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Years before corpses found at South Side funeral home, owners left decomposing bodies in van: police

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Minnesota state senator went to bed thinking he won; now he wants to know how he lost

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Photos: Chicago Air and Water Show 2026

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Photos: The 97th Bud Billiken Parade in Bronzeville

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Prospect Avenue rail crossing to close in Clarendon Hills just as area schools resume classes

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Court ruling narrows pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients

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Deaths of 3 ICE detainees prompt questions about medical care

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Illinois audit: State agency paid staffing firm $78.5M for contractors not actively working

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School District 204 implementing changes in effort to encourage student attendance

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News briefs: Schools announce delays due to storm damage

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Crime and Public Safety

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Teacher found not guilty of child endangerment charges at County Club Hills school

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Man with theft record accused of stealing during storm aftermath

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Man found bound and gagged in Harvey after being robbed in Chicago, police say

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Justice Department watchdog to review DEA tactic that permitted deadly fentanyl to hit streets

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Protecting mature trees from storms and disease can reduce Chicago deaths, study finds

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IDEM to host virtual public hearing about Hobart wetlands project

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As study shows pesticides drifting onto Illinois schools and parks, residents push for better tracking

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Amid latest Illinois storm damage, Gov. Pritzker says Trump administration 'turned their back' on past storms

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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The jibarito: How the Chicago sandwich became a classic and where to order it

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Food icon: Gino Gambarota, the mustachioed maestro of mile-high corned beef sandwiches at Manny's in Chicago

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Tyson Foods to shut down Illinois beef facility, leaving 2,500 jobless: officials

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Oak Brook plans America250 fireworks celebration, 9/11 flag display

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Nonprofit CEO appealed to Mayor Brandon Johnson over city anti-violence grant, records show

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Agonized families await answers after remains recovered from Chicago funeral home: 'It's unimaginable'

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Speaker Welch told lawmakers he backed Harry Benton's reelection to prevent loss of union support

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Today in Chicago History: Ozzy Osbourne sings seventh inning stretch at Wrigley Field

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Today in History: Clinton admits to Lewinsky affair

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What led to horse racing's ultimate demise in Chicagoland? Fiscal irresponsibility and mismanagement.

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Aurora city employees demand a 'fair contract' as negotiations continue

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Peter G. Malone, former alderman, grandson of early mayor, dies

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