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'It seemed like time stopped': Marimar Martinez recounts shooting by immigration agent at Washington forum

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Still reeling from Operation Midway Blitz, Chicago casts wary eye toward Minneapolis

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Mayor Brandon Johnson says it's up to Cook County state's attorney to prosecute federal agents

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Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight

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Rod Strickland, 59, 'honored' to have DePaul jersey retired. 'It means more now as an older gentleman.'

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Chicago Bulls' flurry of deadline activity includes trading Nikola Vučević and acquiring Jaden Ivey

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Today in Chicago History: CTA derailment in the Loop during rush hour kills 11 people

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Today in History: TheFacebook launched

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Asking Eric: Should I get his number?

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DePaul's upset bid fizzles out late in loss to St. John's, its third straight defeat

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Milwaukee Bucks snap a 5-game skid with a 131-115 win over the Chicago Bulls

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Woman found shot to death at UI Health parking garage, university officials say

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Defense objects to showing videos of Charlie Kirk's killing in murder case, claims bias

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Editorial: Laura Fine for Democratic nomination in 9th Congressional District

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Daniel DePetris: What kind of deal is the US looking for in Cuba?

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Froylan Jimenez: Illinois shouldn't rush to judgment on federal school voucher program

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Wendy Nelson Espeland: Sociology is taking it on the chin. Here's how we can preserve this critical field of study

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East Aurora students walk out from class Tuesday to protest against ICE

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Football, Bad Bunny and ICE: This year's Super Bowl comes at a pivotal moment in the US

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Don Lemon says a dozen agents were sent to arrest him even though he offered to turn himself in

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U. of I. Republicans club faces backlash for post supporting ICE: 'Only traitors help invaders'

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Doberman pinscher named Penny wins best in show at the 150th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

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Review: There's quite a monster at the center of 'Little Shop of Horrors' at Marriott Theatre

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Food icon: Gus Rickette of Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken turns 100 this year in Chicago

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Column: Who's that new anchorman? He's no Walter Cronkite.

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NBA trade tracker: Chicago Bulls trade Nikola Vučević to Boston Celtics for Anfernee Simons

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Northwestern will open the new Ryan Field on Oct. 2 vs. Penn State — its 3rd home game of the season

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Who does what in the Chicago Bears organization? Here's a breakdown.

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Nazareth grad Julian Love representing La Grange Park in Super Bowl

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The 100 best photos of 2025 by Chicago Tribune photographers

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Photos: 2026 Cubs Convention

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Photos: Chicago Blackhawks beat Winnipeg Jets 2-0 in Jonathan Toews' return to UC

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Photos: Chicago's Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve

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Photos: Chicago Bears unveil food offerings at Soldier Field

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Ban on gratuities for public officials approved by Indiana House

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Orland Park board approves $12 million in pool renovations at fitness center, discusses legislative priorities

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Indiana firing squad bills fail to advance into second half of session

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Clintons finalize agreement to testify in House Epstein probe, bowing to threat of contempt vote

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Residents of Del Webb community in Aurora want solutions before expansion

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With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine's diners

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PepsiCo plans price cuts to Doritos, Cheetos, Lay's and Tostitos as demand for its drinks and snacks slips

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Gary public transportation to offer free fare for transit equity

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Bradshaw: Mastering the game of college success

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Madison School ESL teacher lauded as Outstanding by state group

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Hinsdale High School District 86 hiring superintendent from northwest Indiana

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Trump demands $1 billion from Harvard as a prolonged standoff appears to deepen

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Crime and Public Safety

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Gary man skips rape trial

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2 killed, 1 injured in shooting that caused vehicle fire on Near West Side

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Merrillville woman charged after shooting two grandchildren in fight

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Gurnee police say 3 injured in 'random acts of violence'

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Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

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From the Olympics in Italy to skiing the Wisconsin slopes, the race is on to adapt to warming winters

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Stricter ballast rules on freighters demanded to protect Great Lakes from invasive species

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A chatbot entirely powered by humans, not artificial intelligence? This Chilean community shows why.

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Homewood's Maple Tree Inn faced a fire and three location changes. Last year, it celebrated 50 years.

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Valentine's Day 2026: Restaurant and bar specials for a romantic date night or Galentine's Day celebration

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Burl brings 'farmer-driven' dining, Midwestern flair, to Evanston restaurant scene

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FDA issues recall for multiple products, including Cheerios, Advil and Nutella, after rodent and bird droppings found at distribution facility

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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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Today in Chicago History: Heather Mack tells Tribune from Bali jail, 'I loved my mom'

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Putting the game in his own hands again, Travis Brown helps rally West Aurora past Larkin. 'Have to step up.'

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Now under control, Neiko LeFlore fuels Oak Forest's engine at point guard in win over Lemont. 'Drives the bus.'

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Roosevelt football recruit Jamari Thomas cuts through red tape running Hillcrest's show. 'A pure point guard.'

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Magdalene Mikroulis, who's open to playing in college, shows senior leadership for Lemont. 'A steady presence.'

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