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On America's 250th anniversary, Elk Grove Village rededicates cemetery with two Revolutionary War soldiers

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Gov. JB Pritzker says Illinois Rep. Harry Benton should take Speaker Welch's resignation call seriously

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Chicago's first bald eaglets born in a century named

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Today in Chicago History: Northwestern basketball coach Ricky Byrdsong shot and killed by white supremacist

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Today in History: Novak Djokovic wins his first Wimbledon

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Asking Eric: My spouse is unable to say sorry

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Grant Taylor gives up walk-off HR, dropping Chicago White Sox into 1st-place tie with Cleveland Guardians

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World Cup: US win over Bosnia-Herzegovina is most-watched soccer telecast in English-language history

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Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

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Editorial: Major League Baseball showcases a retro drive-in theater near us

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Editorial: Illinois' population is growing again. But we're losing our children.

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Willie Wilson: 250 years later, we must recommit to the ideals in the Declaration of Independence

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Jon Banner: Chicago should have one base wage for all restaurant workers, not a two-tier system

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Top FBI agent in Chicago leaving post after being pushed to retire, sources say

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Aurora-area Democrats pick teacher, union leader Jared Ploger for state Senate seat ballot spot

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Larry Snelling's retirement means Chicago police superintendent search begins again

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What's the perfect American hot dog? Depends where you grew up.

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Madison Square Garden is abuzz with eager Swifties ahead of Swift-Kelce wedding

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How 'Country Roads' became the soundtrack of the US team's World Cup run

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Review: Black Ensemble Theater puts on a dance party with 'Men of Soul'

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Chicago Bulls in NBA free agency: Norman Powell joins on a 2-year deal — and center Zach Collins is extended

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Rookie Jacob Gonzalez making contributions to the Chicago White Sox lineup: 'He's swinging it well'

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Wimbledon kept its courts lush green as other London lawns browned in record heat

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Photos: Six Flags Great America celebrates 50 years

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Photos: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican

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Photos: Sam Sianis, owner of the Billy Goat Tavern

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Chicago Tribune wins Pulitzer Prize for local reporting: Read the stories and see the photos

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Route 66: Photos from the 'Main Street of America'

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WGN-Ch. 9 anchor Dan Ponce sells Glencoe home for $1.7M

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Gov. Braun extends gas tax holiday for final time

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With one of nation's 'largest pools of geriatric patients,' Palos Hospital focuses on emergency room elder care

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Strike averted after skilled maintenance workers at Prime's Illinois hospitals reach contract agreements

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Investigator advises 30-day suspension for Merrillville lawyer who allegedly solicited woman for sex

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How the Supreme Court became a pivotal force in Trump's immigration agenda

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Libertyville man faces hate crime charge for ICE poster: 'Hate must have no home in Lake County'

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Illinois immigrants and leaders rejoice as Supreme Court affirms birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump's order

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Brian Smith leaves Highland to serve as Valparaiso's new superintendent

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Changes to student loans are taking effect July 1. Here's what to know.

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No 'cakewalk': Chicago school board president reflects on shift to elected governance

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Public universities, community colleges to see funding boost from state budget

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Crime and Public Safety

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DoorDash driver charged in fatal shooting outside Matteson Amazon facility

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Blue Island targets parents' wallets in bid to prevent teen takeovers

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Gary man sentenced to 85 years for Portage arson that killed girlfriend's mom

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US Attorney Andrew Boutros makes public appearance as 'Broadview Six' scandal grows

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After more than 800 votes were cast, Aurora officially names baby elk born at Phillips Park Zoo

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ComEd says power grid under 'critical strain' during Chicago's extreme heat

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'It's so hot': Hitting the beach is one way to beat the heat as high temps linger

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Nature, science intersect at Living With Lakes seminar in Valparaiso

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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American wines worth celebrating this Fourth of July

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July 4 dining guide: 20 Chicago restaurants and bars with specials for America 250

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Restaurant news: World's largest Hello Kitty Cafe opens in Chicago with afternoon tea and Italian beef croissants

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Did the milk expire? California bans 'sell by' food labels to cut food waste

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Bill aims to curb abandoned oil and gas wells in Illinois through stiffer fines

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Read the Tribune's investigation into Illinois' abandoned oil wells

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In Illinois, getting oil and gas operators to pay for abandoned wells can take decades

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Microplastics linger inside people and animals, multiple studies show. But regulation is still far off.

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: Navy Pier, the city's magnificent gem on Lake Michigan

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Lake County Homeless Prevention Program facing higher demand: 'We can tell people are struggling'

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Southland gears up for America 25 celebrations on July 4

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Fans cheer on US at Aurora's World Cup watch party: 'Soccer is our jam'

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Road rage shooting that killed Elgin man nets 96-year prison term

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