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Northwestern, University of Chicago drop in U.S. News college rankings
Some of Illinois’ most notable universities shifted slightly in national rankings while remaining among the nation’s top schools, according to the U.S. News & World Report’s annual best colleges list released Tuesday.
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Editorial: High-tax Cook County still can’t collect and distribute property taxes on time
Property tax collections and distributions are late again, and no one in Cook County is...
Politics
Appeals court favors Trump-backed Missouri congressional map, but Supreme Court will have final say
A long-running legal fight over Missouri’s congressional map took another turn Monday when a federal appeals panel ruled in favor of new districts backed by President Donald Trump, even though the U.S. Supreme Court has blocked those districts from being...
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Today in History: First Farm Aid concert held in Champaign
On Sept. 22, 1985, rock and country music artists participated in Farm Aid, a concert staged in Champaign, Illinois, to help the nation’s farmers.
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Column: After all the highs and lows, the Chicago White Sox have a clear path to the postseason
The Chicago White Sox have a favorable schedule in the final week of their bid for a postseason spot. Here's what needs to happen.
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Former Jackson Square antiques vendors regroup at new mall in Brookfield
Antiques vendors from the demolished Jackson Square mall in La Grange have banded together to...
Immigration
Man beaten by ICE agents in Evanston in possible case of mistaken identity, per police
The victim, an Evanston resident and U.S. citizen, reported ICE agents injured his head, neck...
Education
Moraine Valley, other colleges ramp up training for careers in artificial intelligence era
Moraine Valley Community College educator Ryen Nagle was appointed to the national Commission on the...
Crime and Public Safety
Family of slain Cook County judge recalls loss ahead of sentencing
During a hearing Monday ahead of his killer’s sentencing, Cook County Judge Raymond Myles’ closest...
Environment
Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora works with newly-founded foundation to purchase porcupines
The zoo and its new supporting organization, the Phillips Park Foundation, are partnering to raise...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Chocolate chip scones are the flaky, buttery breakfast treat you’ll want to make on repeat
These chocolate chip scones are the ideal breakfast treat: They’re flaky, moist, and not too...
Investigations
Illinois, Chicago, Cook County got $11B in pandemic aid but there were gaps in oversight and transparency
The Tribune and the University of Chicago's Mansueto Institute examined how Illinois, Chicago and Cook...
History
Today in Chicago History: Walter Payton held to zero net yards in his NFL debut for the Bears
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 21, according...
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Column: Steve Millar’s 3 takeaways from Week 5 of the high school football season in the Southland
Postseason droughts will come to end, while push for bye week heats up and Hillcrest...
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How to make your home cat-friendly
Environmental enrichment is important, especially if your cat lives exclusively indoors or has limited outdoor...