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Northwestern agrees to $75 million fine to settle Trump dispute

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Christkindlmarket vendors 'hopeful' for resolution over new Daley Center capacity limit

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Officials warn winter storm and heavy snow will affect holiday travel plans Saturday

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Wieners Circle promises free hot dogs after Ben Johnson rips off his shirt following Chicago Bears win

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'He went and got it': How Chicago Bears CB Nahshon Wright stole the ball from Jalen Hurts on the Tush Push

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Asking Eric: Brother's partner mocks my parents' accents

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Black jersey return gets spoiled as the Chicago Blackhawks fall 4-3 to the NHL-worst Nashville Predators

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Photos: Chicago Blackhawks lose 4-3 to the Nashville Predators at the United Center

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3 takeaways as the Chicago Bulls drop an embarrassing loss, including a dismal 35-year old defensive record

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Chicago Bears D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai were 'electric' as they combined for 255 rushing yards

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Christmas tree lots in Chicago prepare for heavy snow and customers: 'When it snows, they feel more Christmasy'

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Trump administration to halt all asylum decisions in wake of National Guard shooting

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Editorial: Chicago's downtown entertainment district has never been more fragile or essential

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Editorial: Support the shops that support Illinois

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Elizabeth Shackelford: Donald Trump's Black Friday approach to foreign policy

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Melinda Roth: Student-athletes betting on pro sports. What could go wrong?

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President Donald Trump says he wants to 'permanently pause' migration to the US from poorer countries

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Bodycam footage from Operation Midway Blitz released: 'It's all about arresting people'

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As the immigration blitz wound down, an Uptown couple breathed a sigh of relief. Then they were torn apart.

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Evanston police bodycams show chaos after Halloween clash between Border Patrol agents and community

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Holiday lights around Chicago: Our top 10 seasonal displays, from Chicago Botanic Garden to the Cantigny estate

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Catching up with Steve Albini's Closet, the endless online yard sale of the late Chicago music legend's estate

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Today in History: Grand Ole Opry debuts on radio station WSM

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Answer Angel: Is the hat fashionable or silly?

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IHSA reschedules 2 of 4 football state finals at Illinois State that were postponed due to expected storm

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IHSA state football playoffs: Championship game scores in Classes 1A to 4A

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No. 13 Illinois trails wire to wire in a 74-61 loss to No. 5 UConn at Madison Square Garden

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Nick Martinelli scores 28, but Northwestern rally falls short vs. Oklahoma State at United Center

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Photos: The 2025 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade

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Week 13 photos: Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles

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Photos: Thanksgiving meals for those in need

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

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Week 12 photos: Chicago Bears 31, Pittsburgh Steelers 28

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Photos: No. 11 Alabama defeats No. 8 Illinois 90-86 at the United Center

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

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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: Seattle Kraken 3, Chicago Blackhawks 2 at the United Center

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

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Photos: Chicago Bears unveil food offerings at Soldier Field

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

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President Donald Trump says he plans to pardon former Honduran President Hernandez for 2024 drug trafficking sentence

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What a federal ban on THC-infused drinks and snacks could mean for the hemp industry

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Long-awaited $3.6B in heating assistance released to states and tribes

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns as corruption investigations widen

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In search of Black Friday deals, shoppers hit Chicago streets despite chilly temperatures, inflation worries

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9 more newspapers sue OpenAI, Microsoft, alleging stolen content used in AI apps

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Despite cold temperature, early deals shoppers continue Black Friday traditions

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Despite early online shopping and cold weather, Black Friday still a must for holiday shoppers in Aurora

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Bradshaw: Who really reads your college application?

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Moraine Valley's DeCaprio Art Gallery ramping up for 2026 season at 'cultural gem right in our backyard'

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Maple brown butternut squash anyone? The Evolved Network meets Chicago students where they are with food kits.

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George Pullman Educational Foundation gets $10M gift from MacKenzie Scott

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Crime and Public Safety

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Hammond will get new police chief in 2026

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Paris prosecutor says arrested man is thought to be 4th member of Louvre heist gang

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Donna Vickroy: Unsolved Lane Bryant murder case focus of new documentary

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National Guard shooting suspect to face first-degree murder charge

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Illinois soybean farmers struggle with unpredictable trade war and rising costs

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How trading wild turkeys for other animals became a conservation success story

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Snowy owls' unusually early visit to Chicago lakefront could signal migratory boom

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Thanksgiving weather: After mild and overcast start to the week, holiday will turn cold and blustery

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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

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As ICE detains longtime Chicago street vendors with no criminal history, neighbors rally with emergency funds

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Restaurant reviews: Bad Butter, a cult favorite bakery, and Blame Butter, a pietisserie, in Chicago

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The Kitchn: I make brisket chili every fall just for the leftovers

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

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Today in Chicago History: Bears take Dick Butkus, Gale Sayers in first round of NFL draft

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: The International Livestock Exposition

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Today in Chicago History: Soldier Field dedicated during Army vs. Navy game before 110,000 fans

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Today in History: Lester Joseph Gillis killed in a gunbattle with FBI agents

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Brother Rice transfer Keith Edwards Jr. is a 'go-getter' for Merrillville. In 5A state final, he gets 2 picks.

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Finally playing for his father, Marmion's Ben Piekarz comes up big again. As for dad? 'It's something special.'

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Wrong-way drivers among problems cited for East Dundee's River/Main Street intersection

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

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Best Black Friday deals

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Holiday decorations to snag during Cyber Week

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Editor's tips on navigating the biggest sale event of the year

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The best tech gifts for everyone in your life

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