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Chicago's human rights commissioner resigns as Mayor Brandon Johnson defends public safety leaders' firings

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Gov. JB Pritzker acknowledges 'real failures' in immigration system after Loyola student's killing

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Trump administration must temporarily unfreeze CTA Red Line funds, judge orders

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Trump administration offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran

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Frank Thomas sues White Sox, other companies for profiting from identity without his consent

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Asking Eric: I love my brother, but I don't agree with his politics

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North Carolina parts ways with men's basketball coach Hubert Davis after 5 seasons

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Cops: Man, 67, fatally shot on city's Near West Side, two in custody

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New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law

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Proposed NFL rule changes include contingencies for replacement refs in hopes of avoiding another 'Fail Mary'

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OpenAI pulls the plug on Sora, the viral AI video app that sparked deepfake concerns

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St. John woman, mother of victim's children charged with murder in Crete Township triple homicide

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Judge temporarily bars government from revoking work authorization of former Hanover Park cop arrested by ICE

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NBC Chicago downsizes in its namesake tower with new $70 million TV newsroom

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In texts, Gov. Pritzker, Comptroller Susana Mendoza split over Trump-backed school tax credit program in Illinois

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Tragedy of Loyola student's alleged killing by migrant marked by his clouded history, political reaction

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ICE agents deployed to O'Hare as TSA goes without pay amid partial shutdown

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Editorial: Sheridan Gorman was not in the wrong place at the wrong time. The system failed her.

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TSA Union: How to help unpaid workers at O'Hare and Midway airports amid partial shutdown

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Asking Eric: My daughters are concerned

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Michael J. Sacks: Why I support AIPAC and a big tent Democratic Party

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Peter Navarro: The lockout at BP's Whiting refinery is one that America cannot afford

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Daniel DePetris: The Gulf states are between Iran and a hard place

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Supreme Court considers letting Trump administration revive restrictive immigration asylum policy

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Oak Lawn to require elevator maintenance after tenants call village for help on stairs

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Beckwith, Indivisible NWI spar over Lake County elections event

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Minnesota sues Trump administration over shootings, including deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good

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Review: 'Grelley Duvall Best Actress' is a charmingly bonkers tribute to '80s movie moments

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Protest songs make a comeback at Art of Resistance program in Flossmoor

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Gift Theatre's 'TEN' festival of very short plays is another way for this company to take chances

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Lanterns glow and dinos growl as Brookfield Zoo Chicago comes alive for spring

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Chicago Cubs and Pete Crow-Armstrong are finalizing a contract extension for the All-Star center fielder

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Column: After Big Ten's big weekend, can the conference send multiple teams to the Final Four?

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Return of the returner? Kalif Raymond hopes a reunion with Chicago Bears coaches sparks a revival.

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WNBA owners ratify landmark 7-year CBA, setting up a sprint to the May 8 start of the season

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United Air starts record fleet upgrade with plush new seats

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Minnesota has a record number of apprenticeships. Here's why they're growing in popularity

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Toyota adds $1 billion investment across Kentucky, Indiana plants

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Seconds before LaGuardia crash, controller cleared the fire truck to cross the runway, NTSB says

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Skokie police express concern over ICE-related ordinance

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Gregory Bovino reflects on final days with Border Patrol: 'I wish I'd caught even more illegal aliens'

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Cook County state's attorney hits back on 'heavy-handed' petition for Operation Midway Blitz outside prosecutor

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Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin to lead Homeland Security as TSA standoff deepens

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Georgia could become the first state with weapons detection in all public schools

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St. Hubert parents appeal to the Vatican to keep Catholic school's doors open

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Southland school districts join groups to help Kankakee tornado recovery

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Chicago police arrest Rogers Park man in Loyola slaying

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Crime and Public Safety

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St. John woman arrested in Illinois triple homicide: police

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Chesterton concerned about change in Porter County 911 policy

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Streeterville man charged with threatening online to 'shoot up' synagogue

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Will County committee OKs 2,400-acre solar farm in Crete unincorporated area

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A push to protect Morgan Shoal — a marine wonder on the South Side — and the Chicago shoreline

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Joliet City Council OKs controversial mega data center project

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EPA to host public hearing about Federated Metals superfund site

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Restaurant review: Creepies, a French inspired bistro with marvelous Midwestern basement vibes in Chicago

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Boka's new restaurant Gingie from chef Brian Lockwood brings high-class cooking to an à la carte menu

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Food icon: Sam Sianis of Billy Goat Tavern and Cheezborger legend in Chicago

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New Japanese restaurant coming to historic Hobbs Building in downtown Aurora

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As Indiana extends coal and builds data centers, Illinois may be on the hook for neighbor's AI boom

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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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Today in Chicago History: Loyola heads to the Final Four — and busts Sister Jean's NCAA bracket

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Today in History: Catholic Archbishop Óscar Arnulfo Romero shot

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Chicago weather: How our 2025-26 seasonal snowfall compares with previous years

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Today in Chicago History: Loyola Ramblers win NCAA basketball championship

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Moving to left side of batter's box turns out right for Oswego East's Olivia Owles. 'Being a slapper fit me.'

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As the hero twice, Jalen Webb leads Homewood-Flossmoor past Mount Carmel in 9 innings. 'Trust in my training.'

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Giuliana Conte takes shot at being a goalkeeper for Marist. What gives? No goals. 'Finally took that jump.'

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Fully healed from torn meniscus, Geneva's Noah Hallahan strikes out nine in four innings. 'Just stay focused.'

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