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Today in History: First US execution using lethal gas takes place

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Today in Chicago History: WGN-AM's Bob Collins killed in midair plane collision in Zion

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Editorial: Fritz Kaegi for Cook County assessor

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Erendira Rendon: My immigrant family and I became Bears fans this season. The joy was beautiful.

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Edward Keegan: Will a new Chicago Bears stadium benefit northwest Indiana?

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Robert Pape: Why Tucker Carlson's civil war narrative is dangerous for America

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Appeals court affirms Trump administration policy of jailing immigrants without bond

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Judge says Chicago man acquitted in Bovino murder-for-hire plot being unlawfully detained

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Mayor Johnson's ICE executive order would compromise investigations of immigration agents, state's attorney says

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Mrvan: DHS should scrap plans for Merrillville detention center

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Duke's Jon Scheyer says staff members were 'punched in the face' during court-storming after loss to UNC

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Photos: Hundreds return to Broadview to denounce federal agents' killings in Minneapolis

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The 100 best photos of 2025 by Chicago Tribune photographers

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Photos: 2026 Cubs Convention

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Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns

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Israel says Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with Donald Trump on Wednesday about Iran talks

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Republicans rarely criticize Donald Trump in his second term. A racist post briefly changed that.

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Donald Trump praises Nexstar-Tegna broadcast television deal he once opposed

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Moraine Valley art professor's exhibit explores role of AI in society

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Washington Post publisher Will Lewis says he's stepping down, days after big layoffs at the paper

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Long-beleaguered Gary is serious about the Bears. Are the Bears serious about Gary?

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Hinsdale High School names eighth superintendent in past three years

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Pentagon says it's cutting ties with 'woke' Harvard, discontinuing military training, fellowships

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Students remain uncertain about next steps 3 months before Trinity Christian College closure

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West Chicago teacher resigns after being placed on leave for social media post supporting ICE

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Crime and Public Safety

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Armchair detectives flood social media as search for Savannah Guthrie's missing mother continues

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Rep. Bob Rita testifies in trial over alleged obscene text messages, harassment by Tinley Park political operative

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Autopsy: Man found dead near Red Line station died from cold exposure

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Five arrested after armed robbery pursuit ends in crash in Aurora, police say

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Wet processing system ordinance fails to pass Gary council

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Illinois Rewilding Law, first in US, a step toward state wetland protection

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Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

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From the Olympics in Italy to skiing the Wisconsin slopes, the race is on to adapt to warming winters

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Super Bowl 2026: Restaurant and bar specials in Chicago

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Chicago restaurateurs on 2026 dining trends: Community-driven recovery, global flavors, more craft mocktails

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Food icon: Gus Rickette of Uncle Remus Saucy Fried Chicken turns 100 this year in Chicago

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Pizza Hut closing 250 US stores as parent company considers selling the brand

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

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Before Congress, Jonathan Jackson owned a construction firm. It got $750K from Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois.

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Immigration agents' poor tactics in Chicago made for needless safety risks, experts say

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A border crosser. An execution killing. And political theater.

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Today in History: Great Baltimore Fire begins

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Divine Nine compete in Greater Chicago Food Depository event

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Hobart moving forward on selling Ridge View Elementary

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Baseball legend helps kick off Black History Month in Aurora

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Lake County Council will see shakeup as filing window closes

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