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Photos: White Sox's home opener at Rate Field

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Annual Way of the Cross draws crowds on Good Friday in Pilsen

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Faith leaders wash the feet of 14 detainees inside Broadview ICE facility for Holy Thursday

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Committee divided on advancing Will County solar farm following contentious hearings

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Warm front brings threat of thunderstorms, hail, damaging wind to Chicago area

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Chicago Cubs starter Cade Horton exits game in 2nd inning with right forearm discomfort

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For twins Tomislav and Zvonimir Ivišić, helping Illinois to Final Four in reunion year an 'incredible' journey

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Illinois' Jake Davis and Ben Humrichous — both Indiana natives — do little things right in run to Final Four

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Andrej Stojaković has pressure with a famous NBA dad. Illinois' Final Four run is part of finding his own way.

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President Trump's budget seeks $1.5 trillion in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs

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Photos: Annual Good Friday Via Crucis procession

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1 crew member rescued after US fighter jet shot down in Iran

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NIPSCO locks out employees in two unions amid contract negotiations

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Editorial: Whether on the CTA or in a parking garage, Chicago can't afford unsafe commutes

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Editorial: After President Trump's prime-time speech, America has no better understanding of how we'll truly succeed in Iran

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Mailee Smith and Micky Horstman: As Chicagoans sour on the Chicago Teachers Union, politicians are taking notice

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Elizabeth Shackelford: Russia racks up the wins thanks to the United States

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords'

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A look at how the Epstein files dogged Pam Bondi's time as attorney general

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Head of Wisconsin's largest Islamic group arrested by ICE

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Who is Todd Blanche? A look at the ex-Trump lawyer picked by the president to be the acting attorney general.

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Original Broadway stars from 'Six' to raise money for Naperville's ICA

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Starbucks rolls out performance bonuses, tipping changes for baristas

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Do you give a FECK? Everyone should: It's being in tune with forgiveness, empathy, compassion and kindness.

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Tribune Food Awards: Readers' Choice nominations close soon

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Column: Already a March Madness legend, UConn's Braylon Mullins turns his focus to Illinois in the Final Four

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From Illinois team manager to team player: Chicago native AJ Redd is living his Final Four dream

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What makes you a pro? That's the question with Illinois and Arizona players having pro experience in Europe.

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Chicago Bears' appeal for compensatory draft picks in Rooney Rule decision denied by NFL

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Matteson Walmart warehouse to close this spring, laying off 111 employees

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Wall Street closed for Good Friday

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Catching a connecting American Airlines 'flight' to Rockford or South Bend? You may find yourself on a bus.

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'They are frustrated': NIPSCO union workers, supporters rally before likely lockout

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ICE agent in Broadview Six incident texted about being famous 'among lefties'

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Police Superintendent Larry Snelling defends CPD's response to Operation Midway Blitz during heated forum

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Immigration agents spotted at domestic violence courthouse at 555 W. Harrison, despite state law

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After writing first-in-the-nation Assyrian language curriculum, Niles Township D219 gets award

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U of I Springfield professors union goes on strike

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Bradshaw: Personal finance class crucial in preparing for adulthood

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Universities of Wisconsin leaders looking to oust system president who refuses to quit

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Crime and Public Safety

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Hammond man gets 16 years on federal gun charge

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Jail inmate tries to hire a hitman to kill witness, court documents show

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Elgin man dead, West Chicago woman charged in fatal hit-and-run crash in St. Charles, police say

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One dead after vehicle crashes into bus in Oak Park, 11 others injured

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Faith CDC, My Brother's Keeper partner for youth agriculture program

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Court orders oil company to finish cleaning up asphalt spilled in Chicago canal more than a year ago

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DNR hosts cleanup at Lake County's Gibson Woods preserve

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U.S. Steel, Cleveland-Cliffs receive failing grades in new clean steel report

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Easter 2026 dining guide: Where to get traditional foods for the holiday, plus buffets and take-home packages

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Restaurant news: Cariño chef to open Molino Los Hermanos, a new tortillería in Uptown

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McDonald's tries a simpler approach with its new McValue menu

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Three Chicago chefs are James Beard nominees, as the awards announce plans to stay in Chicago through 2028

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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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Faith Julian, whose family helped integrate Oak Park, remembered as 'kind and generous'

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Today in Chicago History: A coyote walks into a Quiznos

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Today in History: Theodore Kaczynski arrested

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Triton Troupers teachers, performers reflect on changing nature of circus arts

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More than a year after microburst, repairs nearly done at Elgin's First United Methodist Church

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Deerfield runner with pacemaker continues world marathon tour: 'Giving you back your quality of life'

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Elgin News Digest: Explore Elgin Area promoting pizza train; volunteers sought for Earth Day tree planting

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From the Farm: Easter basket memories include 'Archie,' as comics celebrates 85th birthday

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