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Hundreds return to Broadview to denounce federal agents' killings in Minneapolis, Chicago area

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President Trump's Twin Cities immigration crackdown has made chaos and tension the new normal

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Upstart Illinois Republican governor candidate Rick Heidner spent nearly $250,000 to get name on ballot

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Photos: Hundreds return to Broadview to denounce federal agents' killings in Minneapolis.

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Ukrainian delegation arrives in US for peace talks as Russia hammers energy sites

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Judge who blasted Operation Midway Blitz use-of-force tactics will hear new lawsuit by city, state

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Daily Horoscope for January 17, 2026

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Oak Park and River Forest student who headlined at Chicago Fashion Week at 16 preparing for international stage

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Editorial: DePaul gets ensnared in a sports gambling scandal that should raise alarms at the NCAA

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Lori Andrews: People are turning to AI chatbots for companionship. Is this robot love risky?

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Letters: Editorial overlooks Pace as a critical partner in getting commuters to the Loop

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Editorial: Happy 25th birthday, Wikipedia. We now admit to liking you.

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Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters

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Justice Department investigating whether Minnesota's Tim Walz and Jacob Frey impeded immigration enforcement

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Northbrook proclamation stresses police will not aid ICE without warrant

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Review: Otherworld Theatre's 'Prospera' reaches for a sci-fi adaptation of Shakespeare

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Chicago restaurants and bars offering specials for the Bears game

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Today in Chicago History: In this corner, Danny Bonaduce. His opponent: Donny Osmond.

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Chicago's International Puppet Theater Festival opens again, the largest in the nation

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As the Bears gain momentum, Chicago house music staple 'Percolator' rises with them

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Chicago Cubs to induct Jon Lester, Jody Davis and Vince Lloyd into Hall of Fame: 'It really hasn't sunk in yet'

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Photos: 2026 Cubs Convention

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Photos: Chicago Cubs introduce newly signed third baseman Alex Bregman

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Photos: No. 13 Illinois 79, Northwestern 68

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The 100 best photos of 2025 by Chicago Tribune photographers

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Justice Department says members of Congress can't intervene in release of Epstein files

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White House names some leaders with roles in next steps in Gaza, while Palestinian committee meets

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Super PAC linked to Gov. JB Pritzker launches ad campaign backing Juliana Stratton in Illinois Senate primary

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Jackson Square redevelopment in La Grange prompts call for zoning process change

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Elmhurst museum explores history of healthcare in DuPage County in new exhibit

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Mother of Elon Musk's child sues his AI company over sexual deepfake images created by Grok

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Gary pitches 3 locations for a potential Chicago Bears stadium

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St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy to close after 151 years

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Trump administration delays plan to withhold wages for student loan borrowers in default

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CPS short thousands of applications for Local School Councils less than a week before deadline

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Gov. Mike Braun said Indiana 'working hard' to secure Chicago Bears stadium

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Crime and Public Safety

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Lake Station, New Chicago explore fire territory

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Former suburban cop convicted of extorting motorists, stealing cash and drugs

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'A complete backflip': NWI activists react to reported EPA air pollution changes

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Save the Dunes, Shirley Heinze Land Trust complete land transfer

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Old Gary elevated train line envisioned as part of Marquette Greenway

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How the White House and governors want to fix AI-driven power shortages and price spikes

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Employees surprised and saddened as Time Out Market Chicago announces closure

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For Dry January, hospitality industry experts discuss why they're cutting back on alcohol

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Chicago Restaurant Week comes to North Shore Jan. 23-Feb. 8

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Highwood Chamber of Comerce kicks off its first Eat. Drink. Highwood on Feb. 3

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Tribune investigation into hospitals' use of guardianship system inspires new bill

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Before Congress, Jonathan Jackson owned a construction firm. It got $750K from Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois.

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Immigration agents' poor tactics in Chicago made for needless safety risks, experts say

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A border crosser. An execution killing. And political theater.

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Today in History: Prohibition begins

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Today in Chicago History: Fire destroys McCormick Place

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Today in History: Wayne Newton performs his 25,000th Las Vegas show

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Drew Lundberg, a former tight end in football, goes from wing to the post for West Aurora. 'Used to contact.'

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Patrick Magan, who can make shots, steps up to next challenge for Burlington Central. 'Play harder on defense.'

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Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

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Oak Forest's coaches are so confident in Aiden Barnett that he gets a green light. 'Just shoot it every time.'

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