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Kendall County teen who faced a felony for allegedly joking about a senior prank files federal lawsuit
An October 2024 conversation — which Jackson Leggett intended as a joke — completely upended his senior year.
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Editorial: Data centers are a lightning rod. Some state regulation is reasonable.
Even solidly Republican areas are rebelling against power-sucking data centers.
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Aldermen target planned Chicago parking meter sale, demanding information from NY firm
Aldermen are lawyering up and clamoring for more information as they prepare to approve or reject a new sale of Chicago's marking meters.
Entertainment
Paramount Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery won’t harm competition, consumers, DOJ says
An investigation by the U.S. Justice Department into Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery has determined that the mammoth Hollywood media merger is not likely to harm competition in the industry or be harmful for consumers.
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Illinois 250: Sports teams and individuals that have achieved greatness — or infamy
A look at Illinois teams that have achieved greatness — or infamy. Our list goes beyond Michael Jordan, Walter Payton, Ernie Banks and Red Grange.
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Photos: Tornadoes and severe storms cause damage through the Chicagoland area
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Hawthorne Race Course warns of 290 potential layoffs if its bankruptcy sale doesn’t keep the track racing
The development is the latest in a string of bad news for the horse racing...
Immigration
Pope tells traffickers of migrants in the Canary Islands: Stop, repent or face God’s wrath
Pope Leo XIV warned people smugglers on Friday that they will face God’s wrath for...
Education
Preservation effort underway for Blessed Mother statue, a ‘reflection of compassion’ for decades at St. Coletta’s
A preservation effort is underway for a Blessed Mother statue stationed outside for decades at...
Crime and Public Safety
Police: Hammond man charged after shooting on I-80/94
A Hammond man is in custody and charged with three felonies for a June 8...
Environment
Once beset by power outages, Puerto Ricans also hit with severe water shortages
Thousands of Puerto Ricans are struggling with water shortages so severe that the governor of...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
The James Beard Awards are on Monday. Here’s what you need to know.
This year, Chicago has three nominees vying for a James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award.
Investigations
Illinois to audit plastic surgeon case after Tribune investigation
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has been investigating plastic surgeon Dr. Ayoub...
History
Today in Chicago History: City cheers Vietnam veterans during a 5-hour parade — 11 years after the war
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 13, according...
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Grapes on the Green wine tasting to return to Northbrook for fourth year
Northbrook Park District and the Village of Northbrook to host 4th annual Grapes on the...
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These Hopper Balls Might Be The Only Thing You Need For Summer
Hopper balls are a fun way to keep children entertained and make adults feel like...