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Elizabeth Shackelford: Hungary's lessons for democracy under fire

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Gary former deputy mayor submits complaint, investigation request against Ragen Hatcher

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Actress Christina Applegate reportedly has been hospitalized since late March

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Brendan Hunt of 'Ted Lasso' talks about his roots in Chicago improv — and the show he's debuting here

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Developers answer questions about potential Lowell-area data center

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Trader Joe's settlement: How to know if you're eligible for $102 payout

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Ground broken for new South Shore station to serve downtown Hammond

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ICE went on a hiring spree. Sterling credentials were not required, AP investigation finds.

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Acting ICE director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, Homeland Security says

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Gary father signs plea deal for ICE confrontation on road

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House moving ahead on bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to Trump administration

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Victim speaks against former debate coach sentenced to prison

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Chesterton High School senior falls from moving vehicle during game of 'Senior Assassin'

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CPS restores disability support funding in Catholic schools

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Crime and Public Safety

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Man, 44, fatally wounded Friday morning in South Deering

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Harrowing video of Officer Krystal Rivera's partner fatally shooting her during a foot chase is made public

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Bicyclist struck and injured in Gage Park neighborhood

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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