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Federal judge halts Trump administration's health care funding cuts to Illinois, for now

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City Council poised to vote on restoring Chicago's subminimum wage for tipped workers

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Review: Zara Larsson deserves to be a superstar at last

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Review: 'White Rooster' at Lookingglass takes a complicated path through death and life

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Editorial: The City Council must act to protect our prized restaurants

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Tribune Editorial Board endorsements for 2026 Illinois primary election

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Clarence Page: Donald Trump's Iran war not likely the jaunt he's trying to sell

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President Donald Trump lashes out at New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman with slew of insults

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President Donald Trump says chief of staff Susie Wiles has breast cancer but will keep working through treatment

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3,800 workers are on strike at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the US

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West Loop's Kumiko wins 2026 Michter's Art of Hospitality Award

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Buddy Guy performs with 'Sinners' cast at Academy Awards

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Column: Who's under the most pressure as Big Ten tries — again — to end its men's NCAA Tournament drought?

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NCAA Tournament: Illinois men are a No. 3 seed and face Penn — and a familiar foe — in the 1st round

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IDOT to close Homewood Dixie Highway viaduct for flood management, resurfacing work

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'Chicago Fire' actor Taylor Kinney lists West Loop loft for rent

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Poland is now among the world's 20 largest economies. How it happened.

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Waukegan hospital's financial woes continue; future unclear

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As President Trump pushes deportations, immigration data becomes harder to find

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DACA delays lead to lost jobs, less stability and anxiety over potential deportation under Donald Trump

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State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship by 80% to $450

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'Broadview Six' attorneys seek White House communications to explore potential Trump administration influence on charges

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Schools in Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills set for $2 million in building projects

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Whiteboard desks used post pandemic lead to high math scores at Sandburg High School

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Young teacher candidates quiz recruiters at IUN job fair

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Chicago Public Schools forges ahead with plan to support Black students

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Crime and Public Safety

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Suspect in custody after fatal stabbing in Merrillville

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In Winnetka home invasion case, FBI veteran offers insight as police seek suspects

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Chicago homicides in 2026: 74 people slain. Here's how that compares with previous years.

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Transparency lacking in lucrative special prosecutor arrangements, attorneys say

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Valparaiso woman wants Indiana recognized for wildlife-friendly habitats

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Environmental expert gives data center presentation at Gary forum

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Corps permit is last obstacle for State Line Bridge removal

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Meet Your Maker: A restaurant guide to who's behind masterpiece corned beef sandwiches around Chicago

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Muslim-run food pantry in Glendale Heights helps neighbors but faces halal meat shortage during Ramadan

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First round of Neighborhood Capital Fund gives almost $8M to projects in underinvested communities

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Celebrity chef René Redzepi resigns from iconic Danish restaurant Noma after abuse allegations

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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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Chicago weather: How our 2025-26 seasonal snowfall compares with previous years

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Today in Chicago History: Northwestern wins in its 1st NCAA Tournament appearance

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Today in History: Tonya Harding pleads guilty

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Vintage Tribune: Chicago movie company Essanay was the Disney of its day

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Gary to spend more than $2 million to update city traffic signals

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Elgin News Digest: Broadway star from Elgin chosen for hall of fame; Carpentersville Moose to hold fish fry fundraiser

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Lake Forest restaurateur raising funds to help cancer research for children during his own treatment

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National Weather Service to hold emergency preparedness forum in Gary Thursday

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