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CTU's credibility questioned in Springfield as their biggest ally, Mayor Brandon Johnson, heads to state Capitol

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Ask Amy: I claimed to have served in Vietnam

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If a Bears stadium isn't built in Arlington Heights, village leaders already listed what can't be constructed on the site

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Ask Amy: Divorcing dad needs to put son first

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Indiana Democratic and Republican presidential primary election results

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U. of C. police clear protest encampment early Tuesday, days after president announces intention to intervene

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Work-life balance: Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese walks the Met Gala red carpet after practice Monday

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Editorial: Is a deceased hostage really a returned hostage?

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Lily Cohen: Why I resigned from Northwestern's antisemitism committee

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Clarence Page: DEI on campus and in corporations is due for a change

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Daniel Biss: New vision for Evanston is focused on 'yes in my backyard' rules

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Rue21 clothing chain to close all Chicago-area stores in wake of bankruptcy filing

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TikTok sues US to block law that could ban the social media platform

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Bally's Chicago sees first monthly revenue decline in April

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Wisconsin wedding barns sue over state's new liquor law requiring licensing

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Coming to Chicago museums: SpaceX Dragon at MSI, Georgia O'Keeffe at Art Institute

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Column: About that 'SNL' student protest sketch — and a lousy time for political satire

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Chicago Bears Q&A: Will this be known as an offensive team very soon? Which 2023 draft pick will step forward?

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Kansas Robinson and Northwestern softball enter the postseason with a 3rd straight Big Ten title

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Photos: Chicago Cubs 3, San Diego Padres 2

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Photos: University of Chicago protest encampment cleared by police

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Photos: The visitation and funeral for Chicago police officer Luis Huesca

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Photos: Inside the Chicago Bears' NFL draft party at Soldier Field

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Chicago Bears release images of a proposed new lakefront stadium

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Photos: The New Monuments art exhibit, part of Expo Chicago

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Photos: Spring Hill Mall in West Dundee closes after 43 years

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Photos: The fatal police shooting of Dexter Reed

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Photos: Total solar eclipse brings out crowds in Illinois

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The 40 best photos in the month of March by Chicago Tribune photographers

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Photos: Cubs fans celebrate with 5-0 victory at Wrigley Field home opener

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Photos: Easter with Cardinal Blase Cupich at St. Moses the Black Parish

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Legal challenge ends in Homer Township recount, but leadership change in GOP stands

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President Joe Biden heads to Wisconsin to laud a new Microsoft facility, meet voters — and troll Donald Trump

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Lake County Coroner David Pastrick holds lead in Democratic primary

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Crime and Public Safety

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Lake County sees increases in suicides and overdoses, especially involving fentanyl; 'There is still much work to be done'

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Armed men hit at least 3 businesses overnight, Chicago police say

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Woman receives 20 years after pleading guilty to 2003 murder of twin infant sons

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U.S. Dept. of Education launches FAFSA support strategy with deadline for federal aid inching closer

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International college enrollment is booming again with help from Indian students. What does that mean for colleges?

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U. of C. faculty members gather to support pro-Palestinian student protesters

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Tensions flare between DePaul pro-Palestine encampment and counterprotesters

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Johnson reverses course on moving migrants from downtown to proposed shelter in 11th Ward after stiff opposition from alderman, property owners

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Alderman opposes Johnson's proposed new migrant shelter location ahead of Democratic convention

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Biden administration says 100,000 new migrants are expected to enroll in 'Obamacare' next year

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Oak Lawn club dives into Smigus-Dyngus, Constitution Day 'to help the Polish community flourish'

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Tribune's 'Stalled Justice' series on Cook County court delays wins national award for journalistic fairness

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Wauconda-area crash leaves two women dead, another injured

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South suburban schools shine at state esports tournament in Evergreen Park

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Of Notoriety: Jackson Brothers Hard Rock weekend includes Gary school invite

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Final farewell "bittersweet" for Iwama and IU Northwest grads

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Israel says it reopened a key Gaza crossing after a rocket attack but the UN says no aid has entered

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Today in History: South Africa adopts constitution guaranteeing equal rights

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Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial

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Today in History: Voting age for British women lowered from 30 to 21

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For Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, federal recognition at last

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Today in History: Last American survivor of the Titanic dies

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The 'Crime of the Century,' 100 years later

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Restaurants, Food and Drink

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Review: Gangnam Food Hall isn't Korean, but serves Asian American style and substance in Chicago

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At U. of C. encampment, Jewish organizers explain significance of their anti-Zionist Shabbat service

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Carpentersville's first Mexican restaurant reaches landmark 40-year anniversary

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Ask Amy: Distant sibling longs to connect

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