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Jury empaneled in bribery trial of state Sen. Emil Jones III
After two lengthy days of questioning, a jury has been selected in the bribery trial of Democratic state Sen. Emil Jones III, who is accused of conspiring to accept $5,000 and other perks from a red-light camera company executive in exchange for his help with legislation in Springfield.
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Editorial: Here comes an earnings season for tariff-scarred CEOs to dread
Earnings season begins this week, and CEOs will have to outline their plans to steer...
Immigration
Trump touts Supreme Court deportation ruling as a major victory, but legal fight is far from over
The Trump administration is touting a Supreme Court ruling allowing it to resume deportations under the Alien Enemies Act as a major victory, but the immigration fight is far from over.
Entertainment
Triton College’s WRRG set to celebrate 50 years on the air
Radio personality Wendy Snyder is among the DJ alumni of WRRG, Triton College's radio station, which marks its 50th year this month.
Sports
Chicago Bears ‘want to dominate’ under Ben Johnson. But they also know ‘hype don’t win you no games.’
Chicago Bears players spoke of feeling coach Ben Johnson’s intensity and confidence. There's also an understanding that the work starts now.
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Politics
US stocks dive after another stunning reversal as uncertainty reigns about Trump’s tariffs
U.S. stocks dove Tuesday following another stunning reversal, with Wall Street veering from a huge...
Business
Biggby Coffee opens new location in East Dundee: ‘It’s the perfect fit for us,’ owner says
When Greeva Patel decided she wanted to give up corporate life for a new career,...
Education
Trump officials freeze $790 million for Northwestern and $1 billion for Cornell
The Trump administration has frozen more than $1 billion in funding for Cornell University and...
Environment
Great Lakes basins may have formed millions of years ago from activity deep in the Earth — long before glaciers, study finds
A hotspot from underneath Earth's crust may have created a low point that glaciers finished...
Investigations
As Trump dismantles EPA, Great Lakes states with a history of pollution likely will suffer
Mass firings and regulatory rollbacks come as scientists routinely determine pollution is far more damaging...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Restaurant review: M’daKhan, Middle Eastern food by way of backyard barbecues in Little Palestine near Chicago
The bestselling smoked beef ribs, a pair piled high on a platter, explores the convergence...
Crime and Public Safety
Lowell man charged in drunken crash after leaving Crown Point bar
A Lowell man was charged Monday with several felonies in a drunken one-vehicle crash that...
Local News
Steve Millar’s Daily Southtown girls soccer rankings and player of the week
Lincoln-Way Central and Lockport hold onto top spots, while Mother McAuley joins the rankings.
History
Today in History: Ryan White, teen whose battle with AIDS drew national attention, dies at 18
On April 8, 1990, Ryan White, the teenager whose battle with AIDS drew national attention...
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