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Trump tariffs on steel and aluminum could squeeze Chicago apartment developers, leading to higher rents
Steel and aluminum are essential for high-rise construction, and are often cheaper to produce in countries like China, Mexico or Canada, one expert said.
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Editorial: Is Lincoln Yards becoming Chicago’s new Block 37?
A bank's seizure from developer Sterling Bay of half the 55 acres to be developed...
Immigration
Judge pauses Trump administration plans to end temporary legal protections for Venezuelans
A federal judge on Monday paused plans by the Trump administration to end temporary legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans, a week before they were scheduled to expire.
Entertainment
‘The Last Anniversary’ review: From the producers of ‘Big Little Lies,’ another Liane Moriarty novel adapted for TV
A matriarch dies and leaves her house on a lush, remote island to an unlikely person.
Sports
Martín Pérez continues Chicago White Sox’s strong pitching to open season with 6 no-hit innings in 9-0 win
Martín Pérez pitched six no-hit innings in his debut with the Chicago White Sox, a 9-0 victory against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field.
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Photos: Transgender rights rally held in Chicago
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Politics
Wisconsin voters to choose top education official and consider voter ID amendment
Wisconsin’s top education official will be elected Tuesday in a race between the teachers union-backed...
Business
South Shore fare hikes coming; state aid sought to continue operations
A previously announced 10% fare increase for South Shore Line passengers is expected this year,...
Education
McCullough students regroup, relocate at new Gary school
About 500 McCullough Academy students settled into their new classrooms Monday at the spacious Gary...
Environment
As tornado season ramps up, risks rise from Trump weather service cuts, experts say
Weather balloon releases — tracking temperature, pressure and wind speed — have been suspended or...
Investigations
Conflict between SEIU and CTU escalates with allegations of ‘bullying’
The conflict between the CTU and SEIU, two key supporters of Mayor Brandon Johnson, escalates...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Are your kitchen knives dull? Northside Cutlery, run by a former chef, can fix that
Northside Cutlery has quietly become a hospitality industry hotspot, becoming the go-to place for chefs...
Crime and Public Safety
Country Club Hills man charged in Markham double homicide confessed, prosecutors say
Terrell Fox was charged with murder in the deaths of Jamari Stigler, of Riverdale, and...
Local News
After leaving ‘dream job,’ Burr Ridge pianist restores century-old church in Lemont
Lithuanian immigrant Ausrele Stoniene was a pianist for the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago, but left...
History
Today in Chicago History: Dinosaur invasion!!! (Yes, it was an April Fool’s Day joke)
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 1, according...
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The best disinfectant sprays for a cleaner, safer space
Disinfectant sprays are easy to use and an effective way to eliminate all kinds of...