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US infant formula supply is 'safe,' FDA says after looking for potential contaminants

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Gov. JB Pritzker says Chicago Bears stadium bill 'within the framework' of deal the team would accept

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Former Fox 32 political reporter Paris Schutz joins NBC 5 in latest TV news talent raid

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Editorial: Slain Chicago police officer would still be alive but for our broken system of enforcing arrest warrants

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Rapper Lil Zay Osama among six federally charged in Winnetka home invasion

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Questions swirl around handling of prior cases against defendant in double police shooting at Chicago hospital

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Hospital shooting of 2 Chicago cops shows gaps in Cook County's electronic-monitoring system

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Indiana woman who bought gun used in Chicago police shooting at hospital remains jailed

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Illinois Senate halts redistricting constitutional amendment question after Supreme Court's voting rights ruling

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Feds indict 22 in 'Greek'-led gambling ring centered on two northwest Indiana restaurants

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Pete Crow-Armstrong homers and drives in 3 runs to lead Chicago Cubs to a 5-4 win over the San Diego Padres

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Angel Reese feels the love from Chicago Sky fans — and gives it back — in her return with Atlanta Dream

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Column: A modest April is good enough for the Chicago White Sox to dream

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Lincoln Park Zoo's newest baby rhino overcomes first day jitters, makes first public appearance

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Israel boycott question won't appear on Oak Park Township ballots after packed meeting, passionate comments

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla begin New York trip by honoring victims at the 9/11 Memorial

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Ex-FBI Director James Comey appears in court in Trump threat case that's likely to pose a challenge for Justice Department

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Federal government intervenes to block Illinois' landmark credit card swipe fee as lawmakers weigh options

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Gregory Bovino finds a new mission in retirement: Trolling DHS

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Chicago Bears Q&A: How do you explain not adding an edge rusher in free agency or the draft?

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'May 1 is happening.' What to know about the CPS and teachers union May Day debate.

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Editorial: Shedd Aquarium is up there with the Cubs when it comes to visitors

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Editorial: Indianapolis acts on school consolidation. Chicago refuses, despite a projected deficit.

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Jamie Kalven: As the Krystal Rivera case shows, transparency in Chicago is a work in progress

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Andrew S. Boutros and Christopher C. Amon: The new dawn of federal anti-violence initiatives in Chicago

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The latest place Donald Trump's face will appear? Some US passports.

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Supreme Court weakens a landmark Civil Rights-era law and aids GOP efforts to control the House

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Supreme Court mulls Trump administration push to end protections for migrants from Haiti and Syria

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Defying protocol, Trump relays details of private conversation with King Charles III

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Chicago actor Matt DeCaro, part of the cast of 'Ma Rainey,' dies at 70

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'Boom to Bust' says that today's Hollywood studio bosses aren't looking to enchant audiences. They want to enchant investors.

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Column: 'Woof, woof, woof!' In the late-night wars, Arsenio Hall stands tall

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Kennedy-King College market offers students fresh food for free in an area with limited grocery options

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NFL announces dates for Chicago Bears offseason program, starting with a 2-day rookie minicamp

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Dust Commander, the 1970 Kentucky Derby champion, remains the only Illinois-bred to win a Triple Crown race

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Jimmy Rolder, one of three Marist players taken in NFL draft, knows role for Detroit Lions. 'Getting started.'

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Preorder Our New Bears Book

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Route 66: Photos from the 'Main Street of America'

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Remembering Route 66: Readers share their memories of the 100-year-old highway

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Photos: Chicago White Sox rally for win on 'Dog Day' at Rate Field

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Photos: Chicago Bears host their NFL draft party at Soldier Field

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Photos: Cherry blossoms near full bloom at Jackson Park in Chicago

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Photos: Chicago Sky training camp at UIC

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Photos: Chicago Bears annouce Brian Piccolo Award winners

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Costco offers new option for its $1.50 hot dog combo

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IBM announces new innovation center at Chicago quantum park, creating 750 new tech jobs

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Blue Island residents speak out against possible data center, mayor says comments are premature

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Elon Musk tells his side of OpenAI's beginnings in trial pitting him against CEO Sam Altman

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Feds move to dismiss main conspiracy count in 'Broadview Six' protester case

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Marimar Martinez testifies at Illinois commission: 'I just acted like any human being'

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Ivy Tech opens student center on Valparaiso campus

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Lyons Township High School district officials seek 'qualified buyers' for land in Willow Springs

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Evanston's Roycemore School shakes up leadership amid 'inconsistent financial performance'

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Crime and Public Safety

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'You can't kill someone for yelling at you': Gary man sentenced to 55 in years in prison

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Man found dead in Fox River in St. Charles, police say

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Melton spotlights Gary's efforts at public safety, blight elimination

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St. Charles Township man sentenced to 27 years in prison in drug-induced homicide case

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Flares went off at BP refinery Sunday night, IDEM monitoring

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One of America's oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climate

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Illinois farmers hope Supreme Court protects state safeguards in Roundup cancer case

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Pepper the piping plover back at Waukegan Beach

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Restaurant review: Cerdito Muerto, an elegant and emotional Mexican American destination in Pilsen

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This is your guide to Chicago's daily food specials

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McDonald's is the latest fast food chain to offer fancier drinks

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Today in Chicago History: Foie gras banned by City Council. Sacré bleu!

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Hundreds march in Pilsen, demand answers in unsolved fatal hit-and-run

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A 69-hour-workday? City of Chicago paid head-scratching legal bills

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Court battles hit taxpayer wallets

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As Indiana extends coal and builds data centers, Illinois may be on the hook for neighbor's AI boom

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Today in Chicago History: Cubs manager Lee Elia delivers epic, expletive-laden rant

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Jeff Vorva's high school boys volleyball rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown

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Hunter Fash, who will major in finance at Ohio State, becomes valuable asset for Lockport. 'Holding his own.'

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Of Notoriety: Restored Barker Mansion ready for Friday reopening

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Bridgeview street dedicated to James Knapp, sheriff's police officer killed in 2006 car crash

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Best recliner slipcover

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These 100-foot Ethernet cables deliver consistent high-speed internet

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Which stand mixers are worth it? Our expert tested four.

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