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All 22 linked to ‘Greek’ Northwest Indiana gambling ring plead not guilty
All 22 people linked to an alleged Northwest Indiana gambling ring pleaded guilty on Thursday at the U.S. District Courthouse in Hammond. Federal prosecutors are expected to turn over months worth of evidence to defense lawyers over the summer. The next hearing is set for 1:30 p.m. Sept. 10.
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Editorial: DuPage County approves a 35% raise for its board chair. Taxpayers should ask why.
Taxpayers are entitled to ask what exactly they are getting in return for these raises....
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Mayor Brandon Johnson decries further cuts to CPS in district’s budget plan
Asked about proposed cuts to teaching positions in the next school year, Mayor Brandon Johnson said the school district needs to spend more, not less.
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Today in History: First McDonald’s opens
On May 15, 1940, brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald opened the first McDonald’s fast-food restaurant, in San Bernardino, California.
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Chicago Bears 2026 schedule: Division games on Thanksgiving and Christmas among 7 in stand-alone windows
The NFC North champion Chicago Bears will play at least seven stand-alone games for national audiences this season.
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BP posts previous letters to union ahead of return to negotiations
Ahead of its May 18 return to negotiations, BP posted multiple letters to the union,...
Immigration
US Border Patrol chief Michael Banks announces his resignation
The head of U.S. Border Patrol announced his resignation Thursday.
Education
‘He was always a north star’: Carlton Guthrie remembered for love of Gary
Trailblazing entrepreneur, philanthropist and civil rights advocate Carlton Guthrie passed away May 9 in Chicago...
Crime and Public Safety
Veteran Chicago fire engineer dies during training exercise: ‘This is a devastating loss’
The death occurred during a training exercise taking place in the West Ridge neighborhood, according...
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
Today in Chicago History: Rocky Marciano KO’s Jersey Joe Walcott in first round of fight at Chicago Stadium
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 15, according...
Local News
Junior shortstop Nick Czerak comes up big in leadoff spot for Aurora Central Catholic. ‘Let him be the guy.’
Nick Czerak leads off the game with a walk and scores a run for Aurora...
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Experience luxury every night with these full-size sheets
If you’re in the market for new full-size sheets for your bed, there’s a lot...