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Crime and Public Safety

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Luigi Mangione's lawyers reverse course, say they won't pursue a psychiatric defense

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Former Valparaiso man sentenced in dentistry Medicaid fraud

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Obama Presidential Center opening with Tafari's Kitchen and more on the South Side

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New protections on the way for patients against sexual abuse, misconduct by healthcare workers

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Illinois to audit plastic surgeon case after Tribune investigation

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Despite 8 patient deaths and a $56M jury verdict, state allows Chicago plastic surgeon to keep operating

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New safeguards approved for Illinois hospitals' adult guardianship cases

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