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Illinois joins 18 other states suing to block President Trump’s election order, saying it violates the Constitution
Democratic officials in Illinois and 18 other states filed a lawsuit Thursday against President Donald Trump's attempt to reshape elections across the U.S., calling it an unconstitutional invasion of states' clear authority to run their own elections.
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Elizabeth Shackelford: President Donald Trump’s tariffs will cost us
We live in a world today very unlike that of the 19th century America that...
Immigration
Some conservative voices raise alarm over President Donald Trump’s immigration tactics
Influential figures on the right have largely cheered on the opening months of the Trump presidency. But the unified front in favor of the president's immigration purge is beginning to crack.
Entertainment
Column: Years ago, Brett Neveu’s ‘Eric LaRue’ unnerved Chicago audiences. Now it’s a Michael Shannon movie.
Hundreds of school shootings after Brett Neveu's "Eric LaRue" made its Chicago stage entrance, Michael Shannon takes the story to the screen.
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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
Most incumbents return in La Grange, La Grange Park; referenda succeed
Most incumbents to their municipal, park district and library board posts in an election cycle...
Business
Dow plummets in biggest wipeout since 2020, as fears of a broader trade war shake the markets
Wall Street followed global markets sharply lower Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariffs...
Education
Indiana officials detail partners for new high school diploma options
Gov. Mike Braun and Secretary of Education Katie Jenner announced three specific diploma options Wednesday...
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...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Wrigley Field debuts menu with jibaritos, baseball doughnuts and fried ranch bombs
This year, baseball fans at Wrigley Field can enjoy new items such as doughnuts in...
Crime and Public Safety
Merrillville attorney accused of trying to start sexual relationship with client
Merrillville attorney Alfredo Estrada could face state disciplinary action due to a complaint filed by...
Local News
Mayor Jon Costas: No veto for Valparaiso council’s edited responsible bidding ordinance
Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas announced Tuesday he would sign and approve the city council’s recently...
History
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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