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Today in History: Michael Jordan becomes the first ex-player to become a majority owner in the NBA

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2026 Illinois primary day election results

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Asking Eric: Their constant cheerleading is very frustrating

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Pat Hynes defeats Assessor Fritz Kaegi, as Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle wins Democratic primary

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Blue Island mobile home residents moving out after fighting to save park

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2026 primary day election results: US Senate

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DuPage Clerk Kaczmarek loses reelection bid by large margin

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Is the team 'broke'? Will they add a veteran edge rusher to the mix?

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'This election is not over': Democratic race for Illinois comptroller still undecided as Croke holds slim lead

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2026 primary day election results: Comptroller

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Two incumbents fall, appointees hold on in Cook County Board races

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Justin Ishbia poised to buy rail yard, fueling speculation it could become part of White Sox stadium site

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When Frankenstein was a Chicagoan, or why Mary Shelley's creation will never die

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Column: Pricing out options to watch the Cubs while dreaming of a White Sox home run into the Chicago River

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Asking Eric: I feel like an Orwellian unperson

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Photos: Toronto Raptors 139, Chicago Bulls 109

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Chicago Bulls get swept in the season series as the Toronto Raptors cruise to a 139-109 win

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Luigi Mangione's lawyers seek to delay his state and federal trials

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Illinois NCAA Tournament notes: Penn's TJ Power sits out practice with illness; Ethan Roberts out for the year

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Cops: Teen killed in armed robbery attempt on Far South Side

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Photos: What to eat at Chicago White Sox games this season at Rate Field

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Marquee Sports Network reaches agreement with Hulu and Amazon Prime to stream Chicago Cubs games

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Tracking the Chicago Bears in NFL free agency: LB Jack Sanborn returns and DT James Lynch added

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Editorial: AIPAC money came with a big downside. But Gov. JB Pritzker's bucks proved golden.

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Editorial: Illinois Speaker Emanuel 'Chris' Welch has an iron fist. It threatens to disenfranchise voters.

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Chuck DeVore: The US has the ability to achieve victory in Iran

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Elizabeth Blasius: Chicago must act to protect the South Side's midcentury modern Pride Cleaners

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Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss looks ahead to general election after threading 9th District needle

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Oak Park voters sink indoor pool plan at Ridgeland Common

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Mayor Brandon Johnson poised to veto freeze to tipped worker pay passed by aldermen

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What happened in Chicago suburban primary elections on Tuesday

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Zendaya's new ring fuels notion that she and fellow actor Tom Holland are married

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An AI-rendered Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in a new film

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New 'Spider-Man' trailer shows the superhero's fresh start

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Review: Theo's 'Drowsy Chaperone' has a fabulous narrator to invite us along for the ride

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Matt Grzelcyk's work ethic and 'stabilizing presence' an example for young Chicago Blackhawks to follow

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Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo named to AP All-America 2nd team — along with ex-teammate Olivia Miles

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Preorder Our New Bears Book

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Environmental groups ask IDEM to delay permit for U.S. Steel

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BP to lock out USW employees as still no deal reached in negotiations

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US stocks slump on worries about higher oil prices, inflation and interest rates

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First state files criminal charges against Kalshi, escalating legal fight over prediction markets

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Gregory Bovino to retire from Border Patrol

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How Gregory Bovino became a face of Donald Trump's mass deportations and ended his career

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Markwayne Mullin makes his case as a steady hand for DHS but faces Senate pushback over his temperament

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Attorneys in 'Broadview Six' case say conspiracy charges violates First Amendment, has 'chilling' effect

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My Brother's Keeper discusses education, gun violence in Lake County

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Notre Dame announces free tuition for families earning under $150,000

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CPS local school council elections are underway, here's what you need to know

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Chesterton, Valparaiso students debate data centers' impact on the environment

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Crime and Public Safety

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Records: Crossing guard charged with child solicitation had lengthy career in education

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Woman gets year in prison for stealing nearly $365K in late mom's Social Security benefits

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Chicago police questioning man in connection to fire that killed firefighter Michael Altman as CFD announces funeral

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Southland crime: Armed robbery in Chicago Heights, gunfire in Lansing, and more

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Trump vows to fight invasive carp in Great Lakes, but Illinois federal funds remain frozen

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Indiana groups challenge order keeping Wheatfield coal plant open

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Joliet City Council postpones vote on massive data center until Thursday

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Valparaiso woman wants Indiana recognized for wildlife-friendly habitats

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Boka's new restaurant Gingie from chef Brian Lockwood brings high-class cooking to an à la carte menu

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Food icon: Sam Sianis of Billy Goat Tavern and Cheezborger legend in Chicago

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West Loop's Kumiko wins 2026 Michter's Art of Hospitality Award

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Elgin-made Orchard Valley Cran Nut Mix in running for Illinois' 'coolest thing'

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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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At one time, Illinois was a top oil producer. Today, that legacy is a $160M problem.

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Tribune investigation into hospitals' use of guardianship system inspires new bill

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Today in Chicago History: Michael Jordan's 'I'm back' fax

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After working her way back from a torn ACL, Mia Sherry scores two goals for Marist. 'Felt like myself again.'

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Emily Chavosky, who will study nursing at Illinois State, takes extra care as Richards' pitcher. 'Be my best.'

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Oscar Alexander Jr., only a junior, catches on behind plate for West Aurora. And now, he knows. 'I belong.'

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Baseball and softball scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

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Which allergy medicine is best for seasonal allergies?

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Bring the coast home with Le Creuset's new Riviera collection

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Owala's FreeSip Twist is the next viral water bottle - and already selling out

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Stanley's new products are perfect for spring

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