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

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From free haircuts to vaccines, Chicago teachers help families gear up for school

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Many NWI schools fighting through outages, debris toward reopening

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Valparaiso woman files lawsuit against NIPSCO claiming negligence over tree-trimming

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Closed since COVID, Evanston's Lake Street Church will renovate, reopen homeless shelter

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With gas prices back on the rise, some Chicagoans are reconsidering how they get around

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Animal shelters struggle in NWI storm aftermath

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Column: A wealth of late summer riches with the Bears, Cubs and White Sox competing for Chicago's eyeballs

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Chicago Bears rally to crush the Cleveland Browns 34-10. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the preseason opener.

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As study shows pesticides drifting onto Illinois schools and parks, residents push for better tracking

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Tree suckers may be signs of stress

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Who's driving the train at Metra? Directors coming and going as transit reforms gel.

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Editorial: Illinois has rules against harassment. The Harry Benton scandal shows the system still isn't working.

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Dr. Alessandra Hirsch: The problem with the outrage over Dr. Anthony Fauci

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Michael Casserly: The real lesson to be learned from the Common Core

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John Blumenthal: Every American president has had a sense of humor — except one

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With US-Iran talks stalled, diplomatic efforts expand to unlikely European players

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Amid latest Illinois storm damage, Gov. Pritzker says Trump administration 'turned their back' on past storms

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Gov. JB Pritzker tours Lansing storm damage, signs flood relief legislation

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Trump says record-setting Navy deployment to support Iran operations 'not nearly long enough'

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Today in History: Elvis Presley dies

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Tyson Foods to shut down Illinois beef facility, leaving 2,500 jobless: officials

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Gary Air Show canceled in wake of damaging storms

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Obama Presidential Center digital library access across the US was unintentional, CPL says

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How a visit from Yankees icon Derek Jeter inspired Chicago Bears rookies ahead of their preseason debuts

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5 takeaways from Chicago Bears' 34-10 preseason win, including Tyson Bagent's day and defense's splash plays

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Joshua Báez makes history at Chicago Cubs' expense with 3 HRs in his MLB debut in St. Louis Cardinals' 8-4 win

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Chicago White Sox win 2nd straight against Detroit Tigers for some breathing room in AL Central race

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Today in History: Power restored after largest blackout in US history

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Stellantis ups investment to $800 million at idled Belvidere plant to build new Jeep Cherokee in 2029

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Grant program teaches Waukegan-area small businesses to thrive: 'We learn a lot from each other'

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Many everyday costs eased in July, while some remain near record highs. Here's a closer look at consumer prices.

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Court ruling narrows pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients

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Man pleads guilty to misdemeanor in Midway Blitz case originally brought by 'Broadview Six' grand jury

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Deaths of 3 ICE detainees prompt questions about medical care

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Illinois audit: State agency paid staffing firm $78.5M for contractors not actively working

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School safety advocates, legislators celebrate signing of Alyssa's Law at Richton Park school

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Trial lawyer Victor Henderson makes his case for Chicago school board president

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Chicago school board puts two revenue questions on the November ballot

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Gary schools feed students during power outage

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Crime and Public Safety

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South Chicago Chapel families may never know the truth about the cremated remains of loved ones, experts say

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Security beefed up after NIPSCO linemen shot at in Gary

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Mistrial declared in 2022 fatal shooting outside Hammond convenience store

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After nearly 30 years, a man is on trial in the fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur. Here's what to know.

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Shedd Aquarium rescues four more beluga whales from Canada

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Aurora City Hall's popular baby falcons seen as sign of Fox River's resurgence

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The Perseids meteor shower is peaking tonight. Here's how to watch from the Chicago area.

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Two tornadoes confirmed, Glenwood Academy and Marian Catholic damaged, in Tuesday storms

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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10 pop-up events to eat and drink at in Chicago this August, from a spritz party to Panda Fest

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Food icon: Gino Gambarota, the mustachioed maestro of mile-high corned beef sandwiches at Manny's in Chicago

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The jibarito: How the Chicago sandwich became a classic and where to order it

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Oak Brook plans America250 fireworks celebration, 9/11 flag display

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Nonprofit CEO appealed to Mayor Brandon Johnson over city anti-violence grant, records show

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Agonized families await answers after remains recovered from Chicago funeral home: 'It's unimaginable'

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Speaker Welch told lawmakers he backed Harry Benton's reelection to prevent loss of union support

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An Indiana pastor became an Illinois oilman. Spills and pollution followed.

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Today in Chicago History: Brookfield Zoo gorilla cradles small child who fell into her Tropic World habitat

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Event focuses on safety issues in Aurora: 'This is part of community health'

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Aurora-area track athletes earn honors at AAU Junior Olympic Games

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Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 to host golf outing in Sugar Grove

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Column: Sister Nancy Ulrich did her part to change the world, one person at a time

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