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GOP candidate Darren Bailey uses trespassing arrest at Gov. JB Pritzker’s home for familiar attack on crime
In an era of rising concern over the safety of political figures, Republican nominee for governor Darren Bailey is using the arrest of a man at Gov. JB Pritzker's Gold Coast home as a way to score political points and solicit campaign contributions.
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Editorial: Exit Harry Kane of England, with Lionel Messi of Argentina in his arms
The greatest soccer player of all time looks lost in his thoughts and feelings. Until...
Politics
Gov. Braun orders end to diverse contracting guidelines
Gov. Mike Braun announced this week that Indiana will end its diversity business enterprises contracting practices and replace them with merit-based hiring practices.
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Concerts and outdoor events around Chicagoland on hold as the haze from wildfire smoke lingers
Outdoor concerts, Great America and other open-air events around Chicago and the suburbs remained on hold as haze from wildfire smoke stubbornly remained in the area for a second day.
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Dansby Swanson takes a ball off his face — and the Chicago Cubs take one on the chin with 5-2 loss
The trouble started with a ball to the face of Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson. The squandered double-play chance led to a big inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 5-2 Cubs loss Friday.
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Photos: Wildfire smoke blankets the Chicago area
Thick haze settled over northern Illinois on Thursday morning as dangerous levels of wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota rolled into the area, and it might get worse tonight, according to the National Weather Service. -
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Today in History: Detroit files for bankruptcy
On July 18, 2013, Detroit became the biggest U.S. city to file for bankruptcy, its...
Immigration
Chicago alderman critical of parking meter bidder’s ICE ties has own financial link to ICE
Downtown Ald. Bill Conway has his own financial stake in the contractor that runs U.S....
Education
Purdue Northwest medical seminar attracts students from across the globe
Students from Tan Tao University just outside of Ho Chi Minh City and the others...
Crime and Public Safety
Records: Hebron man, woman face felony neglect charges
Richard Humphris, 70, and Lisa Humphris, 67, are each charged with two Level 6 felony...
Environment
IDEM proposes state coal ash program as federal regulations on track to lessen
On June 30, IDEM announced that its submitted a state coal combustion residuals permit to...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Magnolia Bakery and Stella’s Diner closed down after inspections find cockroaches and flies
While a Tribune analysis of health inspection data found that more than a dozen local...
Investigations
Bill aims to curb abandoned oil and gas wells in Illinois through stiffer fines
The bill, which stiffens fines, comes in response to a Tribune investigation into the thousands...
History
Today in Chicago History: Wellington Church becomes 2nd in the nation to join the sanctuary movement
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 18, according...
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Students win state higher education grants
Sixteen Northwest Indiana students have earned Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarships.
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