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Pope Leo XIV announces resignation of US bishop accused of embezzling $270K from California parish

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Driver fatally wounded by police after fleeing traffic stop, hitting pedestrian and CTA bus in Humboldt Park

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Introducing the 2025-26 Daily Southtown Boys Wrestling All-Area Team

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Mayor Brandon Johnson seeks 'democracy zones' outside polls to stop Trump interference

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Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling says increase in home searches coming after training boost

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Former Portage Mayor James Snyder sentenced to 3 years on probation for federal IRS charge

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'Most stupid fraud in history': Suburban man gets 10 years in prison for $14M fraud tied to COVID-19 loans

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College basketball conference tournaments: Which women's teams have earned automatic NCAA bids?

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Illinois' Keaton Wagler selected as Big Ten Freshman of the Year by coaches and media

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Daniel Davis, man missing from 115 Bourbon Street, found dead

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US Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi raises millions for Illinois Senate bid as fundraising draws scrutiny

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Will County Board member Jacqueline Traynere found guilty of computer tampering

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Column: Chicago Bears add speed to defense, while NFL shopping season begins with big contracts for linemen

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Flossmoor home owned by first Black partner at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill to go on market in April

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Chicago weather: Tornado sweeps through Kankakee Tuesday amid severe thunderstorm warnings

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Aurora University the only Illinois school to make U.S. News list of most beautiful college campuses

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Editorial: Why are American leaders failing in record numbers? The support system fails them.

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Mark Batinick and LyLena D. Estabine: How to make teaching attractive as a second career in Illinois

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Shon Lowe: I found out my dementia risk because of my own advocacy. Black families need to reclaim agency.

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Another Operation Midway Blitz defendant gets a deferred prosecution deal

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Chesterton High School students break rules to protest ICE

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Trump administration criticizes court rulings slowing immigration agenda in Supreme Court appeal

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Beach Boys set to perform this summer at RiverEdge Park in Aurora

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ARC Music Festival expands to 4 days in Union Park; North Coast also on sale

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Northlight Theatre announces first season in its new Evanston home

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Column: Ridge Historical Society celebrates artist Jack Simmerling's creative life

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Big Ten Tournament preview: Illinois needs a March mindset — and rebuilt Michigan looks to repeat

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Who should Chicago Bulls fans watch during March Madness? Here are 8 potential NBA draft prospects.

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Photos: The legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

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2026 Winter Olympics: Meet the 33 medalists from the United States

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Photos: An inside look at Chicago Cubs spring training

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Aurora ends child savings account program first launched with fanfare

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About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says

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What Americans think about the war in Iran, according to recent polls

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Mrvan answers questions on Iran, election and ICE in St. John

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Northwestern Memorial gets approval for $96 million ICU bed expansion, part of larger growth plan

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Opening arguments begin in first Illinois trial against Abbott over its formula for premature babies

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Taking to social media to complain about hot subway rides? You're not alone, study says

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FAA briefly grounds all JetBlue flights due to short system outage

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Young kids missed the pandemic's school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind.

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Ohio State University's president resigns after reporting 'inappropriate relationship'

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Should Chicago school board members be paid? Legislators weigh compensation ahead of historic election

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Crime and Public Safety

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Aurora man sentenced to 105 years in prison for 2024 shooting of former domestic partner

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Trial opens for teen charged in shooting death of woman mowing lawn

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Baltimore police officer wounded, gunman killed during midday burglary call

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NWI residents prepare bill affordability report, will present to IURC

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Wolf Lake's future in Hammond is uncertain with Chicago Bears stadium proposal

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Illinois orders 21 communities to remove forever chemicals from drinking water by 2029. But who will pay?

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Report: Data centers could use up 20% of Indiana's electricity by 2030

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Meet Your Maker: A restaurant guide to who's behind masterpiece corned beef sandwiches around Chicago

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Chicago's hottest club is ... Seafood City? Viral pop-up dance party comes to the Filipino grocery store

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St. Patrick's Day 2026: Restaurants and bars with Chicago River views, unlimited food and drinks, and more

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The Kitchn: When I'm craving a Girl Scout Samoa, I make this easy dessert

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As Indiana extends coal and builds data centers, Illinois may be on the hook for neighbor's AI boom

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At one time, Illinois was a top oil producer. Today, that legacy is a $160M problem.

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

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Today in Chicago History: Marshall Field's put up for sale by Target

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Today in History: Dr. David Gunn killed by anti-abortion activist Michael Griffin

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Chicago weather: How our 2025-26 seasonal snowfall compares with previous years

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Today in Chicago History: Illinois abolishes the death penalty

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35-year-old time capsule brings back memories in Oak Lawn

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Wilmette warns residents of fraudulent payment scam

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Lake County Council approves more stringent regulations for data centers

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