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Gov. JB Pritzker to undergo another 'urology procedure' on Monday, spokesperson says

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Week 9 recap: Chicago Bears overcome 5 turnovers to win 27-24 on Cairo Santos' FG as time expires

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What Donald Trump's new White House chief of staff has said on immigration, childhood vaccines, foreign policy

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Column: Early CFP rankings getting under the skin of Big Ten coaches, exposing an SEC complex

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Vintage Tribune: Wrigleyville 'Indian Village' drew attention to Native newcomers' housing plight

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Jaylon Johnson's pivotal pick-6 sparks a revival of the Chicago Bears' days of takeaways

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Asking Eric: Spouse's political switch mars marriage

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Illinois woman granted bond after 15-month 'unreasonably prolonged' stay in ICE detention facility

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Editorial: Lick your wounds, Illinois Republicans. Then get it together.

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Editorial: Now that Democrats have even more power in Springfield, moderates must assert themselves

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John T. Shaw: One way Illinois lawmakers in DC can make the government more effective and accountable

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Bob Kustra: The strategy for a return to decency and integrity in the White House

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President Donald Trump and his Justice Department stand defiant as Democrats ready an investigative blitz

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Election success shows Indiana Dems need to get to work, experts say

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Illinois congressional Democrats, with six new faces, vow to balance Trump oversight with delivering results

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Meet Dulcey Hunter, the University of Chicago's first banned books scholar

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Teamsters, parking association reach tentative deal to end parking strike

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Soul Train Awards ceremony is a big night for Chicago. And the winners are …

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Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham fires embattled offensive coordinator Jason Beck

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NFC North: Detroit Lions win 4th straight, while the Green Bay Packers Packers force 4 turnovers in big win

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Kyle Larson wins 2nd consecutive Cup Series title, becomes the 11th NASCAR driver with 3 titles

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Notre Dame is No. 3 in the new AP Top 25 behind Georgia and Utah after big win over Miami

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Photos: Voters head to the polls on Election Day in Illinois

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Week 8 photos: Chicago Bears 34, Seattle Seahawks 17

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Requiem for the American Dream: A nation in search of its past, with fragile hopes for its future

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Photos: Chicago Cubs win the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016, to end an 108-year drought

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Photos: Chicago's Arts in the Dark parade

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Photos: Who we saw on the 'Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story' red carpet

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Photos: Open House Chicago 2026

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Nvidia investigating reports that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by Chinese intelligence

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Staff at the US center for AI safety are reporting to the White House, raising independence concerns

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Condo Adviser: Board can fine and sue owner who offers short-term rentals near stadium

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Staying sharp: Former firefighter keeps century-old blade grinding cart tradition alive

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Deportation flight of Iranians from US scuttled at last minute, attorney says

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Latino voters swing left in midterm elections, lifting Democrats to big wins in Texas and nationwide

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Trump administration sues Penn State over in-state tuition for students in the US illegally

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East Aurora D131 sees proficiency gains, continued high absenteeism rates on 2026 Illinois Report Card

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Governors State University's Center for Performing Arts aims to boost Southland's 'cultural identity'

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A new CPS board takes shape, with big decisions ahead

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North Lawndale at the heart of a new report that reveals recidivism cost Illinois taxpayers over $1B in two decades

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Crime and Public Safety

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Man, woman found dead inside running vehicle in Gage Park garage

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Routed by voters, Porter County judge's fate in hands of judicial commission

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Morgan Park man ordered held for March beating death of his mother, 84

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Investigation into fatal Rogers Park fire continues as community mourns the family of four

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Chicago birder is the first to spot 300 different birds in Cook County in a year

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NWI activists, residents want stronger IDEM pollution controls at Gary Works

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3M agrees to pay more than $7 billion to settle 'forever chemical' groundwater contamination claims

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After several beluga deaths, Shedd releases health examinations

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Restaurant review: Tafari's Kitchen and the Mahalia Jackson Café at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago

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Cocktails for cold nights: Chicago bars reimagine classic warm drinks like hot toddies, mulled wine and more

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10 pop-up food and drink events in Chicago this November

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New fine dining restaurant and sports bar with rooftop patio part of downtown Elgin's redevelopment plan

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Illinois plastic surgeon with 8 patient deaths faces another license suspension

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Illinois, Chicago, Cook County got $11B in pandemic aid but there were gaps in oversight and transparency

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Illinois ignores rules and red flags as 'servant leader' runs up $100M state tab, then closes 2 hospitals

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Data centers near O'Hare win nearly $100M in local tax breaks, leaving suburban homeowners to cover the gap

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Today in Chicago History: Palmer House — version 3.0 — welcomes its first guests

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New Hobart fund dedicated to downtown economic development

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Business briefs: Hammond councilman named to United Way role

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Kane County recycling center to reopen Nov. 9 following closure for site improvements

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Rosary College Prep in Aurora to host open house

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Can you safely use propane heaters inside?

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The best budget-friendly fall decor to make your home feel festive

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