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What to do in Chicago: Paul McCartney, Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and more to open the holidays

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The fallout of Epstein's crimes spans the globe. Here's a look at some of those paying the cost.

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Bill, Hillary Clinton visit Rev. Jesse Jackson at Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's resigning from Congress after fallout with President Trump

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US Sen. Ruben Gallego, a Chicago native, denounces immigration raids in return home

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Chicago White Sox nontender Mike Tauchman, Cam Booser and Tim Elko while keeping Derek Hill on 1-year deal

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Azzi Fudd scores 31 points to help No. 1 UConn hold off No. 6 Michigan 72-69

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Photos: Miami Heat 143, Chicago Bulls 107 at the United Center

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Chicago Blackhawks fall to Buffalo Sabres 9-3 — their most goals allowed in 14 years — for 2nd loss in 2 nights

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Former University of Virginia student gets 5 life sentences for fatally shooting 3 football players

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Hannah Hildalgo hits jumper with 1.9 seconds left to give No. 24 Notre Dame a 61-59 win over No. 11 USC

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Nick Martinelli's streak of scoring in double digits ends as Northwestern falls to Virginia 83-78 for 1st loss

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Editorial: A woman was set on fire on the Blue Line. Chicago can't shrug this off.

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Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz: How do we support young people's desire to serve society?

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Editorial: While Mayor Brandon Johnson postures, aldermanic realists are quietly cooking up an alternative budget

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David Greising: Chicago government can't afford to shut down. We need good-faith budget negotiations.

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Federal gun charges unsealed against man arrested after alleged shots at immigration agents in Little Village

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Supreme Court meets to weigh Trump's birthright citizenship restrictions, blocked by lower courts

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Read the ruling: Injunction provides new look at 'Operation Midway Blitz'

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Injunction ruling provides new look at Operation Midway Blitz, from tear gas to agent using ChatGPT to help write report

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Review: Off-Broadway 'Baker's Wife' has the music of Stephen Schwartz and the story of a May-September marriage

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Review: 'Sister Act' at Drury Lane Theatre lets the nuns boogie

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Christkindlmarket 2025: Heart-shaped mugs, cultural tours — and partying with Krampus

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Review: 'Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)' on Broadway is a new if slight Gen-Z kind of rom-com

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John Paxson joining Chicago Bulls Ring of Honor after 4 decades with franchise: 'I'm proud of it. All of it.'

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5 things to watch in the Chicago Bears' Week 12 game — including key injury updates — plus our predictions

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Column: Mike Tomlin an exemplar for Ben Johnson, who's working to build Chicago Bears into a long-term winner

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Northwestern field hockey to play for national title for 5th straight year after topping No. 1 North Carolina

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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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Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine faces a stark choice and risks losing American support over US peace plan

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Takeaways from Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani visit: Both men get something they want, GOP loses a punching bag

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Imprisoned ex-Speaker Michael Madigan formally disbarred after nearly 60 years as a lawyer

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Elmwood Park's lead pipes become poster child in push for EPA funds for replacement

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Lemont area residents demand answers on alleged air pollution

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Former Chicago Bulls player Zach LaVine sells Chicago condo for $6.4M

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Man accused of Blue Line attack ordered held on federal terrorism charge

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US futures quickly pivot to gains, but Wall Street may still suffer after rollicking week

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One Skokie D68 school falls to 'targeted' while another rises in Illinois Report Card ratings

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CPS culinary students assist in century-old gingerbread tradition at the Drake Hotel

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Indian Prairie District 204 board OKs more renovations at Waubonsie Valley, Neuqua Valley high schools

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2 weeks after Trinity Christian closure announcement, Palos Heights knows little about college sale plans

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Crime and Public Safety

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CPD announces new commander of downtown, North Side detectives

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Judge orders alcohol monitoring after Cedar Lake man with OWI charge caught with gun after bar fight

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Hammond man gets 80 years for child molesting

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Program that allows police to directly file some gun charges to expand citywide

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Illinois lawmakers urged to 'step up' and 'fight like hell' as EPA moves to cut wetlands protections

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Pope Leo XIV calls for urgent climate action and says God's creation is 'crying out'

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West Aurora District 129 launches 27 electric school buses funded by EPA grant

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Bird flu cases are on the rise again, including 2 million turkeys. Will that affect your Thanksgiving dinner?

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Feld, Ever and Kasama react to Chicago Michelin awards: 'I don't think we ever cooked with a star in mind'

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

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Brace for impact: Tax hikes loom for South, West Side homeowners

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Federal judge postpones ruling on detained father of sick teen

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Today in Chicago History: Holy Name Cathedral dedicated

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Today in History: Dick Durbin turns 81

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: Remembering the lore of Marshall Field's State Street store

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Today in Chicago History: Simeon basketball star and top prep recruit Ben Wilson fatally shot

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Fresh off picking Grand Valley State, Marshawn Cocroft provides winning mindset for Kaneland. 'Be even better.'

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Illinois recruit Nicholas Garcia, a baseball convert, basks in Marmion's wrestling spotlight. 'Stick with it.'

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Defamation lawsuit against Township High D113 parent dismissed: 'Unequivocal victory'

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St. Charles man allegedly took over 400 unauthorized upskirt videos across western suburbs, police say

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Bookmark these retailers for Black Friday sales

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The best gifts of the 2025 holiday season

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The best hardware wallet

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