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Starting Monday: ‘Air you can wear’ as dangerous heat settles over Illinois
Chances for thunderstorms could cool off the area in time for July 4th, but a lack of storms could prolong the hot stretch.
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Editorial: Mayor Brandon Johnson almost threw away $800 million of Chicago’s money in massive parking meter blunder
Incredibly, the terrible parking deal almost got $800 million worse.
Politics
Supreme Court rejects Trump’s push to toss $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse case
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a push by President Donald Trump to throw out a jury’s finding that he sexually abused the writer E. Jean Carroll at a New York City department store in the mid-1990s and later defamed...
Entertainment
July 4 dining guide: 20 Chicago restaurants and bars with specials for America 250
July 4 falls on a Saturday, so plenty of bars and restaurants are celebrating all weekend long.
Sports
3 takeaways after Chicago White Sox ended a productive homestand tied for 1st in AL Central
The Chicago White Sox are 28-14 at home. They'll look to build some momentum on the road, where they are 15-25.
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Photos: The 2026 Chicago Pride Parade
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Business
Comcast plans to split into two public companies by spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky
Comcast is planning to split itself into two publicly traded companies, one focused on media...
Immigration
Thousands of immigrants got scammed by an attorney exploiting humanitarian visas, lawsuits say
An attorney in Washington state promised “miracles” to tens of thousands of immigrants seeking legal...
Education
IUN campers solve GPD mock crime scene at forensics camp
Bella Bennett traveled from Bloomington to Gary for Indiana University Northwest’s forensic investigation camp. And...
Crime and Public Safety
Despite Mayor Brandon Johnson’s campaign promise, 911 mental health response team flounders
Since Mayor Brandon Johnson took office and started phasing cops out of the city’s Crisis...
Environment
Nationally recognized Indiana Dunes trailmaster Ron Seman reaches the end of his trail
Ron Seman spent years joyfully guiding thousands of people on hikes through the natural wonders...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
‘The Bear’ was a love letter to Chicago. For the final season, here’s every local restaurant that was featured.
Though “The Bear,” is ending with its final chapter airing June 25, fans can find...
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: Lincoln Park porch collapse kills 13 and injures more than 50 young people
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 29, according...
Local News
Oswego OKs incentive to help bring ‘upscale’ restaurant to village’s downtown
The Oswego Village Board recently authorized economic incentive and loan agreements designed to bring a higher-end American-style...
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What you need to make shaved ice at home
Also known as Hawaiian Shave Ice, shaved ice is relatively quick and easy to make....