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More than $30M in outside spending shaped Illinois primaries, but wins were a split for big-monied interests

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Where will TSA lines be the longest tomorrow? During a shutdown, nobody knows.

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First vote on alcohol sales at Park Ridge Farmers Market passes, though board divided

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Of Notoriety: Easter bonnets, stage story and choir concert join 'Ben-Hur' radio play

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Hawthorne to re-open for horse racing this spring, officials say, while operators say they are owed money

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Chicago school board votes to revoke charter of ASPIRA network

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Former Dolton administrator Keith Freeman pleads guilty to bankruptcy fraud, filing false tax return

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Chicago Sports Network to simulcast 10 White Sox games — including series versus the Cubs — on WCIU-TV

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'Just feels like you're on fire': How Cubs and White Sox players adjust to record-breaking heat in Arizona

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James Gracey, missing University of Alabama student from Elmhurst, found dead

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Hickory Hills woman charged with sending pornographic images of herself to child

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Loyola University Chicago student, 18, fatally shot overnight in Rogers Park

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The Hideout is sold to a new owner, who pledges to keep it the same old Hideout

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Chicago White Sox 3B Miguel Vargas building off strong 2025 season with 'really nice' spring as opener nears

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ABC cancels 'Bachelorette' season with Taylor Frankie Paul

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Editorial: Illinois Republicans aren't just losing. They're disappearing.

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Jackson Shedelbower: Congress needs to clear the runway for O'Hare upgrades

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Armin Pazooki: The Persian new year of Nowruz endures, despite tumult for Iranians

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Michael Peregrine: Bill Veeck shaped the Sox and Cubs in ways we still enjoy today

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As Daniel Biss likely heads to Congress, who will become Evanston mayor?

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Candidate with Nazi salute in name removed from ballot

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Glencoe Library $17.5 million referendum passes; will add 4,000 square feet

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Lollapalooza 1-Day and 2-Day tickets are now on sale, with some tickets already sold out

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Chicago250 is announced with events to celebrate America 250

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Siskel & Ebert & Tim & Gregg: The existential glory of 'On Cinema' comes to Thalia Hall

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Review: 'Project Hail Mary' is a sweeping sci-fi epic with a whole lot of heart

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For Illinois guard Kylan Boswell, an NCAA Tournament veteran, the time for leadership is now

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The WNBA finally agreed to a new CBA. What does that mean for the Chicago Sky?

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NCAA Tournament: Nebraska routs Troy 76-47 for the 1st tournament win in program history

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NCAA Tournament: Ohio State falls 66-64 to TCU on Xavier Edmonds' layup with 4.3 seconds left

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USW members picket Thursday after BP lockout in Whiting

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: How O'Hare became a 'first in the nation' airport

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New Hollywood Casino resort in Aurora plans to open June 24

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MLB partners with Polymarket and makes an integrity pact with federal commission on prediction markets

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Gregory Bovino to retire from Border Patrol

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How Gregory Bovino became a face of Donald Trump's mass deportations and ended his career

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Markwayne Mullin makes his case as a steady hand for DHS but faces Senate pushback over his temperament

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Attorneys in 'Broadview Six' case say conspiracy charges violates First Amendment, has 'chilling' effect

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Moraine Valley teacher, flautist, retiring after nearly 3 decades of 'making music tick'

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My Brother's Keeper discusses education, gun violence in Lake County

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Notre Dame announces free tuition for families earning under $150,000

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CPS local school council elections are underway, here's what you need to know

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Crime and Public Safety

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Luigi Mangione's lawyers seek to delay his state and federal trials

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Cops: Teen killed in armed robbery attempt on Far South Side

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Records: Crossing guard charged with child solicitation had lengthy career in education

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Woman gets year in prison for stealing nearly $365K in late mom's Social Security benefits

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In Chesterton, the bird is the word as snowy white owl visit draws fans

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Courts may deny Du Pont's bid to throw out parts of West Calumet suit

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Trump vows to fight invasive carp in Great Lakes, but Illinois federal funds remain frozen

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Indiana groups challenge order keeping Wheatfield coal plant open

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Food icon: Sam Sianis of Billy Goat Tavern and Cheezborger legend in Chicago

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Boka's new restaurant Gingie from chef Brian Lockwood brings high-class cooking to an à la carte menu

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West Loop's Kumiko wins 2026 Michter's Art of Hospitality Award

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Campfire Milkshake is back for more at Chicago White Sox games. And it's bringing some new friends.

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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 Chicago History: Michael Jordan returns to the Bulls wearing No. 45

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Today in History: Bush announces Iraq invasion

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When Frankenstein was a Chicagoan, or why Mary Shelley's creation will never die

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Today in Chicago History: Michael Jordan's 'I'm back' fax

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Plans for downtown East Dundee soundstage/bandshell being finalized

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Hobart's data center opponents face setback with fill permit approval

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Amazon has greenhouse kits from budget to luxury

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Which allergy medicine is best for seasonal allergies?

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Bring the coast home with Le Creuset's new Riviera collection

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