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Man fatally wounded overnight in drive-by shooting on Southwest Side

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Former MLB pitcher Daniel Serafini sentenced to life in prison without parole for shooting his in-laws

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Atlanta Falcons fire assistant coach LaTroy Lewis amid sexual assault investigation

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Two arrests in infamous South Shore immigration raid among dozens that violated consent decree, judge rules

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With airlines in flight-adding frenzy, FAA says flight reductions are needed at O'Hare

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In effort to recoup after years of financial strain, Hawthorne Race Course files for bankruptcy

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Team USA's golden sweep in Olympic hockey led to celebrations that turned complicated — and political

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St. Cabrini statue in place of ousted Columbus brings mixed reactions from neighbors, local Italian Americans

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Snowballs and strikes: New Chicago baseball team ready to hit the diamond

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Ex-Illinois inmate's lawsuit over forced labor induction tests Gov. JB Pritzker on reproductive rights

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Biblioracle: Remembering the genius of 'Bookworm' host Michael Silverblatt

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New round of WGN-TV layoffs includes producer whose rough ICE detention went viral

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Chicago Bears are trying to thread a needle this offseason. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts from the NFL combine.

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Even Dollar Tree is going after rich shoppers now

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Asking Eric: Friends booked annual trip without us

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Asking Eric: How do I get my old friend to take a chill pill?

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Editorial: Mayor Brandon Johnson is leaving his successors with a financial ash heap. It's worse than we thought.

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Jorie Butler Kent, daughter of the founder of Oak Brook, dies at 95

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Asking Eric: I'm not even invited to the wedding ceremony

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WGN-TV lays off 8 on-air reporters and anchors Monday in massive downsizing

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State Farm to issue $5 billion in auto insurance dividends — or about $100 per car

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Editorial: Why Chicago's parking and red light ticketing is such a mess

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Andy Shaw: Mexico, like Chicago, is more than just its worst headlines

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Letters: Jewel-Osco should toss its unfriendly app

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Valparaiso High School students walk out in ICE protest

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Calls continue for CPD to address tactics during Operation Midway Blitz

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Feds to pare down conspiracy allegations in 'Broadview Six' case against Operation Midway Blitz protesters

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Review: Hubbard Street Dance brings joy and healing in Winter Series at the Harris

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Boy George is coming to Hard Rock Live: Decades after the '80s, he's learned life's 'magic elixir'

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Just in time for Casimir Pulaski Day: The Red Apple Buffet, filling stretchy pants since 1989

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US women's hockey team to celebrate Olympic gold medal at Flavor Flav-hosted event this summer in Las Vegas

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Photos: No. 3 Michigan 84, No. 10 Illinois 70

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Photos: Mourners attend the public visitation for the Rev. Jesse Jackson

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Photos: Chicago Cubs on photo day at spring training

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Photos: The legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

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2026 Winter Olympics: Meet the 33 medalists from the United States

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Photos: US women's hockey wins gold medal with OT win over Canada

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Photos: An inside look at Chicago Cubs spring training

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Far-right influencer Nick Fuentes provides apology letter to Berwyn woman he allegedly pepper-sprayed

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Indiana Democratic secretary of state candidates speak at NWI forum

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Chicago hotel tax backed by industry to boost tourism advances in City Council

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Transgender youths are targeted in Scouting America changes pushed by the Pentagon

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BP shares plans for environmental department, compensation

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Children ages 3 and younger most often victims of fatal child abuse in Illinois, according to new report

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Anthropic CEO says AI company 'cannot in good conscience accede' to Pentagon's demands

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Netflix walks away from Warner Bros deal, clearing the path for Paramount to take over

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Chicago Public Schools transition fair helps students with disabilities plan for what's next

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Orland District 230 board disagrees on process to add Arabic language class

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CPS to transfer students out of ASPIRA charter network amid financial turmoil

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'Terrifying and tortuous': Former Oswego High School students sue district for allegedly failing to stop sexual harassment by teacher

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Crime and Public Safety

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Court news: Prosecutors file to drop rape case, truck stop stabbing

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Lowell man gets probation for threats to prosecutor, officer

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Cedar Lake man charged with child molesting

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Two dead in suspected murder-suicide in Merrillville

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Gary-inspired urban farming bill passes Indiana House

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Coyotes are thriving in Chicago, and as mating season peaks, you just might catch sight of one

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Organizers of the Milan Cortina Olympics made clean energy a priority. Here's how they did it.

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Trump administration to stand by tough Biden-era mandates to replace lead pipes

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Restaurant review: Forty Acres Fresh Market honors a family matriarch with Mabel's Meals in Chicago

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Speed Rack, an electrifying cocktail-making competition, uplifts female-identifying bartenders

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Down to Business: VAI's in Naperville likes its Italian menu to be a little 'not so traditional'

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La Grange Restaurant Week features specials at 21 places to eat

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

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Beverly artist Dorothy Straughter evokes fabric of African American history in quilts

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Stepping in as a starter, Jalen Callaway carries ailing Aurora Christian to the regional title. 'Next man up.'

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NC State football commit Stephen Brown stars as Marist stymies Rich Township for regional title. 'Incredible.'

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After winning state at Dyett, Jacob Johnson sparks St. Laurence past Mount Carmel. 'Out-of-body experience.'

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John Brown IV shakes off injury to lift Homewood-Flossmoor past Lincoln-Way East for regional. 'Ice and rest.'

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