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Illinois GOP suffered major election losses in suburbs that are critical for its rebuilding effort
Reflecting voter angst over President Donald Trump, Democrats scored major election victories in suburbs critical for rebuilding the state GOP.
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Editorial: Trump’s foolish tariffs take the US economy back centuries
President Donald Trump has launched a global trade war, as he promised to do during...
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Venezuelan migrant to be temporarily released from ICE to donate kidney to ailing brother, attorney says
Jose Gregorio Gonzalez, 43, would likely be released this week from detention in Clay County Detention Center in Indiana to donate a kidney to his younger brother.
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Review: ‘Titanique’ at Broadway Playhouse avoids the icebergs and showcases a rising star
This parody musical has found all the right ways to be funny as it sends up the 1997 movie and singer Céline Dion — and top of the list is Maya Rowe as Rose.
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Chicago Bears Q&A: Will Rome Odunze eventually become WR1? How do Ryan Poles’ drafts rate?
Brad Biggs tackles plenty of 2025 NFL draft questions in this week's Chicago Bears mailbag — but he begins with an inquiry about one of last year's top picks.
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Politics
Election results in Sugar Grove show continued concern over Crown development
Public concern over a controversial development in Sugar Grove continues, as evidenced by Tuesday’s unofficial...
Business
US and global markets plunge after President Donald Trump tariffs heighten chance of a broader trade war
Wall Street followed global markets sharply lower Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariffs...
Education
Two students sue DePaul University after alleged antisemitic attack on campus
Two DePaul University students filed a lawsuit Wednesday morning against their university, alleging that DePaul...
Environment
As environmental justice ordinance nears City Council introduction, activists express hopes and frustrations
Some activists feel left out because they can't review the ordinance before its expected City...
Investigations
Conflict between SEIU and CTU escalates with allegations of ‘bullying’
The conflict between the CTU and SEIU, two key supporters of Mayor Brandon Johnson, escalates...
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Here are Chicago’s 5 James Beard nominees
The James Beard Foundation announced Wednesday the finalists vying for its coveted awards, and among...
Crime and Public Safety
Bridgeview hijacking, crash suspect detained after failing to appear in court
Miguel Alvarado, charged in a Bridgeview carjacking and crash that injured three, was detained while...
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Gary council votes to continue disaster order after storms
Nearly two weeks after multiple tornadoes hit Gary, the city’s council unanimously approved a resolution...
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Heidi Stevens: For those of us hungry for hope, Sen. Cory Booker’s record-breaking speech offered a glimpse
Segregationist Strom Thurmond's senate-speech record was broken by Booker, a man whose rights he fought...
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