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Gov. JB Pritzker pounces on President Donald Trump in campaign bus tour kickoff

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Today in Chicago History: Explosion at Standard Oil refinery in Whiting kills two and destroys homes

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Today in History: Barack Obama nominated for president

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Asking Eric: Since my wife passed, I've heard crickets from them

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Editorial: A suburban challenge to Chicago's monopoly on Lake Michigan water makes major waves

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Editorial: The AI vultures are monetizing the dead. Your old emails might be worth millions.

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Pegah Banihashemi: After decades of sanctions on Iran, who has actually paid the price?

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Jeffery M. Leving: The Rev. Michael Pfleger has been cleared of wrongdoing. Again.

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Trump says the US doesn't need Canada. The economy says otherwise.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson orders vendors to disclose immigration enforcement contracts

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Of Notoriety: Travel guru Rick Steves hosts NWI Symphony gala via video

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Column: Jarrett Payton motivated by 'the haters' — just like his father — in new role as Score morning host

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Column: Now in his 80s, will the owner of Danon Gallery reinvent himself again?

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Chicago White Sox's Tristan Peters makes it 5 games in a row with a home run, matching the franchise record

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Chicago Bears training camp report: Luther Burden III and Darnell Wright return to practice

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Stagg's Katy Zumerchik, after battling Osgood-Schlatter as freshman, turns into junior star at outside hitter

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Photos: Icon Dolly Parton dead at 80

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Photos: Students return to classes in Chicago

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Week 1 recap: How Chicagoland high school football teams fared

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Photos: See the new Sister Jean statue on Loyola's campus

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Photos: 2026 Illinois State Fair

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Photos: Move-in day at UIC

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City Series photos: White Sox beat Cubs 3-0 at Wrigley Field

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Photos: Chicago Air and Water Show 2026

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Photos: Legend behind Uncle Remus chicken celebrated at age 100

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Incoming Frank Lloyd Wright Trust leader ready to build relationships, construct plans

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United expands long-haul network with fleet of Airbus XLRs, adds 10 cities in Europe and Asia

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Ikea among new businesses opening at Gurnee Mills this fall

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Judge agrees to review grand jury material in Border Protection agent rape case

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ICE agent charged with shooting in Minnesota could be released from Texas jail

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San Diego Padres minor-league coach is released from ICE custody, family says

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Father of Navy sailor aboard USS Lincoln released from immigration custody

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CPS says it is restoring more than 300 full-time school positions

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Portage school employees getting paid for missed days from storm

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Neuqua Valley again tops U.S. News school rankings for Naperville area

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Crime and Public Safety

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Judge suspends charges against an ex-Marine arrested on Trump's Los Angeles golf course with ammunition

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Reinstated St. Sabina pastor challenges archdiocese child abuse investigation process: 'It's broken'

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ICE detainee who jumped from moving vehicle found after search in Porter

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Woman charged after allegedly hitting estranged husband in courthouse parking lot after divorce hearing

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The next Atlantic storm will be named Dolly, but it's not connected to Parton's death

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Peekachu, a beluga whale rescued from Canada, dies at Shedd Aquarium

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Coal ash by Vermilion River raises alarms amid heavy rains, delays in erosion report

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IDEM hosts Hobart wetlands project hearing with little public comment

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Restaurant news: Soul & Smoke finally opening flagship with acclaimed barbecue and new fine dining dishes

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Lincoln Park dining guide: 10 of the best ways to dine through the neighborhood

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Food influencer Keith Lee brings aid to Gary, where thousands have been without power for two weeks

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Historic 1800's Glenview saloon relaunched as Foxtail at Glen View restaurant

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Data centers near O'Hare win nearly $100M in local tax breaks, leaving suburban homeowners to cover the gap

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As microplastics pollute every corner of the Great Lakes, scientists push governments to combat threat

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Missed opportunities, incomplete investigations preceded discovery of 56 bodies at funeral home

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Today in Chicago History: 1968 Democratic National Convention begins with 'the whole world watching'

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Today in History: Democratic National Convention opens in Chicago

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Elmhurst History Museum teams with Pro Football Hall of Fame on century of Chicago football stories

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Hinsdale's newest centenarian looks back on a 'very nice community in which to build a life'

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With 3 goals and 2 assists in opener, Chicago Christian's Dylan Lenarz fills leadership role left by brother

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Stepping in due to injury, Rowan Slovick comes off bench and picks up slack in backfield for St. Charles East

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Rick Armstrong's 5 high school football games to watch in the Aurora-Elgin area and Week 2 predictions

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