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For Prairie Band, federal recognition at last
For the first time in nearly two centuries, Illinois is home to a federally recognized tribal nation.
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Editorial: The pros and cons of a unified transit agency for metropolitan Chicago
There is a strong argument for transit consolidation. But do we make such a change...
Business
Deadline for Top Workplaces nominations extended to June 7
So far, more than 250 organizations have signed up to participate.
Entertainment
Actor Bernard Hill, of ‘Titanic’ and ‘Lord of the Rings,’ has died at 79
Actor Bernard Hill, who delivered a rousing cry before leading his people into battle in “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” and went down with the ship as the captain in “Titanic,” has died.
Sports
Can the Chicago Cubs keep the offensive momentum after Sunday’s 5-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers?
Chicago Cubs' Dansby Swanson homered out of his slump Sunday. The Cubs need offense while waiting for key players to return.
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Politics
$400 million boost in federal funds for security at places of worship
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced a $400 million increase in federal funding for...
Crime and Public Safety
Chicago homicides in 2024: 156 people slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years.
Chicago homicide data, which is updated on this page weekly, is through April 20, 2024.
Education
Shepard seniors take top prize at Moraine Valley culinary competition
For the third straight year, and fifth time in 10 years, Shepard culinary students won...
Immigration
Alderman opposes Johnson’s proposed new migrant shelter location ahead of Democratic convention
Ald. Nicole Lee said Johnson’s team approached her with plans to build the shelter, and...
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
Shortstop, leadoff hitter, pitcher. Peyton Panozzo leads St. Rita. ‘He’s a baseball player … That’s what he is.’
Peyton Panozzo doubled and pitched a perfect inning of relief for the Mustangs.
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Today in History: Last American survivor of the Titanic dies
On May 6, 2006, Lillian Gertrud Asplund, the last American survivor of the sinking of the...
History
The ‘Crime of the Century,’ 100 years later
One hundred years ago, the murder of 14 year old Bobby Franks and subsequent trial...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Chicago Gourmet announces 2024 dates and a glitzy new theme, with chefs including Sujan Sarkar and Jenner Tomaska
The upscale food festival Chicago Gourmet returns to Millennium Park September 26-29 with an equally...
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Ask Amy: Divorcing dad needs to put son first
Dear Amy: My wife refers to me as an adulterer. She has said this to...
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Natural fragrances to wear if you suffer from seasonal allergies
While natural fragrances typically don’t wear as long as synthetic perfumes, it's worth it to...