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Long-awaited Chicago policy doesn’t do enough to protect migrating birds, advocates say
Anti-collision measures, which can include installing glass with tiny markings, will only be voluntary for new and renovated buildings.
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Editorial: Northwestern deserves credit for ending an encampment without resorting to force
Northwestern offers its peers an alternative to force or capitulation in dealing with protesters.
Business
What marijuana reclassification means for the United States
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. What does that mean, and what are the implications?
Politics
Homer Township Republican committeeperson race to be decided by lot following judge’s order
A Will County judge ruled Tin favor of Homer Township Supervisor Steve Balich’s request to get a ballot for his opponent tossed out, which results in a tie for the position of Republican precinct committeeperson that will be decided by...
Sports
Chicago Bears Q&A: Were other needs more urgent than WR? Why support a punter in Round 4? Are the playoffs realistic?
How excited should Chicago Bears fans be after the NFL draft? Are the playoffs — or even a division title — a possibility? Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions.
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Entertainment
‘The Idea of You’ review: My daughter went to Coachella and all I got was this hunky pop star
Streaming on Prime Video, "The Idea of You" is a pretty-people-problems romance. Anne Hathaway authenticates...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Swadesi Cafe offers Chicago a Western coffee shop experience that’s distinctly Indian
Swadesi Cafe in the West Loop offers customers the sense of sipping chai at home...
Crime and Public Safety
Southland crime: Automatic pistol arrest outside Orland Square, fraud in New Lenox
Crime reports from south and southwest suburban agencies from police and court reports and news...
Education
The botched FAFSA rollout leaves students in limbo. Some wonder if their college dreams will survive
The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, went through a massive overhaul that...
Immigration
Oak Lawn club dives into Smigus-Dyngus, Constitution Day ‘to help the Polish community flourish’
Oak Lawn Community High School students explore, share their Polish heritage through events such as...
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...
Local News
Engineering firm says Kane County should plan to consolidate onto single campus, with Aurora and Elgin satellite offices
Engineering and construction firm Wight & Company recently presented the final draft of its Kane...
History
Today in History: President Barack Obama announces killing of Osama bin Laden
On May 1, 2011, President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden during...
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Ask Amy: ‘Smile and wave’ neighbors but don’t seem interested in becoming friends with me
Dear Amy: It just makes me feel sad. Why is it so difficult to make...
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Picnic-planning ideas for the spring season
If you want to plan the perfect spring picnic, food and drink are important, but...