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What to know before you vote in Chicago’s elected school board races
In November, Chicago voters will head to the polls to elect all 21 members of the Chicago Board of Education for the first time ever.
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Tribune Editorial Board endorsements for the 2026 Illinois general election
The Tribune editorial board’s tradition of making political endorsements is a cornerstone of this newspaper’s...
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Will County 2nd District race is a repeat of 2022 for New Lenox, Manhattan voters
In Will County’s District 2, incumbent Republicans Judy Ogalla and Frankie Pretzel are challenged by Democrat Bob Howard.
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Review: Palme d’Or winner ‘Fjord’ is a thorny and complicated drama
"Fjord" is inspired by a real case in Norway, with a Romanian family at its center, caught in a custody battle predicated on child abuse allegations brought by a powerful child protection agency.
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Chicago White Sox lose for 1st time this postseason — but have another chance to clinch ALDS at home
The Chicago White Sox were aiming to party on Wednesday in front of their home fans. But the Cleveland Guardians had other ideas.
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New Mundelein business adds to Lake County’s brewing history; ‘It’s a homecoming’
Owner Ben Fenton, a Mundelein native, says the community’s concentration of breweries makes it a...
Immigration
Trump administration proposes a $70,000 fee for international students to work in the US
The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking...
Education
2026 Chicago school board races: District 4A
Here's what to know about the Chicago school board race in District 4A.
Crime and Public Safety
Errant bullet paralyzed innocent teen in West Ridge, man ordered held
A 14-year-old-bystander was left paralyzed after being hit by a bullet in West Ridge last...
Environment
Marathon conditions becoming less ideal as climate change warms race days, including Sunday
An analysis by nonprofit Climate Central last year found that 190 of 221 global races...
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Just a few days left to enter the 40th annual Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest
Time is running out — be sure to submit your recipes by Friday.
Investigations
Illinois, Chicago, Cook County got $11B in pandemic aid but there were gaps in oversight and transparency
The Tribune and the University of Chicago's Mansueto Institute examined how Illinois, Chicago and Cook...
History
Today in Chicago History: Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum sets a world record in the Chicago Marathon
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 8, according...
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Benet leans on Maddie Bryant, who aspires to be a doctor after her grandmother’s death: ‘She does really care’
Benet senior Maddie Bryant mentors younger teammates as she juggles two positions in her first...
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