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Concerts and outdoor events around Chicagoland on hold as the haze from wildfire smoke lingers

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Air quality alert for northern Illinois extended through Saturday night, officials say

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Aldermen push Chicago police to investigate ICE agent misconduct complaints

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St. Sabina congregation calls for speedy finish in Michael Pfleger investigation

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Cubs unveil logo for 2027 All-Star Game at Wrigley Field, incorporating park's marquee and the Chicago flag

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How active will the Chicago White Sox be at the trade deadline? 3 questions facing the team in the 2nd half.

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Asking Eric: A medical accommodation at college

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Dansby Swanson takes a ball off his face — and the Chicago Cubs take one on the chin with 5-2 loss

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Chicago White Sox come out swinging after break with 12-4 rout to regain sole possession of 1st place

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Photos: Chicago Cubs lose to Minnesota Twins 5-2

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Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark scores career-high 45 and adds 10 assists for first 40-10 game in WNBA history

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Former Chicago Bulls player Ayo Dosunmu lists Wicker Park home for $2.4M

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Chicago Sky beat the Los Angeles Sparks 96-82 behind Sydney Taylor's 19 points

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Editorial: Exit Harry Kane of England, with Lionel Messi of Argentina in his arms

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Stacey Gillett: What reopening pandemic time capsules taught me about the future

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Editorial: Our neighbors are rethinking income taxes. How about it, Illinois?

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Advocates: We can protect Chicago's Bryn Mawr Avenue while developing it

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President Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham

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Calumet City moves $4 million from bond fund, prepares for budget discussions

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Milk prices at an all-time high, but most consumer costs slip in June after months of increases

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Chicago Bears stadium property taxes and World Cup on Kevin Warren's mind at Lake Forest event

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UChicago trauma surgeon has seen gun violence up close. His book calls for solutions.

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Today in History: Disneyland opens

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What to do in Chicago: Sharks at Shedd and concerts by Paul Simon, Melanie Martinez and Rush

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Update: William Shatner debuts new metal band at Riot Fest — DeLorean and puppies required

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Chicago Cubs will 'focus on the pitching staff' at trade deadline, Jed Hoyer says — even as arms near returns

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Pirates-Guardians game tonight in Cleveland postponed because of poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke

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Arizona Cardinals executive is suspended indefinitely for violating the NFL's gambling policy

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Fifa draws cheers at the British Open — and it has nothing to do with soccer

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Photos: A look inside the Obama Presidential Center

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Photos: Work continues at Northwestern's Ryan Field

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Summer comes to a standstill as air quality prompts closures and cancellations across Chicagoland

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Cook County shatters air quality record, EPA data shows, as dangerous wildfire smoke envelops region

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Column: 10-year reunion of Chicago Cubs' 2016 champions is a reminder the saga is still in progress

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Free pass to fly by Trump airport? United says no go.

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La Grange Road plan to focus on pedestrian safety, character

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'It's created fear': As cyclosporiasis surges, Chicagoans rethink what's on their plates

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New Homewood soul food restaurant relaunches with expanded menu, brunch options

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Chicago alderman critical of parking meter bidder's ICE ties has own financial link to ICE

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Judge: Fugitive ex-Loretto Hospital exec not entitled to dismissal hearing amid 'Broadview Six' fallout

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Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits

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Merrillville delays rescinding ICE opposition resolution

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Purdue Northwest medical seminar attracts students from across the globe

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Not bugged by air quality, hundreds show up for Insect Fest in River Forest

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Roycemore School in Evanston to close after more than 110 years as North Shore institution

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Chicago school board race tops $1.9 million in fundraising

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Crime and Public Safety

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Hammond man gets split term for shooting at cop: records

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Two men wounded in shooting at Aurora home, police say

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Father charged with neglect in shooting death of 10-year-old girl

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Porter County E-911 director Debby Gunn confirms resignation

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The US plans to auction off sections of water around American Samoa in a push for deep-sea mining

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Column: After 30 years, memories still strong of 1996 Aurora flood that 'closed the city down'

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Wildfire smoke kills tens of thousands of people a year. Here's how it attacks the body.

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Texas flash floods leave at least 2 dead in region devastated a year ago

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Magnolia Bakery and Stella's Diner closed down after inspections find cockroaches and flies

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What to know about eating at home and dining out during the cyclospora outbreak

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The story behind Chicago's most iconic hot dog

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US cyclospora outbreak tied to Taco Bell lettuce from Mexico

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Bill aims to curb abandoned oil and gas wells in Illinois through stiffer fines

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Read the Tribune's investigation into Illinois' abandoned oil wells

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In Illinois, getting oil and gas operators to pay for abandoned wells can take decades

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Microplastics linger inside people and animals, multiple studies show. But regulation is still far off.

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Today in Chicago History: 2 police officers killed by snipers inside Cabrini-Green high-rise

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: When the Aragon Ballroom hosted Prince, Janis Joplin and more

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Photo exhibit at Evergreen Park library celebrates America by showcasing its diversity

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Today in Chicago History: 'Chance the Snapper' caught in the Humboldt Park lagoon

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Faeries of the Forest Fest bringing a day of whimsy to Elgin area

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From the Farm: Late Mr. Food's 'Ooh! It's so good' legacy lives on

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South Elgin trolley museum aims to bring history to life with new train event

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Community news: College volunteers create sleep spaces for Oak Park shelter

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