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Altercation between former Chicago Bears LB Otis Wilson and Soldier Field security is under investigation
An investigation is underway after former Chicago Bears linebacker Otis Wilson got into an altercation with security at Soldier Field following Sunday’s game.
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Tribune Editorial Board endorsements for the 2026 Illinois general election
The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board’s tradition of making political endorsements is a cornerstone of this...
Politics
President Trump hasn’t committed to repaying federal funds already spent on ads, a White House official says
A day after President Donald Trump said he would start paying for controversial taxpayer-funded ads with a campaign account, there's no sign he plans to refund the millions of federal dollars already spent on them.
Entertainment
Review: ‘Dead Girl’s Quinceañera’ at Goodman Theatre turns an apparent abduction into a teenage caper
Phanésia Pharel's new play has a lively cast of adults playing teenagers, and is not a play that lacks guts.
Sports
Patrick Kane returns to the United Center as a Chicago Blackhawk — 19 years to the day after his 1st home game
The Chicago Blackhawks anticipate a raucous crowd in support of Patrick Kane's return to the United Center as they seek their first win of the season.
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Photos: Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland Guardians 4-3 in Game 2 of ALDS
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Western Springs updating village’s comprehensive plan, first update since 2003
After almost a quarter century, the village of Western Springs is reviewing and updating its...
Immigration
Army study found shock gloves purchased by ICE cause pain, compliance and fear
By RYAN J. FOLEY The shock gloves immigration agents could soon use to control detainees...
Education
Aurora’s Marmion Academy tackles a new year, its first as a co-ed school
After almost a century in Aurora, this school year is Marmion’s first educating girls.
Crime and Public Safety
Merrillville man charged in 2018 Gary homicide
Willie Wallace Jr., 26, is charged with murder; attempted murder, a Level 1 felony; aggravated...
Environment
Cook County removed 100,000 cubic yards of debris, pledges another $8 million toward effort
Cook County announced a $8 million investment in disaster relief for municipalities affected by Aug....
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Food icon: Rose Barraco-George of Vito and Nick’s pizzeria, aka Nick and Vito’s, in Chicago
Rose Barraco-George first learned how to make her family's pizza from her grandmother Mary, who...
Investigations
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...
History
Today in Chicago History: Catherine O’Leary — and cow — exonerated by City Council 126 years after the Great Chicago Fire
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 6, according...
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Longtime Gary Councilwoman Mary Brown remembered as a ‘beacon in the community’
Councilwoman Mary Brown, D-3rd, was remembered by colleagues and friends as an advocate for her...
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