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Editorial: Republicans are preparing for the midterms. They should be worrying about the party’s future.
Healthy parties tolerate internal debate and dissent. Republicans?
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Cassidy tried to get along with Trump after his impeachment vote. Retribution came anyway
BIll Cassidy is the latest name on an increasingly long list of Republicans who crossed Trump and were punished by voters.
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Sam Sianis of the Billy Goat, Chicago’s most famous saloonkeeper, dies at 91
Sam Sianis, a Greek immigrant who became one of the most successful saloonkeepers and a popular figure in the sports and media worlds, died in Chicago early Friday morning. He was 91.
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Aaron Rai runs away with the PGA Championship, first English-born winner in more than a century
Aaron Rai has become the first English-born player in more than a century to capture the PGA Championship.
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With largest US commuter rail system shut down, federal labor officials urge unions to resume talks
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul implored unions representing workers for the Long Island Rail Road,...
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Latin American nationals deported by the US to Congo face an uncertain future
The Associated Press spoke with Latin Americans that were deported to Congo under the Trump...
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Guest column: Stay in the dorms guides Valparaiso University President
I am decades older than my residence hall neighbors, and my daytime attire of suits...
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Chicago woman killed in Saturday night crash on I-65
A 25-year-old Chicago woman was killed early Sunday night after the van she was traveling...
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At Montrose and Waukegan beaches, piping plovers lay the first eggs of the season
The beginning of yet another nesting season on the Illinois lakeshore marks another victory for...
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Tribune Food Awards: The 2026 Readers’ Choice winners
After reviewing hundreds of nominations and thousands of votes, we’re excited to reveal this year’s...
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Restrictions on private guardianship of vulnerable adults advance in Springfield
Legislation inspired by a Chicago Tribune investigation into some hospitals’ questionable guardianship petitions has advanced...
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Today in Chicago History: Sue the T. rex unveiled at the Field Museum
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 17, according...
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Sophomore Clara Lyons steps in to fill void at shortstop for Geneva. And avoids pitfalls. ‘Something special.’
As a sophomore, Clara Lyons moves to shortstop for Geneva and is batting .446 with...
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