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State police honor Orland Park Trooper Clay Carns in funeral procession
Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns, 35, of Orland Park, was honored by colleagues with a funeral procession Friday.
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Storer H. Rowley: Where will we find a new Jimmy Carter when we need him?
Jimmy Carter applied his strong moral compass to embody the honest leadership and public service...
Business
Tesla data helped police after Las Vegas truck explosion, but experts have wider privacy concerns
Privacy data experts say the deep dive by Elon Musk’s company was impressive, but also shines a spotlight on a difficult question as vehicles become less like cars and more like computers on wheels.
Entertainment
Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers played Thalia Hall in a blues concert both serious and not
Should you ever get the chance, start your new year with Bill Murray singing, his fists clenched, his arms thrusting furiously downward like they had nowhere to go, that doughy Wilmette mug scrunched with so much feeling. He’s joking, right?
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Chicago Bulls to retire Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey next season, cementing his legacy among franchise greats
The Chicago Bulls will retire Derrick Rose's No. 1 jersey next season, the team announced Saturday, making it a permanent fixture in the United Center rafters.
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Chicagoans of the Year in the Arts: All our names for 2024
As we approach the end of 2024, the critics and columnists of A+E reflect on...
Best of 2024
Top 10 Broadway shows of 2024: ‘Tommy,’ powerful plays and a sizzling ‘Sunset Blvd.’
This last year was busy on Broadway, with new musicals and several impressive plays featuring...
Politics
River Forest family help plan funeral for longtime friend Jimmy Carter
Rick Jasculca, a River Forest resident and longtime friend and associate of Jimmy Carter, is...
Education
Amid progress in contract negotiations, war of words between CPS and CTU erupts
In dueling press conferences, CPS officials and Chicago Teachers Union members said progress has been...
Environment
Bald eagles, now officially the national bird, not uncommon within city limits
The bald eagle, which became the country’s national bird on Christmas Eve, no longer avoids...
Investigations
Purple Heart medal’s owner identified as ‘a man’s man’ who fought in WWII
A WWII veteran's sons hope to give his long-lost Purple Heart medal to his grandson,...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Favorite foods from 2024: The most memorable dishes and drinks we enjoyed across Chicago
As we ring in 2025, the writers and editors of the Tribune food section have...
Crime and Public Safety
Man detained in New Year’s Day slaying of mom of four inside a West Loop apartment
A Chicago man accused of shooting and killing mom of four Kristina Romandine in the...
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Chicago weather: Weekend highs in the lower 20s, lake-effect snow potential
A system will be coming across central Illinois Sunday and Monday, bringing a healthy amount...
History
Today in History: Nancy Pelosi becomes first female speaker of the House
On Jan. 4, 2007, Nancy Pelosi was elected the first female speaker of the House...
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Get stronger at home with the best resistance bands
Resistance bands are a great way to have a workout wherever you are by providing...