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Kristi Noem appearance at annual Christmas tree offload sparks protests at Navy Pier

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On day of Kristi Noem visit to Chicago, federal immigration agents use tear gas on Elgin crowd

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Experts debate new infants in the workplace policy in Indiana government

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Holiday gifts from museum shops let you wrap a bow on Chicago culture

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Rarely have Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers been this good in long rivalry. Here's what the numbers say.

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Asking Eric: How can I fix my relationships?

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ACC championship: Duke outlasts No. 17 Virginia 27-20 in OT for first outright title since 1962

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Chicago Blackhawks lose for 7th time in 9 games, falling 6-0 in 2nd straight matchup against Los Angeles Kings

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Big Ten championship: No. 2 Indiana beats No. 1 Ohio State 13-10 to end title drought and lock up top CFP seed

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No. 14 Illinois uses big second-half run to beat No. 13 Tennessee 75-62 in Music City Madness

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Up to 6 inches of snow expected in Chicago by Sunday morning

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SEC championship: No. 3 Georgia ends No. 9 Alabama's hold on rivalry, beating Crimson Tide 28-7 to win title

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Editorial: 'Trump Accounts' give babies a boost — but do nothing to help parents with today's costs

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Susan Koch: For me, music traditions are the most treasured part of the holiday season

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The Tribune's Quotes of the Week quiz for Dec. 6

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Letters: Let's not focus on the Bears' past. Let's look toward the future.

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Judge rejects Trump administration's bid to toss lawsuit challenging Guantánamo migrant detentions

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Ahead of Kristi Noem's visit to Chicago Saturday, immigration agents make show of force in west suburbs

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Around the world, refugees are shut out of the US by Trump's new policies

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Trump lawyer claims dismissal of Operation Midway Blitz suit would block future use-of-force claims

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Review: In its 10th year, the Joffrey Ballet's 'Nutcracker' is the best version of itself

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Frank Gehry, architect of Millennium Park pavilion and some of world's most imaginative buildings, dies at 96

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Review: 'Elf' at the Auditorium Theatre has a fine Buddy in a middling musical

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Review: A welcome return home of the spoof musical 'Urinetown' at Theo Ubique Theatre

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5 things to watch in the Chicago Bears-Green Bay Packers game at Lambeau Field — plus our Week 14 predictions

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Nahshon Wright's 'emotional' breakout season for Chicago Bears comes as he mourns his JUCO coach John Beam

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Kyle Monangai laughs about fan's 'Lion King' parody: 'Everybody's been sending it to me,' Chicago Bears RB says

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Time to press the panic button? 3 takeaways from Chicago Bulls' 6th straight loss.

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Photos: Federal agents are confronted by residents in Elgin

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Photos: Secretary Kristi Noem visits Chicago's Christmas tree ship

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Photos: Chicago Bears fans line up — again — for free hot dogs at Wieners Circle

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Photos: Go inside the 29th annual Christkindlmarket at Chicago's Daley Plaza

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Photos: Snowy owls' unusually early visit to the Chicago lakefront

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Photos: Winter weather hits Chicagoland

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Week 13 photos: Chicago Bears 24, Philadelphia Eagles 15

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Photos: The 2025 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade

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Photos: Thanksgiving meals for those in need

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The Tribune got a rare look inside Broadview's ICE processing center in 2009. Here's what we saw.

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Photos: ICE detainee released and reunited with family and 16-year-old daughter fighting cancer

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Photos: Chicago Bears unveil food offerings at Soldier Field

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Pete Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Donald Trump can order use of force 'as he sees fit'

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National Park Service eliminates free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth while adding Trump's birthday

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A UN team in Lebanon examines options for border area with Israel after peacekeepers leave

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Trump administration plays up pipe bomb suspect's arrest. Jan. 6 violence goes unmentioned.

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Waymo wants to bring self-driving taxis to Illinois. Does the Land of Lincoln want them?

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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle buys $1M Kenwood home

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FAA launches investigation into US airlines over flight cuts ordered during the shutdown

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Illinois to conduct its own review of hepatitis B vaccine recommendations made by federal committee

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Ralph Heatherington, longtime principal who helped ease tensions between Wheaton high schools, dies at 79

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'Speak up': After $1.1 million settlement, former Carl Von Linné Elementary student recounts alleged sexual abuse

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Resurgence of a slur: Local parents, intellectual disability advocates condemn Trump's use of the 'R-word'

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CPS reports 2% increase in measles vaccination rate

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Crime and Public Safety

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Valparaiso man sentenced to 48 years in murder of mother

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Man found fatally wounded Friday night on West Side

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Suspected TikTok and drunken driving crashes highlight dangers of impaired and distracted driving

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A timeline of the US military's buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug boats

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A snowy, cold start to winter follows a very warm fall. How are Illinois seasons changing?

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Federal funding cuts threaten Chicago Harbor Lock, one of the nation's busiest

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Illinois settles suit against Monsanto for $120 million for PCBs contamination

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Former Chicago inspector general has no remorse after fine for leaking report on botched implosion

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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2025 Holiday Cookie Contest winners: Pracny, eggnog crème brûlée and mandelbread recipes come out on top

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Tribune's 2025 Holiday Cookie Contest: Get the winning recipes

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Chicago Bears fans line up again for free Wieners Circle hot dogs, cheering 'thank you, Ben Johnson'

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Chicago-based Levy to provide food service at new $750 million Fire stadium

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When hospitals choose private guardians, patients pay the price

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Chicago hospitals funnel patients into long-lasting guardianships, angering friends and family

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Record property tax increases slam Chicago homeowners as downtown owners see cuts

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Federal judge postpones ruling on detained father of sick teen

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Today in History: President Donald Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital

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With plans off the back burner, Porter County hosts Willowcreek Road extension workshop Tuesday

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Male juvenile shot in Carpentersville Friday night, police say

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New exhibit in Aurora showcases student art: 'It's important that their work gets shown'

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Bartlett's Joey Cwik celebrates birthday by making winning 3-pointer with 21 seconds left. 'Nothing like it.'

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