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Chicago Bears unveil their lakefront stadium plans as Gov. J.B. Pritzker says ‘I remain skeptical’
The Bears — one of the National Football League's charter franchises — unveiled plans for a new stadium project on the lakefront partly funded by the public that would give the team a facility in line with many of the NFL's ultra-modern, fan-friendly structures.
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Editorial: Amid the chaos, America’s elite campuses can’t educate. University presidents have to turn that around.
Critical thinking has to regain its centrality. Hardened positions have to be opened to compromise...
Business
Motormouth: Benefits of a gentle stop?
Q: I have come across motorists whose brake lights come on hundreds of feet before a stop light.
Politics
Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote
The Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to move ahead with $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
Sports
Chicago Bears Q&A: Would it be smart to trade down from No. 9? Any big surprise in store? Best pick of the last decade?
What would constitute a big NFL draft surprise Thursday? At least one really interesting one is floating around. Brad Biggs answers your Chicago Bears questions.
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Entertainment
It Came from Wisconsin: A chat with James Tynion IV, the reigning king of comic book horror
His work includes very of-the-moment comics about federal conspiracy (“The Department of Truth”) and world...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Grocery deals: The Tribune food team’s favorite money-saving markdowns at Chicagoland stores
A round up of a few grocery store items that are good deals that are...
Crime and Public Safety
Southland crime: Police chase in Orland Park, arson in Homer Glen, and more
Crime reports from south and southwest suburban agencies from police and court reports and news...
Education
Barrington School District 220 board pore over survey results after asking taxpayers about possible referendum
Residents and taxpayers of Barrington School District 220 rated safety and security, and a new...
Immigration
On her second day at Eisenhower High School, a sophomore from Colombia helped save her friend’s life
Yenedy Reys-Pardo had just started attending Eisenhower High School after her family arrived in Blue...
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
From home decor items to ‘dog beer,’ new shop in Batavia caters to pet lovers
CāDō & Company at 103 E. Wilson St. in downtown Batavia aims to sell "upscale...
History
Today in History: Final Unabomber-linked killing
Today’s Highlight in History: On April 24, 1995, the final bomb linked to the Unabomber...
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Ask Amy: Son never follows through with anything
Dear Amy, I'm a 45-year-old woman, married to my wife for five years. My issue...
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Easily add style with the best slip-on shoes
Slip-on shoes aren’t limited to beach and boat fare; there are slip-on versions of everything...