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'Most stupid fraud in history': Suburban man gets 10 years in prison for $14M fraud tied to COVID-19 loans

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Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling says increase in home searches coming after training boost

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CTA brings in Cook County sheriff's police to patrol trains as it looks to appease feds

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Column: Hall of Fame cap saga finally ends for Chicago Cubs great Andre Dawson

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Daniel Davis, man missing from 115 Bourbon Street, found dead

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Chicago weather: Tornado, large hail sweep through Kankakee Tuesday amid severe thunderstorm warnings

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Gargantuan hail, destructive tornadoes: Climate change making Illinois storms more severe

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'I was there … trying to unbury myself': Tornadoes strike Illinois and Indiana, killing 2

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Mom of 8-year-old allegedly injured by CPS teacher speaks out, claims harm was preventable

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A Skokie woman said ICE detained her for nearly 48 hours after landing at O'Hare. But is it true?

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St. Patrick's Day 2026: What to know about Chicago River's dyeing and downtown parade

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Celebrity chef René Redzepi resigns from iconic Danish restaurant Noma after abuse allegations

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Frank Nazar, 22, turns up the heat in hot-and-cold season for the Chicago Blackhawks: 'I love challenges'

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Column: Crying a lot at Oscar movies lately? It's not just you.

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What to do in Chicago this St. Patrick's Day weekend

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Today in Chicago History: John Wayne Gacy found guilty of killing 33 young men

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Today in History: Gandhi begins 'Salt March'

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Asking Eric: Fitness-class nemesis won't stop pestering

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Column: Would Chicago Bears take a swing at a Maxx Crosby trade? Price tag, salary and health all factors.

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Editorial: Cities and towns have just cause to complain about how Gov. JB Pritzker's budget treats them

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Editorial: How a $10 million judgment against the city of Chicago became a $27 million settlement proposal

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Seth Stern: Chicago appeals court picks the wrong constitutional emergency by coming to DHS' rescue

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Michael Frerichs and Harold Pollack: More Illinoisans with disabilities can now save and invest

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Another Operation Midway Blitz defendant gets a deferred prosecution deal

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Chesterton High School students break rules to protest ICE

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Trump administration criticizes court rulings slowing immigration agenda in Supreme Court appeal

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Feds violated immigration court order, wrongly deported hundreds, court filing alleges

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A lifetime of David Byrne's curiosity comes together for 'Theater of the Mind'

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Column: 'Dear Rhoda' is a love story in letters set in roaring 1920s Chicago

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Artists warn gentrification is pushing them out of Pilsen, a hub for Mexican mural art. Some are fighting to stay.

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Beach Boys set to perform this summer at RiverEdge Park in Aurora

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Column: Nick Martinelli and Northwestern upset Indiana to heat up a lukewarm Big Ten Tournament

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Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel likely out 4-6 weeks with right hamstring injury suffered at WBC

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Photos: Mourners attend the public visitation for the Rev. Jesse Jackson

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Photos: The legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

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2026 Winter Olympics: Meet the 33 medalists from the United States

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Photos: US women's hockey wins gold medal with OT win over Canada

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Photos: An inside look at Chicago Cubs spring training

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Orland Township Republican committeeperson race sows intraparty division

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US at fault in strike on school in Iran, preliminary inquiry says

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Michigan lawmakers debating major changes to when certain elections are held

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Missouri House passes new bill that mirrors struck-down 'Let Politicians Lie Act'

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Avondale 3-bedroom home with a wet bar and a dry bar: $1.1M

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La Grange nixes exception for first floor medical office downtown

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Northwestern to offer artificial intelligence major next academic year

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Frankfort forum urges residents to study data center plans, raises environmental concerns

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Young kids missed the pandemic's school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind.

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Ohio State University's president resigns after reporting 'inappropriate relationship'

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Aurora University the only Illinois school to make U.S. News list of most beautiful college campuses

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Should Chicago school board members be paid? Legislators weigh compensation ahead of historic election

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Crime and Public Safety

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Olympic chair defends Casey Wasserman after Jeffrey Epstein scrutiny

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Crown Point woman sentenced after stealing $150k from E.C. company

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Man fatally wounded in Garfield Park shooting

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Second female ex-corrections officer charged for sex with teen inmate

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NWI residents prepare bill affordability report, will present to IURC

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Crete Village Board annexes property for construction of 2,400-acre solar farm

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Wolf Lake's future in Hammond is uncertain with Chicago Bears stadium proposal

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Illinois orders 21 communities to remove forever chemicals from drinking water by 2029. But who will pay?

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Chicago craft brewers Half Acre and Maplewood announce merger

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Chicago's hottest club is ... Seafood City? Viral pop-up dance party comes to the Filipino grocery store

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Meet Your Maker: A restaurant guide to who's behind masterpiece corned beef sandwiches around Chicago

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St. Patrick's Day 2026: Restaurants and bars with Chicago River views, unlimited food and drinks, and more

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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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Vintage Chicago Tribune: Tornadoes that left an impact on the area

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Naperville high school girls soccer preview: Matt Le Cren scouts the teams for the 2026 season

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Around the Southland: Maple Syrup Magic in Will County, Green Hills Library work, more

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