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All 22 linked to 'Greek' Northwest Indiana gambling ring plead not guilty

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University of Chicago offers free tuition for families earning under $250,000

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$13 million proposed settlement latest in police torture case tied to ex-Cmdr. Burge

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Ben Brown delivers another stellar start, tossing 4 shutout innings in Chicago Cubs' 2-0 win to snap skid

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Review: 'Do Something Pretty' at Rivendell says that adolescence has always been rough

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Asking Eric: Should I keep sending gifts?

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Photos: Chicago White Sox 6, Kansas City Royals 2

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Chicago White Sox ride Randal Grichuk's big night to sweep of Kansas City Royals — and they move above .500

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Postal Service releases special edition bald eagle stamps for America's 250th birthday

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PGA Championship: Scottie Scheffler part of 7-way tie for the lead after 1st round

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NFL's 2026 season will kick off with Super Bowl rematch between Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots

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Editorial: Could Chicago's City Council delay — or even imperil — the 1901 Project just to please a union?

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Jackson Potter: Bears-related megaprojects bill is worse than Richard M. Daley's parking meter deal

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Editorial: A pause on the tipped wage increase should turn into a full-blown W for Chicago restaurants

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Jonathan Zimmerman: At college graduation, let everyone speak their minds

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Lake County examines absentee, provisional ballots from primary

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Indiana mail-in ballot date requirement causes ballots to be rejected

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Former Monee clerk, husband plead guilty to loan fraud through COVID-19 relief program

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Kai Modern Japanese Kitchen launches in downtown Aurora

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Stephen Colbert reveals guest he was 'wildly attracted' to during 'Late Show' tenure

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100 concerts in Chicago for summer 2026

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Chicago Bears 2026 schedule: Division games on Thanksgiving and Christmas among 7 in stand-alone windows

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Chicago Bulls build out their front office under Bryson Graham with two VP additions

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Hockey's world championship begins Friday. Who are the 7 Chicago Blackhawks representing their countries?

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Illinois coach Brad Underwood agrees to new contract terms after Final Four season

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Photos: NBA draft combine at Wintrust Arena

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Photos: Chicago White Sox beat Kansas City Royals 6-5 in series opener

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Photos: Chicago Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall

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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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Remembering Route 66: Readers share their memories of the 100-year-old highway

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Photos: The Big House Ballgame at the Old Joliet Prison

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BP posts previous letters to union ahead of return to negotiations

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Skokie mayor touts downtown hotel progress, possible CTA train extension, as Chamber fetes 101 years

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Ex-Spirit workers sue, saying airline failed to give proper layoff notices, owes back pay and benefits

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Senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns

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US Border Patrol chief Michael Banks announces his resignation

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Chicago 'Dreamers' say they're fearful of job loss and deportations

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New acting ICE chief once touted GEO prison project in Gary

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Federal tort claims filed for residents arrested in 'shocking' military-style raid on South Shore building

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'He was always a north star': Carlton Guthrie remembered for love of Gary

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Evergreen Park fifth grade teacher surprised with Golden Apple Award

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CPS CEO Macquline King subpoenaed for congressional hearing

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Students play their part in refreshing Chesterton's bandstand

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Crime and Public Safety

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Who is Chud the Builder? Tennessee man known for posting racist videos now charged with attempted murder.

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City wrongly awarded lucrative CPD body-removal contract to small funeral home, suit claims

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Teen questioned in homicides of high school basketball player and Uber driver

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Man, 26, charged with attempted murder after shootout with cops in South Chicago

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BP denies fuel leaks at refinery despite online claims

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Will County zoning commission again votes no on 6,100-acre solar farm

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Aurora invites residents to vote on names for baby falcons hatched outside City Hall

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Today in Chicago History: Monty the piping plover — partner to Rose — dies

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Tribune Food Awards: The 2026 Readers' Choice winners

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Jim's Original, famous for its Maxwell Street sausages and hot dogs, relocating to Pilsen

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Century-old Gary restaurant celebrated in hit episode of 'The Bear'

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California consumers accuse popular Italian food brand of tomato fraud

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Hundreds march in Pilsen, demand answers in unsolved fatal hit-and-run

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A 69-hour-workday? City of Chicago paid head-scratching legal bills

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Court battles hit taxpayer wallets

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Today in Chicago History: Floats, flowers and shots fired as Michigan Avenue Bridge opens

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Junior shortstop Nick Czerak comes up big in leadoff spot for Aurora Central Catholic. 'Let him be the guy.'

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In return from torn ACL, Central Connecticut commit Morgan Reczkiewicz leads Oak Forest. 'A generational kid.'

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Stepping into a starting role, senior catcher Sam Webb gets on a roll at plate for Providence. 'It's awesome.'

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Elgin News Digest: Police officer, firefighter of year honored; Elgin Area Leadership Academy graduates announced

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Evolution of the Instant Pot

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