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How the Chicago Bears' stadium deal collapsed in Springfield — an echo of the 1988 White Sox drama

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What to know about the Chicago Bears' possible move from Soldier Field

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Mayor Brandon Johnson sees opening in latest stadium proposal to keep Bears in Chicago

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Gov. JB Pritzker touts wins in $56B Illinois budget, but some work in election-year plan went unfinished

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Judge stops Illinois law banning some credit card fees from taking effect

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Chicago remembers Spencer Leak, Jr.'s commitment to its communities and families

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After a 'quality' May, the Chicago White Sox 'believe they can win any night' — according to GM Chris Getz

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Gov. JB Pritzker's multiunit housing plans for Illinois stall in Springfield's spring session

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Miguel Vargas homers twice, but the Chicago White Sox winning streak ends at 5 in Minnesota

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Hall of Fame coach Rick Adelman, who won 1,042 games and twice reached the NBA Finals, dies at 79

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Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund for his allies, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it

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5 American cruise ship passengers exposed to hantavirus leave Nebraska quarantine facility

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Nurses at Chicago's Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital plan one-day strike

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California governor, LA mayor primary races feature no clear leaders but one reality TV star

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Editorial: Chicago tanks the Chicago Bears

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Editorial: Chicago Public Schools' COVID recovery story doesn't survive a closer look

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Editorial: Jill Biden's comments on her husband's debate disaster highlight unfinished Democratic Party business

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Clarence Page: Democrats ruminate over an autopsy when they should be making hay

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With Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss likely heading to Congress, there are 3 candidates interested in succeeding him

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Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rules

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Illinois rideshare drivers could soon collectively bargain while Waymo self-driving car plan stalls

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Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married

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Review: 'Damn Yankees' at Theo Ubique does right by a classic musical

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Review: Norse gods rock out in premiere of 'LOKI: The End of the World Tour' at Lifeline Theatre

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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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Chicago Blackhawks trade rights to Jack Pridham, a 2024 3rd-round pick, before deadline to sign him

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Myles Garrett, the 2-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, gets traded to the Los Angeles Rams

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Serena Williams, 44, is returning to pro tennis after nearly 4 years away. Will she play at Wimbledon?

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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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With summer events hitting, Oak Park eyes parking solutions as construction complicates issue

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Entrepreneurs learn valuable skills through IUN business program

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After a delay, demolition of part of Lincolnwood Town Center expected to begin in June

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Gold Coast home designed by architect Jarvis Hunt sells for $3.7M

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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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ICE detainees are dying by suicide at an 'alarming' rate, an AP investigation finds

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Bremen students' goal of becoming first generation college students boosted by Distinguished Young Women program

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As several Illinois Christian colleges close or move, students and alums mourn the loss of their alma mater

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Fellowship helping Portage's food service director stir up program

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'That really breaks my heart': Lincoln Park High School to sunset Arabic classes, prompting outcry from community

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Crime and Public Safety

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Trooper shot in chest on I-94 identified, is on paid leave

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One dead in Oak Park after traffic stop leads to shooting, police say

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Hobart officer saves family of five from Merrillville house fire

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Evanston man charged after police recover stolen handgun during traffic stop

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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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Chicago's Smyth is the No. 1 restaurant in North America's 50 Best Restaurants list

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

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

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Thassos Greek Restaurant closes in Clarendon Hills, leaving gap in downtown eating options

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

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Egypt unveils a striking trove of ancient artifacts as the country tries to boost tourism industry

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Today in Chicago History: Same-sex couples receive Illinois marriage licenses for the first time

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Today in History: Louis Brandeis confirmed as first Jewish Supreme Court justice

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No bad vibes. Not this time. Wisconsin recruit Soleil Tate sends Marist back to state. 'Do it for my team.'

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Ahlivia East answers an intentional walk as Oswego stuns Barrington in supersectional. 'Happened once before.'

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Baseball, softball and soccer scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

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Southern Illinois-bound diver Flynn Meyer makes big saves for Lincoln-Way Central soccer. 'Did all we could.'

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We tested dozens of suitcases and these are our favorites

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10 SUMMER ROAD TRIP ESSENTIALS TO MAKE YOUR TRIP EASIER

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Some think you have to be very quiet while a cake is baking; our baking expert weighs in

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The best stretchy jeans that are comfortable enough to lounge in

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