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Trump’s FEMA rejects Illinois disaster aid request for August storms
The denials comes as Trump's administration denied providing federal assistance to Illinois last year, denials Illinois Democrats say shows the president is politicizing disaster relief.
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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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At long last, Chicago school board puts its committees to work
Two years later, the Chicago Board of education finally put its three standing committees on finance, operations and student success to work.
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Top 20 for Halloween: Haunted houses, horrifying puppets and the parade
From now until All Hallows’ Eve and beyond, our annual haunted house guide, plus 10 other attractions for your spooky season.
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Chicago White Sox again fail to KO Guardians, who win 9-5 to force Game 5 on Saturday in Cleveland
The Chicago White Sox fell short in their bid to win the AL Division Series for the second straight night, losing 9-5 to the Guardians on Thursday. Game 5 is Saturday in Cleveland.
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Game 3 photos: Chicago White Sox lose 9-3 to Cleveland Guardians in ALDS at Rate Field
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Skokie identifies developer ready to take over stalled downtown hotel project
Skokie's attorney Rodney Lewis told the Board Oct. 5 that Chicago developer Murphy Development Group...
Immigration
Family of Mexican father killed by ICE agent in Franklin Park files claim against federal government
Just a year after Silverio Villegas González was fatally shot by an immigration enforcement agent...
Education
‘We need to be speaking out’: High school, college students across Illinois protest sexual violence
Students across Chicago and the state walked out of class, demonstrated, and advocated for the...
Crime and Public Safety
CTA janitor fatally stabbed at Damen Green Line station
A Chicago Transit Authority janitor sustained multiple stab wounds to his neck at the Near...
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Northwest Indiana residents concerned about NIPSCO discharge permit
Wheatfield resident Cynthia North lives across the street from Jasper County’s incoming Amazon data center...
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Tribune’s 2026 Holiday Cookie Contest: Submit your recipes now
Chicago may be easing into autumn, but it's already time to launch the Tribune Holiday...
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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,...
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Vintage baiduhai: The violent life and ambush death of gang leader Earl ‘Hymie’ Weiss
Here's a look back at Weiss's life and death, with rarely seen photos and stories...
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Candidates Nottke, Burke in running for Kane County Board seat in District 2
The race for a seat on the Kane County Board in District 2 in the...
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Hacks to make this your hunting season
Our team of experts has selected the best hunting essentials out of hundreds of models....