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Hundreds return to Broadview to denounce federal agents' killings in Minneapolis, Chicago area

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President Trump's Twin Cities immigration crackdown has made chaos and tension the new normal

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Woldhuis Farms Sunrise Greenhouse open after fire, though food court and 1 greenhouse destroyed

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As the Bears gain momentum, Chicago house music staple 'Percolator' rises with them

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Chicago Cubs to unveil World Series archway monument at Gallagher Way; Marquee reducing spring broadcasts

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5 things to watch for in the Chicago Bears-Los Angeles Rams playoff game — plus our predictions

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Today in History: Jason Van Dyke sentenced

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Today in Chicago History: Motorman ignores red light causing head-on train collision that kills 7 near Gary

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Asking Eric: How much are our items worth?

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Chicago Blackhawks alumni return for 'Banner Years' celebration — then watch a 5-2 loss to the Boston Bruins

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Seattle Seahawks dominate San Francisco 49ers from opening kick and advance to NFC title game with 41-6 rout

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Photos: Boston Bruins 5, Chicago Blackhawks 2

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Kevin Stefanski hired as Atlanta Falcons coach less than 2 weeks after Cleveland Browns firing

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Editorial: DePaul gets ensnared in a sports gambling scandal that should raise alarms at the NCAA

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Lori Andrews: People are turning to AI chatbots for companionship. Is this robot love risky?

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The Tribune's Quotes of the Week quiz for Jan. 17

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Letters: Editorial overlooks Pace as a critical partner in getting commuters to the Loop

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Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters

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Justice Department investigating whether Minnesota's Tim Walz and Jacob Frey impeded immigration enforcement

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Northbrook proclamation stresses police will not aid ICE without warrant

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Review: Otherworld Theatre's 'Prospera' reaches for a sci-fi adaptation of Shakespeare

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For Chicago Pride Hockey, 'Heated Rivalry' is more than just a show

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Chicago restaurants and bars offering specials for the Bears game

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Today in Chicago History: In this corner, Danny Bonaduce. His opponent: Donny Osmond.

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Chicago Bears' plan to protect Caleb Williams vs. LA Rams front could have All-Pro Joe Thuney at left tackle

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Elite play-callers Ben Johnson and Sean McVay take center stage in Chicago Bears-LA Rams playoff duel

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Denver Broncos advance to AFC title game, beating Buffalo Bills 33-30 after Ja'Quan McMillian's INT in OT

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Coach Matt LaFleur and the Green Bay Packers agree to a multiyear contract extension

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Preorder Our New Bears Book

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Photos: 2026 Cubs Convention

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Photos: Hundreds return to Broadview to denounce federal agents' killings in Minneapolis.

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Photos: Chicago Cubs introduce newly signed third baseman Alex Bregman

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Photos: No. 13 Illinois 79, Northwestern 68

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Wild-card playoff game photos: Chicago Bears 31, Green Bay Packers 27

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Photos: Snowy owls' unusually early visit to the Chicago lakefront

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The 100 best photos of 2025 by Chicago Tribune photographers

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Israel objects to US announcement of leaders who will help oversee next steps in Gaza

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US launches another retaliatory strike in Syria, killing leader tied to deadly Islamic State ambush

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Board of Peace for Gaza is forming with ambitions for a wider mandate of other conflicts

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President Trump says 8 European countries will be charged a 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland

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Jackson Square redevelopment in La Grange prompts call for zoning process change

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Chicago prepares for WNBA All-Star Weekend with a pitch to local investors and businesses: 'Do a little more'

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Elmhurst museum explores history of healthcare in DuPage County in new exhibit

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Mother of Elon Musk's child sues his AI company over sexual deepfake images created by Grok

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St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy to close after 151 years

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Trump administration delays plan to withhold wages for student loan borrowers in default

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CPS short thousands of applications for Local School Councils less than a week before deadline

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Gov. Mike Braun said Indiana 'working hard' to secure Chicago Bears stadium

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Crime and Public Safety

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Lake Station, New Chicago explore fire territory

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Justice Department says members of Congress can't intervene in release of Epstein files

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2 million Illinois residents could have convictions for nonviolent crimes automatically sealed under new law

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Former suburban cop convicted of extorting motorists, stealing cash and drugs

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'A complete backflip': NWI activists react to reported EPA air pollution changes

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Save the Dunes, Shirley Heinze Land Trust complete land transfer

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Old Gary elevated train line envisioned as part of Marquette Greenway

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How the White House and governors want to fix AI-driven power shortages and price spikes

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Employees surprised and saddened as Time Out Market Chicago announces closure

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For Dry January, hospitality industry experts discuss why they're cutting back on alcohol

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Chicago Restaurant Week comes to North Shore Jan. 23-Feb. 8

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Highwood Chamber of Comerce kicks off its first Eat. Drink. Highwood on Feb. 3

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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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Immigration agents' poor tactics in Chicago made for needless safety risks, experts say

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A border crosser. An execution killing. And political theater.

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Today in History: Prohibition begins

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Today in Chicago History: Fire destroys McCormick Place

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Today in History: Wayne Newton performs his 25,000th Las Vegas show

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Drew Lundberg, a former tight end in football, goes from wing to the post for West Aurora. 'Used to contact.'

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Patrick Magan, who can make shots, steps up to next challenge for Burlington Central. 'Play harder on defense.'

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Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

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Oak Forest's coaches are so confident in Aiden Barnett that he gets a green light. 'Just shoot it every time.'

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