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Libertyville's Brady Buenik, 'blocking everything out,' dominates Mount Carmel in 4A state semifinal

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Photos: Tornadoes and severe storms cause damage through the Chicagoland area

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Editorial: Data centers are a lightning rod. Some state regulation is reasonable.

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Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to AP-NORC polling

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Jaxson Davis, 2-time Mr. Basketball of Illinois, announces he's leaving Warren to attend a prep school

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Chicago Sky still don't have a move-in date for new training facility as practices shift from UIC to Loyola

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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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Two tornadoes confirmed in Illinois with reports of another in Merrillville

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After last elevator fails, Oak Park closes West Suburban hospital building

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Evanston tenants union reaches agreement with landlord for lower costs after year-long clash

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Waukegan woman loses job of six years under DACA with District 60 after her work status ends

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House Republicans press CPS chief over DEI, transgender student policies

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Chicago school board extends charter contracts amid controversies

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North Chicago School District 187 preparing for new leadership in July

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Crime and Public Safety

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Three people displaced after fire on East Side of Aurora, fire department says

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Oregon man faces 20 years for 1981 Griffith murder after plea in cold case

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Hammond father gets probation after toddler found gun, shot herself in foot

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Eighth defendant charged in Winnetka home invasion involving Chicago rapper

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Once beset by power outages, Puerto Ricans also hit with severe water shortages

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Chicago Architecture Center new exhibits highlight region's natural and built wonders

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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The James Beard Awards are on Monday. Here's what you need to know.

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Obama Presidential Center opening with Tafari's Kitchen and more on the South Side

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Food and drink aren't the only items being served at restaurants, bars and coffee shops. Community is also on the menu.

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Blue Island Beer company pours final beer after 11 years

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Illinois to audit plastic surgeon case after Tribune investigation

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Despite 8 patient deaths and a $56M jury verdict, state allows Chicago plastic surgeon to keep operating

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New safeguards approved for Illinois hospitals' adult guardianship cases

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

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Today in Chicago History: Bulls win 1st championship — and Michael Jordan named NBA Finals MVP

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Mario Medina makes big plays again for Mount Carmel in the Class 4A state semifinals. 'A rock for our team.'

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