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‘I just try to imagine why this happened’: Neighbors, victims live with aftershocks of Rockford rampage
It's been a year since a quiet neighborhood in Rockford was ravaged in a knife, softball bat and truck attack that killed four and left seven wounded.
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Editorial: Springfield missed another opportunity to cut red tape and get Illinoisans back to work
Illinois still has among the highest unemployment rates in the country. We need to get bad...
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
Column: CHI BASE OPS group text is feeling ‘Giddey’ over the start of a new baseball season
Somehow, Paul Sullivan was added to an unknown group text string labeled CHI BASE OPS, along with two individuals with the initials JH and CG.
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![Photos: Protestors target Tesla and Musk at "Tesla Takedown" in Chicago]( "Photos: Protestors target Tesla and Musk at \"Tesla Takedown\" in Chicago")
Photos: Protestors target Tesla and Musk at “Tesla Takedown” in Chicago
People rallied outside a Tesla store at 901 N. Rush St. to protest Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk's involvement in federal government affairs during a "Tesla Takedown" demonstration on March 29, 2025, in Chicago. -
![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.")
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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.")
Politics
Trump’s promised ‘Liberation Day’ of tariffs is coming. Here’s what it could mean for you
President Donald Trump says April 2 will be “Liberation Day” — a moment when he...
Business
Hundreds gather at Gold Coast Tesla dealership as part of national protests against DOGE
Roughly 200 people gathered outside a Gold Coast Tesla dealership on Saturday, taking part in...
Education
Private groups work to identify and report student protesters for possible deportation
When a protester was caught on video in January at a New York rally against...
Environment
NWI activist, leader react to NIPSCO study at Michigan City Generating Station
As part of a February rate case settlement, NIPSCO agreed to engage in studies to...
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
Chesterton and Porter tracking together on railroad crossing safety
A bicyclist's recent death at the South Calumet Road railroad crossing in Chesterton's downtown has...
Local News
Business news: Doctor relocates; Legacy Foundation leader to speak; IUN career event
Business news from around the region
History
Today in Chicago History: Meigs Field shut down overnight by Mayor Richard M. Daley
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 30, according...
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How to update your travel essentials ahead of your summer trip
Taking a trip this summer? Check out these summer travel essentials on sale during Amazon's...