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Illinois cicadas, loud but harmless, expected to make historic emergence in mid- to late May
Reports of sightings are likely individual "stragglers" that have come out too early or from people who have taken a shovel to the ground.
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Editorial: Red-hot Rockford celebrates its upswing even as its rise flashes a national warning
Long-troubled Rockford has posted a 52% gain in home prices year-over-year and, as of last...
Business
Jury awards $23M to family of girl born with brain damage at Advocate Trinity Hospital
Advocate Trinity said in a statement to the Tribune: “Our hearts go out to this family. We believe that our clinicians provided excellent care.”
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IG says state employees made up businesses, lied about income to defraud federal COVID aid program
Reports from the Illinois inspector general's office detail how investigators say state employees bilked the federal Paycheck Protection Program.
Sports
Chicago Sky’s Kamilla Cardoso and Angel Reese embrace ‘finally’ being teammates — and they want to set a new tone on the boards
Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso are confident in their newfound partnership as rookie teammates with the Chicago Sky.
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What to do around Chicago: Cinco de Mayo Parade, Comic Book Day and season opener for Green City Market
Also this weekend, a new play at Northlight Theatre, 10-minute plays in Wicker Park and...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Swadesi Cafe offers Chicago a Western coffee shop experience that’s distinctly Indian
Swadesi Cafe in the West Loop offers customers the sense of sipping chai at home...
Crime and Public Safety
3 men sentenced to federal prison on charges of robbing UPS driver at gunpoint in Oak Park
Two men from Chicago and another from the west suburbs have each been sentenced to...
Education
CPS agrees to raise wages of ‘lowest paid workers’, in a new, four-year agreement with SEIU Local 73
Chicago Public Schools agrees to raise wages of lowest paid workers or support staff in...
Immigration
Oak Lawn club dives into Smigus-Dyngus, Constitution Day ‘to help the Polish community flourish’
Oak Lawn Community High School students explore, share their Polish heritage through events such as...
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...
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Ben Boron raises expectations in his second season at Grayslake Central: ‘It was a great addition’
Boron, who attended Rolling Meadows as a freshman, has become a star at Grayslake Central.
History
Today in History: Chicago Bulls’ Derrick Rose becomes NBA’s youngest MVP
On May 3, 2011, Chicago’s Derrick Rose became at age 22 the NBA’s youngest MVP.
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Ask Amy: Don’t cling to your heartbroken feelings
Dear Amy: Should we ask that they reconsider and pick another date?
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These laptops have touch screens — and they’re affordable
If you're looking for a new touch screen laptop, there are plenty of good options...