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Laura Washington: Black politicians are eager to preserve Rep. Danny Davis' seat as demographics shifts

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The 100 best photos of 2025 by Chicago Tribune photographers

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Partial federal shutdown seems increasingly likely as Democrats demand major changes to ICE

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Two companies supplied dried milk powder linked to botulism in ByHeart baby formula

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Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge says Amazon 'full steam ahead' with planned development despite nearby retail closures

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Lurie Children's planning new hospital in Downers Grove area

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Indiana Senate passes gender definition bill

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Crime and Public Safety

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Woman found dead in Oswego Tuesday, suspect in custody, police say

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East Chicago woman granted bail in April 2025 murder case

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Southland crime: Drug arrests in Chicago Heights and Oak Lawn, and more

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Indiana Senate amends carbon sequestration bill

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Indiana Senate committee passes carbon sequestration bill

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Valentine's Day 2026: Restaurant and bar specials for a romantic date night or Galentine's Day celebration

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Restaurant review: Cafe Yaya exceeds expectations as an ephemeral bakery and neighborhood bistro in Chicago

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Jean Banchet awards 2026: Immigration and community top of mind for winners at Chicago's top local food awards

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Amazon Fresh's two stores in Naperville to close as company shuts down Amazon grocery stores nationally

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

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Immigration agents' poor tactics in Chicago made for needless safety risks, experts say

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