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On final weekend before Illinois primary, candidates try to keep it local despite flood of out-of-state money

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First responders, high school sports champions, highlight South Side Irish Parade

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DACA delays lead to lost jobs, less stability and anxiety over potential deportation under Donald Trump

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NCAA Tournament: Illinois men are a No. 3 seed and face Penn — and a familar foe — in the 1st round

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NCAA Tournament: Notre Dame women receive a No. 6 seed and Illinois is seeded 7th

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'One Battle After Another' triumphs at 98th Academy Awards in coronation for Paul Thomas Anderson

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Asking Eric: Her cancer is back

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US beats Dominican Republic 2-1 to reach third straight World Baseball Classic title game

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Chicago Stars lose NWSL season opener 4-0 to Angel City FC

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NCAA Tournament: Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida get top men's seeds — and Miami (Ohio) gets a shot

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NCAA Tournament: Unbeaten UConn women joined by UCLA, Texas and South Carolina as No. 1 seeds

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NCAA Tournament: Oklahoma, Auburn and Indiana among the teams winding up on the wrong side of the bubble

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Editorial: Mayor Brandon Johnson's public battle with aldermanic opponents is harming Chicago taxpayers

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Edward Keegan: Stanley Tigerman's last book preserves traces of the architect, but his legacy is in peril

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Jonathan Zimmerman: NYU's decision to air prerecorded graduation speeches is cowardly

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Alexis Alexanian: What 'Sinners' reveals about the future of cinema

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Analysis: Two weeks into war with Iran, President Trump has been knocked back on his political heels

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CEOs of top airlines demand Congress restore funding to Homeland Security and pay airport workers

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Israeli military claims brother of man who attacked Michigan synagogue was Hezbollah commander

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As President Trump pushes deportations, immigration data becomes harder to find

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'Hoppers' holds onto the No. 1 box office spot as 'Reminders of Him' overperforms

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Review: 'Madama Butterfly' by Lyric Opera transports Puccini into a virtual world – who is to say what is real?

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The countdown is on for the 98th Oscars, with Conan O'Brien back as host and a 'moving' in memoriam

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Actress Lily Collins 'still speechless' after stolen engagement ring found by Chicago's Joe the Jeweler

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Chicago Cubs notes: Seiya Suzuki to be examined by team doctors — and Carson Kelly plays 1B for first time since high school

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Chicago White Sox spring training takeaways — including when Munetaka Murakami will return to camp

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Big Ten Tournament photos: Purdue 80, Michigan 72

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WNBA and players' union meet on CBA for 6th straight day with revenue sharing, housing key hurdles

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South Shore Line's new West Lake Corridor route begins March 31

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Environmental expert gives data center presentation at Gary forum

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Condo Adviser: If board members won't enforce rules, elect new ones who will

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In Will County, a deluge of data centers, warehouses and solar farms: 'All around us, all at once'

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State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship by 80% to $450

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'Broadview Six' attorneys seek White House communications to explore potential Trump administration influence on charges

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Feds drop charges against 2 of the 'Broadview Six' immigration protesters

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Coalition wants special prosecutor named to review agents' conduct during Operation Midway Blitz

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Young teacher candidates quiz recruiters at IUN job fair

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Chicago Public Schools forges ahead with plan to support Black students

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Naperville D203 to cut 38 teachers in effort to close budget gap

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CPS leaders to ask school board to revoke ASPIRA network's charter

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Crime and Public Safety

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Chicago sergeant shot on duty Saturday night in Pullman, police say

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Police chief: Promotion of Chesterton officer has special meaning

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Today in History: Convicted former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich enters prison

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Crew of fatal US military crash included recently deployed father

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Valparaiso woman wants Indiana recognized for wildlife-friendly habitats

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Corps permit is last obstacle for State Line Bridge removal

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Sandhill cranes becoming Indiana Dunes National Park visitors at Great Marsh

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Illinois EPA rejects coal ash cleanup plan in Joliet, a 'heartening' win for environmentalists

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Muslim-run food pantry in Glendale Heights helps neighbors but faces halal meat shortage during Ramadan

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St. Patrick's Day 2026: Restaurants and bars with Chicago River views, unlimited food and drinks, and more

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Meet Your Maker: A restaurant guide to who's behind masterpiece corned beef sandwiches around Chicago

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First round of Neighborhood Capital Fund gives almost $8M to projects in underinvested communities

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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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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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Vintage Tribune: Chicago movie company Essanay was the Disney of its day

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Back for fourth varsity year, Valparaiso-bound Brandon Pelz builds on big dreams for Bartlett. 'A huge step.'

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Louisville commit Cory Les looks to lead St. Laurence to state title repeat. This time in 4A. 'Bring it on.'

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Paul Johnson's top 10 baseball teams and 25 players to watch in the Aurora-Elgin area for the 2026 season

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Steve Millar's top 10 baseball teams and 25 players to watch in the Southland for the 2026 season

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These outdoor games for adults make every backyard party better

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How to hold a golf club

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Everything you should know before buying a smart bird feeder

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