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Chicago Bears saved their wildest ending yet for the playoffs: Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on the wild-card win

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How the Chicago Bears pulled off another improbable comeback win to KO the Green Bay Packers from the playoffs

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3 takeaways from Chicago Bulls' dominating 125-107 win, including Coby White's groove and an uncertain injury

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Illinois lawmakers return to Capitol facing $2.2B budget gap while pushing election-year affordability message

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Indiana legislators file timely bills, from mid-census redistricting to no masks in public

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Anti-ICE protesters assemble across the US after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon

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Review: 'Is This Thing On?' finds life in stand-up comedy

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Give an old, tangled shrub a new start

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After Maduro's capture, Venezuelans in the Chicago area face difficult choice: 'People are afraid to stay and people are afraid to return'

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Minnesota shooting raises questions about who investigates federal agents

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Today in History: Mark McGwire admits that he used steroids

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Today in Chicago History: Columnist Mike Royko moves to the Tribune

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Chicago Bears LB T.J. Edwards and LT Ozzy Trapilo will miss remainder of the playoffs, coach Ben Johnson says

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Playoff recap: Chicago Bears pull off another 4th-quarter rally to beat Green Bay Packers 31-27

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Former Crown Point woman gets 7 years after admitting posing as a psychologist, defrauding Medicaid

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As Chicago Bears dangle a stadium in Indiana, Kansas City and Chiefs fans weigh cross-border stadium move

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Gov. JB Pritzker signs sweeping Illinois energy law boosting batteries and renewables that GOP opposed

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Daily Horoscope for January 10, 2026

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Can cut trees be safely used for firewood?

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Asking Eric: Take them at their word

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New casino openings for Bally's Chicago and Hollywood Aurora set to change gambling landscape in 2026

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Amazon's Prime Video has the Chicago Bears-Green Bay Packers playoff game. Here's how you can watch.

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5 things to watch for in the Chicago Bears-Green Bay Packers playoff game — plus our predictions

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Editorial: Ready or not, the data centers are coming. We must keep our electric bills from soaring.

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Editorial: Don't blame Chicago cops for ICE and Border Patrol misconduct

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Clarence Page: Guess who fears impeachment? A guy who's been through it twice.

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Edward Keegan: Bruce Goff was not your typical architect

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Fox Valley residents rally in wake of shooting death of Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota: 'My heart's broken'

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Congress is debating possible consequences for ICE and even Kristi Noem in the wake of Renee Good's killing

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From AI to immigrant rights, here's what to know about Illinois' new education laws in 2026

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Newly released video of Minneapolis ICE shooting shows officer's POV

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Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15 million

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Sudan Archives, Perfume Genius: Our top 10 club concerts for early 2026

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'Crafting Character: The Costumes of Paul Tazewell' will debut at Griffin MSI

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Fan fever builds in Chicago ahead of the Bears' playoff game, from food delivery to foam cheese grater hats

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Chicago Cubs and third baseman Alex Bregman agree to a reported 5-year, $175 million deal

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: Bears playoff appearances — including the 'Sneakers Game,' 'Fog Bowl' and 'Double Doink'

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Drew Commesso gets his 1st NHL victory with a 37-save shutout as Chicago Blackhawks win 4th in 5 games

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Wild-card playoff game photos: Chicago Bears 31, Green Bay Packers 27

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Week 18 photos: Detroit Lions 19, Chicago Bears 16

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Photos: Chicago's Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve

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Week 17 photos: San Francisco 49ers 42, Chicago Bears 38

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The 100 best photos of 2025 by Chicago Tribune photographers

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Photos: Snowy owls' unusually early visit to the Chicago lakefront

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Photos: All aboard the CTA Holiday Train!

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Photos: Chicago Bulls 109, Philadelphia 76ers 102

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Photos: Philadelphia Flyers 3, Chicago Blackhawks 1

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Week 16 photos: Chicago Bears 22, Green Bay Packers 16 (OT)

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Week 15 photos: Chicago Bears 31, Cleveland Browns 3

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Photos: Federal agents are confronted by residents in Elgin

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How the US could take over Greenland and the potential challenges

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Vivek Ramaswamy's family bodyguard arrested on drug trafficking charges

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Illinois AG says National Guard case should be resolved in its favor following Supreme Court ruling

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At Wilmette's revitalized Plaza del Lago, boutique Space 519 says holiday sales robust

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Nicor Gas seeks $221 million rate increase for suburban Chicago customers

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Judge temporarily halts $10B federal funding freeze of child care, family assistance dollars

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Enchanted Backpack wows Lake Station school

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University of Illinois System President Tim Killeen to retire in 2027

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Government reform, fraud prevention top Indiana GOP wishlist

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College of Lake County receives record $6M donation: 'This gift will open the door for access to a college education for hundreds'

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Crime and Public Safety

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Death of woman found in Chicago Lawn parking lot ruled a homicide, medical examiner says

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6 people killed in Mississippi shooting rampage, including 7-year-old girl

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Boy, 1, dies after falling four stories from Edgewater apartment building: authorities

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Valparaiso area man charged with murder, arson in group home fire

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Sand being relocated from Mout Baldy's parking lot for beach nourishment

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Environmentalists push back against US EPA plan to extend coal plant closings

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Concerns raised about delay of NIPSCO's Schahfer closure

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Starved Rock, Illinois' most popular state park, to get $18M trail upgrades in new year

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Restaurant reviews: Buttercup, Kanin and Nadu in Chicago

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Chicago's vegan restaurants struggled in 2025. But the reasons why are complicated.

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2025 food favorites: The most memorable dishes and drinks we had across Chicago

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Today in Chicago History: Brown's Chicken murders — 5 employees, 2 owners found dead inside Palatine restaurant

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When hospitals choose private guardians, patients pay the price

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Chicago hospitals funnel patients into long-lasting guardianships, angering friends and family

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Record property tax increases slam Chicago homeowners as downtown owners see cuts

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Federal judge postpones ruling on detained father of sick teen

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Treasures preserved from historic Crown Point church after demolition

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Aurora considering loan program for sustainable upgrades to commercial buildings

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Neighbor opposes removing old oak trees to connect Crete forest preserve trails

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St. Patrick's High School students modify custom cars for children with disabilities

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Ethan Vahl builds up to big moment for Oswego, snapping 16-game losing streak to Oswego East. 'Wanting this.'

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