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Service for Rev. Jesse Jackson draws former presidents, throngs of Chicagoans to send off civil rights icon

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Watch live: Rev. Jesse Jackson's homegoing service in Chicago

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Final farewells for Rev. Jesse Jackson put focus on his impact on Black women leaders

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'Miscellaneous' Chicago Public Schools workers join SEIU

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Illinois attorney general sues Lockport McDonald's owner for alleged child labor law violations

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Chicago Bears to acquire center Garrett Bradbury from New England Patriots for 2027 5th-round pick, per report

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What to do in Chicago: 'Dancing with the Stars' and magic from Lucy Darling

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Today in Chicago History: Mayor Harold Washington halts cooperation with federal immigration authorities

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Today in History: 'Bloody Sunday' in Selma for civil rights movement

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Terry Savage: Avoid the heartbreak of inheriting a financial mess

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Chicago Blackhawks fall to NHL-worst Vancouver Canucks 6-3 in United Center return for 13th loss in 17 games

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Asking Eric: Stepmom goes to great lengths to avoid 'useless' stepson

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The Kid Whisperer: Behavior management must move out of the Dark Ages

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No. 19 Miami (Ohio) caps 31-0 regular season with 110-108 overtime victory against Ohio

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Editorial: In defense of McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski, who only nibbled his Big Arch burger

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Editorial: Discover's takeover by Capital One is costing Chicagoland loads of really good jobs

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Jacob Lane: Grover Cleveland and the lost art of saying no

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Elizabeth Shackelford: The Pentagon's fight with Anthropic is about unchecked power

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A $220 million ad blitz and a public split with President Trump mark the end of Kristi Noem's DHS tenure

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Kristi Noem's firing is little comfort to Minneapolis residents struggling to recover from crackdown

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'Worse than a prison': 911 calls, interviews reveal problems at ICE's largest detention camp

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Chicago appeals court vacates judge's use-of-force injunction on immigration agents

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'Sinners' takes top prize at the Actor Awards, setting up an Oscar showdown

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Review: 'Hamilton' tour is now telling his story for a next generation

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Answer Angel: Olympics style question

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Savannah Guthrie makes offscreen visit to 'Today' show, first since her mother went missing

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After trade-deadline dust settles, Kyle Davidson stands firm in his vision for young Chicago Blackhawks

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How in-season development of younger relievers will be 'crazy valuable' for the Chicago Cubs bullpen

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Column: Is it un-American to root against Team USA in WBC? Plus other pressing sports issues.

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Maxx Crosby heading to Baltimore Ravens for 2 first-round picks in trade with Las Vegas Raiders

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Preorder Our New Bears Book

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2026 Winter Olympics: Meet the 33 medalists from the United States

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Photos: US women's hockey wins gold medal with OT win over Canada

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Photos: An inside look at Chicago Cubs spring training

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Photos: An inside look at Chicago White Sox spring training

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Photos: The 2026 Chicago Auto Show

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President Trump says 'whole educational system' could go out of business without fixes to college sports

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Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say

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Official: SAVE legislation could make it harder for women to vote

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Lionel Messi has long steered clear of politics. Does his visit to Donald Trump's White House mark a change?

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Saks Global to shutter 15 more department stores in bankruptcy restructuring

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Ford's Chicago Assembly Plant builds custom 'popemobile' Explorer SUV for Pope Leo XIV

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Lou Malnati's aims to open restaurant on east side of St. Charles in the fall

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Wall Street heads for losses again as Iran war enters 7th day, sending oil prices up another 6%

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UN climate expert: Sustainable development requires cooperation

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Amid statewide teacher shortage, Hinsdale schools 'have been very fortunate'

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A fresh approach to fostering youth in Illinois carries hope

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Today in Chicago History: Chance the Rapper cuts CPS a $1 million check as 'call to action'

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Crime and Public Safety

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Substitute teacher fired by Chicago Archdiocese detained on felony sexual abuse charges

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Hobart man could get home detention in plea deal for wife's death

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Dolton man convicted in Hammond apartment double slaying

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Hammond bus driver, aide charged after autistic girl, 6, left with bump, scratch

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Joliet plan commission advances plans for state's largest data center

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Graduates of Illinois clean energy workforce program gain a vision — and skills for the future

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Aurora planning commission recommends approval of data center regulations

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American beech tree in Valparaiso is state's biggest

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Muslim students at Northwestern University carve out a homey Ramadan with iftars and free meals program

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Two Chicago chefs to compete in 'America's Culinary Cup'

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Just in time for Casimir Pulaski Day: The Red Apple Buffet, filling stretchy pants since 1989

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This giant, oven-baked pancake is crispy, fluffy and impossible easy

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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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Package dated 1935 found in tusk of Aurora's mastodon bones

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Today in History: Oreo cookies introduced

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: History of Hawthorne Race Course, the oldest horse-racing venue in Illinois

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Today in Chicago History: John Belushi's death in LA shocks his hometown

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Chaden Harvey comes off bench to provide spark for De La Salle. And for the seniors. 'My team believed in me.'

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Giving kudos to the barn, Connor Kimme takes his shot as Kaneland wins sectional title. 'Kid is a gym rat.'

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TJ Tate speaks up after taking Marist to first sectional title since the 1980-81 season. 'We're not done yet.'

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Leo's Nate Stephens plays inspired basketball in memory of grandmother, aunt and a friend. 'Watching over me.'

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