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Robert Crimo III pleads guilty to Highland Park parade shooting just before trial starts
Robert Crimo III unexpectedly pleaded guilty Monday to all charges in the July 4, 2022, Highland Park parade shooting that killed seven people.
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Gov. JB Pritzker: Up to a million Illinoisans will lose health care coverage with slashing of Medicaid
Republicans passed a budget that will mean stripping away health care from working families to...
Immigration
Fear of ICE arrests keeping customers at home, immigrant-owned businesses in Aurora say: ‘The streets were so lonely’
The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is sparking fear and hurting business in Aurora’s immigrant community, local owners say.
Entertainment
Alvin Ailey returns to the Auditorium as the company enters a new era and a dancer says farewell
It's the dawn of a new era for Ailey, which returns to the Auditorium Theatre March 7-9.
Sports
Cactus League report: Opening-day roster deadline nears for Cubs — and White Sox get an offensive boost
With their departure to Japan for the season-opening Tokyo Series only eight days away, the Cubs are entering an important evaluation stretch as they determine who will be part of the initial opening-day roster.
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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
With the Gaza ceasefire in limbo, Israel tries to impose an alternative plan on Hamas
Israel this week introduced what it said was a new U.S. ceasefire plan — different...
Business
Gated house on Lake Michigan in Winnetka on the market for $10.3M
Built in 2015, the gated house is owned by Tom Day, the CEO of top...
Education
School leaders fret over state funding, tax bills
Northwest Indiana school superintendents heard a roundup Friday of education bills on the move at...
Environment
Federal employment cuts to National Park Service, other agencies draw sharp criticism in Northwest Indiana
Former Indiana Dunes National Park Superintendent Paul Labovitz is just one of the critics of...
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
Chicago paczki guide 2025: Where to get the decadent pastries for Fat Thursday and Fat Tuesday
These local bakeries are celebrating Fat Thursday and Fat Tuesday by serving up a mix...
Crime and Public Safety
2 killed in fiery crash in Woodridge, police say
The Woodridge police and fire departments responded around 8:45 p.m. on March 2 to a...
Local News
2 Niles Township District 219 teachers get ‘Those Who Excel’ honor from ISBE
Two Niles Township High School District 219 educators received “Those Who Excel” awards from the...
History
Today in History: ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ made the national anthem
On March 3, 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed a bill making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the...
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Best bridal sneakers and flats
One of the emerging trends of modern-day brides is the bridal sneaker or flat. These...