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First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield set to celebrate 150 years since its founding

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Evanston police recover drugs, weapons following increased patrols due to recent shootings

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Person in custody for death of 77-year-old man in Orland Park

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Gregory Bovino finds a new mission in retirement: Trolling DHS

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Editorial: King Charles gets a W

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Editorial: How the Chicago police can become more effective and officers better supported

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Andrew Chrismer: What the traffic mess near the site of Chicago's future casino says about the city's process

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US Rep. District 1 candidates discuss inflation, Iran, and SAVE Act

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Herbie Hancock kicks off Jazz Day festivities with a high school homecoming

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Angel Reese feels the love from Chicago Sky fans — and gives it back — in her return with Atlanta Dream

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Route 66: Photos from the 'Main Street of America'

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Photos: Chicago Bears host their NFL draft party at Soldier Field

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Photos: Cherry blossoms near full bloom at Jackson Park in Chicago

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Prediction markets say they're different from sportsbooks. Gambling addicts say it's all the same.

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La Grange establishes task force to explore issues with affordable housing

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Supreme Court mulls Trump administration push to end protections for migrants from Haiti and Syria

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Feds move to dismiss main conspiracy count in 'Broadview Six' protester case

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Marimar Martinez testifies at Illinois commission: 'I just acted like any human being'

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'Hungry energy' with new Bremen principal and staff stepping up as 70 people retire

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Young composers earn state honors with music they wrote for Andrew High School ensembles

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Graduate student workers at UIC go on strike: 'We want to be paid a living wage'

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Kennedy-King College market offers students fresh food for free in an area with limited grocery options

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Crime and Public Safety

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Three, including St. John couple, indicted in $2M COVID fraud ring

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Driver fatally shot after I-88 police chase identified as 36-year-old Warrenville man

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Evanston police investigating shooting, the third gun-related incident in recent days

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Chicago man on trial in Hammond slaying

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Opening of renovated Lions Park Pool in Clarendon Hills delayed by record-breaking rainfall

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Flares went off at BP refinery Sunday night, IDEM monitoring

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One of America's oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climate

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Illinois farmers hope Supreme Court protects state safeguards in Roundup cancer case

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Restaurant review: Cerdito Muerto, an elegant and emotional Mexican American destination in Pilsen

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This is your guide to Chicago's daily food specials

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Reseña de restaurante: 'Cerdito Muerto,' un elegante y evocador local de cocina mexicoamericana en Pilsen

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Andrew Tate rips into Guy Fieri's claims to not 'know' or 'support' him

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A 69-hour-workday? City of Chicago paid head-scratching legal bills

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Court battles hit taxpayer wallets

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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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Today in Chicago History: Last American journalists — including Tribune reporters — leave Vietnam after Saigon falls

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Waukegan allocated $1.5M for home improvements in past year: 'It's really a blessing'

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Technology allows Orland Park residents to receive mental health, housing resources

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