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How the Chicago Bears' stadium deal collapsed in Springfield — an echo of the 1988 White Sox drama

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Editorial: Chicago tanks the Chicago Bears

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

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Illinois lawmakers pass statewide school cellphone ban, handing win to Gov. JB Pritzker

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As several Illinois Christian colleges close or move, students and alums mourn the loss of their alma mater

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Mayor Brandon Johnson sees opening in latest stadium proposal to keep Bears in Chicago

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Susana Mendoza: CPS educators, we understand your frustration

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Ald. Desmon Yancy: The city's response to the recurring crisis of 'teen takeovers' is inadequate

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Letters: Shifting the blame toward parents ignores the bigger picture in 'teen takeovers'

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Judge stops Illinois law banning some credit card fees from taking effect

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Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund for his allies, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it

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Column: Remembering Chicago's Judith Barnard, half of a bestselling novelist team

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Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married

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Photos: Six Flags Great America celebrates 50 years

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What Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson brought Pope Leo XIV, including a White Sox hat and sanctuary city pin

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Photos: Sueños Music Festival

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Photos: Sam Sianis, owner of the Billy Goat Tavern

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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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Photos: South Side street renamed in honor of fallen Chicago police officer

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Game 3 photos: White Sox beat the Cubs 9-8 in City Series at Rate Field

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Terry Savage: Avoid this Social Security con job

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Chicago remembers Spencer Leak Jr.'s commitment to its communities and families

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ICE releases some immigrants without a way back home. These volunteers are waiting to help.

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After two months in ICE detention, CPS senior free to walk Mather High School graduation with classmates

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US attorney orders reforms as 'Broadview Six' grand jury controversy spreads to new case

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ICE detainees are dying by suicide at an 'alarming' rate, an AP investigation finds

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Schools in La Grange, Oak Park earn National Gold Star status

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Entrepreneurs learn valuable skills through IUN business program

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Bremen students' goal of becoming first generation college students boosted by Distinguished Young Women program

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Crime and Public Safety

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Trooper shot in chest on I-94 identified, is on paid leave

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Hobart officer saves family of five from Merrillville house fire

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Evanston man charged after police recover stolen handgun during traffic stop

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IDEM official, Valparaiso professor give insight on region air quality

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Great waste in the Great Lakes: How plastic pollution is clogging our waters

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As plastics clog the Great Lakes, industry presses to make more and downplays dangers, Tribune analysis finds

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Aurora's new hub for clean energy job training celebrates first graduation

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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10 pop-up events to eat and drink at in Chicago this month serving BBQ, smoked desserts and more

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Atelier considers bankruptcy after announcing closure, months after moving into new space with crowdsourced funds

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Illinois 250: Art, culture, food and music made here — and then shared with the world

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Chicago's Smyth is the No. 1 restaurant in North America's 50 Best Restaurants list

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A mysterious company abandoned 603 oil wells, costing Illinois millions. Here's how they did it.

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Restrictions on private guardianship of vulnerable adults advance in Springfield

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Today in Chicago History: Taylor Swift takes over Soldier Field

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Today in History: Timothy McVeigh convicted

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