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Amid Illinois high school co-op controversy, an underdog girls lacrosse team plays on
For larger high schools, a new IHSA rule is meant to stop the formation of super teams. But it’s likely to lead to fewer opportunities.
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Editorial: What’s really at stake in the Pritzker-Johnson cold war
Illinois governors and Chicago mayors must have productive relationships.
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Republicans are rushing to redraw districts before midterms. Here’s where things stand.
Republicans are rushing to redraw congressional districts to their advantage ahead of the midterm elections following a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that weakened minority protections under the federal Voting Rights Act.
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One month before opening day, work is finishing up at new Hollywood Casino Aurora
The new casino, hotel and related restaurants are planned to open on June 24, replacing the longtime riverboat Hollywood Casino in downtown Aurora.
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Why draft Illinois’ Keaton Wagler? The likely lottery pick says he’ll bring versatility to the NBA.
Keaton Wagler called his rise from Illinois to a potential top-five NBA draft pick crazy and unexpected. But he believes he has showed he "can play against anyone in the world."
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Route 66: Photos from the ‘Main Street of America’
Route 66 was created to connect us, a 2,448-mile gateway to vast lands that previously existed only in the collective imagination. Each mile promised freedom and escape, opportunity and adventure. -
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Business
Indiana nabs 283 immigrants with CDL issued elsewhere over 90 days
Over 90 days, 283 undocumented immigrants driving trucks were stopped in Northwest Indiana, Tony Ferraro...
Immigration
Fallout begins in ‘Broadview Six’ case meltdown as prosecutor loses Washington posting
The dismissal of the Broadview Six case adds to the U.S. attorney's office's already abysmal...
Education
Gary Middle College grads savor their success
The 97 graduates from Gary Middle College had a right to exuberance as they picked...
Crime and Public Safety
Plainfield High student arrested for school shooting plan, police say
A Plainfield High School freshman was arrested Friday by the Will County Sheriff's Office after...
Environment
‘It was a blur’: Newton County officials reflect on rare EF3 tornado
A 911 call log and Newton County officials and weather experts paint a picture of...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
What’s behind the push to make the Italian beef Illinois’ official sandwich? Thank ‘The Bear.’
State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, who held a press conference Wednesday to mark the...
Investigations
A mysterious company abandoned 603 oil wells, costing Illinois millions. Here’s how they did it.
A Tribune investigation reveals how Fireball evaded its legal responsibility, exposing communities to contaminants and...
History
Three Southland authors earn Best of Illinois awards from State Historical Society
Three authors with ties to the south suburbs were among the recipients of Best of...
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TikTok Shop has all the weird kitchen products you didn’t know you needed
TikTok Shop combines the power of community, creativity and commerce to deliver a seamless shopping...