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As the immigration blitz wound down, an Uptown couple breathed a sigh of relief. Then they were torn apart.

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Editorial: Support the shops that support Illinois

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Editorial: Chicago's downtown entertainment district has never been more fragile or essential

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Elizabeth Shackelford: Donald Trump's Black Friday approach to foreign policy

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Melinda Roth: Student-athletes betting on pro sports. What could go wrong?

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Federal judge expands access to bond hearings for detained immigrants nationwide

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Mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew arrested by ICE

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Today in History: Grand Ole Opry debuts on radio station WSM

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Answer Angel: Is the hat fashionable or silly?

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Rick Steves' Europe: The sips and sounds of a Greek taverna

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Julian Sayin's defining moment: Can Ohio State's QB end the 4-game losing streak against Michigan?

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If they make it through this week, No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana would give Big Ten a historic title game

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Photos: The 2025 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade

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Photos: Thanksgiving meals for those in need

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Week 12 photos: Chicago Bears 31, Pittsburgh Steelers 28

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Photos: No. 11 Alabama defeats No. 8 Illinois 90-86 at the United Center

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Photos: ICE detainee released and reunited with family and 16-year-old daughter fighting cancer

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The Tribune got a rare look inside Broadview's ICE processing center in 2009. Here's what we saw.

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President Donald Trump criticizes program that brought Afghan refugees to US who fought the Taliban

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Chicago-area families on SNAP celebrate Thanksgiving amid uncertainty: 'I can barely give them what they need'

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Illinois 'Clean Slate' bill that would speed sealing of many criminal convictions awaits Pritzker signature

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Christkindlmarket seeks to shorten lines, appeals to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for increased capacity

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Loop 3-bedroom home with marble and wide-plank hardwood flooring: nearly $2.5M

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Black Friday arrives with solid momentum despite tariffs and economic uncertainty

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Terry Savage: This holiday season, help the needy and manage your finances

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Campbell's fires executive who was recorded saying company's products are for 'poor people'

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Bradshaw: Who really reads your college application?

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Moraine Valley's DeCaprio Art Gallery ramping up for 2026 season at 'cultural gem right in our backyard'

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George Pullman Educational Foundation gets $10M gift from MacKenzie Scott

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Crime and Public Safety

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Man faces murder charge after gunning down Gary teen during brawl

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'A miscarriage of justice': NWI man remains in Japanese custody for four years

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Today in History: Lester Joseph Gillis killed in a gunbattle with FBI agents

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2 National Guard members shot in an ambush attack just blocks from the White House

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How trading wild turkeys for other animals became a conservation success story

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Snowy owls' unusually early visit to Chicago lakefront could signal migratory boom

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Thanksgiving weather: After mild and overcast start to the week, holiday will turn cold and blustery

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Trucks are catching fire due to improper recycling. Here's how to do it right.

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Thanksgiving wines made simple: 3 Chicago pros, 9 picks, 1 easy guide

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As ICE detains longtime Chicago street vendors with no criminal history, neighbors rally with emergency funds

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Restaurant reviews: Bad Butter, a cult favorite bakery, and Blame Butter, a pietisserie, in Chicago

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The Kitchn: I make brisket chili every fall just for the leftovers

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Chicago hospitals funnel patients into long-lasting guardianships, angering friends and family

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Record property tax increases slam Chicago homeowners as downtown owners see cuts

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Federal judge postpones ruling on detained father of sick teen

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Prominent activist turned politician faces new scrutiny as lawsuit alleges sexual assault of teenage girl

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Today in Chicago History: Bears take Dick Butkus, Gale Sayers in first round of NFL draft

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: The International Livestock Exposition

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Trinity Christian College professors team with organizers to harness history to uplift communities

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Runners brace the weather in Orland Park's cold Turkey Trot

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Chesterton postpones parade, holiday market in advance of snowstorm

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Introducing the 2025 Naperville Sun Football All-Area Team

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Best Black Friday deals

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Editor's tips on navigating the biggest sale event of the year

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