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At Graue Mill, historical and environmental interests clash over removal of dam
Dozens of dams have been removed across Illinois amid environmental and safety concerns. But it took more than a decade for the Salt Creek dam to be removed.
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Editorial: Wait, how much for a latte? Even high-flying Starbucks is suffering.
Not even Starbucks is immune to consumer angst and recoil at sticker shock.
Business
Lincoln Park 6-bedroom home with a library that has built-ins: $3.3M
The primary bedroom has two walk-in closets and a bathroom with a double vanity, a soaking tub, a separate commode and a shower.
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Chicago Jewish community calls for increased action against antisemitic speech amid campus protests against the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
After weeks of area college students protesting the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza as part of a nationwide movement, leaders of Chicago’s Jewish community responded Wednesday by demanding action against hate speech as a group of Northwestern students filed suit against...
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What to do about Zach LaVine? And what’s the right price for DeMar DeRozan? 5 questions the Chicago Bulls must answer.
After crashing out of the play-in tournament, the Chicago Bulls enter the summer with a series of crucial questions ahead. Yes, this might feel like a bit of deja vu.
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EA Sports College Football — the beloved video-game behemoth — is back after 11 years
Video game developer EA Sports is breaking back into the college football world 11 years...
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Swadesi Cafe offers Chicago a Western coffee shop experience that’s distinctly Indian
Swadesi Cafe in the West Loop offers customers the sense of sipping chai at home...
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Burglars drive off with several vehicles overnight at Bronzeville dealership
A crew of burglars drove off with several vehicles overnight from a dealership in the...
Education
At least 2,000 people arrested at pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses, AP tally shows
Police removed barricades and began dismantling a pro-Palestinian demonstrators’ fortified encampment early Thursday at the...
Immigration
Oak Lawn club dives into Smigus-Dyngus, Constitution Day ‘to help the Polish community flourish’
Oak Lawn Community High School students explore, share their Polish heritage through events such as...
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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Lake County students join nationwide pro-Palestine demonstrations, counter-protests; ‘Not an expression for or against any particular religious group’
Palestinian solidarity encampments have popped up at dozens of college campuses across the U.S. in...
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Today in History: Nelson Mandela claims victory in first democratic South Africa elections
Today is Thursday, May 2, the 123rd day of 2024. There are 243 days left...
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Ask Amy: Sister-in-law admitted crush on me
Dear Amy: She told me that she has had feelings for me ever since high...
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Which drawing tablet is best for beginners?
If you enjoy sketching wild creations, keep them saved on your computer with a drawing...