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‘Goonie’ gang leader gets life in federal prison for spate of murders, shootings that terrorized Englewood
On Tuesday, more than three years after he was convicted of racketeering conspiracy, Romeo Blackman stood in a federal courtroom to hear a sentence he already knew was coming: life in prison without parole.
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Tribune Editorial Board endorsements for the 2026 Illinois general election
The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board has made its picks for the Board of Education and...
Politics
Lake County election officials put voting machines through their paces
After Tuesday’s board meeting, Lake County Election Board members and other employees conducted the second test of the year on the machines. The Board, along with voting machine vendor MicroVote out of Indianapolis, tested 60 machines that will be used.
Entertainment
Chicago Theater Report: Carrie Coon sings Christmas, ‘Come From Away’ adds shows and Milwaukee Rep makes bank
Also in theater news this week, Albany Park Theater Project will host a final season of its remarkable "Port of Entry," and the Stratford Festival of Canada announces its slate for next summer.
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Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts after a convincing and eye-opening win for the Chicago Bears — and QB Case Keenum
Brad Biggs' 10 thoughts following a convincing and eye-opening Week 3 win for the Chicago Bears.
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Week 3 photos: Chicago Bears 27, Philadelphia Eagles 7
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New Lenox officials consider new development at near Silver Cross Hospital
A development proposal would bring 180 housing units in 42 buildings to land south of...
Immigration
Federal prosecutors charge Venezuelan man shot by ICE agent in Texas with assaulting an officer
Federal prosecutors in Texas announced on Tuesday assault charges against a Venezuelan delivery driver who...
Education
Orland Park, Tinley Park libraries decry book banning, want people to ‘read what they want’
As part of an annual push against book bans, librarians from Orland Park, Tinley Park...
Crime and Public Safety
Man accused of drawing Nazi hate symbols at Northwestern University sentenced to seven years
At the time of his Feb. 12 arrest, Hussain admitted to defacing Northwestern's property. This...
Environment
Homer Glen delays OK for modernized ComEd substation plan
Homer Glen officials have concerns with a plan by ComEd to modernize its substation along...
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Tribune’s 2026 Holiday Cookie Contest: Submit your recipes now
Chicago may be easing into autumn, but it's already time to launch the Tribune Holiday...
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: 7 people who took cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules die within 24-hour period
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 29, according...
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Volunteers work to help those in need during Hunger Action Day at Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva
About 200 volunteers pitched in during the effort to help people throughout the food bank’s...
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