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Support letters for convicted ex-Ald. Edward Burke to be made public in advance of sentencing
Letters in support of convicted former Chicago Ald. Edward Burke will be made public in advance of his June sentencing, attorneys for both sides confirmed Tuesday.
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Editorial: At the funeral of fallen Officer Luis Huesca, his family sets the rules. Politicians have no standing.
The wishes of Officer Luis Huesca's mother on the day of his funeral were paramount....
Business
Waukegan-based Woodland Foods expanding product offerings with acquisition
Woodland Foods acquired New Jersey-based Idan Foods Thursday in Waukegan, giving it the capability to increase the range of customized products it offers, according to a press release from the company.
Politics
At secret meeting, right-wing radio host Dan Proft dangled $20 million to Darren Bailey’s governor run
The story of a $20 million offer is central to claims of illegal coordination between radio host Dan Proft's political action committee and Darren Bailey's governor campaign in 2022.
Sports
True or false: Caleb Williams will be the most gifted quarterback ever to play for the Chicago Bears
Where should the Chicago Bears set the bar for 2024? What do we need to learn about Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze? A “true or false” look at post-draft talking points.
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Entertainment
‘Hell’s Kitchen’ and ‘Stereophonic’ lead Tony Award nominations, shows honoring creativity’s spark
Two Broadway shows celebrating the origins of sonic creativity — the musical “Hell’s Kitchen” fueled...
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
Man, 33, fatally wounded overnight in South Chicago neighborhood
A 33-year-old man was found fatally wounded overnight in the South Chicago neighborhood, Chicago police...
Education
Columbia University threatens to expel student protesters who occupied administration building
Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York early Tuesday,...
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
Niles Police will upgrade break room to kitchen for $110,000; expect partial grant
The kitchen at the Niles Police Department will get a $110,000 renovation, as approved by...
History
Today in History: Barack Obama denounced former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright
Today is Monday, April 29, the 120th day of 2023. There are 246 days left...
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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...