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After a long, cold winter, baseball is back in Chicago, along with hope and renewal

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Matthew Boyd's 1st opening-day start with Chicago Cubs ends early in 10-4 loss to Washington Nationals

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West Suburban Medical Center closure leaves patients, workers scrambling

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Acorns giving away thousands in cash from a Wrigleyville vending machine during three-day investment promotion

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Illinois rides defense to 65-55 win over Houston for 2nd Elite Eight berth in 3 years — vs. Big Ten rival Iowa

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Column: Chicago Cubs got a bargain in Pete Crow-Armstrong's new deal, even as he's still growing as a player

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Today in Chicago History: Chicago Daily News gives North Side team its nickname — the Cubs

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Today in History: Will Smith slaps Chris Rock

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Asking Eric: He died on my birthday

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Sweet 16: Trey Kaufman-Renn tips in last-second game-winner to send Purdue past Texas 79-77

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Iran starts to formalize its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz with a 'toll booth' regime

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Sweet 16: No. 9 seed Iowa continues improbable March run, beating Nebraska 77-71 to reach Elite Eight

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Bill would ease rules on solar plug-ins, expand access to renters and condo owners

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Editorial: On Mayor Brandon Johnson's bizarre move to fire Chicago's deputy mayor for community safety

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Ja'Mal Green: Don't surrender Chicago to 'teen takeover' chaos

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Andy Shaw: Tax the super-rich? Not if Illinoisans distrust the government.

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Barbara Hoare: As premiums overwhelm Illinoisans, health care insurers are flush with cash

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US Treasury plans to put Donald Trump's signature on new paper currency in first for sitting president

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Sheridan Gorman's family blast officials for using her name in 'political arguments' about Loyola student's death

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Sen. Bernie Sanders' bill aims to slow — or stop — teams like the Chicago Bears from moving to other states

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Wall Street has its worst day since the war with Iran started and crude oil prices rise

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What to do in Chicago: C2E2, 'Riverdance' in Aurora and 'Raiders' in concert

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Review: David Byrne's 'Theater of the Mind' will make you see your own mind anew

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Make a note: Stationery is booming as we seek out more analog experiences

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Review: 'They Will Kill You' is a gonzo horror-fest of a comedy

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Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs agree to a 6-year contract extension

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'Not good, at all': Chicago White Sox strike out 20 times, walk 10 batters in 14-2 opening loss in Milwaukee

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Sacha Boisvert makes NHL debut, but Chicago Blackhawks allow 2 early goals in 5-1 loss to Philadelphia Flyers

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Cubs and White Sox share a common opponent for home openers: Chicago weather. When was the last postponement?

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LaGuardia Airport runway reopens, days after crash on tarmac killed 2 Canadian pilots

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Buyer who paid $9.5M for Michael Jordan's Highland Park mansion has a new plan to convert it into a museum

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Lake County Truck Sales ending an era in Waukegan when it closes its doors Wednesday

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Aurora sets special liquor rules for new Hollywood Casino resort

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US appeals court sides with Trump administration on detaining immigrants without bond

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Chicago's 'Abolish ICE' snowplow unveiled by Mayor Brandon Johnson as winner of annual contest

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At 'No Kings' protests, clergy and protesters of faith plan to rally against Donald Trump

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Skokie police express concern over ICE-related ordinance

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Chicago school board to vote on interim CPS CEO Macquline King as permanent leader

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Over parents' objections, Evanston-Skokie District 65 OKs $528,000 iPad purchase

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Reginald 'Reg' Weaver, first Black president of the state's largest teachers union, dies at 86

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Georgia could become the first state with weapons detection in all public schools

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Crime and Public Safety

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Dive team finds missing Lake Station teen, suspect in custody

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'She was a firework': EMT remembered for her compassion, leadership

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Doors were propped open at missing mother's Arizona home, Savannah Guthrie recounts in interview

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2 charged in fatal shooting of beloved contractor on Near West Side

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Lake Sandy Jo site up for seventh five-year EPA superfund review

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Homer Glen officials discuss helping remove debris from flood-prone creek

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Wildfires, dust storms and traffic made Chicago the 3rd-most polluted major US city in 2025, report finds

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Will County committee OKs 2,400-acre solar farm in Crete unincorporated area

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Chefs of 2-Michelin-star Oriole are opening All Well, a new restaurant in the West Loop

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15th annual Tribune Food Awards: Nominate your favorite food spots for Readers' Choice

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Restaurant review: Creepies, a French inspired bistro with marvelous Midwestern basement vibes in Chicago

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Food delivery robots shatter two Chicago bus shelters. 'Two in seven days is not great,' alderman says.

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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: Illinois rallies to beat Arizona in overtime at Allstate Arena

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Today in History: Mike Tyson sentenced for rape

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Today in Chicago History: Cassius Clay, 17, shocks an Australian champion boxer to win Golden Gloves championship

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: Cubs anniversaries to celebrate during the 2026 season

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Former Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard calls for action on gun violence after father shot

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Woman discloses 'inappropriate' relationship with Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss hours before Congressional election

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Proposed 81-unit apartment building in Olympia Fields draws concern from nearby residents

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Vernon Hills man Tased in incident early Thursday

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