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Chicago Bears' stadium tactics over years of negotiations leave some Illinois leaders frustrated

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Chicago Bears say they will proceed with plans for a stadium in Hammond

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What to know about the Chicago Bears' possible move from Soldier Field

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Darren Bailey woos press after years of media attacks as Republican continues to try to reset image

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Bicyclist killed in Bridgeport crash was CDOT employee devoted to bike infrastructure

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Illinois 250: The political land of Lincoln, but also Addams, Daley, Washington, Jackson, Obama and more

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Chicago — with no World Cup games — gives the US team a final send-off in a loss to Germany at Soldier Field

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Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo adds the Belmont to take two-thirds of the Triple Crown

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Loop stabbing resulted in one injury, no sex assault, police now say

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Column: Chicago White Sox look 'crazy' good in 6-3 win in Philly — and aim to keep it going vs. MLB's best

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Pete Crow-Armstrong's late heroics save Chicago Cubs from another gloomy loss as they win 3-2 in 10 innings

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The US job market is strong but many Americans are still frustrated by prospects and rising prices

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North Lawndale neighbors celebrate Juneteenth, Route 66 centennial

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With one last gem, Pearl Wenzel ensures Antioch softball wins first state title in her remarkable debut season

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Editorial: Get used to 'Bear Down, Hammond Bears' as Illinois' reputation gets tackled for a loss

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Professors: The overlooked threat of democratic neutrality in America

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Nina Bandelj: How moms can fight the emotional burnout fueled by modern parenting

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The Tribune Quotes of the Week for June 6

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President Trump says he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to cut the office

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President Trump's deportation agenda is about to get a $70B infusion from Congress

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Local LGBTQ+ organizations react to nuclear family month proclamation

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Gov. JB Pritzker pauses tax incentives for data centers after regulation efforts stall in Illinois legislature

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Today in History: First drive-in movie theater opened

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Summer tourist season looks strong for local hotels, even without Taylor Swift and Beyoncé

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Michelada Fest Chicago is canceled for 2026

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Review: 'Brokeback Mountain' at Chicago Shakespeare should dare to be a musical

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NBA draft spotlight: Caleb Wilson's development timeline may be a perfect fit with the Chicago Bulls rebuild

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Photos: USMNT falls to Germany at Soldier Field in World Cup tune-up

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French Open: Russian teen Mirra Andreeva says she fought 'so many demons inside' to win her 1st Grand Slam

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Argentina seeks a glorious end to the Lionel Messi era with another World Cup title

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Photos: A look inside the Obama Presidential Center

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Photos: Luxembourg Chairs arrive at Buckingham Fountain

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Photos: Chicago Bears OTAs at Halas Hall

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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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What Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson brought Pope Leo XIV, including a White Sox hat and sanctuary city pin

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Photos: Sueños Music Festival

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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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QB Caleb Williams will be the 1st Chicago Bears player featured on the Madden NFL cover

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Azurá Stevens seeks stability after injury delayed her start to Chicago Sky season: 'Tested my patience'

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New safeguards approved for Illinois hospitals' adult guardianship cases

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President Trump calls for military to accelerate use of AI while protecting Americans

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Southland Development Authority event works to boost south suburban development

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Side-by-side Wheaton mansions for sale for $2.4M and $3.3M

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Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill without limits on Trump's settlement fund

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'Broadview Six' attorneys seek evidence of White House pressure to indict

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Federal judge orders release of man detained outside Erie Family Health while pregnant wife was inside

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Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signs bill allowing local police to enforce immigration law

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Old oil exec lounge now Calumet College showcase with focus on industrial legacy

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'Something just for us': Former ASPIRA seniors celebrate prom with past classmates after school closures

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Oak Lawn educator marshals 'full community effort' to bring libraries to Zimbabwe schools

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Video, texting and noises among south suburban concerns on school cellphone ban

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Crime and Public Safety

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Carpentersville police kill man who shot two people in restaurant

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Man charged with first-degree murder after altercation near Aurora church, police say

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Bicyclist killed in Bridgeport collision

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Illinois moving forward with closing Logan women's prison, rebuilding it at Stateville prison site near Joliet

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Munster pauses mosquito spraying due to health, ecosystem concerns

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What to know about New World screwworm, its reappearance in the US and the threat to the cattle industry

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Northern lights may be visible Thursday into Friday from Illinois

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IDEM hosts online public hearing for Schahfer permit draft

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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31 Chicago food and drink festivals for summer 2026

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From Little Italy to Uptown, family restaurants Tufano's and Sun Wah span generations

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Atelier considers bankruptcy after announcing closure, months after moving into new space with crowdsourced funds

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Last call? US cities look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup.

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A mysterious company abandoned 603 oil wells, costing Illinois millions. Here's how they did it.

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Restrictions on private guardianship of vulnerable adults advance in Springfield

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Hundreds march in Pilsen, demand answers in unsolved fatal hit-and-run

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A 69-hour-workday? City of Chicago paid head-scratching legal bills

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Today in Chicago History: 606 trail opens for walkers, joggers, scooters, strollers, skateboards and more

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Today in Chicago History: 'Princess Di arrived in Chi and the town went gaga'

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Today in History: Robert F. Kennedy assassinated

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: Barack Obama in Chicago

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Nicholas Gnutek, a third-generation player, carries on St. Charles North's leadoff tradition. 'Never give up.'

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Playing for dad, Nelson Wendell hits two-out, two-run triple as Geneva wins sectional title. 'Huge at-bat.'

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Notre Dame-bound Connor Elenteny throws no-hitter as Mount Carmel tops Brother Rice in sectional. 'A step up.'

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Nick Seaman, a Missouri hockey recruit, keeps Sandburg's baseball season alive in sectional. 'A little grit.'

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