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Amid Chicago budget crunch, more schools lean on dollars they raise independently6 minutes ago
In Illinois, getting oil and gas operators to pay for abandoned wells can take decades6 minutes ago
'The Bear' was a love letter to Chicago. For the final season, here's every local restaurant that was featured.6 minutes ago
Editorial: Illinois spends 65 cents on pensions for every dollar it spends on classrooms6 minutes ago
Clarence Page: A president who is never too busy to celebrate himself — at our expense6 minutes ago
Cook County clerk: Young people need to be part of the conversation about gun violence6 minutes ago
Paul Vallas: Why Haiti matters6 minutes ago
3 Chicago Cubs takeaways from a Toronto Blue Jays series featuring sunshine and rain — on and off the field10 hours ago
Illinois hospitals owe the state more than $700M, sparking questions and calls for change1 day ago
Microplastics linger inside people and animals, multiple studies show. But regulation is still far off.1 day ago
Illinois breaks the record for most tornadoes in a year, bringing 2026 tally to at least 14711 hours ago
Pride Month bird sit offers space to connect for LGBTQ+ birders11 hours ago
Column: If the Chicago White Sox and Cubs hope to make it to October, their bullpens need to step up11 hours ago
Chicago Cubs' Father's Day game rescheduled due to inclement weather14 hours ago
Today in History: Diego Maradona scores 'Hand of God' goal1 hour ago
Asking Eric: She resents my listening to podcasts5 hours ago
Some party labels now attached to Lake, Porter school board races12 hours ago
Trump threats shake up US-Iran talks in Switzerland on deal's details15 hours ago
Data center opposition, supporters react to Indiana's data center incentives20 hours ago
Congress wonders as the Iran war draws to a close: Was it worth it?1 day ago
'Toy Story 5' rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million11 hours ago
In Taylor Swift's Rhode Island beach town, every clue becomes a wedding rumor19 hours ago
Pink boots are everywhere at the World Cup as the color becomes a star on soccer's biggest stage23 hours ago
Ford City Mall's main building shutters for good on Monday, but the site's future remains in limbo2 days ago
For Chicago Cubs' first-time dads Dansby Swanson and Javier Assad, Father's Day puts baseball in perspective22 hours ago
Chicago White Sox give up the lead twice as the Detroit Tigers win 5-4 in 10 innings for the series sweep13 hours ago
'I'm always there for him': Veteran Coby Bryant provides safety net for Chicago Bears rookie Dillon Thieneman22 hours ago
Photos: Sam Sianis, owner of the Billy Goat Tavern1 month ago
Chicago Tribune wins Pulitzer Prize for local reporting: Read the stories and see the photos1 month ago
Route 66: Photos from the 'Main Street of America'1 month ago
New York Knicks revel in their NBA victory parade as joyous fans and celebrities fill the streets3 days ago
A quieter Federal Reserve could mean volatile markets, higher rates1 day ago
Oak Park store looks to set Guinness World Record for largest sour candy tasting2 days ago
'It's a place of hope': Visitors from all over flock to Obama Presidential Center's opening day on Juneteenth2 days ago
Obamas hope presidential center in Chicago will be a 'beacon of hope' for democracy3 days ago
An Afghan man spent 13 years waiting for the US to keep its word. He still cherishes his American dream.1 day ago
ICE spent $700 million on 7 warehouses. Now it wants to get rid of them.2 days ago
ICE arrests shift to courthouses and immigration check-ins as enforcement intensifies in Chicago area2 days ago
Judge orders ICE to free Wisconsin mosque leader, citing a 'substantial' free speech claim3 days ago
Learning conference focuses on effective technology use in classrooms12 hours ago
First Lutheran high school in Northwest Indiana is starting small13 hours ago
At PNW, Ivy Tech, data center academies aim to fill job pipeline; Microsoft signs pact1 day ago
'Should I have done this?': Dozens of candidates fight to stay on Chicago's school board ballot2 days ago
Crime and Public Safety7 months ago
3 teens shot at large gathering in North Lawndale, police say16 hours ago
At least 13 wounded in 'heartbreaking' mass shooting on Far South Side11 hours ago
One man dead, another injured after West Pullman shooting2 days ago
Merrillville man sentenced to 50 years for shooting death in Portage2 days ago
Mount Baldy being watched as part of stabilization process14 hours ago
Great waste in the Great Lakes: How plastic pollution is clogging our waters22 hours ago
Sunday is the summer solstice — the longest day of the year for half the planet. Here's what to know.2 days ago
Only halfway through the year, Illinois' tornado tally matches record of 1422 days ago
Restaurants, Food and Drink7 months ago
Why the Moonshine Store — in tiny Martinsville — was a viral restaurant before there were viral restaurants4 days ago
Father's Day 2026: Chicago restaurants and bars with specials for dad6 days ago
Obama Presidential Center opening with Tafari's Kitchen and more on the South Side12 days ago
Those World Cup tourists loving American food? They're not all what they seem.2 days ago
New protections on the way for patients against sexual abuse, misconduct by healthcare workers10 days ago
Illinois to audit plastic surgeon case after Tribune investigation13 days ago
Despite 8 patient deaths and a $56M jury verdict, state allows Chicago plastic surgeon to keep operating15 days ago
New safeguards approved for Illinois hospitals' adult guardianship cases15 days ago
A month after fire, Balmoral Park former workers share memories of horse racing days22 hours ago
Today in Chicago History: The 'ragged stranger' case1 day ago
Today in History: Supreme Court rules that burning American flag is a form of protected political protest1 day ago
Illinois 250: From 'The Jungle' to Shel Silverstein, how the state has helped shape the printed word2 days ago
Business briefs: Franciscan employee honored, United Way offers grants13 hours ago
Mundelein mayor's niece rebukes aunt for missing Mary Alice Love demonstration; 'sad and disappointed'16 hours ago
Column: German soccer fan and Aurora Rotary leader share special bond22 hours ago
Only a sophomore, Lake Central's Owen Kopercinski is just getting started. With Class 4A state title, no less.1 day ago
Keep your yard cool and shaded with these sun shade sails2 days ago
The best air mattresses to take on your next camping trip2 days ago
How to keep summer bugs off your patio3 days ago
How to safely clear wildfire smoke from your home3 days ago
