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Illinois Speaker Welch tries to contain fallout over handling of Harry Benton harassment allegations
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch told Democratic House members that delays in taking action against former state Rep. Harry Benton stemmed from the wishes of a now-former staffer who first reported the allegations three years ago.
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Editorial: Byron Sigcho-Lopez and Mayra Macías are ordered off the ballot. Democracy loses.
Democrats need to fix the unfair challenges against independent candidates
Politics
Cook County judge thwarts effort by former Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau to dismiss village lawsuit
A Cook County judge will allow Orland Park’s ongoing lawsuit against former Mayor Keith Pekau to move forward.
Entertainment
Review: A not-so-mellow ‘Hair’ from Kokandy Productions
This intense new production of "The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical" strips away any sense of 1960s hippy-dippy idealism — and that's missed.
Sports
Chicago White Sox surrender 18 hits in a 10-0 loss — the 2nd shutout in their last 4 games
It's a rough night when a position player pitching serves as one of the few standout moments for a team. That was the case Tuesday for the Chicago White Sox in a 10-0 loss.
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Photos: Wildfire smoke blankets the Chicago area
Thick haze settled over northern Illinois on Thursday morning as dangerous levels of wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota rolled into the area, and it might get worse tonight, according to the National Weather Service. -
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Business
Indiana communities get back $121 million lost to gas tax holiday
The Indiana Board of Finance unanimously approved a transfer of more than $121 million between...
Immigration
Aldermen sign ‘ICE Out’ pledge demanding officials reject money tied to immigration enforcement
A dozen progressive aldermen have signed on to a demand for their colleagues to reject...
Education
Records: Woman claims racial discrimination by Gary schools
A Crown Point woman is suing the Gary Community School Corporation in federal court for racial discrimination and discrimination.
Crime and Public Safety
Today in History: Jeffrey Dahmer arrested in Milwaukee
On July 22, 1991, police in Milwaukee arrested Jeffrey Dahmer, who later confessed to killing 17...
Environment
July heat wave death toll up to 6, Cook County medical examiner’s office confirms
At least six people in Cook County are dead after successive heat waves blanketed the...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Food icon: Buritt Bulloch, the Donut King at Old Fashioned Donuts in Chicago
The Donut King turns 88 this year and can still be found making doughnuts in...
Investigations
Bill aims to curb abandoned oil and gas wells in Illinois through stiffer fines
The bill, which stiffens fines, comes in response to a Tribune investigation into the thousands...
History
Today in Chicago History: ‘Public Enemy No. 1’ John Dillinger killed outside Biograph Theater
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 22, according...
Local News
Part of Fox River Trail in Geneva to be closed starting July 27 due to construction project, city says
The path will be closed, with a detour available, near the city’s wastewater treatment plant,...
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In the pantheon of great French kitchen brigades, the saucier is among the most respected....