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This year’s Israel Independence Day ‘tinged with sorrow,’ say Chicago Jews
Hundreds milled around in the Loop waving blue Israeli flags, while the chants of a few dozen counterprotesters could be heard from the corner of North Clark and North Dearborn streets nearby.
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Editorial: The courthouse parade of GOP officials courting defendant Trump is a disgrace
There seems no depth too low for GOP "leaders" to sink in their fealty to...
Business
Michigan farmers squeezed by wage hikes under migrant worker program
The H-2A temporary agricultural worker program brings in workers to staff farms during harvesting season.
Entertainment
Serena Williams will host the ESPYs in July — the 4th woman to helm the sports awards show
Serena Williams is returning to the sports spotlight to host the ESPYs in July.
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Chicago Cubs acquire bullpen help in a trade for reliever Tyson Miller; Adbert Alzolay diagnosed with flexor strain
The Chicago Cubs bring back right-hander Tyson Miller, the organization's fourth-round draft pick in 2016.
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Politics
Mark Walker appointed to Ann Gillespie’s former state Senate post, moving from 53rd District rep
State Rep. Mark Walker is moving to the other chamber in the General Assembly, appointed...
Crime and Public Safety
Did a Chicago police officer kill his girlfriend in self-defense? A jury will decide.
Standing trial on murder charges, Pierre Tyler contends 2021 shooting of girlfriend when he was...
Education
St. Christopher School in Midlothian celebrating 100 years of community, nun who’s been there for 50 of them
St. Christopher School in Midlothian is celebrating 100 years as a community, along with a...
Immigration
Mayor Johnson at one year in office: Former activist grapples with being the boss
Many of Johnson's issues pivot on his jump from candidate to chief executive. His campaign...
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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Standing crowds, dual perspectives of FOP stance to remove Cotton as Valpo council president
More than an hour of public comments, including police and first responders as counter opinions...
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Check stubs, fake receipts, blind loyalty: Cohen offers inside knowledge in Trump’s hush money trial
Michael Cohen testified that Trump was constantly apprised of the behind-the-scenes efforts to bury stories...
History
Today in History: Pope John Paul II is shot and wounded
On May 13, 1981, Pope John Paul II was shot and seriously wounded in St....
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Hiking for hops: Chicago couple’s new book uses nature and beer to explore the city
The ultimate takeaway, for the authors, was that just like a park or nature preserve,...
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Ask Amy: How to best support sister-in-law through cancer diagnosis
Dear Amy: My brother’s wife has recently been diagnosed with cancer and the outlook is...
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Which blackout curtains are the best to keep your house cool?
Blackout curtains are an ideal way to reduce your home’s temperature without increasing your monthly...