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Survey of Chicagoans: 65% say President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has 'gone too far'

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Family of Minnesota ICE shooting victim hires Chicago law firm to investigate killing

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Illinois groups scrambling after termination of federal grants for mental health, substance use disorders

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Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey made a secret stop Tuesday at the Art Institute of Chicago

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Caleb Williams creates viral moment with Jumpman throw, but 'I'm kind of used to it,' Chicago Bears QB says

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John Harbaugh and New York Giants working on deal to make him their new coach

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3 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls' 128-126 victory over the Utah Jazz, including Nikola Vučević's game-winner

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Asking Eric: I feel excluded from my own family

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Keaton Wagler and Tomislav Ivišić fuel No. 13 Illinois' 79-68 win, dropping Northwestern to 0-6 in Big Ten

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Photos: No. 13 Illinois 79, Northwestern 68

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Photos: Chicago Bulls 128, Utah Jazz 126

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Federal officer shoots person in leg after being attacked during Minneapolis arrest, officials say

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Editorial: Michigan makes a big bet on vital oldsters for football coach, president

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Editorial: There's no partisan monopoly on bad ideas to combat the high cost of living

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Laura Washington: Politicians should respond to voter dissatisfaction with authenticity

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Heather Larson: How a Chicago Bears move to Arlington Heights will strengthen the entire Chicagoland economy

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Merrillville officials: Difficult to stop potential ICE warehouse

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After Supreme Court defeat, Trump administration looking to settle lawsuit over Illinois National Guard deployment

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US to suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns

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Justice Department sees no basis for civil rights probe in Minnesota ICE shooting, official says

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Actor Michael Keaton is named Man of the Year by Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals

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Saks Fifth Avenue seeks bankruptcy protection

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John Mellencamp announces a greatest-hits tour, coming to Tinley Park

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BTS tour stops for two nights at Soldier Field in Chicago

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Chicago Bears CB Kyler Gordon — with 'tough times' hopefully in the past — makes a timely return

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5 things we learned from the Chicago Bears, including not wanting to rely on rally mode against the LA Rams

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Marcus Freeman says Notre Dame must 'leave no doubt' in future CFP discussions — and addresses NFL rumors

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Greg Biffle's North Carolina home burglarized weeks after retired NASCAR driver's death in plane crash

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Wild-card playoff game photos: Chicago Bears 31, Green Bay Packers 27

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Week 18 photos: Detroit Lions 19, Chicago Bears 16

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

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Week 17 photos: San Francisco 49ers 42, Chicago Bears 38

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The 100 best photos of 2025 by Chicago Tribune photographers

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Photos: Snowy owls' unusually early visit to the Chicago lakefront

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Photos: All aboard the CTA Holiday Train!

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Photos: Chicago Bulls 109, Philadelphia 76ers 102

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Photos: Philadelphia Flyers 3, Chicago Blackhawks 1

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Week 16 photos: Chicago Bears 22, Green Bay Packers 16 (OT)

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Week 15 photos: Chicago Bears 31, Cleveland Browns 3

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Photos: Federal agents are confronted by residents in Elgin

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Venezuela war powers resolution fails in Senate as 2 Republicans bow to Trump pressure

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US Rep. Robin Kelly launches long-shot impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over deportation tactics

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Rick Garcia, leading Chicago gay rights activist, dies at 69: 'He was relentless'

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US Supreme Court says GOP congressman can challenge Illinois' mail-in voting law but more legal fights remain

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Recalled Super Greens diet supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonella

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Chicago AM sports station The Score to add FM simulcast in February

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A part that broke on a UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky failed 4 times on other planes years ago

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Geneva City Council denies appeal to demolish landmarked structure at old Mill Race Inn site

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President Trump signs a law returning whole milk to school lunches

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AED requirement for schools restored in Indiana House bill

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Helen Keller Elementary in Tinley Park undergoing $3.6 million renovation

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Crete-Monee District 201 will 'take time' to decide on holding school on some holidays

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Crime and Public Safety

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Former resident of raided South Shore building reported missing, police say

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Ohio authorities say Lincoln Park resident Michael McKee, ex-husband of Monique Tepe, is responsible for killings

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Portage man convicted in child sexual misconduct trial

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Chicago man convicted of molesting girl in East Chicago

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Nearly a year after asphalt spill in Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, EPA criticized for leaving cleanup unfinished

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As Chicago Harbor Lock faces federal cuts, Illinois senators push for more funding

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Scientists and advocates hail catch of smallmouth bass as sign of improved Cal-Sag Channel water quality

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Illinois lawmakers return to Capitol facing $2.2B budget gap while pushing election-year affordability message

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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For Dry January, hospitality industry experts discuss why they're cutting back on alcohol

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After their patriarch was deported to Pakistan, family vows to keep beloved Humboldt Park sub shop open

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Restaurant reviews: Buttercup, Kanin and Nadu in Chicago

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McDonald's faces class-action fraud lawsuit over claimed lack of 'actual rib meat' in McRib

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When hospitals choose private guardians, patients pay the price

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Chicago hospitals funnel patients into long-lasting guardianships, angering friends and family

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Record property tax increases slam Chicago homeowners as downtown owners see cuts

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Federal judge postpones ruling on detained father of sick teen

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Today in Chicago History: Lackluster coronavirus precautions cause CPS students to walk out

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Today in History: Summer of Love begins

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Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86

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La Grange OKs demolition of historic Jackson Square building for condo development

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Once known for his shot, Connor Kimme carves out much bigger role as senior for Kaneland. 'Become a key guy.'

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Adam McBrearty, a transfer from Mount Carmel, settles into his new role for Brother Rice. 'A bunch of energy.'

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Ty Jackson, who recently committed to college, takes on leadership role for Marian Catholic. 'A good relief.'

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Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

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