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Rev. Jerry Boland, of Glenview's thriving Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish, set to retire

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Former Village of Wilmette employee facing felony charges of bribery and misconduct

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Editorial: Chicago school board President Sean Harden embarrasses himself with hunt for leakers

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NWI legislators, parents celebrate childcare professionals

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President Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA, a year after he was fired from the role

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Chicago-born Patti Smith is the winner of this year's Harold Washington Literary Award

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Photos: Chicago Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall

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

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Orland High School District 230 to expand digital pass system that tracks students

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Morton Grove special education teacher wins Golden Apple Award

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Hinsdale Township High School hires assistant superintendent of curriculum

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Crime and Public Safety

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Police: Pursuit ends with crash into Portage house

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Gary man dies after being hit by train Saturday

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After-prom party shooting victim identified as 17-year-old from Michigan City

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California, Nevada and Arizona announce temporary plan to save water from the Colorado River

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IDEM announces new air quality advisory for short-term conditions

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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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Today in Chicago History: Superdawg Drive-In opened by Flaurie and Maurie Berman

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Court battles hit taxpayer wallets

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