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Asking Eric: Am I being fair?

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Ex-Summit police chief gets three years in prison in shakedown scheme

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Asking Eric: Friend always makes it a group outing

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La "Gran Muralla Verde" China frena el desierto, pero los expertos advierten que la lucha continúa

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Northwestern performs rare quadruple-organ transplant on woman who previously had lung transplant

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With nine in a minute, Brother Rice's Brady Cunningham wins MLB's High School Home Run Derby: 'Just who he is'

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Worship news: Veterans meal, Vacation Bible School and more

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Illinois House Speaker Welch's office knew of harassment claims against disgraced state Rep. Benton years ago

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Wildfire smoke could leave northern Illinois by Friday afternoon as pollutant levels drop

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Chicago alderman critical of parking meter bidder's ICE ties has own financial link to ICE

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Judge: Fugitive ex-Loretto Hospital exec not entitled to dismissal hearing amid 'Broadview Six' fallout

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3 ways the Chicago Blackhawks could address Connor Bedard's absence — including a Patrick Kane return

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Four shot, one fatally, in Washington Park near Green Line: police

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Chicago Bears stadium property taxes and World Cup on Kevin Warren's mind at Lake Forest event

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Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns match the major championship record with 62s at the British Open

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US strikes bridges and collapses a tower at a key port as its Iran campaign expands

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Wildfire smoke kills tens of thousands of people a year. Here's how it attacks the body.

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US cyclospora outbreak tied to Taco Bell lettuce from Mexico

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Jordan Walker won the Home Run Derby. He wants to lead the next wave of Black athletes into baseball.

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Cook County shatters air quality record, EPA data shows, as dangerous wildfire smoke envelops region

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What is the air quality today in the Chicago area? Search to check near you.

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Today in History: John F. Kennedy Jr. killed in crash

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What to know about eating at home and dining out during the cyclospora outbreak

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Editorial: Exit Harry Kane of England, with Lionel Messi of Argentina in his arms

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Editorial: Our neighbors are rethinking income taxes. How about it, Illinois?

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Advocates: We can protect Chicago's Bryn Mawr Avenue while developing it

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David Greising: Rep. Harry Benton resigned after misconduct allegations. The state owes us a report.

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America already tried permanent daylight saving time. It lasted less than a year. Could it work now?

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President Donald Trump uses national address to discuss election integrity

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Republican Darren Bailey treads water in governor's race as GOP candidates struggle to raise campaign cash

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Layoffs on table due to budget shortfall, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson administration officials say

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UChicago trauma surgeon has seen gun violence up close. His book calls for solutions.

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Today in History: Disneyland opens

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What to do in Chicago: Sharks at Shedd and concerts by Paul Simon, Melanie Martinez and Rush

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Update: William Shatner debuts new metal band at Riot Fest — DeLorean and puppies required

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Illinois basketball targets Benet's Edvardas Stasys, a fast-rising prospect with 'opportunity of a lifetime'

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Adam Silver says Caitlin Clark is a 'political football' in WNBA debates: 'It's incredibly unfair to her'

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2026-27 NHL schedule: 8 Chicago Blackhawks games to watch, including a 9th straight opener on the road

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Photos: A look inside the Obama Presidential Center

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Photos: Work continues at Northwestern's Ryan Field

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Summer comes to a standstill as air quality prompts closures and cancellations across Chicagoland

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Column: 10-year reunion of Chicago Cubs' 2016 champions is a reminder the saga is still in progress

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Chicago renters' rights battle is on as aldermen counter Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan

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Oak Park officials move to address e-bike, e-scooter safety

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Gary council hosts utility affordability forum with Citizens Action Coalition

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CTA looks for new gates to help deter fare evasion

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Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits

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Merrillville delays rescinding ICE opposition resolution

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ICE enforcement escalates in Chicago with at least 4 vehicle encounters reported this week

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President Trump says ICE should continue traffic stops after recent shootings

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Roycemore School in Evanston to close after more than 110 years as North Shore institution

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Chicago school board race tops $1.9 million in fundraising

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Bradshaw: What high school students know that Yale does not

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Chicago Public Schools plans to lay off 760 teachers as officials look to close massive deficit

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Crime and Public Safety

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Today in Chicago History: 2 police officers killed by snipers inside Cabrini-Green high-rise

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Second man charged in July 5 shooting in Gary that killed 10-year-old boy

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Substitute teacher fired by Chicago Archdiocese pleads guilty to aggravated battery of Orland Park child

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Illinois state Rep. Carol Ammons and husband, Champaign Clerk Aaron Ammons, plead not guilty to federal charges

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Texas flash floods leave at least 2 dead in region devastated a year ago

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Will County Board rejects solar farm near Monee; delays action on land bank, excavation company

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Magnolia Bakery and Stella's Diner closed down after inspections find cockroaches and flies

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The story behind Chicago's most iconic hot dog

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James Beard Awards start search for new host city

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Bill aims to curb abandoned oil and gas wells in Illinois through stiffer fines

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Read the Tribune's investigation into Illinois' abandoned oil wells

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In Illinois, getting oil and gas operators to pay for abandoned wells can take decades

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Microplastics linger inside people and animals, multiple studies show. But regulation is still far off.

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: When the Aragon Ballroom hosted Prince, Janis Joplin and more

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Photo exhibit at Evergreen Park library celebrates America by showcasing its diversity

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Today in Chicago History: 'Chance the Snapper' caught in the Humboldt Park lagoon

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Mundelein motion to dismiss schools' impact-fee lawsuit denied: 'Litigation has never been our preferred path'

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Special education teacher says she was forced to resign from job at Lake Forest District 67

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Poor air quality worsens heat wave conditions in Aurora

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Boost your child's literacy with these reading and writing materials

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Experience comfortable outdoor hunts with top duck hunting waders

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