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CTA riders and workers have been assaulted at rates at least double other public transit agencies

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Locals with birthright citizenship hope the practice prevails as Supreme Court to weigh in

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Chicago police arrest Rogers Park man in Loyola slaying

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Column: Baseball returns after a long, hard winter, and we're grateful to welcome it home

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US and Iran threaten to expand the war to the region's power plants

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How the Chicago Cubs are using biometric data to further player development and health

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A push to protect Morgan Shoal — a marine wonder on the South Side — and the Chicago shoreline

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Today in Chicago History: Evanston approves reparations spending

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Asking Eric: Don't call me sweetie

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Elgin police officer fired for social media post targeting undocumented immigrants

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Asking Eric: Friend wouldn't get up early to help me

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Proposal envisions a dome on Soldier Field, but Chicago Bears focused on Arlington Heights or Indiana

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Mayor Brandon Johnson's cultural affairs pick sued by former employee

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Asking Eric: I do love him but I'm getting tired

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Asking Eric: Their constant cheerleading is very frustrating

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CBS News pulls the plug on its storied radio network, which provides top-of-the hour newscasts to WBBM-AM

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Murder, arson charges in Chicago firefighter's death in Rogers Park

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Editorial: With Chicago's forced bond sale, the financial details just keep getting uglier

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Editorial: On the nation's 250th, does Mayor Brandon Johnson realize America is having a birthday, not Chicago?

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Chicago 2050: Mary Schmich writes her dreams for the future of her 'complete city'

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Chicago 2050: Tonika Lewis Johnson imagines a city skyline that bridges racial dividing lines

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Experts: SAVE America bill would require more documentation to vote

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Quakers gather in silent vigil against war, violence in Millennium Park

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ICE officers soon will help with airport security unless Democrats end shutdown, President Trump says

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President Trump's mixed messages on Iran: 'Winding down' the war and easing sanctions but adding more troops

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K-pop sensation BTS returns with a comeback concert in Seoul after a 4-year hiatus

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New TimeLine Theatre marquee illuminates Uptown, at the end of long search for a home

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Six Flags announces 50th anniversary celebrations: 'Millions of memories'

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Lyric Opera's 'El último sueño de Frida y Diego' goes beyond Fridamania

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NCAA Tournament: Illinois puts on a show in 76-55 win over VCU to advance to Sweet 16

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Chicago White Sox pitcher Shane Smith looks back on a spring of 'growth' and ahead to opening-day start

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NCAA Tournament: Clemson women's shining moment wiped out because clock started late ahead of buzzer-beater

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NCAA Tournament: Destiny Jackson's big 4th quarter helps young Illinois team open with 66-57 win over Colorado

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TSA officers are quitting as a funding standoff forces them to staff airports without pay

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Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase, absolves him of some fraud claims

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Aurora's proposed data center regulations head to final vote

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Chicago schools, parks consider renaming César Chavez monuments after bombshell sexual abuse allegations

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Gregory Bovino to retire from Border Patrol

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How Gregory Bovino became a face of Donald Trump's mass deportations and ended his career

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Southland school districts join groups to help Kankakee tornado recovery

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Oak Park filmmaker Seth McClellan shines a light on how young people overcome hardship

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Trump administration sues Harvard, saying it violated civil rights law and seeking to recover funds

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Chicago Public Schools CEO search: Former New York City schools chief withdraws from consideration

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Crime and Public Safety

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Hearing postponed for man charged with murder, arson in Chicago firefighter's death

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St. John mom fights on for son detained for years in Japan

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Man in good condition after stabbing on CTA Blue Line platform

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84-year-old woman dies in fire overnight in Logan Square

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Joliet City Council OKs controversial mega data center project

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EPA to host public hearing about Federated Metals superfund site

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Is it recyclable? Group working to reduce plastic use has answers

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EPA sued over repeal of 'endangerment' finding central to climate fight

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Boka's new restaurant Gingie from chef Brian Lockwood brings high-class cooking to an à la carte menu

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Food icon: Sam Sianis of Billy Goat Tavern and Cheezborger legend in Chicago

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West Loop's Kumiko wins 2026 Michter's Art of Hospitality Award

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Campfire Milkshake is back for more at Chicago White Sox games. And it's bringing some new friends.

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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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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: 19th Ward boss 'Diamond Joe' Esposito gunned down near his home

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Today in History: Civil rights activists march from Selma to Montgomery

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Shermann 'Dilla' Thomas teams with Ancestry.com to host a bus tour based on Chicago women

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Today in Chicago History: Pablo Picasso at the Art Institute — his first solo American exhibition

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Wine Walk uncorked in downtown Batavia

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East Chicago native, former councilman support Cesar Chavez rename after recent allegations

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Region's transit districts attracting housing, retail development

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State, national parks generate 2,600 jobs, $140 million in economic development for Porter County

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Take cover with these great outdoor umbrellas

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Amazon has greenhouse kits from budget to luxury

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