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Illinois House Democrats push Bears stadium tax deal as Republicans seek property tax relief

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WBBM Newsradio still up in the air about filling the void post-CBS

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Chicagoans can expect more April showers this week as river levels across the state remain high

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Courtney Vandersloot says Chicago Sky — 'under a microscope' with Angel Reese — can return to winning identity

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Column: Can the Reinsdorfs hire the right combo to end Chicago Bulls fans' malaise?

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Answer Angel: 'Naked' dresses?

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Chicago White Sox sluggers hit back-to-back-to-back home runs — for the 1st time in 6 years — in 11-5 win

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Asking Eric: Does a friend withdraw from being an executor?

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Photos: Chicago Cubs 7, Philadelphia Phillies 4

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Chicago Cubs win 7th consecutive game behind Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch in a 7-4 victory

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Review: In 'The Balusters' on Broadway, a mighty contest rises from porch railings

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Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges related to past use of paid informants

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Brothers plead guilty to paying off Oakbrook Terrace mayor in red-light camera scheme

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Asking Eric: My life is full and complicated

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Which direction will the Chicago Bears go with the No. 25 pick? Brad Biggs' NFL mock draft 3.0.

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Billy Donovan steps down as Chicago Bulls coach after 6 seasons

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CTA ends contract with Monterrey Security for unarmed private security guards

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Democrats know Trump probably won't be removed via the 25th Amendment. Here's why they're pushing it anyway.

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Fewer young Americans are pursuing sewing careers. These Chicago tailors think they know why.

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Daily Horoscope for April 21, 2026

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Editorial: The reasons for Chicagoland's rent surge aren't mysterious. It's a supply problem.

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Editorial: The city must improve its oversight of outside law firms

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Elad Strohmayer: Zionism is often used as a slur. We must reclaim the term.

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Erykah Nava: History tells us that school vouchers segregate and alienate

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Lake County election board OKs Dems to fill travel board vacancies

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Orland Park looks to address reckless driving, seeks investment in Orland Square land tract

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Trump's approval on economy falls in AP-NORC poll, showing new warning signs for president

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Valparaiso School Board supports superintendent in Micah Beckwith controversy

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Review: Big tech and the damage done in tense 'Job' at Writers Theatre

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Karol G will open world tour in Chicago

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Food icon: Inocencio Carbajal, El Guëro of Carnitas Uruapan in Chicago

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Review: '12 Ophelias (a play with broken songs)' is an abstract feminist riff on Shakespeare

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3 things we learned from Chicago Bears, including confidence in options at No. 25 and a T.J. Edwards update

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New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel breaks silence on 'personal and private matter'

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Mike Tomlin joining NBC's 'Sunday Night Football' pregame show after 19 seasons as Pittsburgh Steelers coach

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Preorder Our New Bears Book

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Painted Tree Boutique vendors say they're out money after business suddenly closes

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Illinois awards $32M to cannabis companies, but some are still struggling to open

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Investment manager David Herro sells condo in Palmolive building for $5.5 million

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Judge postpones OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma's sentencing to let opioid victims attend in person

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Lawsuit over National Guard deployment in Illinois runs out of steam, judge dismisses it

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With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington

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ICE went on a hiring spree. Sterling credentials were not required, AP investigation finds.

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Acting ICE director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, Homeland Security says

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Portage Township Schools accused of mishandling boy with autism, federal lawsuit says

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18 candidates apply for Orland District 230 board vacancy created by resignation of Arabic language supporter

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Some Chicago Public Schools parents push back against May Day agreement

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Post-Tribune nets three awards at Indiana SPJ ceremony

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Crime and Public Safety

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Fatal shooting was self-defense, attorney says as Portage murder trial starts

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Gary, firefighters' union announce new contract after almost 23 years

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Unidentified male found fatally wounded in vehicle in South Chicago

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Judge questions special prosecutor appointment in 2 cases involving former Chicago police detective

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McHenry County residents wall off homes against rising Fox River

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Intense storms in Illinois fueled at least 15 tornadoes last week and fed rivers that will crest starting Monday

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The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here's how to spot it.

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Chesterton's snowy white owl, which captivated many, dies from an apparent electrocution

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Wine and cheese? Tips on how to make more imaginative pairings.

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Family-run Italian Express, a pioneer of halal American fast-food in Chicagoland, celebrates 40 years

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Trader Joe's settlement: How to know if you're eligible for $102 payout

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Oberweis and Giordano's team up to open new scoop shop in downtown Naperville

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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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Today in Chicago History: 'Mystery of Al Capone's Vaults' — with host Geraldo Rivera — seeks gangster's riches

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Today in History: Pope Francis dies at 88

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Trinity Christian College to transfer majority of archives to Michigan university before spring closure

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

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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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Freshman Shelby Izzo scores walk-off run for Evergreen Park. And pitches in relief, too. 'Fill in the role.'

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With three more doubles, West Aurora's Bella Marzullo moves closer to batting .600. 'The biggest difference.'

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Determined as ever, Zach Toma takes game up a notch in West Aurora's series sweep of Bartlett. 'Big booster.'

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