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Tentative agreement between CTU and CPS could be reached next week
Almost a year's worth of bargaining between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools could culminate in a tentative agreement Monday.
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Editorial: Tiffany Henyard soon will be gone, but Dolton is stuck with a wildly overpaid schools boss
School boards need to focus on student success – not administrative enrichment.
Immigration
Man in limbo after brother from Venezuela is detained while trying to donate kidney
The two are pleading with immigration authorities to release Jose Gregorio González on humanitarian parole to donate the kidney.
Entertainment
100 concerts for Chicago summer 2025 — starting with music this weekend
Our picks for live music have the boldface names — Beyoncé, AC/DC, Lady Gaga and Oasis — as well as club dates and music festivals.
Sports
Notre Dame embraces ‘really hostile’ preparation for Sweet 16 rematch with TCU: ‘Now it’s all or nothing’
When Notre Dame ended its regular season on a low note, Niele Ivey knew her team didn’t need reassurance or encouragement. None of that. They needed to get angry.
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![Photos from the home opener for the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on March 27, 2025.]( "Photos from the home opener for the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on March 27, 2025.")
Photos: Chicago White Sox are 8-1 winners in their season opener at Rate Field
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![Photos from Loyola's 72-62 victory over Kent State in an NIT quarterfinal on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena.]( "Photos from Loyola's 72-62 victory over Kent State in an NIT quarterfinal on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena.")
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![Photos from the Chicago White Sox's workout at Rate Field on March 26, 2025, ahead of the season opener against the Los Angeles Angels.]( "Photos from the Chicago White Sox's workout at Rate Field on March 26, 2025, ahead of the season opener against the Los Angeles Angels.")
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![Nearly 27,000 runners take part in the 2025 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle on March 23, 2025. In it's 44th year, the annual 8K race kicks off the official Chicago outdoor season.]( "Nearly 27,000 runners take part in the 2025 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle on March 23, 2025. In it's 44th year, the annual 8K race kicks off the official Chicago outdoor season.")
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![A ceremony was held during the 27th annual toast to the late broadcaster Harry Caray on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in hopes of breaking a purported Chicago White Sox "curse."]( "A ceremony was held during the 27th annual toast to the late broadcaster Harry Caray on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in hopes of breaking a purported Chicago White Sox \"curse.\"")
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![Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson hosted student-athletes, coaches, and staff from CPS schools, Hope Academy and Dyett Arts High School.]( "Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson hosted student-athletes, coaches, and staff from CPS schools, Hope Academy and Dyett Arts High School.")
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![Vintage: The Tri-State Tornado ravaged Illinois in 1925, killing roughly 700 people]( "Vintage: The Tri-State Tornado ravaged Illinois in 1925, killing roughly 700 people")
Politics
Appeals court clears way for DOGE to keep operating at USAID
The lawsuit was among of the first filed against Musk himself. It argued that DOGE's...
Business
Tony’s workers vote overwhelmingly against joining grocery union
When the ballots were counted Friday, the workers had voted 1,115-605 against unionization, according to...
Education
Grant for books in Spanish at Oak Lawn Community High School to help students ‘see themselves in what they read,’
Funding for new books in Spanish in the Oak Lawn Community High School library help...
Environment
State board ruling may bring longtime dispute over a Waukegan coal ash ponds to a close
A ruling by the Illinois Pollution Control Board disallowing NRG Generation’s request for leniency handling...
Investigations
Cook County assessor fixes hundreds of misclassified properties following Tribune-Illinois Answers investigation
Following a Tribune-Illinois Answers Project report, Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi’s office is fixing hundreds...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Critic’s Choice Food Awards winners: 9 outstanding Chicago restaurants, bakeries and more
This year's winners have each built a wondrous world and exceeded expectations, representing our taste...
Crime and Public Safety
Latest appeal denied for man convicted of killing Gary cop Jeffrey Westerfield
A Lake County Magistrate denied a Gary man’s bid for post-conviction relief Thursday, who fatally...
Local News
Wilson Wemhoff ramps up to make rotation for Hampshire. A low-90s fastball definitely helps. ‘Trust my process.’
Wilson Wemhoff strikes out nine in four scoreless innings for Hampshire in an 11-1 win...
History
Today in History: Three Mile Island nuclear plant accident
On March 28, 1979, America’s worst commercial nuclear accident occurred with a partial meltdown inside...
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Top Amazon Big Spring Sale deals that are rarely on sale
Want to maximize your savings for Amazon's Big Spring Sale? Here are the hottest deals...