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Farmers head to court to protect wetlands against suit by Chicago investor and two law firms
Under Swampbuster, any farmer who drains a wetland on their property is ineligible for federal benefits.
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Editorial: Tiffany Henyard soon will be gone, but Dolton is stuck with a wildly overpaid schools boss
School boards need to focus on student success – not administrative enrichment.
Immigration
Man in limbo after brother from Venezuela is detained while trying to donate kidney
The two are pleading with immigration authorities to release Jose Gregorio González on humanitarian parole to donate the kidney.
Entertainment
100 concerts for Chicago summer 2025 — starting with music this weekend
Our picks for live music have the boldface names — Beyoncé, AC/DC, Lady Gaga and Oasis — as well as club dates and music festivals.
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Ryan Donato nets first career hat trick in the Chicago Blackhawks’ 5-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights
Ryan Donato registered his first career hat trick on a kneeling one-timer during the second period of the Chicago Blackhawks' 5-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday.
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![Photos from the home opener for the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on March 27, 2025.]( "Photos from the home opener for the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on March 27, 2025.")
Photos: Chicago White Sox are 8-1 winners in their season opener at Rate Field
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![Photos from Loyola's 72-62 victory over Kent State in an NIT quarterfinal on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena.]( "Photos from Loyola's 72-62 victory over Kent State in an NIT quarterfinal on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena.")
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![Photos from the Chicago White Sox's workout at Rate Field on March 26, 2025, ahead of the season opener against the Los Angeles Angels.]( "Photos from the Chicago White Sox's workout at Rate Field on March 26, 2025, ahead of the season opener against the Los Angeles Angels.")
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![Nearly 27,000 runners take part in the 2025 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle on March 23, 2025. In it's 44th year, the annual 8K race kicks off the official Chicago outdoor season.]( "Nearly 27,000 runners take part in the 2025 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle on March 23, 2025. In it's 44th year, the annual 8K race kicks off the official Chicago outdoor season.")
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![A ceremony was held during the 27th annual toast to the late broadcaster Harry Caray on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in hopes of breaking a purported Chicago White Sox "curse."]( "A ceremony was held during the 27th annual toast to the late broadcaster Harry Caray on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in hopes of breaking a purported Chicago White Sox \"curse.\"")
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![Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson hosted student-athletes, coaches, and staff from CPS schools, Hope Academy and Dyett Arts High School.]( "Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson hosted student-athletes, coaches, and staff from CPS schools, Hope Academy and Dyett Arts High School.")
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![Vintage: The Tri-State Tornado ravaged Illinois in 1925, killing roughly 700 people]( "Vintage: The Tri-State Tornado ravaged Illinois in 1925, killing roughly 700 people")
Politics
President Trump increasingly asks the Supreme Court to overrule judges blocking key parts of his agenda
As losses mount in lower federal courts, President Donald Trump has returned to a tactic...
Business
E-bike sales picking up speed in Aurora area
While longtime fans still remain married to their traditional bicycles, the growing popularity of e-bikes...
Education
Grant for books in Spanish at Oak Lawn Community High School to help students ‘see themselves in what they read,’
Funding for new books in Spanish in the Oak Lawn Community High School library help...
Environment
Waukegan area residents sharing $48.1 million settlement for EtO emissions from an industrial plant
A group of Waukegan area people impacted by the emission of ethylene oxide (EtO), a...
Investigations
Cook County assessor fixes hundreds of misclassified properties following Tribune-Illinois Answers investigation
Following a Tribune-Illinois Answers Project report, Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi’s office is fixing hundreds...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Critic’s Choice Food Awards winners: 9 outstanding Chicago restaurants, bakeries and more
This year's winners have each built a wondrous world and exceeded expectations, representing our taste...
Crime and Public Safety
Police: Boy, 15, killed in Little Village shooting
A 15-year-old boy was killed by gunshots fired from a vehicle Friday afternoon in the...
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History
Today in History: Three Mile Island nuclear plant accident
On March 28, 1979, America’s worst commercial nuclear accident occurred with a partial meltdown inside...
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Top Amazon Big Spring Sale deals that are rarely on sale
Want to maximize your savings for Amazon's Big Spring Sale? Here are the hottest deals...