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Illinois’ 8th District: Melissa Bean seeks comeback vs. newcomer Republican Jennifer Davis
Former Rep. Melissa Bean, a centrist Democrat, seeks a comeback in a solidly Democratic northwest suburban district, but Republican newcomer Jennifer Davis hopes to win as a "political outsider."
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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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Illinois Democrats accuse Darren Bailey of failing to disclose who provides rent-free Chicago apartment
The Illinois Democratic Party has accused Darren Bailey, the Republican nominee for governor, of violating state campaign disclosure law by failing to publicly reveal who is providing him with a rent-free downtown Chicago apartment.
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Review: ‘Dead Girl’s Quinceañera’ at Goodman Theatre turns an apparent abduction into a teenage caper
Phanésia Pharel's new play has a lively cast of adults playing teenagers, and is not a play that lacks guts.
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Sean Newcomb will start for the Chicago White Sox in Game 3: What we learned from Tuesday’s ALDS workout
What we learned from Tuesday's ALDS workout, including the Game 3 starter for the Chicago White Sox.
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Photos: Chicago White Sox workout day for the American League Division Series
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What Paramount’s Warner Bros. takeover means for streaming, movies and news
What the Skydance deal between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will mean for streaming, movies,...
Immigration
Army study found shock gloves purchased by ICE cause pain, compliance and fear
By RYAN J. FOLEY The shock gloves immigration agents could soon use to control detainees...
Education
Aurora’s Marmion Academy tackles a new year, its first as a co-ed school
After almost a century in Aurora, this school year is Marmion’s first educating girls.
Crime and Public Safety
Merrillville man charged in 2018 Gary homicide
Willie Wallace Jr., 26, is charged with murder; attempted murder, a Level 1 felony; aggravated...
Environment
Cook County removed 100,000 cubic yards of debris, pledges another $8 million toward effort
Cook County announced a $8 million investment in disaster relief for municipalities affected by Aug....
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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: Walter Payton becomes the NFL’s all-time leader rusher
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 7, according...
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Changes to video gambling rules coming to Batavia
The changes include a cap on the number of video gambling licenses within the city...
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