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Obama Presidential Center opening today in Chicago with star-studded dedication ceremony in Jackson Park
Barack and Michelle Obama will welcome former presidents, Chicagoans and supporters for a dedication ceremony at the Obama Presidential Center.
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Editorial: Make no mistake, Chicago should be filled with World Cup fans right now
This summer's soccerpalooza belonged at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Watch live: Obama Presidential Center grand opening ceremony
Watch live as the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago's South Side kicks off its opening festivities with a ceremony on Thursday.
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Review: Pixar’s playthings grapple with high-tech devices in ‘Toy Story 5’
Woody and the gang find themselves tackling tech, with cowgirl Jessie (Joan Cusack) leading the charge.
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Column: Was it Yankee Stadium ‘luck’ or Chicago White Sox pitching woes that led to another lopsided loss?
The Chicago White Sox's big showdown against the New York Yankees has fizzled out after two lopsided losses.
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Photos: Tornadoes and severe storms cause damage through the Chicagoland area
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Lincoln Park 5-bedroom home with private patio: $4.6M
This five-bedroom home has five full bathrooms, one half bathroom, floor-to-ceiling windows and a private...
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Federal immigration agents make arrests at Bridgeview Courthouse, officials say
Federal officers detained two adults and a minor at the Bridgeview Courthouse on Wednesday, despite...
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Lake County residents protest Turning Point USA Educators’ Summit; ‘they’re not welcome here’
Protestors gathered Tuesday evening at a Lincolnshire intersection to voice their opposition to a conservative...
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Police: Man found fatally shot in South Loop building fire
Police have launched a death investigation after responding to a fire on the city’s Near...
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Dangerous flooding from Tropical Storm Arthur, first of the Atlantic season, threatens Gulf Coast
A disorganized cluster of storms that had been plaguing the Gulf Coast for days came...
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Restaurant review: Brûlée, a Southern brunch hotspot in the South Loop of Chicago
Chef Emani Roberts opened her debut last November and won our Readers’ Choice Award for...
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Illinois to audit plastic surgeon case after Tribune investigation
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has been investigating plastic surgeon Dr. Ayoub...
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Today in Chicago History: Sudden death at Medinah — Hale Irwin makes putt for birdie to win US Open
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 18, according...
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St. Charles North’s Abby Zawadzki is the 2026 Beacon-News/Courier-News Softball Player of the Year. ‘The best.’
St. Charles North's Abby Zawadzki, the 2026 Beacon-News/Courier-News Softball Player of the Year, hits 11...
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