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Soaked Riot Fest forces restoration plans for swampy Douglass Park

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Family of slain Cook County judge recalls loss ahead of sentencing

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A third beluga whale rescued from Canada has died at Shedd; a fourth died last week in Spain

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Column: After all the highs and lows, the Chicago White Sox have a clear path to the postseason

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Caleb Williams 'will likely miss some time' — though Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson not ruling out Week 3

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Chicago woman 'felt relief' as troubled South Side foster facility's manager sentenced to 30 years in prison

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ICE hides locations of thousands of detainees with final removal orders, sources

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Marcus Mariota will start in Week 3 as Washington Commanders await more info on Jayden Daniels' injury

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Bridgeview boy, 8, dies after being struck by car while riding e-scooter

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National Transportation Safety Board launches rail safety campaign

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With or without Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears have a long way to go. Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts on Week 2.

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Asking Eric: Your life has changed

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What we know about Caleb Williams' hamstring injury before the Chicago Bears QB's MRI on Monday

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Chicago White Sox win 8-1 and own 3-game lead for third AL wild-card spot with 6 games remaining

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Gov. JB Pritzker doesn't condemn remarks by streamer Hasan Piker while ex-Mayor Rahm Emanuel blasts them

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Week 2 recap: Chicago Bears lose QB Caleb Williams to a hamstring injury and fall 9-3 to Minnesota Vikings

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Cubs and White Sox are in the hunt for playoff berths: Tracking the magic numbers for Chicago's baseball teams

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Editorial: Donald Trump and his gossamer skin are far too easily pricked

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Editorial: Quantum is not AI, folks, and Chicago is not building a lakefront data center

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State Sen. Willie Preston: If Chicago won't act to allow video gaming, the state must step in

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Dan Tully: 2001's Authorization for Use of Military Force is being treated like a forever law for forever wars

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Park Forest mayor's altercation with business owners expected to be election issue

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Kamala Harris launches into the 2026 midterms as her 2028 decision looms

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Donald Trump's 'grand conspiracy' probe presses on with subpoenas after lead prosecutor's exit

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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet President Donald Trump for the first time

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Review: 'The Front Page' is Northlight Theatre's old-school welcome home

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States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal

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My Pet World: Helping fearful and reactive pets

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Taylor Swift will become the most awarded artist in MTV VMAs history

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What to know about this week's Presidents Cup at Medinah, including who's on the teams and how it's scored

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High school football schedule and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

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QB Kyler Murray clears concussion protocol and will start for Minnesota Vikings this week

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Week 2 photos: Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings

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Photos: Riot Fest at Douglass Park

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Photos: Food options for Chicago Bears games this season at Soldier Field

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Week 1 photos: Chicago Bears 59, Carolina Panthers 37

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Photos: Mexican Independence Day celebrations in Chicago

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Photos: Chicago Police Department's 3rd District renamed

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Photos: Chicago Cubs All-Star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong

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Chicago Heights police Explorer program helps create path to law enforcement jobs

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Moraine Valley, other colleges ramp up training for careers in artificial intelligence era

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Operator of 314 US Wendy's locations files for bankruptcy protection

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Chicago hotel workers vote to strike

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Man beaten by ICE agents in Evanston in possible case of mistaken identity, per police

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ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say

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For those detained during Operation Midway Blitz, release doesn't mean freedom

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Chicago's Latino population is shifting west, with Belmont Cragin now the city's largest Latino neighborhood

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Plea deal expected for former Thornton Fractional High School teacher charged with sexual assault

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Groundbreaking for field house is latest expansion at St. Laurence High School in Burbank

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Business briefs: Hard Rock donation supports Oct. 3 suicide prevention walk

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Cook County awards $191 million in loans to bridge property tax payout gap

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Crime and Public Safety

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Chicago man on trial for 14-year-old's slaying in Whiting

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Probationary Porter County officer fired after OWI arrest

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Chicago homicides in 2026: Here's how the numbers compare with previous years

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Illinois Supreme Court to hear case that will determine future of Chicago police misconduct process

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Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora works with newly-founded foundation to purchase porcupines

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Experts: Federal energy regulatory actions will impact NWI

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Scientists hope deeper-rooted soybeans can withstand climate extremes and store more carbon

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Judge rules EPA illegally terminated $7 billion solar program intended to help poorer Americans

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Chocolate chip scones are the flaky, buttery breakfast treat you'll want to make on repeat

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Sunday roast is a meal you can look forward to every week

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How to make the best white cake from scratch

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'Big dumb lines' everywhere: TikTok account chronicles the daily queue at Michelin-starred Kasama

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Illinois, Chicago, Cook County got $11B in pandemic aid but there were gaps in oversight and transparency

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Illinois ignores rules and red flags as 'servant leader' runs up $100M state tab, then closes 2 hospitals

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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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Today in Chicago History: Walter Payton held to zero net yards in his NFL debut for the Bears

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Today in History: Sandra Day O'Connor confirmed

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Vintage Tribune: Newspaper editor and Cook County prosecutor traveled to Morocco to nab fugitive banker

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Today in Chicago History: Pope Francis names Blase Cupich to lead Archdiocese of Chicago

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Community news: Morton Arboretum takes drama to new heights

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Health officials confirm Legionella bacteria in hot tub of Evanston Hilton Garden Inn

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Wicker Park ready for veterans motorcycle ride after massive storm cleanup

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Fox Valley drying out after storms over the weekend cancel parade, marathon and more

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