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Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of suffering

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What we learned from the Chicago Bears, including Luther Burden III returning to practice but not Rome Odunze

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The Great 2025 Chicago Tribune holiday news quiz

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What to do in Chicago: Harlem Globetrotters, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and holiday magic

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David McGrath: My best Christmas gift

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Letters: Christmas reminds us of Jesus' light for the world

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Editorial: Cook County's inspector general must give taxpayers the straight story on Tyler Technologies fiasco

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Editorial: The bookstore comeback is good news for readers

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Faith leaders denied access to pray in Broadview ICE facility on Christmas Eve

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Trump administration moves to overhaul how H-1B visas are granted, ending lottery system

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'60 Minutes' segment on Trump immigration policy accidentally airs online

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Supreme Court deals Trump a defeat on bid to deploy National Guard in Illinois

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks immediate release from prison in appeals argument

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When a rock dive became a jazz destination: New album 'The Bottle Tapes' revisits epochal Empty Bottle series

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New Year's Eve 2025: Our 20 from 'Rockin' downtown fireworks to the concerts and dance parties

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NYE 2025: Chicago-area restaurant specials and drink packages to ring in the New Year

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Recapping an eventful 2025 for Chicago sports on — and off — the field

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Would Ben Johnson rest players for the playoffs? Will Nahshon Wright be re-signed?

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Can the Chicago Bulls keep outscoring their opponents — or is their defense on the hot seat again?

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TJ Watt returns to Pittsburgh Steelers practice 2 weeks after surgery to repair partially collapsed lung

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Chicago Blackhawks handed a 6th consecutive loss by the Philadelphia Flyers heading into Christmas break

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Week 16 photos: Chicago Bears 22, Green Bay Packers 16 (OT)

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The 100 best photos of 2025 by Chicago Tribune photographers

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Week 15 photos: Chicago Bears 31, Cleveland Browns 3

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Photos: All aboard the CTA Holiday Train!

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Photos: Chicago Bears players serve meals at the Salvation Army

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Week 14 photos: Green Bay Packers 28, Chicago Bears 21

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After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a 'few more weeks' to finish releasing Epstein files

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Former Portage Mayor James Snyder's sentencing delayed again

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Suspect in National Guard shooting faces new federal charges that allow death penalty discussions

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Illinois joins states suing HHS over move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care

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Northwest Indiana casinos report revenue uptick in August, decrease through November

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Wellness Room at Stagg High School offers students 'quiet space to retreat and refocus'

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Flossmoor foundation funds last wishes for hospice patients, boost for nursing students

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Student loan borrowers in default may see wages garnished in 2026

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PNW offers STEM Discovery Day for area high schoolers

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Crime and Public Safety

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Liberty Township and Chesterton Fire departments build for now and future

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Clarendon Hills police join Hinsdale and other departments for social worker services

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Dolton man faces armed robbery charges in Hammond Walgreens robbery

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Winfield councilman adopts former K-9 but donor dispute remains

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Save the Dunes honors former parks director, Notre Dame student group

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Union Pacific's plan to add trains in the Chicago area raises alarms

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Chicago Botanic Garden selects Gretchen Baker as new president, CEO

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Restaurant reviews: Sarima, Lilac Tiger and Mirra intertwine Indian, Mexican and Filipino culture in Chicago

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Amid tariffs and immigration fear, Saucy Porka's Loop location closes after chef was stabbed

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Chicago chefs to unite for 'Todos Ponen' in January to raise money for immigrant families severely impacted by ICE

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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 Andrew Johnson pardons ex-Confederates

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: Bears playoff appearances — including the 'Sneakers Game,' the 'Fog Bowl' and 'Double Doink'

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Today in History: Library of Congress devastated by fire

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Today in Chicago History: Kicker Kevin Butler becomes the first Bear to score 1,000 points

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Emmanuel Episcopal brings world class musicians to La Grange for 'Messiah' performance

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