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Early letters sent in support of convicted ex-Ald. Ed Burke include one from Paul Vallas
Letters in support of convicted former Chicago Ald. Edward Burke were made public hours after attorneys conferred with U.S. District Judge Virginia Kendall about whether there was a reason they should remain under seal.
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Editorial: Northwestern deserves credit for ending an encampment without resorting to force
Northwestern offers its peers an alternative to force or capitulation in dealing with protesters.
Business
The deadline to consolidate some student loans to receive forgiveness is here. Here’s what to know
Borrowers with some types of federal student loans have until today to consolidate their loans to qualify for full student loan cancellation or credit toward cancellation.
Politics
Johnson to shift $80M in ARPA spending, restart guaranteed income program
Some programs will see their American Rescue Plan Act funding scaled back or canceled so other initiatives better aligned with Johnson's vision can instead get the money.
Sports
Column: Candace Parker’s impact on basketball, from a 3-time Ms. Basketball of Illinois to a 3-time WNBA champion
What does it mean to be one of the greatest of all time? Candace Parker leaves the game after decades of accomplishments.
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Entertainment
Chicago Opera Theater and Symphony Center Jazz announce seasons
The COT 2024-25 season will be the first programmed by new general director Lawrence Edelson.
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Restaurant news: Umaga Bakehouse, a reimagined Filipino bakery, among 9 openings in Chicago
Umaga Bakehouse celebrated its grand opening with lines out the door and sold out shelves...
Crime and Public Safety
Five officers on paid leave after fatal officer-involved shooting in Valparaiso
Three police officers from the Valparaiso Police Department and two with the Porter County Sheriff's...
Education
Cook County manufacturing apprenticeship meant to be ‘concierge service’ connecting workers with jobs
The county's Bureau of Economic Development created the program and is working with the nonprofit...
Immigration
Migration roils US elections. Mexico sees mass migration too, but its politicians rarely mention it.
The coincidence of presidential elections in the U.S. and Mexico every 12 years provides a...
Investigations
Tribune’s ‘Stalled Justice’ series on Cook County court delays wins national award for journalistic fairness
"Stalled Justice," a Tribune series exposing dysfunction in the Cook County courts, has won the...
Local News
Park Ridge considers requiring special permits for tobacco, vape shops
Towards the end of the March 20 Committee of the Whole Meeting, Park Ridge Mayor...
History
Today in History: Muddy Waters dies
On April 30, 1983, blues singer and guitarist Muddy Waters died in Westmont, Illinois, at...
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Ask Amy: Girlfriend revealed a deep secret
Dear Amy: We were at a party and she was drunk, but I was completely...
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What are the best portable gas grills?
A portable gas grill comes in many forms, from the ultra-small grill for one or...