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Multiple belugas have died at Shedd Aquarium since dramatic rescue from Canada. Activists say the transfers happened too quickly.

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Dolphin that was part of international effort to transfer beluga whales from Canada dies in Spain

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

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A fight to stay one last Christmas in Pilsen: After 60 years, La Casa del Pueblo Taqueria forced to leave

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Tyson Bagent — still in concussion protocol — practices and emerges as possible QB starter for Chicago Bears

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What to do in Chicago: Teddy Swims, 'Top Gun' in concert and wrestling in Rosemont

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Powerful nor'easter causes coastal flooding and knocks out power to parts of the northeast US

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Hurricane Nolo expected to unleash powerful winds, flash flooding on Hawaii

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Russian and Ukrainian strikes leave 10 dead as Trump calls on Zelenskyy to 'settle with Putin'

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House Democrats plan vast oversight of Trump administration, with impeachment on the table

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President Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

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An estimated 700,000 people attend Pope Leo XIV's Mass in Paris square

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Man chased down, killed while driving before crashing in Grand Crossing

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Editorial: The Shedd Aquarium did all it could to save the beluga whales

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Professors: The competitiveness in parenting to give kids a leg up has reached a new level

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Michael Peregrine: Decatur's amazing role in the history of the Chicago Bears and the NFL

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The Tribune's Quotes of the Week for Sept. 26

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Today in History: Kennedy and Nixon face off in Chicago

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President Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead.

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Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress

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Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database for now

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Answer Angel: No-melt lipstick?

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Sunkist Fruit Gems, a century-old candy, are discontinued

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'Illumination' at The Morton Arboretum getting 'very ambitious' northern lights-inspired display

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Ed Sheeran cancels New England concerts as nor'easter looms

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What are Caleb Wilson's goals? Will Noa Essengue contribute? 4 questions for the Chicago Bulls entering camp.

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Cubs and White Sox are in the playoffs. Tracking their postseason possibilities as the final weekend unfolds.

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Column: With Chicago Cubs locked in, will we see an epic Pete Crow-Armstrong-Shohei Ohtani encore in October?

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Arvid Söderblom approaching contract year with Chicago Blackhawks like any other: 'Got to prove yourself'

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Photos: Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Chicago Cubs' first 40-40 player

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Photos: Riot Fest at Douglass Park

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Photos: Chicago Cubs beat Miami Marlins 2-1 to clinch playoff berth at Wrigley Field

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

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Week 2 photos: Minnesota Vikings 9, Chicago Bears 3

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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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Terry Savage: What to know for Medicare open enrollment

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City Council punts decision on $2.53 billion Chicago parking meter sale to Stonepeak

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Oak Lawn native Daniel P. Brown, inventor and Northwestern University educator, dies at 70

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Brightline reaches restructuring deal that will give it $490M in new capital, help lower debt

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'Broadview Six' prosecutor pens fiery resignation letter saying US attorney pushed for felony charges

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Prosecutor at center of 'Broadview Six' scandal retires, says Boutros ordered grand jury transcript

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Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow quick third-country deportations to continue

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Homeland Security defends officers in immigrant's fatal car crash in Michigan

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'The world needs more Valpo grads': VU's 20th president stresses building character, servant leaders

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Bradshaw: Colleges are starting to apply to students

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Indiana AG sues IHSAA over race provision

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Students and parents offer feedback and questions to U of I System leadership amid annual tour

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Crime and Public Safety

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Four people arrested after two-state pursuit late Friday

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Motorcyclist killed late Thursday in wreck on I-94 near Chesterton

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Gov. JB Pritzker names new Illinois Prisoner Review Board executive director

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Ford Heights officials charged with 79 felonies alleging theft and misconduct

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A storm for a generation closes the Coffee Creek Preserve in Chesterton

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It's been an intense hurricane season in the Pacific and there's still a long way to go

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Indiana Gov. Braun announces new state-led nuclear energy program

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Chicago cookie guide: From home bakers to award-winning pastry chefs, our favorite cookies in Chicago

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Can't pronounce that wine? Order it anyway.

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

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Community rallies after Homewood teen's heart diagnosis with music, storytelling benefit

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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: Sting beat New York Cosmos to win North American Soccer League title in Toronto

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Isaac Daniel, Greek-born Northwestern prof considered 'father of composite materials,' dies at 92

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Today in Chicago History: Spectators place final bets at Arlington Park

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Today in History: IRA decommissions weapons

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Variety on the menu at Aurora Food Truck Festival

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New book turns Chesterton's Burdick Road into Memory Lane

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On a night of big plays, Ben Peterson's screen pass turns into winning 49-yard TD as Geneva outlasts Batavia

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Naperville Central star Mark Williams' recruiting process is 'only a matter of time.' Metea Valley sees why.

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Best summer-to-fall outfits

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DeWalt vs Ryobi leaf blowers

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