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Illinois House approves latest proposal to help Chicago Bears build stadium in Arlington Heights

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What to know about the Chicago Bears' possible move from Soldier Field

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Chicagoans want to see Bears move to Arlington Heights — not Indiana, a Suffolk-Tribune poll says

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Man sentenced to 8 years in gun case connected to death of Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera

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University Park residents can seek claims as part of Aqua Illinois $12.5 million water contamination settlement

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Meet the food icons of Chicago

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Chicago Bears have drafted 99 players in the first round since 1936 — and 12 are in the Hall of Fame

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Simms defends himself on social media against allegations of inappropriate conduct with students

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Photos: Chicago Cubs 8, Philadelphia Phillies 7 (10)

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Milwaukee Bucks finalizing deal with Taylor Jenkins to take over as coach, succeeding Doc Rivers

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What to know about a kidnapping case involving a child flown back to the US from Cuba

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Trump unveils deal with Regeneron to lower drug prices as part of most-favored-nation initiative

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Police say 10 hurt, suspects fled after two groups shot at each other inside Mall of Louisiana

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4 tickets to the World Cup final are listed on FIFA's resale site for more than $2 million

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Editorial: The millionaire's tax will tempt many Illinoisans. Here's why it is a terrible idea as written.

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Editorial: The usual suspects take aim at Eileen O'Neill Burke over the lack of Midway Blitz prosecutions

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City corporation counsel: Chicago's legal challenges require systemic change, not a quick fix

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Willie Wilson: Proposed millionaire tax is an effort to keep up with the blue state Joneses

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Pope urges US and Iran to return to peace talks, condemns capital punishment

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US stocks hang around their record highs as oil prices swing

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Trump orders US military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz

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What to do in Chicago: Springsteen, Jazz Day and the annual Doc10 film festival

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Review: 'I Swear' is a deeply moving, entertaining biopic about a Tourette syndrome advocate

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Review: 'Michael' is an uncanny but shallow portrayal of the rise of the King of Pop

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Today in History: Smoking ban on flights goes into effect

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'It all started at Marist' for local NFL draft prospects Carnell Tate, Jimmy Rolder and Pat Coogan

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What to know about the 2026 NFL draft, including when the Chicago Bears pick and how to watch

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12 prospects the Chicago Bears might consider with the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NFL draft

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NFL draft's QB board could go quiet fast after Fernando Mendoza's selection at No. 1

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Preorder Our New Bears Book

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Two new restaurants announced for under-construction Hollywood Casino resort in Aurora

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Trump's wage cut for foreign labor is a gift to American farmers

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What a combined Paramount-Warner would mean

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Project manager for Chicago-area construction company gets 2 years probation in bribery scheme

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Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department

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'Like I was disposable to him': Marimar Martínez testifies at congressional committee hearing about Border Patrol shooting

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Lawsuit over National Guard deployment in Illinois runs out of steam, judge dismisses it

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With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington

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School buses should all have alcohol tests to avoid drunken driving, NTSB recommends

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At Carver Military Academy, students will help bring solar energy to campus

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Valparaiso School Board supports superintendent in Micah Beckwith controversy

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Portage Township Schools accused of mishandling boy with autism, federal lawsuit says

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Crime and Public Safety

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Dolton man gets 130 years for Hammond apartment double murder

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Gary community, leaders talk youth crime prevention at Cities United event

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Evidence against singer D4vd in killing of 14-year-old girl will be revealed in court within days

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Lake Forest man charged with possession of child sexual abuse material found dead in woods

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Oak Park celebrates environment, sustainability at Earth Fest

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New study finds 'alarming' high flood risk for 17 million Americans on Atlantic and Gulf coasts

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Heavy rain and snowmelt are hurtling large chunks of ice into northeastern Michigan homes

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First bison calf of the season born to herd at Fermilab in Batavia

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Chicago's Tomato Man on the impacts of erratic spring temperatures on his beloved heirlooms

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Wine and cheese? Tips on how to make more imaginative pairings.

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Icono gastronómico: Inocencio Carbajal, El Guëro de Carnitas Uruapan en Chicago

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Evanston tea shop No Longer Human tries to set stage for serenity

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As Indiana extends coal and builds data centers, Illinois may be on the hook for neighbor's AI boom

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Today in Chicago History: Wilco releases 'Yankee Hotel Foxtrot,' which Tribune called 'best album' of the year

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Keynote speaker at Valparaiso conference shares how to connect with others

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Evanston police investigating Mason Park shooting

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Fox River in Elgin-area cresting but water levels to remain high for a while

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Elgin News Digest: Elgin police to host Heroes Unite celebration; Chicago Fire soccer clinics, camps at ECC

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These powerful cordless drills handle any home improvement project

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