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2026 Illinois primary day election results

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Chuck DeVore: The US has the ability to achieve victory in Iran

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Elizabeth Blasius: Chicago must act to protect the South Side's midcentury modern Pride Cleaners

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Gregory Bovino to retire from Border Patrol

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How Gregory Bovino became a face of Donald Trump's mass deportations and ended his career

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About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war

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Writers Theatre announces 2026-27 season including the return of Hershey Felder

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WNBA and players union have reached an agreement in principle on a transformational new CBA

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Wall Street follows global markets higher and oil retreats despite new barrage out of Iran

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Attorneys in 'Broadview Six' case say conspiracy charges violates First Amendment, has 'chilling' effect

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State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship by 80% to $450

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Naperville D203 board nixes plan to cut 38 teachers after outcry from students, parents

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River Forest School District 90 OKs contract with 21% salary hike

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Crime and Public Safety

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Southland crime: Armed robbery in Chicago Heights, gunfire in Lansing, and more

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Gunman killed and employee hospitalized after a shooting at a Georgia Veterans Affairs clinic, police say

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Police: Valparaiso crossing guard arrested in Gary for child solicitation

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Ohio man signs plea in Hobart High School school bomb threat

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Indiana groups challenge order keeping Wheatfield coal plant open

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Valparaiso woman wants Indiana recognized for wildlife-friendly habitats

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Food icon: Sam Sianis of Billy Goat Tavern and Cheezborger legend in Chicago

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West Loop's Kumiko wins 2026 Michter's Art of Hospitality Award

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At one time, Illinois was a top oil producer. Today, that legacy is a $160M problem.

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Tribune investigation into hospitals' use of guardianship system inspires new bill

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When Frankenstein was a Chicagoan, or why Mary Shelley's creation will never die

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Voters have say in six contested primary races for Kane County Board

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Lake County election board approves early voting polling locations, postpones proposed changes

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