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Indiana governor signs Chicago Bears stadium bill into law as Illinois inches closer to a tax deal

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

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The Rev. Jesse Jackson advocated for the people. They came in droves to visit him one last time.

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

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DePaul Art Museum will close in June

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Connor Bedard ready to play 'normal hockey' again as Chicago Blackhawks return to action after Olympic break

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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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Netflix declines to raise its offer to buy Warner Bros., putting Paramount in position to take over

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Video gambling machine legalization in Chicago clears hurdle, state says

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: From Staley Field to Halas Hall, a tour of the Bears' practice and office facilities

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Chicago White Sox eyeing leadership role for Davis Martin, their longest-tenured player: 'He commands respect'

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Even Dollar Tree is going after rich shoppers now

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What to know about the boat shooting in Cuban waters that killed 4

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

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Asking Eric: Friends booked annual trip without us

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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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Asking Eric: I want to move away with my boyfriend

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Daily Horoscope for February 26, 2026

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5 injured in Woodlawn mass shooting, several in custody, officials say

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A little-known program allows CTA and Metra to suspend riders. Most of them are Black.

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Editorial: Fix your lousy shopping app, Jewel-Osco!

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Editorial: Illinois confronts its housing shortage — at last

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Bill Quinlan: Move Halas Hall to the city and make it a fan destination

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David Greising: The Rev. Jesse Jackson shaped Chicago in innumerable ways

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Indiana ICE immigration bill heads to governor's desk for final signature into law

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Human smuggling case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia 'just kept getting stronger,' agent testifies

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Poll shows Illinoisans oppose ICE near schools, school funding a critical issue

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Lead prosecutor in 'Broadview Six' immigration protest case leaving for DC ahead of high-profile trial

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Review: 'Scream 7' is simply a horror for an otherwise sturdy franchise

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Review: Ballet-themed erotic drama 'Dreams' dissipates in finale

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What to do in Chicago: Maria Bamford, Trinity Irish Dance and a return of the monster trucks

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Of Notoriety: Kevin Matthews, 'Bernadette,' World Banquet and more

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3 things to know about 3 defensive linemen on the Chicago Bears' radar at the NFL combine

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'It leaves you hungry': Michael Conforto motivated to make the Chicago Cubs — and get back to World Series

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FIFA's Infantino has 'complete confidence' in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

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Big Ten and SEC study: Pooling TV rights 'dangerously unworkable' and not as profitable as suggested

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Preorder Our New Bears Book

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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: Chicago White Sox 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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Judge rejects request to block Trump White House from building its $400 million ballroom project

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Chicago credit downgraded, which will mean higher borrowing costs

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US and Iran wrap up latest nuclear talks without a deal as the risk of war looms

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Obama Foundation readies for uncertainty of development near presidential center

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CEO of Northfield-based Medline talks tariffs, IPO following company's first earnings call

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Old Town 6-bedroom home with elevator: $6.5M

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

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Partnering with West Aurora School District, Aurora food pantry moves drive-up service to Saturdays

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Larry Summers will resign from teaching at Harvard during review of Epstein ties, university says

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Crime and Public Safety

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Pair charged in Hammond shooting in botched marijuana deal

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Naperville man allegedly reported fake $1M-plus jewelry heist, officials say

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Tommy Schaefer enters plea of not guilty in Bali suitcase murder

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A long life of service to the Beverly Shore Volunteer Fire Department ends

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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 news: Belmont Tavern revives a dormant Polish dive bar with history and cocktails in Chicago

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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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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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Today in Chicago History: 'Bartman ball' obliterated for charity at Harry Caray's restaurant

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Wisconsin man, woman killed in head-on Wadsworth semi crash

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Aurora City Council OKs continued development of Del Webb community despite resident concerns

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Mary Rasmussen, known for NWI Cardboard Boat Race, remembered by community

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Elgin's ban on single-use plastic bags goes into effect in June 2027

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