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Activists and politicians call for abolition of ICE at downtown protest following fatal shooting of Alex Pretti

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Asking Eric: Should I just back off?

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Naperville pastor joins clergy to protest Minnesota ICE actions: 'It's time to be brave'

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Column: Paramount Theatre in Aurora cautiously optimistic as new season is announced

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Asking Eric: Not a good fit for a holiday gathering

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Great Lakes ice resurges this winter, but unpredictable shifts threaten businesses and ecosystem

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Editorial: As Route 66 turns 100, I-55 ranks among Illinois' most dangerous roads

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Editorial: A baby at 1 Observatory Circle

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John T. Shaw: Two iconic US senators from Illinois demonstrated different dimensions of statesmanship

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Jack Markowski: Adding tax abatements on top of Broadway's upzoning is fiscally irresponsible

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Federal and state officials both claim moral high ground in immigration crackdown after shooting

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Review: Martha Graham Dance Company makes a rare Chicago visit — with a timely finale

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Elgin high school instructor nabs $65,000 in prizes on 'Wheel of Fortune'

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The 100 best photos of 2025 by Chicago Tribune photographers

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Democrats vow to oppose homeland security funding bill. That increases the chance of a shutdown.

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As more homes have community associations, monthly fees can make or break an owner's living situation

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Second school resource officer to manage traffic outside Oak Lawn's Richards High School

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Governors State University student scammed by caller threatening to report him to ICE

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Declining enrollment in Chicago Public Schools could lead to crisis if unchecked, report says

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Schools closing, warming shelters open ahead of cold snap

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Crime and Public Safety

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Boy, 4, and woman killed at Joliet residence, police say

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NBA postpones Timberwolves-Warriors game in Minneapolis after fatal shooting by federal officer

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Fire territory sparks crowd, but hearing postponed

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Mayor Brandon Johnson calls to abolish ICE after Minneapolis shooting as Gov. JB Pritzker urges funding halt

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Indiana Senate passes nuclear facility bill on third reading

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Chicago Restaurant Week 2026: 5 menus we're excited about

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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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