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Microplastics linger inside people and animals, multiple studies show. But regulation is still far off.
Scientists are exploring whether microplastics contribute to or cause Parkinson’s disease, impaired fertility, premature births, certain cancers and developmental problems in children.
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Editorial: Illinois unions are miffed at Springfield Democrats who usually do their bidding. That’s a positive.
Union displeasure with Springfield Democrats counts as good news.
Politics
Data center opposition, supporters react to Indiana’s data center incentives
One Indiana environmental and consumer advocate called data center incentives madness, and he believes a recent tracker proves that point. “Data centers are the single largest threat to affordability, reliability and sustainability of our power sector,” said Ben Inskeep, program...
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Ford City Mall’s main building shutters for good on Monday, but the site’s future remains in limbo
The vast indoor mall had a six-decade run as a top retail destination and gathering place for the Southwest Side’s West Lawn community, but a growing number of empty stores and unsafe conditions led city officials to file a lawsuit...
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Chicago Cubs bullpen blows late 5-run lead in 8-6 loss to Toronto Blue Jays: ‘We just didn’t get it done’
The Chicago Cubs bullpen blew a five-run lead, surrendering eight runs in the seventh and eighth innings in an 8-6 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.
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Photos: Tornadoes and severe storms cause damage through the Chicagoland area
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Business
A quieter Federal Reserve could mean volatile markets, higher rates
In his first press conference Wednesday, new chair Kevin Warsh began to reverse some of...
Immigration
ICE spent $700 million on 7 warehouses. Now it wants to get rid of them.
ICE is planning to offload seven warehouses purchased for more than $700 million by either...
Education
At PNW, Ivy Tech, data center academies aim to fill job pipeline; Microsoft signs pact
Microsoft and Ivy Tech’s Valparaiso campus will establish a data center academy where students can...
Crime and Public Safety
At least 12 wounded in ‘heartbreaking’ mass shooting on Far South Side
At least 12 people were wounded Friday night when two gunmen opened fire from an...
Environment
Sunday is the summer solstice — the longest day of the year for half the planet. Here’s what to know.
This is the sun's time to shine: Sunday is the longest day of the year...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Why the Moonshine Store — in tiny Martinsville — was a viral restaurant before there were viral restaurants
There are days, especially in summer, when there’s a cheeseburger line at 8 a.m. at...
Investigations
New protections on the way for patients against sexual abuse, misconduct by healthcare workers
A 2024 Chicago Tribune investigation exposed how healthcare systems failed to protect patients from abuse...
History
A month after fire, Balmoral Park former workers share memories of horse racing days
Former Balmoral Park workers and patrons shared memories during a Crete Area Historical Society last...
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Column: German soccer fan and Aurora Rotary leader share special bond
For the past 21 months, a longtime member of the Aurora First Light Rotary Club...
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Keep your yard cool and shaded with these sun shade sails
Any outdoor space equipped with a sun shade sail offers relief from the heat, mild...