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Rainbow PUSH taps youngest son of late Rev. Jesse Jackson as new leader

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A titan of civil rights: Remembering Rev. Jesse L. Jackson

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Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at age 68

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Abbott Laboratories must pay at least $53 million in cases over infant formula, jury decides

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Naperville cites concerns over banning ICE from property after immigrant advocates' request

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Proposed Smoque BBQ Glenview location approved, across street from original site

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As participation declines, dentists are pushing to hand the state oversight of program that helps Chicago students

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Editorial: Why must City Council kill mayoral opposition to a tipped minimum wage? Our restaurant owners can explain.

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David Greising: Mayor Brandon Johnson pins his hopes on Open Meetings Act to oust CHA chief

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Sheldon H. Jacobson: Privatizing security at our nation's airports is useful and necessary

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Chicago cultural affairs nominee advances amid praise, concerns about department

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Will County Board to revisit rejected solar farm proposals following court order

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Will CPS cancel school for CTU 'Day of Action' May 1? CEO said no, but decision in limbo.

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Local 150 claims Blue Chip Casino took anti-data center signs

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Lyric Opera 2026-27 season has 7 operas, longer runs and the return of the summer musical

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Pink to host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall

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2026 Mr. and Ms. Basketball of Illinois: Warren's Jaxson Davis and Naperville Central's Trinity Jones

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Photos: Artemis II moon mission

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Final Four photos: UConn 71, Illinois 62

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Photos: Annual Good Friday Via Crucis procession

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Photos: Illinois basketball practice at Lucas Oil Stadium ahead of Final Four matchup

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Photos: White Sox's home opener at Rate Field

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Residents, politicians talk legacy, economic draw and green space for Oak Forest Hospital site

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Rush University Medical Center nurses move to unionize

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Clergy members decry use of shackles at Broadview ICE facility seen during Holy Week ministry

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Judge won't compel prosecutors to produce White House communications in Broadview Six case

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For second time, President Donald Trump seeks to eliminate federal funding for tribal colleges and universities

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Kids tour Tolleston Opportunity Campus site for glimpse of the future

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Chicago school board approves resolution against federal tax-credit scholarship program

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District 130 board approves outside contract despite custodian protest

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Crime and Public Safety

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Appeals court judges raise questions about severity of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' four-year prison sentence

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Roseland man accused of killing mother, 88, rolling body in rug

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Two cops stripped of police powers in domestic violence cases

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After years of declines, Chicago shootings tick up in 2026

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Trump administration guts rules targeting toxic coal plant ash

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Buddy, the biggest alligator at Orlando's Gatorland, has died: 'He was definitely a gentle giant'

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World's oldest octopus fossil found 50 miles southwest of Chicago isn't an octopus after all, scientists say

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States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blame.

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Readers' Choice Food Awards: It's time to vote

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This spring's best cooking classes around Chicago and the suburbs

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Restaurants embrace the return of communal tables as diners look for deeper connections when eating out

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Chicago-based Fooda launches marketing campaign to make return-to-office mandates more appetizing

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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: Led Zeppelin cancels sold-out show due to 'food poisoning'

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Today in History: Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata assassinated

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: Meet 'Jumbo' Joe Stydahar, the Chicago Bears' 1st NFL draft pick

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Fundraiser for St. Charles History Museum to be held at Arcada Theatre

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Celedonio Pimentel may be 'really superstitious.' But Hobart knows his impact is real.

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Mundelein senior Ryan Wolverton has arrived. He proves to everyone, including himself, 'I belong here.'

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