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Judge orders mother of CPS student to be released from ICE custody
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that ICE must release the mother of a Chicago Public Schools student after she was arrested with her son at a routine check-in earlier this year.
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Editorial: Citizen Mike Madigan at your service, President Trump. And should you be thinking about a pardon …
Will we see more Trump-friendly op-eds from Michael Madigan as he sits in prison?
Politics
Thornton Fractional officials ‘scrambling, trying to figure it out’ amid federal gender ideology probe
District 215 is named in a federal investigation of “sexual orientation and gender ideology” teachings affecting 36 Illinois districts.
Entertainment
Food icon: Maria Marszewski, The Duchess of Bridgeport at Maria’s Packaged Goods and Community Bar in Chicago
Kim Yong Soon has become best known to generations of her bar regulars in Chicago by one name: Maria.
Sports
Will NCAA Tournament expansion help the mid-majors? ‘The fans love the Cinderella story.’
Loyola's Drew Valentine, UIC's Rob Ehsan and Valparaiso's Roger Powell Jr. support the expanded, 76-team NCAA Tournament. But will it help their teams?
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297 luxury apartments proposed for CityGate Centre in Naperville
A 4-story, 297-unit luxury apartment complex is planned for Naperville's CityGate Centre, the mixed-use campus...
Immigration
Ald. Jessie Fuentes sues feds for $100K, alleging agents shoved and detained her during immigration raids
Ald. Jesse Fuentes, 26th, is suing the federal government for up to $100,000, alleging federal...
Education
Charges expected after Lake Central fight Monday
Officials said a fight erupted during a lunch period Monday at Lake Central High School...
Crime and Public Safety
Valparaiso woman convicted of animal cruelty before neglect charges in daughter’s death
Before she was charged Thursday with the neglect of her baby daughter which led to the...
Environment
La Grange to pay part of lead water line replacement cost, but rest of the bill may fall on homeowners
As La Grange decides how to fund mandated replacement of lead water service lines, officials...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Memorial Day guide: 14 Chicago restaurant and bar specials for the long weekend
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and the city’s bars and restaurants aren’t...
Investigations
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...
History
Today in Chicago History: Union Stock Yards fire injures 50 firefighters and kills hundreds of cattle
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 19, according...
Local News
Known before for being a bit shy, Makenna Klacko makes noise by scoring goals for Lockport. ‘What I can do.’
Makenna Klacko scores twice off the bench to lead Lockport to 6-0 win over Shepard...
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These Instant air fryers make healthy weeknight cooking effortless
From the same manufacturer as the iconic Instant Pot comes the Instant air fryer.