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Cook County leaders warn of ‘devastation’ with 100 days to go before Medicaid work requirements take effect
Cook County leaders and health officials sounded the alarm Wednesday, warning that changes in the Medicaid work requirement may lead to hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents losing coverage.
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Editorial: Who’s afraid of a big, bad debate?
When a candidate is only willing to speak into the echo chamber, that’s a bad...
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East Chicago’s first Hispanic councilwoman Rosemarie Gomez dies at 100
Rosemarie Gomez, who died Saturday at age 100, is remembered as the first Hispanic woman to serve on the East Chicago City Council.
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Lionel Richie is taking a break from performing following a heart procedure
Lionel Richie is taking a break from touring as he recovers from a heart procedure, a representative for the singer confirmed in a statement to The Associated Press on Wednesday.
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Chicago Bears Q&A: Why hasn’t Colston Loveland been more involved in the passing game?
Everything that dazzled on offense for the Chicago Bears in the season opener looked like a mess the following week. Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions weekly.
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Photos: Riot Fest at Douglass Park
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Third person charged with first-degree murder in death of man who was allegedly pushed off Red Line train
A third person has been charged with first-degree murder for allegedly pushing a 29-year-old man...
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Judge sets high-stakes arguments in ‘Broadview Six’ sanctions request for Oct. 1
A federal judge on Wednesday said she'll hear high-stakes oral arguments next week in the...
Education
Emotional literacy program in Riverdale gives students tools to ‘relate to their emotions’
Keana Shatteen is helping girls at Gen. George S. Patton School in Riverdale channel their...
Crime and Public Safety
Woman fatally hit by cement truck in Oak Park: officials
A 71-year-old Oak Park resident was fatally struck by a cement truck Wednesday morning near...
Environment
Hurricane Polo fuels fears of landslides and flooding in Mexico’s southwest
Southwestern Mexico braced for coastal flooding and mudslides Wednesday after Polo, a powerful Pacific cyclone,...
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Chicago cookie guide: From home bakers to award-winning pastry chefs, our favorite cookies in Chicago
In preparation for the 40th Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest, the Tribune food team has assembled...
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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...
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Today in Chicago History: Brookfield Zoo’s Ziggy the elephant goes outdoors for first time in 29 years
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 23, according...
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Northwest Indiana residents receive storm assistance at Gary ‘one-stop shop’
Federal and state resources were made available to Northwest Indiana residents affected by the Aug....
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An auto-follow drone, as the name implies, will automatically follow you as you run, bike...