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Chicago Tribune staff wins prestigious Batten Medal for Operation Midway Blitz coverage

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Evanston's Roycemore School shakes up leadership amid 'inconsistent financial performance'

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Crime and Public Safety

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St. Charles Township man sentenced to 27 years in prison in drug-induced homicide case

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Moraine Valley Community College kicks off sustainability effort by planting 61 trees

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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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Court battles hit taxpayer wallets

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