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Green Bay Packers add depth at tight end by signing veteran Jonnu Smith to a 1-year deal

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After six months of Iran war, US goals have shifted. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern.

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Man arrested in Mokena with Molotov cocktails now faces federal charges for destructive devices

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Gov. JB Pritzker pounces on President Donald Trump in campaign bus tour kickoff

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Cancer survivor says she owes her life to a labradoodle's snoot

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Column: Now in his 80s, will the owner of Danon Gallery reinvent himself again?

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Chicago Stars to play 2027 season at Northwestern's Martin Stadium; goal to get into Ryan Field 'eventually'

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15 TV shows for fall 2026: A new Amy Poehler comedy, a legal drama from the creators of 'The Good Wife' and the return of 'Slow Horses'

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Band featuring actor Keanu Reeves to perform at Hollywood Casino Aurora

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Peter Cullen, prolific voice actor who gave Optimus Prime his authoritative baritone, has died

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President Donald Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the United States

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Gov. Mike Braun announces tuition freeze at Indiana public colleges

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Russian stadium says it won't host Kanye West concerts

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Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across the art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo

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Daily Horoscope for August 27, 2026

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Mayor Brandon Johnson orders vendors to disclose immigration enforcement contracts

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Review: Willie Nelson headlines Outlaw Music Festival, a day heavy with memories of Dolly Parton

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Column: Jarrett Payton motivated by 'the haters' — just like his father — in new role as Score morning host

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NIPSCO applies for rate increases as storm restoration continues

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Letters: Cook County State's Attorney Eileen Burke has repeatedly undermined the Pretrial Fairness Act

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Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter defends Enes Kanter Freedom's ejection and criticizes ex-NBA player's 'lies'

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Chicagoland high school football rankings: Get Mike McGraw's Top 25 for Week 2

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Asking Eric: She says our relationship is only skin-deep

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Editorial: A suburban challenge to Chicago's monopoly on Lake Michigan water makes major waves

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Editorial: The AI vultures are monetizing the dead. Your old emails might be worth millions.

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Nina Hachigian: We need mayors like Brandon Johnson to create ties with other countries

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Pegah Banihashemi: After decades of sanctions on Iran, who has actually paid the price?

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Republicans face a midterm verdict as Iran war drags on months longer than Trump promised

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Exclusive: RFK Jr. said a Samoa trip had nothing to do with vaccines. New documents refute that

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Today in History: Barack Obama nominated for president

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Review: 'Coyote vs. Acme' has a surprisingly deep message

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Review: Post-apocalyptic 'Dog Stars' is more sweet than bleak

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What to do in Chicago: Concerts by BTS and Miranda Lambert, Panda Fest and 'Escape the Museum'

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Of Notoriety: Travel guru Rick Steves hosts NWI Symphony gala via video

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Is the benefit of reps in preseason games worth the risk of injuries?

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Chicago White Sox's Tristan Peters makes it 5 games in a row with a home run, matching the franchise record

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Photos: Move-in day at UIC

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Photos: Chicago Air and Water Show 2026

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Photos: Chicago White Sox's Pope hat giveaway at Rate Field

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Photos: A look inside the Obama Presidential Center

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In honor of his grandmother, Boston College commit Corey Randolph plays a certain way for Simeon

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Incoming Frank Lloyd Wright Trust leader ready to build relationships, construct plans

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Gold Coast 6-bedroom co-op with mahogany doors: $6M

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Today in Chicago History: Explosion at Standard Oil refinery in Whiting kills two and destroys homes

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United expands long-haul network with fleet of Airbus XLRs, adds 10 cities in Europe and Asia

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Immigration judges in Chicago deporting abused, neglected children in violation of their due process: attorneys

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Judge agrees to review grand jury material in Border Protection agent rape case

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ICE agent charged with shooting in Minnesota could be released from Texas jail

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'This is a calling': Kennedy-King College set to launch midwifery degree program

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CPS says it is restoring more than 300 full-time school positions

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Portage school employees getting paid for missed days from storm

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Neuqua Valley again tops U.S. News school rankings for Naperville area

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Crime and Public Safety

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Judge suspends charges against an ex-Marine arrested on Trump's Los Angeles golf course with ammunition

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Reinstated St. Sabina pastor challenges archdiocese child abuse investigation process: 'It's broken'

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ICE detainee who jumped from moving vehicle found after search in Porter

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The next Atlantic storm will be named Dolly, but it's not connected to Parton's death

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Peekachu, a beluga whale rescued from Canada, dies at Shedd Aquarium

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Coal ash by Vermilion River raises alarms amid heavy rains, delays in erosion report

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IDEM hosts Hobart wetlands project hearing with little public comment

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Restaurant news: Soul & Smoke finally opening flagship with acclaimed barbecue and new fine dining dishes

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Lincoln Park dining guide: 10 of the best ways to dine through the neighborhood

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Food influencer Keith Lee brings aid to Gary, where thousands have been without power for two weeks

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Historic 1800's Glenview saloon relaunched as Foxtail at Glen View restaurant

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Data centers near O'Hare win nearly $100M in local tax breaks, leaving suburban homeowners to cover the gap

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Data centers and tax breaks: How we reported the story

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As microplastics pollute every corner of the Great Lakes, scientists push governments to combat threat

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Missed opportunities, incomplete investigations preceded discovery of 56 bodies at funeral home

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Today in Chicago History: 1968 Democratic National Convention begins with 'the whole world watching'

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Today in History: Democratic National Convention opens in Chicago

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Elmhurst History Museum teams with Pro Football Hall of Fame on century of Chicago football stories

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Hinsdale's newest centenarian looks back on a 'very nice community in which to build a life'

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Gary council approves $500,000 Hard Rock donation for new animal shelter

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Storm recovery funds approved for Aurora's 4th Ward

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Porter County Council gets recap of storm effort after Aug. 11 derecho

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East Aurora District 131 mulling new high school courses for next school year

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Inversion tables: What they're used for and some to consider

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The best plants and succulents for dorm rooms

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Work from home? Try these bed desks

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Make desserts stand out with the best food coloring

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