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'Record divergence' between economic data and Americans' views, Chicago Fed president says

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Police: 1 dead, 1 injured in shooting at Oakbrook Center

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City to launch Michigan Avenue bus lane

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Chicago White Sox complete sweep for 1st playoff series win since 2005 — and face Cleveland Guardians next

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The Banchet Awards announce 2027 chef and restaurant finalists in Chicago

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New York Yankees ride 6-run inning to 9-2 rout of Boston Red Sox for wild-card series sweep

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Chicago White Sox in the playoffs: Schedule set for AL Division Series vs. Cleveland Guardians

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Column: Chicago White Sox have made converts out of everyone — including Jerry Reinsdorf

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Two shot, one critically, while aboard CTA bus in Englewood: police

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Woman, 70, fatally shot in Auburn Gresham, 1 in custody

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White Sox ride improbable playoff run and a papal promotion to marketing success

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Alex Bohm HR in 10th lifts Philadelphia Phillies over Atlanta Braves 4-3 to force decisive Game 3

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Chad Lowe's daughter Fiona dead at 13

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Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts after a convincing and eye-opening win for the Chicago Bears — and QB Case Keenum

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Chicago Media Report: Jarrett Payton's 1st month at The Score — and an ex-Cubs radio voice up for Hall of Fame

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Chicago-based mariachi band makes history at Bears game while performance sparks online commentary

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Daily Horoscope for October 01, 2026

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Kickoff time changed for Chicago Bears' Week 5 game at Green Bay Packers

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Asking Eric: Talk to your son

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Who will it be at QB on Sunday — Case Keenum or Tyson Bagent?

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Meet the 20 new MacArthur Fellows, the 'genius grant' winners of 2026

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Editorial: Where have all the good Republican candidates gone?

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Mayor Craig B. Johnson: When judging data center incentives, don't ignore the revenue

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Tribune Editorial Board endorsements for the 2026 Illinois general election

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David Woodard: The CSO has never had an American-born music director. Finland shows how to grow one.

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Indiana Gov. Braun extends gas tax holiday, adds diesel relief into November

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At City Club, Mayor Brandon Johnson asks why rich put profits over 'the lives of my neighbors'

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Republicans tee up bill on data centers for one of the final votes before the midterms

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President Trump hails the US military's exit from Iraq after 12-year mission against Islamic State

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Steep Theatre readies its new Edgewater home

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10 pop-up events to eat and drink at in Chicago this October, from Apple Fest to a chili cook-off

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Column: Back home in Chicago, singer John Prine gets the celebration we've been waiting for

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Chicago Cubs turn to veteran Kevin Gausman — whose shoulder feels 'good enough' — to start in must-win Game 2

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Chicago Public Schools cancels lower-level football games over unpaid referees but says varsity will play

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Column: With both teams on Peacock, finding a Chicago playoff game on TV never has been so maddening

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Sparse crowd greets Houston Astros for opener vs. Chicago White Sox: 'We need energy. We don't need boos.'

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Game 1 photos: Chicago White Sox 6, Houston Astros 3

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Game 1 photos: San Diego Padres 8, Chicago Cubs 0

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Week 3 photos: Chicago Bears 27, Philadelphia Eagles 7

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Photos: An inside look at Northwestern's new Ryan Field in Evanston

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Photos: Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Chicago Cubs' first 40-40 player

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Photos: What we saw at Chicago Bulls media day

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Photos: President Donald Trump attends the President's Cup in Medinah

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Judge appoints receiver to manage Calumet City's River Oaks West shopping center in foreclosure lawsuit

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Pilot stabs fellow pilot on flight to Israel before passengers intervene to stop attack

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Chicago Fire launch luxury seat sales featuring mini-suites and bun-warmers

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Morningstar to move global headquarters to the Thompson Center

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CPD oversight body beset with division over follow-up to Operation Midway Blitz

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Supreme Court lets quick deportations to third countries resume for now while it weighs Trump policy

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Federal prosecutors charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas with assaulting an officer

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About 9,300 immigrants in Illinois to lose Medicaid this week because of One Big Beautiful Bill

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Sendhil Revuluri drops out of Chicago school board president race

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Blue Island group harvests hope year-round for those facing food insecurity

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City Colleges of Chicago faculty and staff to announce strike date

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Orland Park, Tinley Park libraries decry book banning, want people to 'read what they want'

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Crime and Public Safety

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Aurora man sentenced to 33 years in prison for fatal 2023 shooting

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Gary man sentenced to almost 4 years for bringing machine gun to school

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Man, 33, fatally shot in the back while walking down Bridgeview street

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Southland crime: Spell-casting extortion reported in Oak Lawn, more

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Shirley Heinze Land Trust moving to former Trailyard site in Valparaiso

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Homer Glen delays OK for modernized ComEd substation plan

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Volunteers transplant marram grass at Indiana Dunes State Park

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Great waste in the Great Lakes: How plastic pollution is clogging our waters

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Tribune's 2026 Holiday Cookie Contest: Submit your recipes now

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How a Chicago educator uses food to teach science thanks to Pilot Light, a local chef-led nonprofit

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With the White Sox and Cubs both in the playoffs, sports bars are busier than ever: 'It's great for everyone'

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A little oven time turns Parmesan cheese into the crispiest, laciest one-ingredient cracker

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Illinois, Chicago, Cook County got $11B in pandemic aid but there were gaps in oversight and transparency

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Illinois ignores rules and red flags as 'servant leader' runs up $100M state tab, then closes 2 hospitals

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Data centers near O'Hare win nearly $100M in local tax breaks, leaving suburban homeowners to cover the gap

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Data centers and tax breaks: How we reported the story

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Today in Chicago History: White Sox players and fans say goodbye to baseball at old Comiskey Park

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High school football schedule and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

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Of Notoriety: David Cerda celebrates 25 years on stage; 'Wizard of Oz' returns to TV

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Kane County Board Chair Corinne Pierog censured over allegations she disclosed confidential information

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'An important milestone': Valparaiso's sewer, stormwater separation is 90% complete

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9 Celebrity Owned Perfume And Beauty Brands Worth Checking Out

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Bluetooth speakers, TVs and other electronics you'll need while tailgating

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Stay warm with the best ceiling heaters

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Treat your feet to the best UGG boots

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