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Facets is keeping moviegoing alive for the youngest audiences

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Column: Who will love the old Blackstone Theatre?

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Derek Hill's pinch-hit homer in the 8th lifts the Chicago White Sox to a 6-5 win: 'That's what I'm here for'

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Steve Millar's high school girls soccer rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown

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Behind breathtaking serves from Nathan Mungcal, Tinley Park takes first conference title. 'Raise the banner.'

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Potential case of hantavirus reported in Illinois, but it's not linked to cruise ship outbreak

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French hantavirus patient is critically ill, on an artificial lung as total cases grow to 11

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Experts wonder 'Where is the CDC?' as a hantavirus outbreak unfolds on a cruise ship

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Judge rules Cook County owes homeowners for equity kept in property tax sales

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Aldermen advance tipped wage raise delay following Mayor Brandon Johnson veto

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Chicago Public Schools to cut teaching staff to help close $732.5 million deficit

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Chicago White Sox keep the focus on themselves amid the 'bunched up' AL Central standings

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Former Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas fined $214,000 by ethics board for campaign finance violations

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Column: Remembering when Dan Goodwin, aka Spider-Dan, touched Chicago's sky

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Chicago Media Report: Fox 32's new sports anchor, WGN's stalled merger and final bell for CBS Radio at WBBM

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Tribune Food Awards: The 2026 Readers' Choice winners

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McDonald's gets naming rights sponsorship for new Chicago Fire stadium

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Judge issues injunction to keep DHS from attempting to block web page that monitors ICE

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Asking Eric: Should we try to help them financially?

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Chicago woman sues luxury residential managers for not allowing her to break lease after an alleged assault

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Chicago Bulls make their 1st front-office change under new lead executive Bryson Graham

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Asking Eric: Inheriting this house would be a burden

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Appeals court spares Trump from paying $83 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll — for now

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NBA draft combine: Which players should Chicago Bulls be watching as options for Nos. 4 and 15 picks?

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Lollapalooza posts 2026 schedule by day

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Editorial: NY governor signals she'll OK federal tax credit scholarships. Gov. Pritzker now has cover to do the same.

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Editorial: Naperville is wonderful. Unless you have to drive to Chicago every day.

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Michael Schill: JB Pritzker and Donald Trump agree housing affordability is a major problem. How do we fix it?

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Mayors: The status quo hasn't solved our housing shortage. Illinois' BUILD plan can.

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President Trump set to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing as war and inflation weigh on his presidency

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Trump's redistricting push fizzles in South Carolina Senate but wins in Missouri's top court

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Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said

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Calumet City seeks state help for eminent domain of River Oaks mall after court delay

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Conan O'Brien to return as Oscars host in 2027

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Review: 'Covenant' at the Goodman adds a spooky spiritual chill to the classic blues story

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The Jeffs are suspending their Non-Equity Jeff Awards

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Alex Bregman's solo homer is the Chicago Cubs' lone hit in a 5-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves

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Photos: NBA draft combine at Wintrust Arena

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Preorder Our New Bears Book

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Photos: Chicago Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall

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Photos: Chicago White Sox beat Seattle Mariners 2-1 on Mother's Day

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Photos: Chicago White Sox beat Seattle Mariners 6-1

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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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Remembering Route 66: Readers share their memories of the 100-year-old highway

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Photos: The Big House Ballgame at the Old Joliet Prison

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Skokie mayor floats 'preliminary talks' of CTA Yellow Line extension

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US hotels say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn't materialized yet

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

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Deal reached with hackers to delete data stolen from the Canvas educational platform

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US lifts hold on immigration applications for doctors, but leaves others waiting

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Pope Leo XIV: 10 poignant moments from the Chicago native's historic 1st year

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Judge tells 'Broadview Six' defendants 'Congratulations' and dismisses conspiracy count

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Boys and Girls Club of Ford Heights reopens after being shuttered last year by canceled federal funds

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A wish years in the making, boys volleyball team finally a match for East Aurora High School

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Morton Grove special education teacher wins Golden Apple Award

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NWI legislators, parents celebrate childcare professionals

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Crime and Public Safety

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Lake County correctional officers union raises concern over contract negotiations, jail conditions

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Chicago man gets 16-year split sentence for pouring boiling water, bleach on Gary woman

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1 seriously wounded Monday night in police-involved shooting

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Police: Pursuit ends with crash into Portage house

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Invasive Callery pear trees, once prized for pretty blooms, crowding out natives

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Hantavirus isn't immediate threat to Chicago, experts say

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California, Nevada and Arizona announce temporary plan to save water from the Colorado River

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IDEM announces new air quality advisory for short-term conditions

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Jim's Original, famous for its Maxwell Street sausages and hot dogs, relocating to Pilsen

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Century-old Gary restaurant celebrated in hit episode of 'The Bear'

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This is your guide to Chicago's daily food specials

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Clarendon Hills Farmers Market preparing to open season Thursday

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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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Court battles hit taxpayer wallets

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Today in Chicago History: Ernie Banks — 'Mr. Cub' — hits his 500th home run

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Larkin's Ali Herrick, who's hitting .508, doesn't really have a pitch preference. 'I like them all, honestly.'

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Lia McCarthy, who also competes in equestrian events, turns into workhorse for Shepard soccer. 'A big thing.'

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The best hardtop gazebos for stylish patio entertainment

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Oprah Winfrey reveals latest book club pick

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Best quiet box fan for light sleepers

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10 thoughtful Mother's Day gifts your mom will actually use

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