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Chicago observers relieved a reserved Mayor Brandon Johnson achieved ‘a draw’ with congressional Republicans
Many Chicagoans were anxious when Mayor Brandon Johnson accepted an invitation to testify Wednesday before U.S. Congress on the city's sanctuary policy.
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Editorial: A sad day dawns for Chicago’s own Walgreens
The $10 billion deal to take Walgreens private has big ramifications for Chicago on multiple...
Immigration
Panama to allow 112 migrants deported from the US to move about freely in the country
Panama announced Friday that it will allow 112 migrants deported from the United States who have been held in a remote camp in the Darien region since last month to move about the country freely until they decide on their...
Entertainment
‘Seven Veils’ review: The operatics are everywhere in this backstage melodrama
Amanda Seyfried stars in this movie about the mentor of a famous opera director who restages her late collaborator's "Salome."
Sports
A flag football first in Illinois: History will be made Saturday as sport continues to grow nationally
Saturday's game between Benedictine and Rockford at Halas Hall is the next step in the rise of girls and women’s flag football in Illinois.
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![According to the Vatican, Pope Francis, 88, was still in critical condition Sunday but "remains alert and well-oriented” and took part in Mass on Sunday morning. The Vatican said "some blood tests show early, mild renal insufficiency, which is currently under control." Since Saturday evening, the pope "has not experienced any further respiratory crises," the Vatican said.]( "According to the Vatican, Pope Francis, 88, was still in critical condition Sunday but \"remains alert and well-oriented” and took part in Mass on Sunday morning. The Vatican said \"some blood tests show early, mild renal insufficiency, which is currently under control.\" Since Saturday evening, the pope \"has not experienced any further respiratory crises,\" the Vatican said.")
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![The Chicago area has been experiencing frigid conditions this week. Temperatures are expected to hover in the single digits into midweek, officials said.]( "The Chicago area has been experiencing frigid conditions this week. Temperatures are expected to hover in the single digits into midweek, officials said.")
Politics
Indian Prairie School District 204 board hopefuls talk safety, diversity and budget priorities at candidate forum
At a forum Thursday, five candidates for the board, including four incumbents, presented their policy...
Business
Unexploded WWII bomb in Paris halts Eurostar travel connecting it to London and Brussels
PARIS — The disposal of what Paris police called an “excessively dangerous” unexploded World War...
Education
Heidi Stevens: Every year, in honor of her son, she nudges the world toward kindness. This year, she built a library
Scott Boorstein wanted to change the world. This year, in his honor, his loved ones...
Environment
Hammond advocacy group, mayor continue to fight over future of Briar East Woods
Seven years after Hammond residents began advocating for a historical forest, they are continuing to...
Investigations
‘Troubled’ Housing Authority of Cook County spent more than $60,000 at Six Flags
Hundreds of Housing Authority of Cook County employees and their families went to Six Flags...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Readers’ Choice Food Awards winners: 10 restaurants, bars, bakeries and more that impressed Chicago in 2024
After thousands of votes, here are the 10 winning restaurants, bars and more in the...
Crime and Public Safety
‘You have a problem there’: Duneland stretch of US 20 has history of wrecks
US 20 has been tagged with the nickname "Bloody 20" because of its history of...
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Worship news: Cancer support group and 109th anniversary events
News and events at local houses of worship
History
Today in Chicago History: City agencies stop cooperating with federal immigration authorities
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 7, according...
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