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'ComEd Four': The case that once rocked Illinois politics now on shaky ground

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Former ComEd CEO, company lobbyist walk free day after Chicago appeals court ruling

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After a car crashes through its storefront, City News Cafe rallied to reopen

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Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through Illinois and the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths

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Chicago White Sox — at the bottom of the AL hitting stats — are searching for offensive consistency

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Review: Adrien Brody shines in the death penalty play 'Fear of 13' on Broadway

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Review: With 'Mujeres,' Para.Mar Dance Theatre re-enters the chat

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Pope Leo XIV says 'not in my interest at all' to debate President Trump but will keep preaching peace

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Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade

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The Stanley Cup playoffs begin this weekend. Here's what to know about the 1st-round matchups.

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Could Illinois edge rusher Gabe Jacas be a sleeper in the NFL draft? 'He's supremely underrated.'

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Biblioracle: The LitRPG series 'Dungeon Crawler Carl' has sold millions of copies. But it's not for me.

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You can reuse potting soil

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Editorial: Owner of massive Elwood Energy plant isn't waiting for Illinois closure deadlines. They're literally moving the plant to Texas.

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Michael Peregrine: The enduring civic power of Maywood's Bataan Day commitment

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The Tribune's Quotes of the Week quiz for April 18

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Letters: Chicago city government should stop offering pensions and shift to a 401(k) plan

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Beckwith visit to Valparaiso High School erupts in controversy

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Aurora Mayor John Laesch shares vision for the future at State of the City address

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Chicago Teachers Union increasing dues for most members ahead of school board elections

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Barbara Flynn Currie, Illinois' first female House majority leader and a progressive champion, dies at 85

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What to know about singer D4vd's arrest in 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's killing

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Review: Northlight gives itself a joyful sendoff with 'The Angel Next Door'

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Actress Christina Applegate reportedly has been hospitalized since late March

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Brendan Hunt of 'Ted Lasso' talks about his roots in Chicago improv — and the show he's debuting here

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Column: Like the Wrigley Field ivy, Chicago Cubs star Nico Hoerner continues to blossom

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Munetaka Murakami hits a grand slam as the Chicago White Sox crush the Athletics 9-2

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Did the Chicago Sky give up shots at JuJu Watkins and Sarah Strong by trading their next 2 1st-round picks?

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College basketball roster tracker: Andrej Stojaković will return to Illinois for his senior season

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La Porte holds public hearing on data center land annexation

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Corporate CEO Mary Dillon, of Evanston, pivots to lead Save the Children

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NIPSCO, union reach tentative deal, but lockout still in effect

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Developers answer questions about potential Lowell-area data center

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ICE went on a hiring spree. Sterling credentials were not required, AP investigation finds.

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Acting ICE director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, Homeland Security says

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Gary father signs plea deal for ICE confrontation on road

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House moving ahead on bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to Trump administration

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Victim speaks against former debate coach sentenced to prison

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Franciscan plans to open osteopathic medical school in Crown Point

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Chesterton High School senior falls from moving vehicle during game of 'Senior Assassin'

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CPS to remain open May 1, but agreement allows staff and students to attend rallies

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Crime and Public Safety

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St. Charles man charged with reckless homicide in Geneva crash that killed couple in their 80s

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Hobart man gets probation for wife's neglect death

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Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk pushes to ban cameras from court

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Cops: 3 killed, 1 critically hurt in West Side shooting

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Chesterton's snowy white owl, which captivated many, dies from an apparent electrocution

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How 'love story' between piping plovers Monty and Rose unfolded in Chicago — and how their legacy lives on

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Chicago suburbs in Cook and Lake counties prepare for Des Plaines River flood

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Will County Board OKs solar farm near Crete, reverses rejection on six farms

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Family-run Italian Express, a pioneer of halal American fast-food in Chicagoland, celebrates 40 years

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Restaurant review: Seedo's Levantine Bakery makes bold pastries and a cheeky 'sandweesh' in Chicago

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This spring's best cooking classes around Chicago and the suburbs

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Trader Joe's settlement: How to know if you're eligible for $102 payout

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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: New Comiskey Park hosts its 1st home opener

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U.S. Steel to reopen tin mill at Gary Works

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20th Century Club Foundation of Park Ridge names Avenues to Independence as beneficiary for annual luncheon

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Glenview's Wagner Farm sparks controversy after auctioning beloved horses; could have been 'sold for meat,' rescue says

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St. Barnabas Parish shocked by pastor's sudden reassignment

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Safe, secure and fun playpens your child will love

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These heavy duty steering wheel locks prevent vehicle theft

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Keeping up with the Joneses: How the backyard living room has emerged as the it trend for homeowners

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Products that people often overpay for without even knowing

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