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US Attorney Andrew Boutros acknowledges contact with 'Broadview Six' grand jury

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Photos: Athletics 2, Chicago Cubs 1

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Chicago White Sox starter Davis Martin takes a rare loss in 6-4 defeat by the Minnesota Twins

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Chicago Sky lose 90-72 to the Washington Mystics in their 5th-straight defeat

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Citing 'critical issues,' SEC, Big Ten withhold support for bipartisan college sports bill

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Stanley Cup Final off to a terrific start as Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes put on a show

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Susana Mendoza: CPS educators, we understand your frustration

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Editorial: Chicago tanks the Chicago Bears

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Daniel DePetris: Donald Trump will have high demands for whoever wins Colombia's presidential election

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Ald. Desmon Yancy: The city's response to the recurring crisis of 'teen takeovers' is inadequate

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Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map favoring Republicans in this year's elections

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'Out of my lane:' Dr. Oz ducks questions during his turn in the White House briefing room

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The show will go on: White House correspondents' dinner rescheduled for July, with Trump attending

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Hobart Township Trustee Fred Williams responds to federal lawsuits

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Chicago Theater Report: Shattered Globe announces new artistic director and Broadway debuts set for fall

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Taylor Swift returns to country roots for 'Toy Story 5' song

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Grant Park Music Festival has a new president ahead of its first concert of the summer

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From Little Italy to Uptown, family restaurants Tufano's and Sun Wah span generations

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3 big risks the Chicago Sky took for the 2026 season — and why they aren't paying off

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NASCAR likely making a comeback in Chicago next year, sources say

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Chicago Cubs' rotation — boosted by Ben Brown — should soon return Edward Cabrera and Matthew Boyd

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Mexico soccer body loses appeals against FIFA fines for fans' anti-gay chant ahead of World Cup

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Photos: Six Flags Great America celebrates 50 years

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Photos: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson heads to the Vatican to meet Pope Leo

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What Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson brought Pope Leo XIV, including a White Sox hat and sanctuary city pin

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Photos: Chicago Bears OTAs at Halas Hall

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Photos: Sueños Music Festival

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Photos: Northwestern lacrosse wins NCAA championship at Martin Stadium

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Photos: Sam Sianis, owner of the Billy Goat Tavern

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Chicago Tribune wins Pulitzer Prize for local reporting: Read the stories and see the photos

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

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Photos: South Side street renamed in honor of fallen Chicago police officer

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Game 3 photos: White Sox beat the Cubs 9-8 in City Series at Rate Field

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Game 2 photos: White Sox beat Cubs 8-3 in City Series at Rate Field

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Cook County Forest Preserves looks to purchase and restore 5-acre parcel in Orland Hills

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ZIP code day celebrates 60526 on Friday in La Grange Park

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With a new location on the way, Hollywood Casino in downtown Aurora to close on June 10

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Iran fires missiles and US strikes Iran facility after reports of faltering peace talks

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New wave of enforcement leaves Chicago street vendors fearful and struggling

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ICE releases some immigrants without a way back home. These volunteers are waiting to help.

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After two months in ICE detention, CPS senior free to walk Mather High School graduation with classmates

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US attorney orders reforms as 'Broadview Six' grand jury controversy spreads to new case

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'House of horrors': Chicago woman alleges rampant abuse overlooked at South Side foster facility in lawsuit

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Duneland Board says farewell to Chip Pettit as he heads to Hinsdale

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Schools in La Grange, Oak Park earn National Gold Star status

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Entrepreneurs learn valuable skills through IUN business program

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Crime and Public Safety

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Lawyer denounces 'cherry-picked' bid to re-jail man in 'Greek' gambling ring

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New Chicago police chief fired after gun charges

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Nine arrests made during Monday's Naperville 'teen takeover'

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Third suspect charged in Howard Street shooting in Evanston in April

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IDEM official, Valparaiso professor give insight on region air quality

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Great waste in the Great Lakes: How plastic pollution is clogging our waters

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As plastics clog the Great Lakes, industry presses to make more and downplays dangers, Tribune analysis finds

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Aurora's new hub for clean energy job training celebrates first graduation

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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10 pop-up events to eat and drink at in Chicago this month serving BBQ, smoked desserts and more

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Atelier considers bankruptcy after announcing closure, months after moving into new space with crowdsourced funds

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Last call? US cities look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup.

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Illinois 250: Art, culture, food and music made here — and then shared with the world

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A mysterious company abandoned 603 oil wells, costing Illinois millions. Here's how they did it.

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Restrictions on private guardianship of vulnerable adults advance in Springfield

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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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Under Notre Dame cathedral, a 'dig of the century' unearths 1,700 years of history

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Today in Chicago History: Taylor Swift takes over Soldier Field

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Today in History: Timothy McVeigh convicted

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La Grange Pet Parade shines spotlight on people and their furry friends, just as it has since 1947

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Freshman forward Bridget Burke fuels Geneva's stunning run to the supersectional. 'The whole season was cool.'

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Known before for basketball, Brother Rice's Quinn Nolan powers up in volleyball sectional final. 'Hidden gem.'

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After watching Ohio State star Christian Teresi, Drew Fiedler sets up Marist's state return. 'Fill that role.'

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Chase Bergeson scores big goal, gets Lemont back to state for first time since 2018. 'The rock of the team.'

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