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'I tried to grab his phone': Body camera footage sheds light on immigration agent's gas station confrontation with protester

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Two dead in Chicago from meningococcal disease, with more cases than usual reported

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Photos: 2026 SoxFest Live

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Green Bay Packers GM Brian Gutekunst and VP Russ Ball join coach Matt LaFleur in receiving contract extensions

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Judge blocks additional citizenship provisions in latest setback to Donald Trump's election executive order

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Greg Biffle wasn't flying his plane before crash that killed him and 6 others, NTSB report says

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What to know about the civil rights charges Don Lemon faces for covering church protest in Minnesota

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New Epstein file dump reveals gushing emails between Melania Trump, Ghislaine Maxwell

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Tribune Editorial Board endorsements for 2026 Illinois primary election

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Editorial: Secretary of State Giannoulias puts e-bike safety on the table

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Andrew McDiarmid: AI can't function without our creativity. What does that tell us about humanness?

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Editorial: The Midwest is becoming a population magnet again. Here's a chance for Illinois to grow.

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DOJ has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti

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DHS ramps up surveillance in immigration raids, sweeping in citizens

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Journalist Don Lemon is charged with federal civil rights crimes in anti-ICE church protest

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President Trump faces a growing cultural revolt against his immigration crackdown

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Macaulay Culkin, Meryl Streep and more pay tribute to Catherine O'Hara, who died at 71

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Catherine O'Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of 'Schitt's Creek' and 'SCTV' fame, dies at 71

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Willie Round's 'Lawndale King' recounts the history that MLK made in North Lawndale

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Jazz trumpeter Marques Carroll's pandemic dreams bear fruit on live album series

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Chicago Bears' offseason priorities are open-ended. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts from the Senior Bowl.

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Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle takes job as Baltimore Ravens play caller

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How coach Chris Holtmann is attacking the challenge of 'overcoming the perception' at DePaul

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3 Chicago White Sox takeaways as spring training nears, including options to replace Luis Robert Jr. in center

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Photos: Snow falls after arctic cold in Chicagoland

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Photos: Chicago Bulls retire Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey

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Photos: Chicago Bears clean out their lockers after playoff loss ends season

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Photos: Chicago Cubs introduce newly signed third baseman Alex Bregman

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Photos: Hundreds return to Broadview to denounce federal agents' killings in Minneapolis

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Photos: Snowy owls' unusually early visit to the Chicago lakefront

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The 100 best photos of 2025 by Chicago Tribune photographers

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CTU alleges rival union conspired with the boss in fight over low-wage CPS employees

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Expanded work requirements for the biggest US food aid program are kicking in for more states

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Donald Trump's wide ambitions for Board of Peace spark new support for the United Nations

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Justice Department says it's releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files

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John Deere project in Lowell granted economic revitalization area

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Chicago Bears offensive line coach Dan Roushar paid $1.7M for Lake Bluff home

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Polly Cooper, an Oneida woman who helped save Washington's army, is honored on $1 coin

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US futures, precious metals fall after Trump says he is nominating Kevin Warsh to be next Fed Chair

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Students get a chance to hear Court of Appeals case at IUN

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Duneland superintendent leaving for Hinsdale but a legacy remains

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Substitute teacher fired by Chicago Archdiocese charged in Orland Park, Evergreen Park

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Chicago Public Schools approves buyers for two more closed buildings

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Crime and Public Safety

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Man to get third mental competency evaluation in '19 roommate's Gary death

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35-year-old man fatally wounded Friday on West Side

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22 people left sick after 'accidental chemical release' at Goldfish Swim School, Park Ridge officials say

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Teen accused of stabbing pregnant Downers Grove mom critically injured in custody, sheriff's office says

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IDEM releases updates on efforts to reduce lead, copper exposure in water

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South Side residents protest rejection of Quantum Shore nonbinding referendum

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Indiana Senate amends carbon sequestration bill

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Indiana Senate committee passes carbon sequestration bill

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Valentine's Day 2026: Restaurant and bar specials for a romantic date night or Galentine's Day celebration

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Restaurant review: Cafe Yaya exceeds expectations as an ephemeral bakery and neighborhood bistro in Chicago

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Jean Banchet awards 2026: Immigration and community top of mind for winners at Chicago's top local food awards

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FDA issues recall for multiple products, including Cheerios, Advil and Nutella, after rodent and bird droppings found at distribution facility

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Tribune investigation into hospitals' use of guardianship system inspires new bill

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Before Congress, Jonathan Jackson owned a construction firm. It got $750K from Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois.

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Immigration agents' poor tactics in Chicago made for needless safety risks, experts say

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A border crosser. An execution killing. And political theater.

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Today in History: Sally Yates fired

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Today in Chicago History: George Ryan leaves prison — 13 years after he declared a state moratorium on executions

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: Tiki bars and tropical-themed restaurants

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Today in History: Army helicopter and American Airlines plane crash midair

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Larry Smith, a top defensive back in the area, goes on scoring binge for South Elgin basketball. 'Let it fly.'

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Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

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Jeff Wilder scores five crucial points late as Oak Lawn stages huge rally to beat Richards. 'A big impact.'

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A football safety and baseball shortstop, Sandburg's Jake Tomczak rides basketball wave. 'Being relentless.'

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