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A changing Illinois 8th District sets stage for wide-open Democratic primary to replace Rep. Krishnamoorthi

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Marco Rubio plans to visit Israel next week as US-Iran tensions remain high after latest talks

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Bill Clinton tells lawmakers he 'did nothing wrong' and saw no signs of Epstein's abuse

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AP reporter speaks to Iranian doctors who say agents intimidated them and obstructed medical care

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Editorial: Mayor Brandon Johnson is leaving his successors with a financial ash heap. It's worse than we thought.

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Editorial: Why Chicago's parking and red light ticketing is such a mess

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Glenn Eden: Why we must allow space for the Rev. Jesse Jackson's extraordinary and imperfect legacy

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Indiana ICE immigration bill heads to governor's desk for final signature into law

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Netflix walks away from Warner Bros deal, clearing the path for Paramount to take over

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Column: After getting 'torched' for gaffe, Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz is back to the rebuild business

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Why the Chicago Bulls' 11th straight loss to make history was also their biggest win since the trade deadline

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Photos: Mourners attend the public visitation for the Rev. Jesse Jackson

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Photos: Chicago Cubs on photo day at spring training

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Photos: The legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

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2026 Winter Olympics: Meet the 33 medalists from the United States

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Photos: An inside look at Chicago Cubs spring training

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Both parties have competitive primaries in Will County sheriff's race

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Indiana Senate gives final approval to bill targeting welfare fraud

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BP shares plans for environmental department, compensation

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Even Dollar Tree is going after rich shoppers now

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State Farm to issue $5 billion in auto insurance dividends — or about $100 per car

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Chicago credit downgraded, which will mean higher borrowing costs

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CPS to transfer students out of ASPIRA charter network amid financial turmoil

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Partnering with West Aurora School District, Aurora food pantry moves drive-up service to Saturdays

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Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard during review of Epstein ties, university says

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Crime and Public Safety

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Defendant's non-stop swearing adds up to 180 days in jail

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Man charged in Little Village jewelry store shooting that killed father, son

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Pair charged in Hammond shooting in botched marijuana deal

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Naperville man allegedly reported fake $1M-plus jewelry heist, officials say

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Gary-inspired urban farming bill passes Indiana House

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Coyotes are thriving in Chicago, and as mating season peaks, you just might catch sight of one

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Organizers of the Milan Cortina Olympics made clean energy a priority. Here's how they did it.

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Trump administration to stand by tough Biden-era mandates to replace lead pipes

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Restaurant review: Forty Acres Fresh Market honors a family matriarch with Mabel's Meals in Chicago

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Speed Rack, an electrifying cocktail-making competition, uplifts female-identifying bartenders

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La Grange Restaurant Week features specials at 21 places to eat

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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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Before Congress, Jonathan Jackson owned a construction firm. It got $750K from Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois.

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Today in History: Ireland legalizes divorce

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: From Staley Field to Halas Hall, a tour of the Bears' practice and office facilities

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Eilish Raines grabs the reins at point guard. And leads Providence to sectional title. 'Whatever it takes.'

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Harvey symbolically breaks ground on Turlington Homes project, approved before Mayor Christopher Clark's death

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Winthrop Harbor pedestrian killed by hit-and-run driver

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Lake County Board member being challenged by political newcomer

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