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Illinois Senate President Don Harmon improperly accepted $4 million in campaign cash, election authorities say
Following a Tribune inquiry, Illinois election officials told Senate President Don Harmon he accepted $4 million more in political cash than allowed.
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Editorial: Eileen O’Neill Burke puts judges on the spot to keep Cook County residents safe
Cook County's top prosecutor says electronic monitoring isn't keeping the public safe when used for...
Immigration
Trump touts Supreme Court deportation ruling as a major victory, but legal fight is far from over
The Trump administration is touting a Supreme Court ruling allowing it to resume deportations under the Alien Enemies Act as a major victory, but the immigration fight is far from over.
Entertainment
With comics and video games, ‘Native Pop!’ exhibits shows Native American history is not ancient history
The exhibit at the Newberry Library has everything from "Star Wars" clips to Polaroid pictures, showing through pop culture how Native stories are still being created. "We're still here"
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How new Chicago State coach Bobby Rome II plans to build the city’s only Division I football program
Chicago State introduced Bobby Rome II as its first football coach, with the goal of playing Division I FCS games in 2026.
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Politics
Northwestern University says Trump administration to freeze $790 million in funding
Northwestern University said it found out the Trump administration is poised to freeze “a significant...
Business
Joe Rogan, Dave Portnoy and Ben Shapiro are among Trump backers now questioning tariffs
Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy, hedge fund manager Bill Ackman and even Elon Musk are...
Education
Trump officials freeze $790 million for Northwestern and $1 billion for Cornell
The Trump administration has frozen more than $1 billion in funding for Cornell University and...
Environment
Great Lakes basins may have formed millions of years ago from activity deep in the Earth — long before glaciers, study finds
A hotspot from underneath Earth's crust may have created a low point that glaciers finished...
Investigations
As Trump dismantles EPA, Great Lakes states with a history of pollution likely will suffer
Mass firings and regulatory rollbacks come as scientists routinely determine pollution is far more damaging...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Restaurant review: M’daKhan, Middle Eastern food by way of backyard barbecues in Little Palestine near Chicago
The bestselling smoked beef ribs, a pair piled high on a platter, explores the convergence...
Crime and Public Safety
Southland crime: Midlothian shooting, Oak Lawn lockdowns and more
South and southwest suburban crime reports from police and court reports and news releases.
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Brassie development may go before Chesterton Plan Commission next month
Owners of the Brassie Golf Club could have Chesterton's Advisory Plan Commission start review of...
History
Today in History: Prince Charles marries Camilla Parker Bowles
On April 9, 2005, Britain’s Prince Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles, who took the title Duchess...
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Our team of experts has selected the best chaise lounge out of hundreds of models....