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Taxpayers would pick up half the tab for Bears’ lakefront stadium, sources say
The team on Wednesday will unveil its proposal for building in an area just south of its current home in Soldier Field.
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Editorial: Amid the chaos, America’s elite campuses can’t educate. University presidents have to turn that around.
Critical thinking has to regain its centrality. Hardened positions have to be opened to compromise...
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Caitlin Clark is set to sign a new Nike contract valued at $28 million over 8 years, reports say
Caitlin Clark appears to be on the cusp of setting another record. The No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft will continue her association with Nike by signing a $28 million contract.
Politics
Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote
The Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to move ahead with $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
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Jordan Wicks steps up with his first quality start of the season in 7-2 Chicago Cubs win
As the Chicago Cubs begin a 16-day stretch with no off days, starter Jordan Wicks is being mindful of the bullpen.
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Your friends aren’t wrong: For girls trips, Charleston is now a mainstay
The South Carolina port city has Instagram-worthy streets, dining destinations, beaches, tours and a sense...
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Grocery deals: The Tribune food team’s favorite money-saving markdowns at Chicagoland stores
A round up of a few grocery store items that are good deals that are...
Crime and Public Safety
South Side man gets 3 years for possession of ‘Trump gun’
In a city awash with firearms, finding a gun in the possession of a convicted...
Education
Barrington School District 220 board pore over survey results after asking taxpayers about possible referendum
Residents and taxpayers of Barrington School District 220 rated safety and security, and a new...
Immigration
On her second day at Eisenhower High School, a sophomore from Colombia helped save her friend’s life
Yenedy Reys-Pardo had just started attending Eisenhower High School after her family arrived in Blue...
Investigations
Tribune’s ‘Stalled Justice’ series on Cook County court delays wins national award for journalistic fairness
"Stalled Justice," a Tribune series exposing dysfunction in the Cook County courts, has won the...
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Water quality has improved dramatically in the Chicago River. But how safe is swimming?
The success of a September swim may depend on weather. Sewage and stormwater runoff can...
History
Today in History: Final Unabomber-linked killing
Today’s Highlight in History: On April 24, 1995, the final bomb linked to the Unabomber...
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Ask Amy: Son never follows through with anything
Dear Amy, I'm a 45-year-old woman, married to my wife for five years. My issue...
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Whether you want to make a statement with bold and bright hues or add a...