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Illinois House Democrats push Bears stadium tax deal as Republicans seek property tax relief
The plan would allow the charter NFL franchise to make special payments to taxing bodies in the northwest suburbs — known as Payment in Lieu of Taxes, or PILOT — rather than paying regular property taxes.
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Editorial: Chicago’s politicians bemoan our housing crisis. Their fealty to unions makes it worse
When you hear Chicago politicians raise the alarms about rising rents, consider how they're contributing...
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Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges related to past use of paid informants
The Southern Poverty Law Center was indicted Tuesday on federal fraud charges alleging it improperly raised millions of dollars to pay informants to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan and other extremist groups.
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Answer Angel: ‘Naked’ dresses?
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I saw headlines on fashion stories about “nude dressing” and “naked dresses” at some recent awards ceremonies.
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Chicago Cubs win 7th consecutive game behind Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch in a 7-4 victory
Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki, in his 11th game since coming off the injured list, slugged his first home run of the year and just his second extra-base hit in 39 plate appearances.
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Photos: Chicago Bears annouce Brian Piccolo Award winners
The Chicago Bears awarded linebacker T.J. Edwards and rookie tight end Colston Loveland the team’s Brian Piccolo Award on April 21, 2026, at Halas Hall. -
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Business
Painted Tree Boutique vendors say they’re out money after business suddenly closes
Some vendors at Painted Tree Boutiques in Naperville say they're owed a lot of money...
Immigration
Lawsuit over National Guard deployment in Illinois runs out of steam, judge dismisses it
Six months after federal troops were preparing to deploy to Chicago during Operation Midway Blitz,...
Education
Valparaiso School Board supports superintendent in Micah Beckwith controversy
The Valparaiso School Board weighed in on the controversy over Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith’s appearance...
Crime and Public Safety
Fatal shooting was self-defense, attorney says as Portage murder trial starts
Defense attorneys told a jury Lupe McGee Jr. was acting in self-defense when he shot...
Environment
McHenry County residents wall off homes against rising Fox River
More than 100 volunteers spent Sunday filling and stacking sandbags across Nunda Township as officials...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Food icon: Inocencio Carbajal, El Guëro of Carnitas Uruapan in Chicago
He overcame adversity as an immigrant who worked in the old Fulton Market at a...
Investigations
As Indiana extends coal and builds data centers, Illinois may be on the hook for neighbor’s AI boom
Postponing the closure of the Schahfer coal plant also means continued exposure to toxic emissions...
History
Today in History: 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez seized by immigration agents
On April 22, 2000, in a dramatic predawn raid, heavily armed immigration agents seized 6-year-old...
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Madison School students keep micropantries stocked in South Holland, Harvey
Courtney Beemsterboer and Kim Davis co-sponsor the Kindness Club at South Holland's Madison School, helping...
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Acer Swift Go 16 vs. ASUS Vivobook 16: What’s the difference?
We recently had the opportunity to review two solid laptops, the Acer Swift Go 16...