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New Mayor Brandon Johnson campaign filing shows fundraising touted but previously unreported
A new campaign finance report filed by Mayor Brandon Johnson includes over $200,000 his campaign had discussed but not officially reported.
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Editorial: Stop playing politics with disaster aid to California
Republicans in Washington want to force California to make policy changes in order to get...
Immigration
Asylum-seekers pushed to new extremes in Mexico after President Donald Trump’s border crackdown begins
When Dayana Castro heard that the U.S. asylum appointment she waited over a year for was canceled in an instant, she had no doubt: She was heading north any way she could.
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Column: Did the Oscars just issue an executive order in support of ‘Emilia Pérez’?
The Oscars have never felt less important, with Los Angeles wildfires and other distractions. But if you look a little closer ...
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Nikola Vučević struggles amid trade rumors — plus 4 other takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ loss to the Golden State Warriors
The Chicago Bulls scored only 16 points in the third quarter Thursday and couldn't recover, falling to the Golden State Warriors 131-106 for their sixth loss in seven games.
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Ontario leader says he will call election to fight Trump’s threatened tariffs
The leader of Canada’s most populous province of Ontario says he will be calling a...
Business
Costco successfully defends diversity policies as other US companies scale back
Costco shareholders rejected a proposal urging the wholesale club operator to evaluate any risks posed...
Education
‘Mama Meagan’ uses childhood experiences with DCFS to help youth in need
Richton Park resident Meagan Sims is working on her doctorate degree at Governor State University...
Environment
US economic losses from natural disasters soared in 2024, even as they eased globally
Economic losses from hurricanes and other natural disasters soared in the U.S. last year and...
Investigations
Illinois affected by a record number of billion-dollar climate disasters in 2024, mostly severe storms
12 events cost the state a total of nearly $4 billion in damages — 9...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
James Beard Awards 2025: 22 Chicago chefs, restaurants and bars make semifinalist list
The James Beard Foundation on Wednesday announced the semifinalists for its 2025 Restaurant and Chef...
Crime and Public Safety
35-year-old man fatally wounded Thursday night in North Lawndale
A 35-year-old man who was driving Thursday night in the North Lawndale neighborhood was wounded...
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Valparaiso School Board president’s Wisconsin address prompts pressure for his ouster
Two residents asked for Dr. Robert Behrend’s resignation from the Valparaiso School Board, citing evidence...
History
Today in Chicago History: Illinois confirms first COVID-19 case
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 24, according...
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