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As tornado season ramps up, risks rise from Trump weather service cuts, experts say
Weather balloon releases — tracking temperature, pressure and wind speed — have been suspended or reduced in the Midwest and Great Plains.
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John T. Shaw: Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar exemplifies courage, candor and stewardship
Jim Edgar believed in limited but effective government, but also boosted funds for early childhood...
Immigration
Man in limbo after brother from Venezuela is detained while trying to donate kidney
The two are pleading with immigration authorities to release Jose Gregorio González on humanitarian parole to donate the kidney.
Entertainment
Orland Park comedian Tim Cavanagh back to laughing after pancreatic cancer nearly took his life
Tim Cavanaugh, who has worked with some of the biggest names in comedy, thought he may never walk, much less make jokes, again.
Sports
Column: CHI BASE OPS group text is feeling ‘Giddey’ over the start of a new baseball season
Somehow, Paul Sullivan was added to an unknown group text string labeled CHI BASE OPS, along with two individuals with the initials JH and CG.
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Photos: Transgender rights rally held in Chicago
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![Photos from the home opener for the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on March 27, 2025.]( "Photos from the home opener for the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on March 27, 2025.")
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![Photos from Loyola's 72-62 victory over Kent State in an NIT quarterfinal on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena.]( "Photos from Loyola's 72-62 victory over Kent State in an NIT quarterfinal on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena.")
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![Photos from the Chicago White Sox's workout at Rate Field on March 26, 2025, ahead of the season opener against the Los Angeles Angels.]( "Photos from the Chicago White Sox's workout at Rate Field on March 26, 2025, ahead of the season opener against the Los Angeles Angels.")
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![Nearly 27,000 runners take part in the 2025 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle on March 23, 2025. In it's 44th year, the annual 8K race kicks off the official Chicago outdoor season.]( "Nearly 27,000 runners take part in the 2025 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle on March 23, 2025. In it's 44th year, the annual 8K race kicks off the official Chicago outdoor season.")
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![A ceremony was held during the 27th annual toast to the late broadcaster Harry Caray on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in hopes of breaking a purported Chicago White Sox "curse."]( "A ceremony was held during the 27th annual toast to the late broadcaster Harry Caray on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in hopes of breaking a purported Chicago White Sox \"curse.\"")
Politics
Trump says he’s considering ways to serve a third term as president
President Donald Trump said Sunday that “I’m not joking” about trying to serve a third...
Business
Longtime Chicago journalist Walter Jacobson lists Gold Coast co-op unit for nearly $1.1M, and finds a buyer
Jacobson purchased the unit, which is on the third floor of a vintage building, in...
Education
Private groups work to identify and report student protesters for possible deportation
When a protester was caught on video in January at a New York rally against...
Environment
NWI activist, leader react to NIPSCO study at Michigan City Generating Station
As part of a February rate case settlement, NIPSCO agreed to engage in studies to...
Investigations
Cook County assessor fixes hundreds of misclassified properties following Tribune-Illinois Answers investigation
Following a Tribune-Illinois Answers Project report, Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi’s office is fixing hundreds...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Critic’s Choice Food Awards winners: 9 outstanding Chicago restaurants, bakeries and more
This year's winners have each built a wondrous world and exceeded expectations, representing our taste...
Crime and Public Safety
Joliet man accused of sex trafficking after undercover operation, Cook County sheriff says
James Hardeman was arrested at a Bridgeview motel and accused of recruiting the victim into...
Local News
‘Building things’ appeals to Lake Zurich’s Erin Bohn, an aspiring engineer. Building a winner is the plan.
Bohn wants to help the Bears win an elusive sectional title.
History
Today in Chicago History: Meigs Field shut down overnight by Mayor Richard M. Daley
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 30, according...
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How to update your travel essentials ahead of your summer trip
Taking a trip this summer? Check out these summer travel essentials on sale during Amazon's...