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Chicago police officer killed, another critically injured in shooting at Swedish Hospital: 'A devastating loss'

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Donald Trump unharmed after shooting incident at White House correspondents' dinner

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Who did the Chicago Bears select in the 2026 NFL draft? Meet the 7-player class.

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Obama Foundation hosts Earth Day event at Jackson Park

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Answer Angel: Ponytails?

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Asking Eric: I feel guilty for keeping the coat

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Chicago Cubs' winning streak ends at 10 games with 12-4 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers

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Chicago Fire rout Sporting KC 5-0 to run their unbeaten streak to 5

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9 Chicago-area natives and where they went in the NFL draft, including a reunion for 2 former Marist teammates

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Boston Red Sox fire manager Alex Cora and 5 coaches — after a 17-1 win

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Noah Schultz strikes out 8 in his 3rd major-league start, but the Chicago White Sox lose in extra innings

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Editorial: Illinois Democrats push redistricting 'reform' that maintains their own power

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Editorial: This potential pancreatic cancer treatment breakthrough should be celebrated

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David McGrath: Can I trust my AI 'best friend forever'?

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The Tribune's Quotes of the Week quiz for April 25

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President Trump claims progress in Mideast wars, but grievances could reignite them

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Close watch on how President Trump and journalists will get along at White House correspondents' dinner

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President Trump tells Fox News he's no longer sending envoys to Pakistan for Iran peace talks

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CTA breaks ground on Red Line Extension. The project 'corrects' history, acting CTA head says.

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Review: 'Going Bacharach' at Apollo Theater is fabulous way to celebrate his songs

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Answer Angel: Slip-on shoes

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Review: 'Rocky Horror Show' on Broadway is a show stuck in its own time warp

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What to do in Chicago: Springsteen, Jazz Day and the annual Doc10 film festival

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Column: There's hand-wringing over the Chicago Bears' draft once again. Let's just see how it all plays out.

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Chicago Bears add undrafted free agents, including Louisville QB Miller Moss and a 'squirrelly' receiver

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Boobirds and an electric environment: Chicago Cubs and a budding rivalry with the Los Angeles Dodgers

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Munetaka Murakami keeps making adjustments at the plate — and keeps belting home runs for Chicago White Sox

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Terry Savage: Can you beat the market?

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Justice Department drops criminal probe into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell

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NIPSCO Local 12775 workers ratify tentative agreement

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Historical Society House Walk focuses on five River Forest homes and their fascinating backstories

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Appeals court rules that President Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal

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Cook County state's attorney has 'political alliance' with feds, attorneys seeking independent prosecutor argue

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ICE detainees in west Michigan refusing food to protest conditions, advocates say

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President Donald Trump's 'gold card' visa starting at $1 million granted to just 1 person so far, White House says

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CPS lunch workers block traffic in protest outside the Chicago Board of Education as contract negotiations stall

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Simms defends himself on social media against allegations of inappropriate conduct with students

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School buses should all have alcohol tests to avoid drunken driving, NTSB recommends

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At Carver Military Academy, students will help bring solar energy to campus

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Crime and Public Safety

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Court briefs: Gary man gets 45 years in slaying

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Former NFL player shares foster system experience at IUN forum

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3 arrested after shots fired at police overnight in Brighton Park

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Legal providers try to 'bridge the gap,' touting the benefits of counsel for immigrants fighting removal

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Tick season seems to be off to a fast start. Some experts worry about future illnesses.

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UIC researchers use mural art to raise awareness of invasive plant species

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Oak Park celebrates environment, sustainability at Earth Fest

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University Park residents can seek claims as part of Aqua Illinois $12.5 million water contamination settlement

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Chicago's Tomato Man on the impacts of erratic spring temperatures on his beloved heirlooms

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Wine and cheese? Tips on how to make more imaginative pairings.

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Meet the food icons of Chicago

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Bun in a million: Cedar Lake man inducted into Craver Hall of Fame

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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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Today in Chicago History: FBI indicts Outfit leaders in 'Operation Family Secrets' investigation

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Receding Fox River water levels in Elgin area may be impacted by Monday storms

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Mundelein man charged with soliciting teen girl

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Carpentersville could save $2M by switching to new 911 dispatching service

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