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‘Our friend in Burr Ridge’: Restaurant owner in Indiana gambling case once featured in Outfit beating plot
Suburban restaurateur in "Operation Porterhouse Parlay" was a figure in an earlier case with connections to the Chicago Outfit.
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Editorial: A McDonald’s Happy Meal for the Chicago Fire and The 78 in more ways than one
The name McDonald's Park beats Louisville's KFC Yum Center and Hartford's Dunkin' Park.
Politics
Controversial Trump Truth Store is reopening after abrupt closure amid drop in sales, Iran war
The Trump Truth Store, a controversial, MAGA-themed shop in Crystal Lake, will open again at 10 a.m. Saturday.
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Review: Hubbard Street Dance finale goes straight to the heart with ‘LubDub’
Choreographer Aszure Barton debuts her half-hour work “LubDub” as part of her residency at Hubbard Street. Here's hoping she chooses to stay in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears 2026 schedule: A closer look at each game — and our writers’ predictions
Here's a breakdown of the complete Chicago Bears 2026 schedule, along with our writers' takes on what it all means for the team.
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Photos: Sam Sianis, owner of the Billy Goat Tavern
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Evanston officials break ground on 33-unit Mt. Pisgah affordable housing complex
Evanston officials broke ground on the 33-unit Mt. Pisgah affordable housing project on the 1800...
Immigration
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...
Education
Hinsdale Central grad lauded with engineering award at U of I
Grace Deane, of Clarendon Hills, an engineering student at University of Illinois, won the the...
Crime and Public Safety
Illinois man gets split term for drunken crash near Lowell that killed friend
A judge recalled the deadliest drunken driving crash in Northwest Indiana when she told Ryland...
Environment
BP denies fuel leaks at refinery despite online claims
BP and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have both denied a potential leak at...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
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...
Investigations
Hundreds march in Pilsen, demand answers in unsolved fatal hit-and-run
Marcela Herrera, 22, was killed in a hit-and-run nine months ago.
History
Heidi Stevens: A glimpse at Warsaw history reinforces why books and literacy are vital for democracy
When we ban books, we take away the stories and witnesses who can help us...
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Paperwork mishap delays tax abatement for Cold Storage project in Hebron
A paperwork snafu delayed a tax abatement for U.S. Cold Storage in Hebron but the...
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If you’re in the market for new full-size sheets for your bed, there’s a lot...