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The fact that some federal immigration forces may be leaving soon is cold comfort given the damage they’ve done, write Chicago broadcast veterans.
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Letter from Chicago broadcast veterans: Federal immigration agents have traumatized us and eroded our rights
The fact that some federal immigration forces may be leaving soon is cold comfort given the damage they’ve done.
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Illinois hit a record share of electric vehicle sales last quarter as federal tax credits ended, but the state remains far from Gov. JB Pritzker’s 2030 goal of 1 million EVs.
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Illinois sees record EV sales as Trump administration ends federal tax credits, but state goals still far off
Illinois hit a record share of electric vehicle sales last quarter as federal tax credits ended, but the state remains far from Gov. JB Pritzker’s 2030 goal of 1 million EVs.
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The longest government shutdown in history is coming to an end, with almost no one happy with the final result.
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A historic shutdown is nearly over. It leaves no winners and much frustration.
The fallout of the shutdown landed on millions of Americans, including federal workers who went without paychecks and airline passengers who had their trips delayed or canceled.
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Michelle Obama chronicled her fashion, hair and makeup journey in her newest book, “The Look,” written with her longtime stylist Meredith Koop.
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Michelle Obama explains her iconic fashion picks in a new book, ‘The Look’
Michelle Obama chronicled her fashion, hair and makeup journey in her newest book, “The Look,” written with her longtime stylist Meredith Koop.
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Alinea by chef Grant Achatz demoted from three Michelin stars in Chicago
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Alinea by chef Grant Achatz demoted from three Michelin stars in Chicago
Our Tribune review this year said it was time to let go of The Balloon, one of too many signature dishes.
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Diana Patricia Santillana Galeano was arrested from a North Center preschool in the early morning hours of Nov. 5, prompting widespread backlash.
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Chicago day care teacher arrested by ICE released: ‘I am so grateful’
Diana Patricia Santillana Galeano was arrested from a North Center preschool in the early morning hours of Nov. 5, prompting widespread backlash.
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about 3 hours ago
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Letter to the Editor: Regardless of whether you voted for Donald Trump, regardless of whether you are a Republican or Democrat or independent, we all need to be demanding that our elected officials put a stop to this immediately.
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Letters: We need to demand that our elected officials put a stop to the tactics of federal immigration agents
No one should be treated like this, regardless of their status. That it happens to U.S. citizens makes it even more despicable.
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The Oswego Village Board recently approved an annexation agreement and rezoning for Polo Crossing, a proposed mixed-use residential development planned for a site south of the intersection of Secretariat Lane and Wolf’s Crossing.
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Oswego OKs annexation agreement for 320-unit residential development
The Oswego Village Board recently approved an annexation agreement and rezoning for Polo Crossing, a proposed mixed-use residential development planned for a site south of the intersection of Secre…
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Here are five things we learned from the Chicago Bears on Wednesday at Halas Hall, including how Caleb Williams manages to avoid sacks:
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5 things we learned from the Chicago Bears, including how Caleb Williams avoids sacks: ‘Maybe a sixth sense’
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams has been sacked only 14 times, putting him on pace for 26. That would be a 62% decrease from the NFL-high 68 sacks he took last season.
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Illinois continues to climb in a national ranking for hospital safety, though four hospitals earned F grades — the most in years, according to the nonprofit Leapfrog Group.
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Illinois climbs in national hospital safety ranking, but four hospitals get F grades
Illinois now ranks 17th in the country — up from 23rd a year ago — for its percentage of hospitals earning A grades for safety, according to Leapfrog
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about 5 hours ago
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Ignoring trends, President Donald Trump credits ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ for drop in Chicago violence
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Ignoring trends, President Donald Trump credits Operation Midway Blitz for drop in Chicago violence
President Donald Trump this week ignored several consecutive years of decreases in Chicago’s violent crime and instead credited “Operation Midway Blitz” for the continuing downward trend.
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Dolton is looking to force former Mayor Tiffany Henyard to pay at least some of the legal fees for nonprofit Edgar County Watchdogs in a lawsuit alleging violations of the Freedom of Information Act.
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Dolton says former Mayor Tiffany Henyard should be responsible for attorneys fees in FOIA lawsuit
Dolton wants former Mayor Tiffany Henyard to pay legal fees in a lawsuit alleging violations of the Freedom of Information Act.
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Commentary: Voters are being denied a genuine primary choice. The timing ensured potential challengers had little opportunity to enter the race. It’s a move right out of the playbook of machine politics, anointing successors rather than letting the democratic process determine them.
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Chris Getty: Democracy matters, until it becomes inconvenient — as US Rep. Garcia’s exit shows
U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García is sidestepping democracy and the integrity of elections, the very values he claims to uphold.
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Weeks after announcing it will sell a majority stake in its biggest bottler in Africa, Coca-Cola has sold its holdings in a major domestic bottling partner.
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Coca-Cola sells its stake in another major bottler. This one is in the US.
The Atlanta beverage company on Nov. 7 said its subsidiary sold all outstanding shares of Coca-Cola Consolidated, a Charlotte-based bottler that serves about 60 million consumers.
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The front page of today's Chicago Tribune. Read the e-edition here:
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The fallen leaves create a natural mulch, which helps suppress weeds and improves the soil with organic matter as they decompose.
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Can I leave leaves in my garden beds?
Leaving fallen leaves where they are saves time on cleanup while benefiting the environment.
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about 8 hours ago
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Asking Eric: I’m ashamed to ask anyone for help
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Asking Eric: I’m ashamed to ask anyone for help
Dear Eric: My house has become a mess – clutter everywhere – after going through a season of depression. I’m now in counseling, on medication and finally starting to feel better, but the mess feels…
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Plans for public park at site of lakefront dump on Southeast Side announced
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Plans for public park at site of lakefront dump on Southeast Side announced
Land will be restored for a park at the site of a toxic landfill that’s been operating along Lake Michigan for 40 years.
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about 9 hours ago
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Former Pac-12 schools are making strides in adjusting to the Big Ten’s run-heavy style
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Former Pac-12 schools are making strides in adjusting to the Big Ten’s run-heavy style
The four former Pac-12 schools finished toward the middle and bottom of the Big Ten in rushing last season. That isn’t the case this year.
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‘I feel seen’: Nova Exhibition shares stories and artifacts from Oct. 7 attacks
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‘I feel seen’: Nova Exhibition shares stories and artifacts from Oct. 7 attacks
The Nova Exhibition, created by producers of the Nova Music Festival attacked by Hamas, is aimed at providing support and visibility for survivors, who offer firsthand accounts of what they experie…
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Alicia Keys talks about her fiery life, her musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ and her family in Chicago
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Alicia Keys talks about her fiery life, her musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ and her family in Chicago
Her semi-autobiographical Broadway musical is now on a North American tour that will bring it to Chicago this week.
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about 11 hours ago
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The city of Aurora is planning to host town halls on the next two Saturdays about the proposed 2026 city budget, which includes significant funding and staffing cuts.
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Aurora to host town halls on proposed 2026 city budget next two Saturdays
The city of Aurora is planning to host town halls on the next two Saturdays about the proposed 2026 budget, which includes significant funding and staffing cuts.
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about 11 hours ago
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New Chicago Review of Architecture wants younger voices weighing in on the city’s built environment
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New Chicago Review of Architecture wants younger voices weighing in on the city’s built environment
An offshoot of the New York Review of Architecture, the magazine will feature “erudite, humorous and hyperlocal writing.”
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about 12 hours ago
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Crown Point establishes riverfront district, opening way for more liquor licenses
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Crown Point establishes riverfront district, opening way for more liquor licenses
A river doesn’t run through Crown Point, but it now has a riverfront district, allowing the issuance of more liquor licenses in the city.
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about 12 hours ago
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Chicago SNAP beneficiaries find allies in community as government shutdown goes on
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Chicago SNAP beneficiaries find allies in community as government shutdown goes on
As Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits run dry, Chicago communities, schools and businesses have risen to the challenge.
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about 12 hours ago
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Two Federal Reserve officials expressed opposition Wednesday to another interest rate cut at the central bank’s next meeting in December, further muddying the outlook for the Fed’s next steps.
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2 Federal Reserve officials oppose an interest rate cut in December
The officials cited several reasons for keeping rates unchanged, after a reduction in September and in October.
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about 14 hours ago
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Ken Burns is back with “The American Revolution,” a six-part, roughly 12-hour documentary that debuts Sunday night on WTTW-Ch. 11 and carries on over the next five nights. Clear your calendar.
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Column: Ken Burns documentary explores the blood, courage and hope of ‘The American Revolution’
Ken Burns is back with “The American Revolution,” a six-part, roughly 12-hour documentary.
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US Mint ends production of the penny, its lowest denomination coin, in cost-saving move
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US Mint ends production of the penny, its lowest denomination coin, in cost-saving move
When it was introduced in 1793, a penny could buy a biscuit, a candle or a piece of candy. But now most of them are cast aside to sit in jars or junk drawers, and each one costs nearly 4 cents to m…
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Transit leaders Wednesday celebrated the staving off of fare hikes on the system next year. The CTA has not raised fares in years, and its initial budget proposal last month proposed a 25-cent-per-ride price increase.
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No service cuts, no layoffs and no fare increases: CTA board approves rosy-looking 2026 budget
An influx of about $142 million in revenue derived from the state’s mass transit funding bill will prevent any cuts and allow for some modest improvements at the agency.
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about 15 hours ago
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Can federal immigration agents go in schools? Here’s what to know.
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Can federal immigration agents go in schools? Here’s what to know.
With President Donald Trump’s “Operation Midway Blitz” immigration enforcement at schools and day cares, the fear among families is palpable.
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The end of the federal shutdown also brings an unexpected side effect: a nationwide ban on hemp products that get people high.
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End of federal shutdown includes nationwide ban on hemp products that get people high
As Congress took action to resume government operations, the legislation included a late provision to ban intoxicating hemp products nationwide.
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Chicago Bears Q&A: How do you assess the job Dennis Allen has done? What happened with Asante Samuel Jr.?
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Chicago Bears Q&A: How do you assess the job Dennis Allen has done? What happened with Asante Samuel Jr.?
The Chicago Bears defense has been excellent in some metrics and very poor in others. Brad Biggs answers your Bears questions weekly.
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President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.
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President Donald Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43 days
President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown.
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China’s purchases of American soybeans appear to have stalled, less than two weeks after the U.S. touted a wide-ranging trade truce that signaled thawing relations between the world’s two biggest economies.
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China’s purchases of US soybeans stall despite trade truce
After a flurry of orders late last month — which were the first of this season — Chinese imports of U.S. cargoes seem to have faltered, according to traders who asked not to be identified.
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The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., the civil rights leader and founder of the Chicago-based Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, has been hospitalized.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized in Chicago, Rainbow/PUSH confirms
The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., the civil rights leader and founder of the Chicago-based Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, has been hospitalized.
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Illinois is by far the biggest state for nuclear power, followed by Pennsylvania, with some other states lagging far behind.
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Nuclear energy undergoing resurgence, former Nuclear Regulatory Commission chair says
Nuclear energy is undergoing a resurgence the era of data centers and AI, a former chair of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission said.
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Every big-league club is looking for pitching this time of year. Corner outfield depth and left-handed-hitting infield options are also on the offseason checklist for the Chicago White Sox.
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Chicago White Sox takeaways from the GM meetings: Corner outfielders and lefty infielders on the checklist
Chicago White Sox takeaways from the GM meetings in Las Vegas, including the 2026 plan for Grant Taylor and an injury update on Drew Thorpe.
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2 Chicago cops who started drunken Wrigleyville brawl kept jobs after one-year suspensions
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2 Chicago cops who started drunken Wrigleyville brawl kept jobs after one-year suspensions
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability disclosed both officers were recommended to be separated from CPD, but the city later agreed to let the men each serve a one-year suspension.
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Attorneys who are alleging inhumane conditions at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing center in Broadview will be able to take photographs, talk to detainees and include a detention expert in an unusual tour of the suburban facility, which will unfold over four hours on Thursday.
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Attorneys plan logistics for tour of ICE facility in Broadview; temporary restraining order to be extended
U.S. Magistrate Judge Laura McNally on Friday said she would order the site visit as part of the evidence production process in a class-action lawsuit.
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The House passed a bill to end the nation’s longest government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump for his signature after a historic 43-day funding lapse.
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House passes bill to end historic government shutdown, sending measure to President Trump for final approval
The House has passed a bill to end the nation’s longest government shutdown.
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Commentary: Illinois Democrats are turning down federal dollars that could transform the lives of low-income students simply because the program originated under a Republican president.
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Richard Boykin: Democrats, don’t repeat the GOP’s health care mistake on education
Democrats are turning down federal dollars that could transform the lives of students — because the program originated under Donald Trump.
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about 18 hours ago
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A former top aide to California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been indicted on federal charges alleging her involvement in a scheme to steal campaign money from former federal Health Secretary Xavier Becerra.
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Ex-aide to California Gov. Gavin Newsom indicted for alleged theft of campaign funds from ex-health secretary
Dana Williamson was arrested and was scheduled to make her first court appearance Wednesday in Sacramento. It was not immediately clear if she had an attorney who could speak on her behalf.
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What to know about President Donald Trump’s plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend
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What to know about President Donald Trump’s plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend
President Donald Trump is claiming his tariffs can finance a windfall for American families and is promising a generous tariff dividend.
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about 19 hours ago
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Why a Visa-Mastercard legal settlement could lead to your rewards credit card getting declined
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Why a Visa-Mastercard legal settlement could lead to your rewards credit card getting declined
Visa and Mastercard have proposed a settlement in their long-running legal dispute with merchants and retailers over how much they charge merchants to accept their cards.
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After a decadeslong environmental justice fight, city officials and community activists gathered Wednesday on the Southeast Side to announce plans for a 43-acre lakefront park at the site of a toxic landfill that’s been operating along Lake Michigan for 40 years.
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Plans for public park at site of lakefront dump on Southeast Side announced
Land will be restored for a park at the site of a toxic landfill that’s been operating along Lake Michigan for 40 years.
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Chicago Cubs notes from the GM meetings: Kyle Hendricks retires — and how 2 top prospects fit in for 2026
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Chicago Cubs notes from the GM meetings: Kyle Hendricks retires — and how 2 top prospects fit in for 2026
After 11 big-league seasons, including 10 with the Chicago Cubs, Kyle Hendricks is stepping away from the mound at 35.
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2 Federal Reserve officials oppose an interest rate cut in December
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2 Federal Reserve officials oppose an interest rate cut in December
The officials cited several reasons for keeping rates unchanged, after a reduction in September and in October.
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about 19 hours ago
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The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $965 million for Friday’s drawing, after no ticket matched all six numbers, according to lottery officials.
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Mega Millions jackpot grows to $965 million for Friday’s drawing
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $965 million for Friday’s drawing, after no ticket matched all six numbers, according to lottery officials.
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about 19 hours ago
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Chicago’s built environment will be the focus of a forthcoming magazine called the Chicago Review of Architecture, slated to come out next year.
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New Chicago Review of Architecture wants younger voices weighing in on the city’s built environment
An offshoot of the New York Review of Architecture, the magazine will feature “erudite, humorous and hyperlocal writing.”
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about 19 hours ago
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An exhibition commemorating the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in Israel has arrived in Chicago.
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‘I feel seen’: Nova Exhibition shares stories and artifacts from Oct. 7 attacks
The Nova Exhibition, created by producers of the Nova Music Festival attacked by Hamas, is aimed at providing support and visibility for survivors, who offer firsthand accounts of what they experie…
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