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Is Operation Midway Blitz still ongoing? DHS lawyer had judge doing double take on bodycams.
A lawyer for the Department of Homeland Security had people scratching their heads in a Chicago federal court hearing Friday after telling the judge in an ongoing immigration lawsuit that some 16 body-worn camera videos from agents on the ground this year have been identified as part of "Operation Midway Blitz."
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Editorial: Illinois’ right-to-die law meets the right to say no
Illinois decides the terminally ill have a right to seek medical help to end their...
Politics
A closer look at claims during the Republican midterm convention
President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and other Republican officials came together for a two-day convention this week to rally voters in advance of midterm elections in November. But in celebrating their accomplishments, they made several false and misleading...
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Tribune’s fall 2026 arts, entertainment and food guides
The Tribune's guides for fall arts and entertainment have everything you need to know about the best in theater, TV, movies, music, museums, art and dance.
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Running back D’Andre Swift and the Chicago Bears agree to a 3-year, $33.75 million extension
D'Andre Swift, 27, had a career-high 1,087 rushing yards and nine touchdowns for the Chicago Bears in 2025.
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Photos: The Chicago area remembers 9/11 on the 25th anniversary
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Oak Park and River Forest High School board pushes for more diversity among staff, teachers
Despite consistent trends in OPRF's demographic, there was a push for more diversity within the...
Immigration
A man fights for a new life in Cuba after the US expels him in an immigration crackdown
Liexer De La Cruz took a deep breath as he entered a federal courtroom in...
Education
Oak Park, school districts renew agreement on Collaboration for Early Childhood
An intergovernmental agreement to fund the Collaboration for Early Childhood from Oak Park, District 200...
Crime and Public Safety
Applications open as two Lake judges set to retire
Judges Natalie Bokota and Sheila Moss will retire effective Dec. 31, Indiana Supreme Court Justice...
Environment
Homer Glen enacts protections for mature trees on private property
Homer Glen officials said the new law's goal is to prevent property fro being clear-cut...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
How a Mexican home baker on Chicago’s southwest side is building a loyal following
As more entrepreneurs avoid brick-and-mortar costs in favor of smaller operations, one baker hopes the...
Investigations
Data centers near O’Hare win nearly $100M in local tax breaks, leaving suburban homeowners to cover the gap
Northwest suburban data centers had nearly $2 billion knocked off their taxable property values, an...
History
Today in Chicago History: Bulls’ Michael Jordan inducted into Hall of Fame — and ‘Crying Jordan’ meme is born
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 11, according...
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Skokie, North Shore remember 9/11 on 25th anniversary: ‘It’s a sad day’
The ceremony is one of three put on by the Skokie Fire Department annually to...
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