years in Sin City case

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Man gets 26 years for slaying of ex-Merrillville QB

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DEA subpoenas Lowell Animal Hospital for canine cough prescription information

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Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing said 'he wishes he hadn't done it,' roommate says in police video

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Mild earthquake reported in Lake Michigan off the shore of northern suburbs, officials say

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Gary tweaking recycling program to reduce waste

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'The stench is putrid': Nearly full Thornton reservoir brings sewage stink and increased flood risk

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Indian Head Park partners with Triple R Pets to manage feral cat population

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Patio guide: 22 spots to eat and drink outside across Chicago this summer

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Taste of Chicago returns to Grant Park this week. Here's the 5-day food lineup.

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Affordable cocktails are getting harder to find. Start with these 11 Chicago bars and restaurants.

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Chicken coup? Family flap over control of famous Harold's Chicken Shack brand lands in court

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Bill aims to curb abandoned oil and gas wells in Illinois through stiffer fines

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Read the Tribune's investigation into Illinois' abandoned oil wells

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In Illinois, getting oil and gas operators to pay for abandoned wells can take decades

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Microplastics linger inside people and animals, multiple studies show. But regulation is still far off.

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Today in Chicago History: Jerry Garcia's last Grateful Dead show takes place at Soldier Field

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Officials bemoan upkeep of Waukegan-owned cemeteries: 'The dead should have more respect than they're getting'

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Of Notoriety: Nature on canvas, Disney young villains and patriotic concert

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Elgin to alert public early to coming rules governing e-bikes

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Will County panel rejects hydro-excavation plan by single vote; County Board to vote next week

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Evolution of the Trapper Keeper

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