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

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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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This Naperville street considered one of the most passive-aggressive in US

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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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Daily Horoscope for July 01, 2026

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'Broadview Six' blowback to heat up for US attorney in coming weeks

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What to know about the controversial 'Broadview Six' case — and its collapse in court

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Three men charged, one with hate crime, in attack on CBS news crew

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Illinois Speaker Welch calls on Rep. Harry Benton to resign after investigation of his conduct

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25 seasons in, with more to come, Christopher Bell has built the Grant Park Chorus into Chicago's finest

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What to do in Chicago: Fourth of July parades and the Tinley Park Country Fest

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The Onion's new parody of Alex Jones' Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families

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Oak Park's newest bookstore returns tomes to storied location

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Review: 'Minions & Monsters' is an animated love letter to Old Hollywood

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Today in Chicago History: 'America Windows' gifted to Art Institute by artist Marc Chagall

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Today in History: First Walmart store opens

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Asking Eric: Brother and sister-in-law insulted me in voicemail

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World Cup: Folarin Balogun scores go-ahead goal for US in knockout win — and then a red card

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Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling to retire after nearly 3 years leading department

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Column: Chicago Cubs get a thumbs-up while Alex Bregman gets a thumbs-down on wild day at Wrigley Field

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

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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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Editorial: Illinois' population is growing again. But we're losing our children.

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Editorial: Major League Baseball showcases a retro drive-in theater near us

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Bijan C. Bayne: Why we should celebrate Chicago's many gifts to the country this July Fourth

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Willie Wilson: 250 years later, we must recommit to the ideals in the Declaration of Independence

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New Westville facility could see firing squad executions as state works to pass law

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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle proposes new transit board members

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DuPage County Board accused of violating Open Meetings Act in approving pay raises for elected officials

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Suburban Democratic Party chairs to pick Aurora-area Illinois Senate nominee behind closed doors

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Did the milk expire? California bans 'sell by' food labels to cut food waste

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Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote 'Y.M.C.A.,' dies at 74

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Photos: Madison Square Garden prepares for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding

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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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Bowen Byram signs 6-year, $75M extension with Chicago Blackhawks that makes him NHL's highest-paid defenseman

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Noah Schultz allows 3 runs in IL return as the Chicago White Sox drop series finale 6-1 to Baltimore Orioles

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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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Streeterville 5-bedroom home with 3 terraces: $3.5M

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North Lake County reigns as fireworks hub for NWI, Chicagoland

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With $225 million donation, Northwestern Medicine hopes to construct new cancer care facility in Orland Park

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A worker in high demand in Chicago? The air-conditioning technician.

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Investigator advises 30-day suspension for Merrillville lawyer who allegedly solicited teen for sex

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

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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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Brian Smith leaves Highland to serve as Valparaiso's new superintendent

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

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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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Crime and Public Safety

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Ivy Hall co-founder sentenced to prison for role in drug smugglers' money laundering scheme

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Before retirement, Snelling promotes Chief of Detectives Ursitti to first deputy superintendent

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Daredevil couple climb spire atop Empire State Building in apparent marriage proposal

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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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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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

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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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Wahlburgers restaurant in St. Charles abruptly closes this week

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Elgin News Digest: 'Hamilton' sing-along at Dundee Library; Declaration of Independence reading at museum

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Carpentersville man convicted in triple shooting that left 1 person dead

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Of Notoriety: Dunes Arts Summer Theatre continues 75th season with 'Frankie and Johnny'

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10 board and card games you'll love if you like Sorry

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Every captain benefits from these must-have boat accessories

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