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Isaac Patton's 96-yard pick six in closing seconds of 1st half sparks Providence to shutout of Joliet Catholic

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Frankfort mother discussed Lindsay Clancy case before hanging 2-year-old son, prosecutors say

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Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy case after jury deadlocks

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Fraudster who posed as drug lord's son pleads guilty to bilking millions from basketball player, romantic partners

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Happy hour ban on drink specials lifted in Naperville

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Chicago Cubs updates: Dansby Swanson progressing with injury — and Javier Assad rejoins team on taxi squad

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What to do in Chicago for Labor Day Weekend, including Jazz Fest, the parade and Sound & Gravity

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State investigating Essendant, century-old office supply firm, for layoffs that may have violated WARN Act

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Just 'do it: Riding his splitter, new-look Shota Imanaga handcuffs Miami Marlins in Chicago Cubs' 6-1 win

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Miguel Vargas and Colson Montgomery reach 30 HRs in Chicago White Sox win — but AL Central lead is down to 2½

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Midterm mail ballots start to go out to voters as litigation over President Trump's executive order creates uncertainty

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Court ruling allows 2 starting defensive linemen to play for defending champion Indiana in its opener Saturday

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9-year-old boy shoots, critically injures 13-year-old on South Side: police

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Daily News, NY Times want 'fair use' argument rejected in copyright case against OpenAI, Microsoft

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Rome Odunze and D'Andre Swift exit Chicago Bears practice with apparent injuries

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Hikers who used AI to plan Mount Shasta trip are rescued after 2-day ordeal

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Insects and mosquitoes are swarming Chicagoland. Here's why.

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Column: It's hard to call Milwaukee Brewers a surprise when they keep finishing ahead of Chicago Cubs

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Mayor Brandon Johnson reveals $882 million budget gap for 2027

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Ex-FBI agent admits taking top secret defense documents, government Blackberry phones

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Sean Lennon is a dad to former Beatle John's first grandson

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Two more belugas die at Shedd Aquarium, officials announce

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Editorial: Chicago had the fewest summertime homicides in 60 years. Good but far from good enough.

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Jodi Bondi Norgaard: Companies taking action after Good Good Golf ad is evidence of accountability

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Editorial: Let our children roam

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Bryan Zarou: The City Council has a chance to push ethics reform forward in Chicago

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North Carolina mails first ballots of fall as Trump tries to restrict them

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Will County yet to disburse approved grant for immigration services group

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JD Vance says Iran fight isn't a 'war' as Donald Trump tries to navigate unpopular conflict

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CPS board president candidates lay out competing visions at first forum

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Review: Why 'Come From Away' at Marriott Theatre is the Dolly Parton of musicals

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Classical and jazz for fall 2026: From CSO to Jazz Showcase, music is back in business

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Column: Reasons for optimism in cultural Chicago — and a few concerns

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In Evanston, a rare breed emerges: a new jazz listening room

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Could Ryan Poles make a play for Josh Sweat? Easiest way for the defense to improve?

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Northwestern needs the Chip Kelly-Aidan Chiles pairing to cook up something more interesting on offense

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Photos: Chicago White Sox 4, Minnesota Twins 1

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Williams sisters, at 44 and 46, reunite their iconic doubles team — at Serena's daughter's urging

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Firm withdraws plan that could have brought data center to Munster

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Stocks fall after a surprisingly strong jobs report raises prospects of an interest rate hike

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Dyer project is first to use transit development district financing

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Enes Kanter Freedom files a lawsuit against Chicago Sky and Wintrust Arena owners after his game ejection

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Chicago Public Schools custodian released from ICE: 'It was 42 very difficult days for our family'

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ICE whistleblower warned of 'unprecedented lowering of standards' during hiring spree

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ICE officer pleads not guilty to lying about shooting and is ordered released from custody

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Judge blocks President Trump's new bid to curb birthright citizenship, citing Supreme Court precedent

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Chicago extends free home internet for 28,000 CPS students

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'Cutting assumptions': Prairie State iCan Dream Center to serve neurodiverse students

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Trump administration pushes to remove tax exemption for private colleges with DEI policies

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Chicago school board candidates asked to sign pledge restricting AI, screen time

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Crime and Public Safety

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Special prosecutor appointed in ex-Chesterton police officer Flock case

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Homicide roundup: Deaths reported in Dolton and University Park

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How $650,000 in stolen Nike shoes ended up in Des Plaines

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Just Transition, Citizens Action Coalition oppose NIPSCO's cost recovery plan

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Michigan winemakers have a new climate worry: more wildfire smoke

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SeaWorld San Diego's rescued belugas have yet to meet the park's resident whales

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Iceman on 'Hot Ones:' Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams takes on popular YouTube series' gauntlet of scorching wings

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9 pop-up events to eat and drink at in Chicago this September, from a Scandinavian festival to Martini Expo

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Restaurant review: Maplewood Brewery & Distillery now serving whimsical Polish American food around Chicago

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North Shore native and storied chef, opens new restaurant, Juniper, in Highwood

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Data centers near O'Hare win nearly $100M in local tax breaks, leaving suburban homeowners to cover the gap

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Data centers and tax breaks: How we reported the story

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As microplastics pollute every corner of the Great Lakes, scientists push governments to combat threat

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Missed opportunities, incomplete investigations preceded discovery of 56 bodies at funeral home

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Today in Chicago History: Prince Charles tours the city — and takes a tumble on the polo field

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Today in History: Mother Teresa canonized

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Vintage Chicago Tribune: White Sox's promising 1994 start — until the season was canceled by the strike

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Today in Chicago History: The 'L' extension to O'Hare International Airport is opened

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From the Farm: Family farm hails forever salute to America's birthday and neighbors

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Community news: Oakton College recognizes Maine Township supervisor

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Skokie honors Hamas hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin with first-ever kosher fridge

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