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How bad has Cubs’ hitting been? Actually, the worst in 22 years

May 16, 2019 at 1:24 a.m.

The Cubs' offense has been bad this postseason. Historically bad. In the Wildcard era began in 1995, most division series winners have outperformed the Cubs through the first three games...

General Assembly exodus: List of lawmakers who left or plan to leave

May 15, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.

The political war between Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and House Speaker Michael Madigan has taken its toll at the Capitol. Since Rauner and lawmakers were sworn into office in January...

Comparing CPS safe Passage routes and shootings

May 22, 2019 at 11:53 p.m.

Starting Tuesday, students at more than 140 schools will walk to school along Safe Passage routes, shepherded by trained adult monitors to watch over the children and protect them from...

How do Whole Foods’ newly lowered prices compare?

September 17, 2019 at 10:02 a.m.

Amazon Inc. on Monday, celebrated its $13.7 billion purchase of the Whole Foods grocery chain by slashing prices for some of Whole Foods' best-selling products. The reductions were visible, but...

Does a hot summer mean more crime? Here’s what the data show

May 14, 2019 at 3:18 a.m.

The seasonal cycle of Chicago crime peaks during summer months, but not all types of crime are equally susceptible to changes in temperature. The Tribune looked at Chicago police crime...

Lost at Lolla: What festival fans left behind

June 3, 2018 at 1:15 a.m.

Identification cards. Wallets. Phones. Fanny packs. These are just a few of the more than 700 items in the festival's lost and found as of 2:30 p.m. Friday. Not bad...

Chicago baseball food guide: What to eat at Cubs and Sox games

June 3, 2018 at 6:48 a.m.

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Illinois income tax increase calculator: How much will it cost you?

June 3, 2018 at 9:53 a.m.

With the help of a group of Republican lawmakers, the House overrode Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto to pass a budget for the first time in two years. The spending plan...

Go big or go home. Go big by eating the chicken wrapped with bacon on a roll. It's everything you want it to be. Packed with smoky flavor, juicy chicken, savory bacon and a firm bun that holds everything together, it is a win for only four tickets. (Booth 9.) — Erin Ben-Moche

Taste of Chicago 2017 guide: Check out menus, maps, performances, more

June 3, 2018 at 11:25 a.m.

Running July 5-9 in Grant Park, Taste of Chicago returns for its 37th year with more than 60 food vendors, two stages of daily musical acts, five chef-planned dinners, 35...

John Kass’s modest proposal for the dissolution of Illinois: Carve up the failed state and let the rest of the Midwest have it.

May 13, 2019 at 7:51 a.m.

John Kass's modest proposal for the dissolution of Illinois: Carve up the failed state and let the rest of the Midwest have it.

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