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'It leaves you hungry': Michael Conforto motivated to make the Chicago Cubs, get back to the World Series

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5 injured in Woodlawn mass shooting, officials say

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As primary looms, Illinois Republican governor candidates say they oppose abortion-is-murder bill

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Indiana bill militarizing the National Guard passes Senate

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Chicago Cubs camp notes: Tyler Austin out for months after knee surgery — and Jordan Wicks battling injury

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Column: New bidets might help the Chicago White Sox flush away the past

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Review: Ballet-themed erotic drama 'Dreams' dissipates in finale

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More than a week of celebration and funeral services for Rev. Jesse Jackson begins Thursday in Chicago

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CEO of Northfield-based Medline talks tariffs, IPO following company's first earnings call

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Obama Foundation readies for uncertainty of development near presidential center

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A little-known program allows CTA and Metra to suspend riders. Most of them are Black.

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What to do in Chicago: Maria Bamford, Trinity Irish Dance and a return of the monster trucks

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Editorial: Illinois confronts its housing shortage — at last

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Editorial: Fix your lousy shopping app, Jewel-Osco!

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Bill Quinlan: The city should offer concessions to the Bears — but not at the expense of taxpayers

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David Greising: The Rev. Jesse Jackson shaped Chicago in innumerable ways

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Poll shows Illinoisans oppose ICE near schools, school funding a critical issue

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Lead prosecutor in 'Broadview Six' immigration protest case leaving for DC ahead of high-profile trial

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Chicago's newest snowplow name 'Abolish ICE,' Mayor Brandon Johnson says

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Screws tightening for immigrant detainees swept up in Operation Midway Blitz as arrests continue

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Of Notoriety: Kevin Matthews, 'Bernadette,' World Banquet and more

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Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations

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Column: At the Drury Lane-Martinique in Evergreen Park, John R. Lazzara owned the spotlight

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Chicago, you've been programmed: Meet Julius Mondragon, TikTok's Computer Guy

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Tremaine Edmunds has permission to seek a trade. What it means for the Chicago Bears' salary cap and needs.

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Anfernee Simons' wrist fracture is the latest injury concern for a Chicago Bulls trade-deadline acquisition

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What we learned from the Chicago Bears at NFL combine, including Ryan Poles' thoughts on DJ Moore's future

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Northwestern women lose 10th straight and 20th of 22, falling to No. 14 Maryland 79-57

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Photos: Chicago Cubs on photo day at spring training

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Photos: Chicago White Sox on photo day at spring training

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Photos: The legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

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2026 Winter Olympics: Meet the 33 medalists from the United States

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Photos: US women's hockey wins gold medal with OT win over Canada

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Photos: An inside look at Chicago Cubs spring training

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Photos: An inside look at Chicago White Sox spring training

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Iran accuses President Trump of 'big lies' ahead of Geneva talks and in face of major US military deployment

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Illinois lawmakers approve Christopher Meister as state's new auditor general

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Amendment guts gratuity bill inspired by former Portage Mayor

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Proposed legislation would slash $40M in 'hidden expenses' from Illinois utility bills

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Old Town 6-bedroom home with elevator: $6.5M

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IURC launches affordability inquiry into utilities including NIPSCO

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Down to Business: VAI's in Naperville likes its Italian menu to be a little 'not so traditional'

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NIPSCO addresses customers' concerns at Valparaiso event

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'Terrifying and tortuous': Former Oswego High School students sue district for allegedly failing to stop sexual harassment by teacher

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Partnering with West Aurora School District, Aurora food pantry moves drive-up service to Saturdays

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Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard during review of Epstein ties, university says

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The AI boom may mark the return of the shop class

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Crime and Public Safety

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Justice Department says it's reviewing whether any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld

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Bill to add LaPorte, Porter counties to gun task force passes House

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East Chicago man gets probation in plea deal for stalking, pointing gun

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'Just trying to provide for his family': Judge orders woman detained in slaying of Uber Eats driver

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Gary-inspired urban farming bill passes Indiana House

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Coyotes are thriving in Chicago, and as mating season peaks, you just might catch sight of one

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Organizers of the Milan Cortina Olympics made clean energy a priority. Here's how they did it.

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Trump administration to stand by tough Biden-era mandates to replace lead pipes

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Restaurant review: Forty Acres Fresh Market honors a family matriarch with Mabel's Meals in Chicago

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Speed Rack, an electrifying cocktail-making competition, uplifts female-identifying bartenders

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Breweries in Chicago adapt to changing drinking and health habits or face closures

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La Grange Restaurant Week features specials at 21 places to eat

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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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Before Congress, Jonathan Jackson owned a construction firm. It got $750K from Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois.

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Democratic primary for Kane County Board seat in District 11 features Juby, Forbes

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Coming back from serious knee injury, West Aurora's Abe Martinez makes winning 3-pointer. 'Waiting all year.'

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Kavon Ammons gets Rich Township past Thornwood, his former team. Still friends. Still bittersweet. 'Love them.'

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Wes Shelby feasts on big dunk as Lincoln-Way East rolls past Sandburg. His food of choice? 'He loves Subway.'

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