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‘Millionaire tax’ amendment won’t be on November ballot as Illinois Democrats can’t come to agreement
The House adjourned without voting on the so-called millionaire's tax resolution, a development that means they will miss a May 3 deadline to place the question on the Nov. 3 general election ballot.
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Editorial: Illinois Democrats push redistricting ‘reform’ that maintains their own power
HJRCA 28 would change how maps are justified without changing who draws them. And in...
Politics
Simms defends himself on social media against allegations of inappropriate conduct with students
Porter County Councilman Greg Simms, a Democrat seeking his third term representing District 3, faces mounting pressure to resign or quit the race in the May 5 Democratic primary.
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What to do in Chicago: Springsteen, Jazz Day and the annual Doc10 film festival
In the next few days, the “Land of Hope & Dreams” tour arrives in Chicago, plus concerts by Lewis Capaldi and Maya Hawke. Also look for the 27th Annual Poetry Fest and events for International Jazz Day.
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NFL draft: QB Fernando Mendoza, edge rusher David Bailey and RB Jeremiyah Love go 1-2-3 in the 1st round
By ROB MAADDI PITTSBURGH (AP) — Fernando Mendoza’s journey from overlooked two-star recruit to the top of the NFL draft is complete after the Las Vegas Raiders took him with the first pick on Thursday night. Turning the Raiders into...
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Former Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan lists Lincoln Park home for $4.5M
The Donovans paid $3.5 million in 2021 for the three-story house, which at that time...
Immigration
Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department
The Senate took the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of...
Education
School buses should all have alcohol tests to avoid drunken driving, NTSB recommends
After a school bus rolled on a West Virginia highway two years ago, forcing one...
Crime and Public Safety
US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raid
Gannon Ken Van Dyke was part of the operation to capture Maduro in January and...
Environment
Oak Park celebrates environment, sustainability at Earth Fest
The village of Oak Park and the Park District of Oak Park joined together to...
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Chicago’s Tomato Man on the impacts of erratic spring temperatures on his beloved heirlooms
Along with convincing the average consumer that a homegrown tomato is far superior to supermarket...
Investigations
As Indiana extends coal and builds data centers, Illinois may be on the hook for neighbor’s AI boom
Postponing the closure of the Schahfer coal plant also means continued exposure to toxic emissions...
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Vintage Chicago Tribune: Meet the 12 Chicago Bears 1st-round draft picks who never played for the team
A look back at the dozen first-round picks by the Chicago Bears who never played...
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Outside the shelter: Agriculture science students foster puppies for adoption through PAWS
If anyone can attest to the merits of adopting a dog from a shelter, it’s...
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