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Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has another job: Assistant GM for Oklahoma men's basketball

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John T. Shaw: Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar exemplifies courage, candor and stewardship

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Today in History: Selena killed by president of singer's fan club

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Photos: Mayor Brandon Johnson hosts CPS basketball champs

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Vintage: The Tri-State Tornado ravaged Illinois in 1925, killing roughly 700 people

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Photos: Illinois beats Xavier 86-73 in NCAA Tournament

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Photos: Chicago Cubs lose 4-1 on opening day at the Tokyo Dome against the Los Angeles Dodgers

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Thomas Hardy, Tribune political columnist who went to work for Gov. Edgar, U. of I., dies at 72

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Comedian Amber Ruffin nixed as White House correspondents' dinner host

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Clarendon Hills plans village's first ever Restaurant Week

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CPS senior and aspiring author to throw first pitch at White Sox game

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Waukegan area residents sharing $48.1 million settlement for EtO emissions from an industrial plant

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Conflict between SEIU and CTU escalates with allegations of 'bullying'

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Cook County assessor fixes hundreds of misclassified properties following Tribune-Illinois Answers investigation

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Critic's Choice Food Awards winners: 9 outstanding Chicago restaurants, bakeries and more

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Chicago Tribune Food Awards winners map: All the places we've honored since 2011

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Yellow Banana gets six more months to complete city-funded grocery project

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Crime and Public Safety

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Law & Order: Man charged as accomplice in Howell murder

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Trial starts for '99 Gary slaying

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Man in custody after two people were killed in Hammond bar shooting

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A Chesterton legend returns to his crossing guard post after illness, heart surgery

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