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Air strikes, death of Ayatollah Khamenei, celebrated by many in Chicago Iranian community

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Leading Illinois Democrats denounce President Donald Trump's military strikes in Iran

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US, Israel pound Iran as President Trump signals willingness to talk to new leadership after Khamenei's death

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Jesse Jackson Jr. seeks redemption with Congress comeback following conviction: 'I own my behavior'

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Swimmers brave 30-degree Lake Michigan waters in Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Illinois

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Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele gets the all-clear, is on track for a return in May or June

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Vintage Tribune: FBI was unamused as W.I.T.C.H. activists cast witty spells at satirical 'hexes'

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Asking Eric: I need more notice

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Volunteer firefighter accused of arson in wildfire that burned 700 acres in northwest Illinois nature preserve

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Photos: Chicago Bulls 120, Milwaukee Bucks 97

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Tyler Reddick makes NASCAR history for Michael Jordan's team with 3rd straight win to start the season

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Big Ten Tournament: Illinois women are seeded 10th and will open vs. 15th-seeded Wisconsin on Wednesday

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Niles village leaders reach a deal with PACE bus service

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Teuvo Teräväinen scores 2 as Chicago Blackhawks get first post-Olympics win in Utah Mammoth rout

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Editorial: We won't miss the Supreme Leader of Iran. But does Donald Trump have a real plan?

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Renee Good's lawyer is fighting ICE. He learned civil rights law litigating against Chicago police.

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Indiana ends 2026 legislative session

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Two arrests in infamous South Shore immigration raid among dozens that violated consent decree, judge rules

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Valparaiso High School students walk out in ICE protest

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'Scream 7' opens with a franchise-best $64.1 million in box-office win for Paramount

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Two Chicago chefs to compete on Guy Fieri's 'Tournament of Champions'

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Review: Hubbard Street Dance brings joy and healing in Winter Series at the Harris

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Boy George is coming to Hard Rock Live: Decades after the '80s, he's learned life's 'magic elixir'

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Chicago Bulls snap 11-game losing streak — and sacrifice draft lottery standing — with win over Milwaukee

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Chicago White Sox: Erick Fedde displaying 'veteran presence' as he competes for a rotation spot in his return

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Some Indiana taxpayers not as thrilled by Chicago Bears stadium plan as lawmakers

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Hannah Hidalgo scores 30 points and Notre Dame upsets No. 10 Louisville 65-62 on the road

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Preorder Our New Bears Book

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Photos: Mourners attend the public visitation for the Rev. Jesse Jackson

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Photos: Chicago Cubs on photo day at spring training

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Photos: Chicago White Sox on photo day at spring training

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Photos: The legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

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2026 Winter Olympics: Meet the 33 medalists from the United States

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Photos: US women's hockey wins gold medal with OT win over Canada

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Photos: An inside look at Chicago Cubs spring training

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3 US troops killed and 5 are seriously wounded during Iran attacks, military says

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President Trump goes to war despite professed aversion to foreign entanglements, particularly in the Mideast

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President of Iran's soccer federation says World Cup participation in US is in doubt

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South Carolina's Dawn Staley says school is working to bring 3 former players home from Israel

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President Trump expects his Fed pick and AI to deliver a replay of the '90s boom. Economists have doubts.

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Landmarks: Potential Chicago Bears stadium near Wolf Lake just the latest story for a place that's always changing

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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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Living Fresh Market hosts monthly 60-Second shopping spree

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Cuddling up with a good book and a furry friend

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Chicago Public Schools transition fair helps students with disabilities plan for what's next

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Orland District 230 board disagrees on process to add Arabic language class

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CPS to transfer students out of ASPIRA charter network amid financial turmoil

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Crime and Public Safety

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Pair dies in accidental Gary apartment fire on Friday

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Coroner releases identities in apparent murder-suicide in Merrillville

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6 injured in early morning 3-car crash in North Center, police say

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2 CPD cars crash into each other in North Lawndale, police say

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Kane County recycling event dubbed 'The Big One' gives early chance for spring cleaning

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Bird report findings shape conservation efforts in Northwest Indiana

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Gary-inspired urban farming bill passes Indiana House

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Coyotes are thriving in Chicago, and as mating season peaks, you just might catch sight of one

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Just in time for Casimir Pulaski Day: The Red Apple Buffet, filling stretchy pants since 1989

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Restaurant review: Forty Acres Fresh Market honors a family matriarch with Mabel's Meals in Chicago

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Down to Business: VAI's in Naperville likes its Italian menu to be a little 'not so traditional'

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Speed Rack, an electrifying cocktail-making competition, uplifts female-identifying bartenders

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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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Today in Chicago History: Blackhawks beat Penguins 5-1 at snowy, sold-out Soldier Field

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Today in History: Peace Corps established

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Beverly artist Dorothy Straughter evokes fabric of African American history in quilts

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Today in Chicago History: Judge Joan Lefkow finds husband and mother shot dead in the basement of her home

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Tennessee commit Brayden Capen wins state swim title for Marmion. Followed by West Virginia-bound Dan Ginaitis.

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Just a junior, Kaneland's Angelina Gochis wins third straight state title. Up next? 'Ready for any challenge.'

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Vincenzo Testa, who will play football in college, sparks Marmion to state wrestling repeat. 'Complete faith.'

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Column: Oak Forest's Alex Sebek celebrates being state runner-up again. Especially after injuries. 'Grateful.'

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