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George McCaskey has no intention for family to sell the Chicago Bears: ‘Another 100 years would be great’
Chicago Bears Chairman George McCaskey is determined to keep the franchise in his family's hands for a long time to come.
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Editorial: Chicago has a domestic violence crisis hiding in plain sight
Domestic violence in and around Chicago began an annual increase in 2019, and has spiked...
Immigration
Skokie strengthens immigration protections ordinance
The Skokie Village Board approved updates to its ordinances providing certain protections for people despite immigration status.
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National Public Housing Museum opens in Chicago, the first of its kind, with residents’ stories at its heart
Free to visit and located in the last surviving building of the former Jane Addams Homes, the new Chicago museum is filled with the stuff of real residents' lives.
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3 takeaways as the Chicago Bulls clinch a play-in tournament spot with a 137-118 win at home
Playoff hopes are alive and well in Chicago. The Bulls punched their ticket to a third consecutive play-in tournament on Tuesday.
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Photos: Transgender rights rally held in Chicago
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Politics
School District 204 board incumbents appear to retain their seats in Tuesday’s election
Unofficial results from Will and DuPage counties show the four incumbent District 204 board members...
Business
Tesla sales drop 13% in first quarter as Elon Musk backlash, aging models hurt demand
Tesla sales declined 13% in the first three months of the year, another sign that...
Education
Collegiate transgender athlete ban gets initial Indiana Senate approval
A bill that would ban transgender women from collegiate sports passed on second reading in...
Environment
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...
Investigations
Conflict between SEIU and CTU escalates with allegations of ‘bullying’
The conflict between the CTU and SEIU, two key supporters of Mayor Brandon Johnson, escalates...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Illinois is first to mandate halal, kosher meals be available in public institutions such as schools, but concerns remain
With the Faith By Plate Act mandating halal and kosher meals be offered at places...
Crime and Public Safety
Southland crime: Juveniles arrested near schools in Crete and Steger, and more
Crime reports from south and southwest suburban agencies from police and court reports and news...
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Gary council sends plans for former Beckman school back to committee
Development plans for the shuttered Alfred Beckman Middle School remain stagnant after the Gary Common...
History
Today in Chicago History: ‘Svengoolie’ goes national
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 2, according...
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