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Six Flags Great America roller coaster closed after Georgia death
Six Flags has shut down nine roller coasters in its parks across the United States, including the Raging Bull in Gurnee.
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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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After report of partying in Dubai with Texas Senate candidate, accused Loretto Hospital fraudsters plead not guilty
A day after a national news report linked them to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a former executive at Chicago's Loretto Hospital and one of his top medical suppliers were arraigned on a superseding indictment alleging they stole nearly $16...
Entertainment
Column: Can some Second City alums make Oklahoma City the new Hollywood?
"Drive Through Fire" is the latest movie project from Jim Carlson and Kate Duffy, two Second City alums who now live in Oklahoma City.
Sports
Chicago Blackhawks activate Connor Bedard, who’s expected to make his season debut tonight
After Connor Bedard took part in an optional morning skate Tuesday, Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill said, “As things stand right now, Bedard is in our lineup tonight.”
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Plymouth Place breaks ground on new senior housing units in La Grange Park
Officials broke ground on the final phase of the Arboretum Villas at Plymouth Place Center...
Immigration
Years later, migrants bused into Oak Park area still living in limbo
The border crisis landed in Chicago around Christmas in 2023. Shipped up from Texas, migrants...
Education
Duneland student performance on the upswing
Chesterton High School students were second in the state in earning dual college credit with...
Crime and Public Safety
Woman found dead after house fire in unincorporated Kane County, sheriff’s office says
The sheriff’s office said “no conclusions have been reached, and no possibilities have been ruled...
Environment
Cleaner water on tap as Skokie’s O’Brien treatment plant breaks ground on $400 million upgrade
Officials for the district said the new water treatment system will help filter out phosphorus...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Voting has begun in the 40th annual Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest
We've officially entered the voting stage in the Tribune's 40th annual Holiday Cookie Contest.
Investigations
Illinois plastic surgeon with 8 patient deaths faces another license suspension
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs temporarily suspended Dr. Ayoub Sayeg’s medical license,...
History
Today in Chicago History: Dantrell Davis, 7, killed by a sniper while walking to school from Cabrini-Green
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 13, according...
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Lake County Council supports union’s desire to investigate NIPSCO staffing
United Steelworkers Local 12775 and supporting governing bodies want NIPSCO to "prioritize investment in a...
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