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The Kentucky Derby is turning 150 years old. It’s survived world wars and controversies of all kinds
By age, it’s got the Westminster dog show beat by two years.
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Editorial: Red-hot Rockford celebrates its upswing even as its rise flashes a national warning
Long-troubled Rockford has posted a 52% gain in home prices year-over-year.
Business
Boeing is on the verge of launching astronauts aboard new capsule, the latest entry to space travel
After years of delays and stumbles, Boeing is finally poised to launch astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA.
Entertainment
Sierra Ferrell, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy and others announced for first-time Evanston Folk Festival
The festival will run Sept. 7-8 in the lakefront Dawes Park with music on three stages. Tickets are now on sale.
Sports
Column: Why I’m boycotting the Kentucky Derby — and why Chicago sports fans should too
The rubble that remains at the former Arlington Park site is a monument to the greed of Churchill Downs Inc. and its disregard for horse racing in Chicago.
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Politics
Missouri abortion-rights campaign turns in more than double the needed signatures to get on ballot
Advocates on Friday turned in more than twice the needed number of signatures to put...
Crime and Public Safety
With possible marijuana reclassification, Indiana legislature unlikely to shift stance on legalization
As the federal government signals a shift in marijuana classification, area Indiana legislators have little...
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
Biden administration says 100,000 new migrants are expected to enroll in ‘Obamacare’ next year
Roughly 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children are expected to enroll...
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
Family tradition of beekeeping keeps Fox Valley farmer buzzing with activity
Robert White, 86, has been hanging out with honey bees “for the past 70 years”...
National News
Today in History: Four killed during anti-war protest at Kent State University
On May 4, 1970, Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire during an anti-war protest at Kent...
History
Today in History: Chicago Bulls’ Derrick Rose becomes NBA’s youngest MVP
On May 3, 2011, Chicago’s Derrick Rose became at age 22 the NBA’s youngest MVP.
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...
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Ask Amy: Divorced mom is debt-averse
Dear Amy: I am a divorced mom in my early-30’s, with primary custody of my...
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These laptops have touch screens — and they’re affordable
If you're looking for a new touch screen laptop, there are plenty of good options...