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Illinois and Chicago sue Trump over looming rule making it harder for immigrants to get green cards
Illinois joined a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in that suit. Chicago signed onto a separate suit led by New York City, alongside San Francisco, Santa Clara County, Seattle and King County, Washington.
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Editorial: Forget the Chicago Bears. Arlington Heights has another stadium controversy.
A Bears stadium is not the only football conundrum in Arlington Heights.
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La Grange eyes former pub owner Glenn Thompson for Village Board post
Steve Palmer, former owner of Palmer Place, was nominated to replace departing Trustee Glenn Thompson on the La Grange Village Board.
Entertainment
The Miami Vice cocktail feels like a vacation in a glass
The Miami Vice is one of those frozen drinks that feels like a vacation in a glass. It’s made by layering two classic tropical cocktails together: a strawberry daiquiri and a piña colada.
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Chicago Bears debut a new brand — and they believe it can get better: Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on Week 1 win
It was big plays galore in the Chicago Bears' season-opening 59-37 win. It's why a team official said this summer, "You've got to reimagine how you think of Bears football."
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Week 1 photos: Chicago Bears 59, Carolina Panthers 37
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Business
Two Hinsdale mansions sell for nearly $7M each, demonstrating a market that continues to be robust
Although the two sale prices fell short of Hinsdale’s all-time record, they reflect a continued...
Immigration
Mexican Independence Day Parade brings out a vibrant Little Village
This year was the 55th anniversary of the Chicago parade honoring Mexico’s revolt against Spanish...
Education
Chicago Christian Schools begins using Trinity Christian College campus after sale
Chicago Christian Schools is using parts of Trinity Christian College's former campus, after purchasing the...
Crime and Public Safety
Drill rapper BloodHound Q50 killed in 6-shooter attack, per police report, record label
Chicago drill rapper Mikquale Cooper, better known as BloodHound Q50, was killed early Sunday morning...
Environment
Activists raise concerns with NIPSCO Jasper County water permit application
If approved, the permit would mix wastewater from the R.M. Schahfer Generating Station, a new...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
New report points to worsening hunger crisis in Chicago, with 1 in 3 families facing food insecurity
A new report released Monday by Chicago’s leading anti-hunger organization indicates a worsening hunger crisis...
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: Bears legend Walter Payton rushes for his 100th career touchdown
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 14, according...
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Viewing opponents as enemies is harmful to democracy: presidential historian
Democracy is in crisis in the U.S., presidential historian Jon Meacham said, but history has...
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12 Best Action Figures On Amazon
Action figures are posable models of characters. There are so many action figures that you...