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Chicago-area families on SNAP celebrate Thanksgiving amid uncertainty: 'I can barely give them what they need'

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Suspect in National Guard shooting drove across US to carry out attack, officials say

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Illinois 'Clean Slate' bill that would speed sealing of many criminal convictions awaits Pritzker signature

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George Pullman Educational Foundation gets $10M gift from MacKenzie Scott

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How to watch the Chicago Bears' Black Friday game vs. the Philadelphia Eagles

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Officials warn winter storm and heavy snow will affect holiday travel plans Saturday

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Review: 'Hamnet' is a deeply sad, utterly beautiful Shakespeare story

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LSU confirms Brian Kelly was fired 'without cause' and is owed his full $54 million buyout

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade brings Pac-Man and Labubu to Manhattan

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Federal judge expands access to bond hearings for detained immigrants nationwide

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Black Friday arrives with solid momentum despite tariffs and economic uncertainty

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How trading wild turkeys for other animals became a conservation success story

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Editorial: Thanksgiving, revisited through the Tribune's past

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Eboo Patel: This Thanksgiving, let's celebrate cultural pluralism in our potluck city and nation

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David McGrath: I offer thanks for these exceptional Americans, including Pope Leo and Chappell Roan

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Letters: Our readers and your opinion team have much thanks to give

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Chicago Heights priest nears end of two-month walk to New York for immigration justice

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Mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew arrested by ICE

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Teen migrant charged as adult in fatal Loop stabbing of homeless man

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DACA recipients are being arrested despite deportation protection

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Review: 'Zootopia 2' delivers wit and charm of original and then some

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What to do in Chicago: Holiday concerts and shopping and a 'Sound of Music' sing-a-long

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Campbell's fires executive who was recorded saying company's products are for 'poor people'

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Christkindlmarket seeks to shorten lines, appeals to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for increased capacity

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Column: Plenty for Chicago sports fans to be thankful for — from Ben and Bananas to Bedard and Byard

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Column: Dan Roushar, lured out of retirement by Chicago Bears, is the architect of one of NFL's best O-lines

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Chicago Blackhawks lose in overtime to the Minnesota Wild after another controversial penalty call

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Chicago Bulls more reliant than ever on their bench to stay above .500: 'Sustainability — that's not there'

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Photos: Thanksgiving meals for those in need

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Photos: Snowy owls' unusually early visit to the Chicago lakefront

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Week 12 photos: Chicago Bears 31, Pittsburgh Steelers 28

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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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Napoleon Harris, Thornton Township supervisor and state senator, challenged in committeeman race

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Electoral Board removes one Will County board candidate, other cases pending

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Republican reversal on Indiana redistricting session leaves Dems reeling

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Students at Lincoln-Way West apply to form Club America, a Turning Point USA affiliate

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Terry Savage: This holiday season, help the needy and manage your finances

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Trinity Christian College professors team with organizers to harness history to uplift communities

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Possible buyer for Blue Island mobile homes presents plan, city requests details

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Aurora increases parking fees at Metra stations in the city for first time in 10 years

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Maple brown butternut squash anyone? The Evolved Network meets Chicago students where they are with food kits.

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Northwestern University nears deal with White House to restore funding

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Morton student, 16, wins Congressional App Challenge

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Spartan Sisterhood at Oak Lawn Community High School offers 'safe space' for girls to learn and grow

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Crime and Public Safety

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'A miscarriage of justice': NWI man remains in Japanese custody for four years

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Today in History: Lester Joseph Gillis killed in a gunbattle with FBI agents

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2 National Guard members shot in an ambush attack just blocks from the White House

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Wisconsin seeks to block Slender Man attacker's conditional release after escape from group home

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Snowy owls' unusually early visit to Chicago lakefront could signal migratory boom

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Thanksgiving weather: After mild and overcast start to the week, holiday will turn cold and blustery

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Trucks are catching fire due to improper recycling. Here's how to do it right.

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Lemont area residents demand answers on alleged air pollution

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Thanksgiving wines made simple: 3 Chicago pros, 9 picks, 1 easy guide

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As ICE detains longtime Chicago street vendors with no criminal history, neighbors rally with emergency funds

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Restaurant reviews: Bad Butter, a cult favorite bakery, and Blame Butter, a pietisserie, in Chicago

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The Kitchn: Move over, pumpkin! This spiced cake is the coziest desert of the season

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Chicago hospitals funnel patients into long-lasting guardianships, angering friends and family

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Record property tax increases slam Chicago homeowners as downtown owners see cuts

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Federal judge postpones ruling on detained father of sick teen

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

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Today in Chicago History: Soldier Field dedicated during Army vs. Navy game before 110,000 fans

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Fests, sing-alongs and visits with Santa to make the Elgin-area holiday season merry

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Carpentersville bringing back Jamboree Days music festival in 2026

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Fox and the Turkey run a longstanding part of Thanksgiving in Batavia: 'It's a tradition'

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Waubonsee Community College plans December concerts

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Holiday decorations to snag during Cyber Week

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Editor's tips on navigating the biggest sale event of the year

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