New Illinois laws take effect Wednesday including gas tax freeze and changes for driving tests and tuition

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Changes to student loans are taking effect July 1. Here's what to know.

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ComEd says power grid under 'critical strain' during Chicago's extreme heat

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Chicago ended 2025 with extra money, but long-term troubles linger

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How (and why) pop culture has painted the Cubs as 'lovable losers'

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Chicago Blackhawks in NHL free agency: Forward Ilya Mikheyev leaves for Tampa Bay Lightning

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Chicago Cubs' Alex Bregman downplays thumbs-down gestures after homering at Wrigley for 1st time since March

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Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? Here's what we know.

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President Donald Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year

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Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflation

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What to know about fireworks and the risk of wildfires this July 4th

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Off-duty Mundelein police officer killed in motorcycle crash: 'A heartbreaking loss'

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Laura Washington: Should Chicago mayoral candidates be allowed to run for two offices at the same time?

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Editorial: The DuSable, the other South Side museum celebrating civil rights, needs some help

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Steve Chapman: On its 250th birthday, the promise of America has darkened

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Editorial: On the birthright matter, the US Constitution is pretty clear

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How the Supreme Court became a pivotal force in Trump's immigration agenda

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Trump's actions signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warn

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Writer E. Jean Carroll calls for Trump to pay $5.8M after high court appeal fails

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Ship runs aground in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state TV reports

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Mike Campbell shares a Tom Petty memory ahead of Dirty Knobs concert: 'I've never talked about this'

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Column: Celebrating history on the Fourth? Look and listen to the river.

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10 pop-up events to eat and drink at in Chicago this July, from a spicy margarita competition to a taco crawl

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Chicago Theater Report: Sing-along 'Hamilton' is coming to Obama center, Hand & The Eye offers happy hour

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Chicago Bulls in NBA free agency: Norman Powell joins on a 2-year deal — and center Zach Collins is extended

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Northwestern's $875 million Ryan Field is taking shape before October debut as turf field is installed

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Can US men avoid another quick exit from the World Cup knockout round?

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France looks like World Cup juggernaut with fearsome foursome of Mbappé, Dembélé, Olise and Barcola

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Photos: Six Flags Great America celebrates 50 years

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Photos: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican

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Photos: Sam Sianis, owner of the Billy Goat Tavern

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Chicago Tribune wins Pulitzer Prize for local reporting: Read the stories and see the photos

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

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No end date for South Shore Line busing after derailment last month

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Mariano's owner Kroger buying regional grocer and pharmacy retailer Giant Eagle in deal valued at $1.65 billion

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Egg producers will pay $3.3M and donate 53 million eggs to settle price fixing claims

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US airlines cut seats to focus on profit over July 4 holiday

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Libertyville man faces hate crime charge for ICE poster: 'Hate must have no home in Lake County'

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Illinois immigrants and leaders rejoice as Supreme Court affirms birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump's order

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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump's proposed limits

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Merrillville, Rokita in spat about town's opposition to ICE facility

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No 'cakewalk': Chicago school board president reflects on shift to elected governance

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Public universities, community colleges to see funding boost from state budget

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Chicago Board of Elections says circulation rule doesn't apply to school board

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Oak Park and River Forest District 200 moves forward with Act 3 project

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Crime and Public Safety

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Police identify Wheatfield woman as victim in fatal crash

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Southland crime: Ambulance crash in Alsip, gaming machines burglarized

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Chicago homicides in 2026: Here's how the numbers compare with previous years

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Man, 30, fatally wounded in double shooting in River North

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'It's so hot': Hitting the beach is one way to beat the heat as high temps linger

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Nature, science intersect at Living With Lakes seminar in Valparaiso

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Nationally recognized Indiana Dunes trailmaster Ron Seman dies at age 64

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Illinois 250: What the state has uniquely contributed to the nation — and the world

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Restaurant news: World's largest Hello Kitty Cafe opens in Chicago with afternoon tea and Italian beef croissants

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July 4 dining guide: 20 Chicago restaurants and bars with specials for America 250

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From giardiniera dogs to fried apple pie, Portillo's and McDonald's join fast-food promotion of America 250

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American wines worth celebrating this Fourth of July

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Bill aims to curb abandoned oil and gas wells in Illinois through stiffer fines

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Read the Tribune's investigation into Illinois' abandoned oil wells

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In Illinois, getting oil and gas operators to pay for abandoned wells can take decades

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Microplastics linger inside people and animals, multiple studies show. But regulation is still far off.

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Today in Chicago History: More than 60,000 visitors overwhelm Brookfield Zoo on first day

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Red coats or not, toy soldiers help East Dundee salute US' 250th anniversary

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Thousands flock to Waukegan's American Independence Parade: 'Anyone who walks by is welcome'

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Portage Mayor Austin Bonta urges NIPSCO to meet with public on infrastructure, reliability

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Court news: Plea deal in shooting death, appeals court trims sentence

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