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Department of Justice investigating sexuality and gender teaching in 36 Illinois school districts

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Gov. Pritzker urges criminal investigations of federal immigration agents after Illinois panel releases report

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United Airlines cuts summer O'Hare flights at behest of FAA

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A century of Route 66 celebrated at the Old Joliet Prison with The Big House Ballgame

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Herbie Hancock kicks off Jazz Day festivities with a high school homecoming

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Wreckage of a US Coast Guard ship lost during WWI has been found off the coast of England

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NBA playoffs: New York Knicks crush Hawks in record-setting 140-89 Game 6 rout to end Atlanta Hawks' season

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Photos: Scenes from Chicago Sky media day

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High oil prices due to the Iran war weigh on everything from the gas pump to consumer goods

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Man, 84, killed in Northwest Side house fire

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Will LIV players come back to the PGA Tour? Nobody knows, though some say paths should exist.

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Gianni Infantino affirms at the FIFA Congress that Iran will participate in the World Cup: 'We have to unite'

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Editorial: King Charles gets a W

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Editorial: How the Chicago police can become more effective and officers better supported

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Andrew Chrismer: What the traffic mess near the site of Chicago's future casino says about the city's process

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Micky Horstman: Gov. JB Pritzker can help Illinois students compete for college admissions

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Three Republicans face off for nomination in Indiana Senate First District

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Former Chicago inspector general joins Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul's office

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President Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown

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In 4th District, independents unite behind beating Democrat Patty García

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Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs

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What to do in Chicago: Demi Lovato, Asian American Arts Festival and a boat birthday party

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Olivia Rodrigo's new tour brings her to United Center in October

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Review: 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' has more satirical splendor than first film

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Which Day 2 pick is most intriguing? Where did the Chicago Bears improve the most? 5 pressing questions.

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Column: A modest April is good enough for the Chicago White Sox to dream

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Dust Commander, the 1970 Kentucky Derby champion, remains the only Illinois-bred to win a Triple Crown race

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Olivier Rioux — the world's tallest basketball player at 7-foot-9 — signs with a new college

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Route 66: Photos from the 'Main Street of America'

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Remembering Route 66: Readers share their memories of the 100-year-old highway

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Photos: Chicago Sky play preseason game vs. Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream

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Photos: Chicago White Sox 3, Los Angeles Angels 2 (10 inn.)

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Photos: Chicago White Sox rally for win on 'Dog Day' at Rate Field

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Photos: Chicago Bears host their NFL draft party at Soldier Field

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Photos: Cherry blossoms near full bloom at Jackson Park in Chicago

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The Onion's bid to take over Alex Jones' Infowars is in limbo as new court battles emerge

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Matteson home once owned by the late actor and comedian Bernie Mac sells for $300,000

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Union Pacific argues for its $85B acquisition of Norfolk Southern in new railroad merger application

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Uber moves toward becoming an 'everything app' with hotel bookings powered by Expedia

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Supreme Court mulls Trump administration push to end protections for migrants from Haiti and Syria

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Feds move to dismiss main conspiracy count in 'Broadview Six' protester case

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Gregory Bovino finds a new mission in retirement: Trolling DHS

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Marimar Martinez testifies at Illinois commission: 'I just acted like any human being'

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'Hungry energy' with new Bremen principal and staff stepping up as 70 people retire

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Young composers earn state honors with music they wrote for Andrew High School ensembles

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Graduate student workers at UIC go on strike: 'We want to be paid a living wage'

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Kennedy-King College market offers students fresh food for free in an area with limited grocery options

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Crime and Public Safety

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Will County authorities investigating death of 2-month-old ruled a homicide

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Joliet police drug investigation leads to animal cruelty charges

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Person in custody for death of 77-year-old man in Orland Park

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Funeral services for slain CPD officer John Bartholomew set for next week

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Opening of renovated Lions Park Pool in Clarendon Hills delayed by record-breaking rainfall

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Flares went off at BP refinery Sunday night, IDEM monitoring

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One of America's oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climate

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Illinois farmers hope Supreme Court protects state safeguards in Roundup cancer case

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Restaurant review: Cerdito Muerto, an elegant and emotional Mexican American destination in Pilsen

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This is your guide to Chicago's daily food specials

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Reseña de restaurante: 'Cerdito Muerto,' un elegante y evocador local de cocina mexicoamericana en Pilsen

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Andrew Tate rips into Guy Fieri's claims to not 'know' or 'support' him

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Hundreds march in Pilsen, demand answers in unsolved fatal hit-and-run

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A 69-hour-workday? City of Chicago paid head-scratching legal bills

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Court battles hit taxpayer wallets

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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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Vintage Chicago Tribune: The city's 10 wettest months on record

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First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield set to celebrate 150 years since its founding

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Evanston police recover drugs, weapons following increased patrols due to recent shootings

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Waukegan allocated $1.5M for home improvements in past year: 'It's really a blessing'

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Feds want tips in 'Greek'-led gambling ring in Northwest Indiana

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