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Despite moves by Indiana lawmakers, Illinois’ borders are unlikely to change. Here’s why.
Despite political maneuvering in each state, the borders of Illinois and Indiana are unlikely to change.
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Editorial: Want to know how a socialist mayor would govern New York City? Ask Chicago
If New Yorkers are frustrated with Mayor Eric Adams, they should be careful not to...
Business
Weber Grill Restaurant to be first tenant in Orland Park downtown development
Weber Grill Restaurant is the first tenant announced for the Orland Park downtown project, known as the Main Street Triangle.
Entertainment
Review: ‘That’s What Friends Are For’ celebrates the songs of Patti LaBelle, Dionne Warwick and Gladys Knight
The song stylings of all three women can be heard in the same show, as written and directed by Daryl D. Brooks with an eye to the legacies not just of these women but of this theater.
Sports
3 takeaways as Chicago Cubs find Wrigley Field’s winds kind and cruel — and another hot series is coming up
The Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners used the windy conditions to hit 21 home runs in a three-game series. Nine of those blasts came Sunday in the Mariners' 14-6 win.
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Photos: Heat and humidity continues through Monday
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Politics
Today in History: Frederick Douglass becomes the first Black candidate nominated for president
On June 23,1888, abolitionist Frederick Douglass received one vote from the Kentucky delegation at the...
Education
ICE took her mother. Now, a 6-year-old is left without a guardian or legal path back to reunite in Honduras.
On June 4, her mother was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement outside an...
Environment
Chicago weather: ‘Dangerous’ heat and humidity to continue through Monday
The low temperature Saturday night was a stifling 78 degrees, breaking the June 21 record...
Crime and Public Safety
3 killed, 1 injured in Far South Side head-on collision
A head-on collision in the South Deering neighborhood overnight Sunday left a passenger as the...
Investigations
Plea deal ends career of Chicago police officer who struck 14-year-old student
A veteran Chicago police officer will no longer carry a badge as part of a...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Restaurant news: Wolf & Company, with first patio on The 606, among openings and closings around Chicago
Plus Fire, the open flame-driven restaurant by The Alinea Group and chef Grant Achatz, will...
Movies
Live at the Chicago Theatre: Francis Ford Coppola, ‘Megalopolis’ and your questions
Live Nation presents a multi-city tour, with a July 25 Chicago stop, of "An Evening...
TV and Streaming
Column: Money and status aren’t everything. Try telling TV that.
The preponderance of wealthaganda is odds with reality for most Americans. So what do these...
Local News
Creativity at the Crossroads brings artistic touch to Riverfront Park in North Aurora
The village offered its second annual Creativity at the Crossroads event on Saturday which included...
History
Here are Chicago’s hottest days — with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher — on record
The temperature hit 100 degrees at O’Hare International Airport, Chicago's official recording site, on Aug....
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