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A year after Silverio Villegas González's killing, neighbors say fear remains

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Charlie Kirk supporters host vigil in hometown year after his killing

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Judy Markey, half of radio's popular 'Kathy and Judy Show,' has died at 82

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Police chief assures public: No Flock cameras being used in Elgin

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5 things to watch in the Chicago Bears opener against the Carolina Panthers — plus our Week 1 predictions

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As Chicago Bears eye Indiana move, Arlington Heights extends lobbyist contract to lure team there

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'I plan on playing': Rome Odunze questionable but is optimistic he'll suit up for Chicago Bears opener

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OEMC dispatcher killed in overnight shooting in New City

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Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to win the US Open title and punctuate her rise to No. 1

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Michigan knocks off No. 11 Oklahoma 17-10 after late interception sets up go-ahead touchdown

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Oklahoma State stuns No. 6 Oregon 39-31, ending 21-game skid against FBS opponents

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Police investigating death of toddler in Far North Side

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Editorial: Illinois' right-to-die law meets the right to say no

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Jerald McNair: Racist behavior at a high school football game may yield positive lessons

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The Tribune's Quotes of the Week for Sept. 12

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Letters: I'm glad Westfield Old Orchard has been around for 70 years

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President Donald Trump touches a nerve while in Ireland by saying reunification would be 'fantastic'

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Will Mitch McConnell return to Senate when it reconvenes on Sept. 14?

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Is Operation Midway Blitz still ongoing? DHS lawyer had judge doing double take on bodycams.

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A closer look at claims during the Republican midterm convention

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'Woman Unknown' wins Golden Lion, 'NAZA' wins special jury prize at Venice Film Festival

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Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky welcome first child together

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Aaron Rodgers blasts ex Shailene Woodley for ruining their relationship

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Today in History: Lascaux cave paintings discovered

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Much-maligned pen delivers for Chicago Cubs, who rally for 4-3 win and take 1-game lead for top NL wild card

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State of the high-stakes AL Central race ahead of the crucial Chicago White Sox-Cleveland Guardians showdown

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Illinois' tackling issues persist and its offense dries up in 31-27 loss to Duke: 'We've got to wrap up'

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Column: How did Ben Johnson improve as a coach for Year 2 with Chicago Bears? By digging into the details.

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Anthropic CEO calls for AI slowdown

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Oak Park and River Forest High School board pushes for more diversity among staff, teachers

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Hearing set on fate of Waukegan hospital property: 'They need to find a resolution as soon as possible'

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Judge plans to appoint receiver to take control of West Suburban and Weiss hospitals

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Chicago prepares for Mexican Independence Day celebrations, some street closures possible

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A man fights for a new life in Cuba after the US expels him in an immigration crackdown

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Carol Stream police say ICE agents appeared during traffic stop

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Court briefs: Daughter of couple taken by ICE pleads guilty to obstruction

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Chicago teens sustain 'peaceful' community as warriors

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'The nicest situation I could ask for': Why young adults across Chicagoland are opting to live at home

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Chicago Youth Awards bring honor and pride to West Side community

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Oak Park, school districts renew agreement on Collaboration for Early Childhood

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Crime and Public Safety

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Police: Axe-wielding driver arrested after attacking two semis

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Valparaiso board approves expanded policy on license plate readers

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Federal jury acquits Grammy-winning Chicago rapper Lil Durk in murder-for-hire case

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Firefighters battled smoky rubbish fire in Austin

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Marquette Greenway about 65% complete but toughest sections remain

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Where have all the Atlantic hurricanes gone? El Nino's might brings record slow storm season.

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Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant open

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NIPSCO holding up Lake County government solar project, official says

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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How a Mexican home baker on Chicago's southwest side is building a loyal following

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Food icon: Mario DiPaolo Jr. of Mario's Italian Lemonade, where summer starts and ends in Chicago

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Restaurant review: Maplewood Brewery & Distillery now serving whimsical Polish American food around Chicago

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Dutch Bros Coffee is coming to long vacant property in Arlington Heights

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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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Data centers and tax breaks: How we reported the story

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As microplastics pollute every corner of the Great Lakes, scientists push governments to combat threat

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Missed opportunities, incomplete investigations preceded discovery of 56 bodies at funeral home

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Today in Chicago History: The original ivy at Wrigley Field is planted

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Today in Chicago History: Bulls' Michael Jordan inducted into Hall of Fame — and 'Crying Jordan' meme is born

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Today in History: September 11, al-Qaida attacks the United States

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: Highs — and lows — of the magnificent Chicago Theatre

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47th annual Popcorn Festival draws firefighter, fairies and floats

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Chesterton plan commission gets first look at new comprehensive plan

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Week 4 recap: How Chicagoland high school football teams fared

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Wanting to 'stay on point,' Vito Pickard Jr. returns fumble for TD as Homewood-Flossmoor overpowers Sandburg

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Are Oakley sunglasses worth it?

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How to use a Shop-Vac as a leaf blower or leaf vacuum

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Best bed alarm

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These baby towel wraps make bath time a joy

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