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Chicago and Rockford temps hit 88 degrees, breaking daily record set in 2008
Trends in recent decades point to an overall warming of average temperatures in winter as well as fall, spring and summer, from human activities such as fossil-fuel burning.
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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...
Politics
Will County clerk, treasurer and regional superintendent face election challenges
Republican Annette Parker and Democrat Michelle Stiff run for clerk and Democrat Tim Brophy and Republican Carmen Maurella for treasurer.
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3,156-pound pumpkin grown in Rhode Island is inspected for possible world record
A pumpkin named Rocky won a major annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California, tipping the scale at 2,389 pounds, but fell far short of a possible new world record set just days earlier in Rhode Island.
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Chicago Bears get humbled after stoking Green Bay Packers rivalry: Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on the Week 5 loss
The Chicago Bears don't play another division game until Thanksgiving Day. The odds are stacked against them winning the NFC North again with a losing division record.
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Oak Brook 5-bedroom home with stairwell atrium: $1.8M
This five-bedroom home has three full bathrooms, three fireplaces, redwood ceilings and a two-and-a-half story...
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
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills ranked among best k-12 schools in state
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181 has been recognized as one of the state's premier public...
Crime and Public Safety
Emergency help was delayed by confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike, 911 calls reveal
Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion among first responders and Tennessee prison...
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
Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers have played 214 times in the past 100 years: How the rivalry has unfolded
Except for two years — 1922 and 1982 — the Chicago Bears and Green Bay...
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After singing national anthem, Sandburg’s Aubrey Deverick delivers with another crowd-pleasing performance
Aubrey Deverick tallies four kills and ace in Sandburg's 25-12, 25-21 SouthWest Suburban Conference win...
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The best LED light bulbs for bright indoor spaces
Discover the best LED light bulbs for energy efficiency, long-lasting brightness and versatile home lighting.