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New Illinois laws take effect Wednesday including gas tax freeze and changes for driving tests and tuition

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Illinois immigrants and leaders rejoice as Supreme Court affirms birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump's order

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Supreme Court to hear Cook County assault weapons ban case, potentially setting up test for Illinois gun law

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Mike Campbell shares a Tom Petty memory ahead of Dirty Knobs concert: 'I've never talked about this'

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Colson Montgomery and Junior Perez homer as Chicago White Sox win 9-3 to end June alone atop the AL Central

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Takeaways from Supreme Court term: Donald Trump's power is enhanced, but he lost some high-profile cases

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Can US men avoid another quick exit from the World Cup knockout round?

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World Cup: US set for knockout game tonight against Bosnia-Herzegovina

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Star goalie Sergei Bobrovsky headlines NHL free agency after 2 Stanley Cup runs

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How (and why) pop culture has painted the Cubs as 'lovable losers'

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Column: Celebrating history on the Fourth? Look and listen to the river.

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10 pop-up events to eat and drink at in Chicago this July, from a spicy margarita competition to a taco crawl

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Editorial: On the birthright matter, the US Constitution is pretty clear

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Editorial: The DuSable, the other South Side museum celebrating civil rights, needs some help

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Laura Washington: Should Chicago mayoral candidates be allowed to run for two offices at the same time?

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Steve Chapman: On its 250th birthday, the promise of America has darkened

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Calumet City library undergoes renovations amid allegations of misuse, politics

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Defense attorney describes Chicago man charged with plotting to attack President Donald Trump's UFC event as a 'LARPer'

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President Trump announces midterm convention for Republicans in Dallas in September

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Aide receives probation for helping former Ald. Carrie Austin get home improvement perks from developers

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Chicago Theater Report: Sing-along 'Hamilton' is coming to Obama center, Hand & The Eye offers happy hour

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Review: In 'Iceboy!' at the Goodman, the laughs cometh above everything

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Restaurant news: World's largest Hello Kitty Cafe opens in Chicago with afternoon tea and Italian beef croissants

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Column: New Chicago book shows us the beginnings of our city's luxury in the sky

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Chicago Cubs reliever Phil Maton working to put troublesome knee issue behind him: 'It gets annoying'

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Northwestern's $875 million Ryan Field is taking shape before October debut as turf field is installed

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Checking in on the Chicago Blackhawks' 2025 draft picks at development camp — and their next steps

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Naperville's Ella Burke is 'really lucky' to be playing soccer again. Scars only hint at her long road back.

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Photos: Sam Sianis, owner of the Billy Goat Tavern

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Chicago Tribune wins Pulitzer Prize for local reporting: Read the stories and see the photos

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Route 66: Photos from the 'Main Street of America'

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Compound in west suburban Big Rock, first listed for $6.3M, is being marketed in an auction

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Winnetka mansion designed by Mayo & Mayo sells for $7.8M

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Egg producers will pay $3.3M and donate 53 million eggs to settle price fixing claims

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US airlines cut seats to focus on profit over July 4 holiday

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Pet owners turning to CBD to prepare animals for July 4 fireworks anxiety

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Consumer confidence ticks up as gas prices fall but Americans remain gloomy about the economy

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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump's proposed limits

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Merrillville, Rokita in spat about town's opposition to ICE facility

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More than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US hours before the earthquakes are missing

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Thousands of immigrants got scammed by an attorney exploiting humanitarian visas, lawsuits say

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No 'cakewalk': Chicago school board president reflects on shift to elected governance

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Public universities, community colleges to see funding boost from state budget

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Chicago Board of Elections says circulation rule doesn't apply to school board

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Oak Park and River Forest District 200 moves forward with Act 3 project

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Crime and Public Safety

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Mental health crisis teams will again get police terminals, Mayor Brandon Johnson says

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Oak Park officials release footage from fatal police shooting in May

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Pedestrian killed in multi-car LaGrange Road crash near Orland Square Mall, Orland Park police say

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Waukegan-area officials denounce recently found racist posters: 'No one … should be intimidated by hatemongers'

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'It's so hot': Hitting the beach is one way to beat the heat as high temps linger

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Nature, science intersect at Living With Lakes seminar in Valparaiso

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Nationally recognized Indiana Dunes trailmaster Ron Seman dies at age 64

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Illinois 250: What the state has uniquely contributed to the nation — and the world

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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July 4 dining guide: 20 Chicago restaurants and bars with specials for America 250

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American wines worth celebrating this Fourth of July

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From giardiniera dogs to fried apple pie, Portillo's and McDonald's join fast-food promotion of America 250

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World's first Dairy Queen is celebrated in Joliet as Route 66 turns 100

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Bill aims to curb abandoned oil and gas wells in Illinois through stiffer fines

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Read the Tribune's investigation into Illinois' abandoned oil wells

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In Illinois, getting oil and gas operators to pay for abandoned wells can take decades

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Microplastics linger inside people and animals, multiple studies show. But regulation is still far off.

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Today in Chicago History: Secretariat wins effortlessly — by 9 lengths — at Arlington Park

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Today in History: Adolf Hitler launches his 'blood purge'

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Column: As it celebrates 100 years as a village, Richton Park poised for bright future

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Today in Chicago History: Lincoln Park porch collapse kills 13 and injures more than 50 young people

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With the Fox Valley sizzling, Aurora advises residents to take precautions during heat wave

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Planned Yorkville data center project to be rephased as part of resident lawsuit settlement agreement

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Homewood pool reopens after abrupt closure as temperatures skyrocket

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Photos: Work continues at Northwestern's Ryan Field

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Best cheap combat boots

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Every captain benefits from these must-have boat accessories

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July 4th Must-Know BBQ Hacks

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Take to the water with the best pedal boat

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