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Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton holds lead over US Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi in Democratic Senate primary race

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Democrat Melissa Bean takes early lead in race to succeed US Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi in 8th District

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Democratic race to succeed US Rep. Robin Kelly in Illinois' 2nd District comes down to the wire

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Republican voters cast ballots to decide which GOP nominee will take on Gov. JB Pritzker in the fall

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Voters could bring new faces to the Illinois General Assembly

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Biss leads early in race for Democratic nomination to succeed US Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Illinois 9th District

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Incumbent Cook County assessor and board president face challenges

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High early voting in Chicago helps bolster slower day at polls

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Fourth-generation Chicago firefighter Michael Altman dies from injuries in Rogers Park fire

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Republican Andrew Rice wins Virginia House District 98 special election

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Illinois voters to decide next comptroller and cast ballots in secretary of state race

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2026 Illinois primary day election results

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La Shawn Ford has early lead over Melissa Conyears-Ervin in Illinois' 7th District race

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Today in History: Michael Jordan becomes the first ex-player to become a majority owner in the NBA

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Federal judge halts Trump administration's health care funding cuts to Illinois, for now

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Tribune Editorial Board endorsements for 2026 Illinois primary election

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What is a BORG? Chicago police confiscate gallon jugs at St. Patrick's Day river dyeing.

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'Chicago Fire' actor Taylor Kinney lists West Loop loft for rent

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2026 primary day election results: 9th Congressional District of Illinois

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2026 primary day election results: US Senate

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NIPSCO overcharged 3,500+ customers for gas service, IURC filing shows

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NFL mock draft 1.0: Who will the Chicago Bears select with the No. 25 pick?

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Editorial: Don't cry for me in November. Primary election day is what matters most in this state.

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Daniel DePetris: The war in Iran is beginning to grate on Donald Trump

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Liam Stanton: Chicago should stop waiting for the old downtown to return

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Lyle Goldstein: Why Donald Trump's war could play into China's hands

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Southland voters said they seek a change in national policy

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Lake County election board dismisses election complaint, OKs polls

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Trump postpones his China trip to focus on the war in Iran

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Satellite images begin to show damage wrought by Iran war

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Writers Theatre announces 2026-27 season including the return of Hershey Felder

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Lollapalooza 2026 lineup: Charli xcx, Tate McRae and Smashing Pumpkins

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Food icon: Sam Sianis of Billy Goat Tavern and Cheezborger legend in Chicago

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Column: A four-part Rupert Murdoch family saga tells us money can't buy you love

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Chicago Cubs get 'good news' on Seiya Suzuki, who has a PCL sprain and is questionable for opening day

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Nick Foligno returns to United Center with 'lots of emotions' 11 days after Chicago Blackhawks traded him

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Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Vasil aims to 'come back better' with Tommy John surgery on the horizon

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US drivers see gas prices jump to their highest level since 2023 as the Iran war drags on

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Hyundai Translead to bring truck trailer manufacturing, 2,500 jobs to two shuttered Will County plants

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Naperville's Matrix Club owner converting venue into Aura Club & Conventions

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Minnesota corn farmers withstood a trade war. The war in Iran is the next cost challenge

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Attorneys in 'Broadview Six' case say conspiracy charges violates First Amendment, has 'chilling' effect

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As President Trump pushes deportations, immigration data becomes harder to find

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DACA delays lead to lost jobs, less stability and anxiety over potential deportation under Donald Trump

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State Department slashes fee to renounce US citizenship by 80% to $450

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Chesterton, Valparaiso students debate data centers' impact on the environment

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Naperville D203 board nixes plan to cut 38 teachers after outcry from students, parents

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River Forest School District 90 OKs contract with 21% salary hike

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Schools in Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills set for $2 million in building projects

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Crime and Public Safety

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Police: Valparaiso crossing guard arrested in Gary for child solicitation

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Ohio man signs plea in Hobart High School school bomb threat

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Man charged in shooting of CPD sergeant, woman on Far South Side

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La Grange Park lowers speed limits on two more roads after successful La Grange Road effort

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Indiana groups challenge order keeping Wheatfield coal plant open

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Joliet City Council postpones vote on massive data center until Thursday

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Valparaiso woman wants Indiana recognized for wildlife-friendly habitats

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Environmental expert gives data center presentation at Gary forum

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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West Loop's Kumiko wins 2026 Michter's Art of Hospitality Award

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Meet Your Maker: A restaurant guide to who's behind masterpiece corned beef sandwiches around Chicago

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Elgin-made Orchard Valley Cran Nut Mix in running for Illinois' 'coolest thing'

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E. coli linked to cheddar cheese made with raw milk sickens 7 in the US

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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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At one time, Illinois was a top oil producer. Today, that legacy is a $160M problem.

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Tribune investigation into hospitals' use of guardianship system inspires new bill

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Today in Chicago History: DePaul reaches NCAA Final Four by beating No. 1 seed UCLA

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Chicago weather: How our 2025-26 seasonal snowfall compares with previous years

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Today in Chicago History: Northwestern wins in its 1st NCAA Tournament appearance

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Aurora-area residents cast ballots Tuesday in variety of races in primary election

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After delays, Aurora gears up for special census

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Waukegan promises the 'timely' filing of audits, disclosures: 'We do not need to be concerned'

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Blue Island mobile home residents moving out after fighting to save park

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Owala's FreeSip Twist is the next viral water bottle - and already selling out

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6 EFFECTIVE AIR QUALITY MONITORS FOR PEOPLE WITH ALLERGIES

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Amazon announces another Prime Day; what's different about this one?

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