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House admonishes Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García over ballot maneuver as most Democrats defend Chicago congressman

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Person of interest questioned after woman set on fire on CTA train, police said

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Are the Chicago Bears legitimate contenders to win the NFC North? 5 pressing questions after Week 11.

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Michelin announces 2025 awards, and Chicago has new one-star and two-star restaurants

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Sharp drop in detainees at ICE facility in Broadview follows temporary restraining order

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Illinois lawmakers urged to 'step up' and 'fight like hell' as EPA moves to cut wetlands protections

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Asking Eric: We each grieve in our own ways

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Photos: Chicago Blackhawks beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 at the United Center

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Broc Lowry and Jalen Buckley account for 5 TDs in leading Western Michigan past Northern Illinois 35-19

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Review: 'This World of Tomorrow' off-Broadway stars a warm and likable Tom Hanks. Could it be any other way?

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Georgia jumps to coveted No. 4 in College Football Playoff rankings; Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M stay 1-2-3

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Editorial: Death of Mayor Brandon Johnson's head tax should lead to negotiations with unions

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Editorial: A redistricting truce between Illinois and Indiana? Yes, please

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Andy Shaw: The paradox of billionaire philanthropists

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Rob Elliott: As the government reopens, Illinois farmers are still left waiting

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DHS plans to deploy 250 border agents to Louisiana in major immigration sweep, sources say

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Plea negotiations underway with Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant dodge agents

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Kane County Board OKs measure limiting immigration enforcement on county property

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Mayor says federal immigration agents will expand enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh

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Thanksgiving wines made simple: 3 Chicago pros, 9 picks, 1 easy guide

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Today in History: 'Steamboat Willie' debuts on screen

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Rick Steves' Europe: A walk through Ghent

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Review: Murderous jealousy in 'Amadeus' at Steppenwolf Theatre

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Shota Imanaga accepts his qualifying offer to stay with the Chicago Cubs, while Kyle Tucker rejects his

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Column: Fox Sports announcer Gus Johnson doesn't need to apologize for losing his mind on a call

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Aaron Rodgers has a broken left wrist, but the Pittsburgh Steelers QB still might play vs. Chicago Bears

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Chicago basketball report: Bulls add to their Ring of Honor — and an Illinois freshman is 'wired different'

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Week 11 photos: Chicago Bears 19, Minnesota Vikings 17

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Photos: No. 18 Michigan 24, Northwestern 22 at Wrigley Field

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The Tribune got a rare look inside Broadview's ICE processing center in 2009. Here's what we saw.

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Photos: ICE detainee released and reunited with family and 16-year-old daughter fighting cancer

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Photos: The Chicago area celebrates Halloween

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Photos: Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino in Chicago

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Photos: Protests at the Broadview Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility

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Trump attacks ABC News correspondent Mary Bruce in angry response to three sharp questions

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Trump doubles down on redistricting in Indiana even as lawmakers rebuke special session

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Illinois elections board remains deadlocked on Senate President Don Harmon fundraising case, drops $9.8M fine

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Trump dismisses US intelligence that Saudi prince was likely aware of 2018 killing of journalist Khashoggi

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Chicago-based Oak Street Health to lay off 219 workers

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Roblox steps up age checks and groups younger users into age-based chats

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Oak Brook mansion sells for $5.3M, the highest sale price in that village in 16 years

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Ford's new Dearborn world headquarters to help the automaker operate differently

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Education Department takes a major step forward in the Trump administration's plans to dismantle it

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Triton College in running for 2027 Aspen Prize, $1 million award

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StarLab lands at Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills schools to offer kids a chance to see the night sky

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Portage parent complains about book accessed from teacher by fifth grader

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Crime and Public Safety

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Opening of New Lenox trial focuses on Kee owners' auto loan application

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Man wounded by police in Washington Park shooting

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Woman, child hospitalized after attack near South Deering school

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A 'Loop puncher' sentenced to seven years in prison for aggravated battery, burglary

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Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action and says God's creation is 'crying out'

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West Aurora District 129 launches 27 electric school buses funded by EPA grant

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Bird flu cases are on the rise again, including 2 million turkeys. Will that affect your Thanksgiving dinner?

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Illinois sees record EV sales as Trump administration ends federal tax credits, but state goals still far off

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Thanksgiving 2025: 70 Chicago restaurants offering dine in or take out holiday meals

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Thanksgiving 2025: 35 Chicago restaurants and bakeries offering pies and dessert

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Alinea by chef Grant Achatz demoted from three Michelin stars in Chicago

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Restaurant review: Tacotlán brings deeply rooted immigrant traditions to fleeting food trends in Hermosa

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Prominent activist turned politician faces new scrutiny as lawsuit alleges sexual assault of teenage girl

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Brace for impact: Tax hikes loom for South, West Side homeowners

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Federal judge postpones ruling on detained father of sick teen

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Today in Chicago History: Standard Time adopted during convention at the city's Grand Pacific Hotel

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

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Today in Chicago History: Tornado outbreak kills 6 people in Illinois

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Today in History: Richard Nixon says 'I'm not a crook'

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With an assist from her dad's dance moves, Macie Jones makes big free throws for Yorkville. 'It's helped me.'

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Sandburg's Ellie Driscoll, who loves playing basketball, adds new challenge. Officiating. 'It will be awesome.'

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Forget Florida. Oswego's Conor Tully concentrates instead on turning up defensive heat. 'It's a funny story.'

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Jameson Davis, whose dad is a bandleader, strikes winning chord in backfield for Brother Rice. 'My focus now.'

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