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‘We could keep him very busy’: Early letters sent in support of convicted ex-Ald. Edward Burke made public in advance of sentencing
Several letters in support of convicted former Chicago Ald. Edward Burke were be made public Tuesday in advance of his sentencing hearing in June, including one from former mayoral candidate Paul Vallas.
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Editorial: At the funeral of fallen Officer Luis Huesca, his family sets the rules. Politicians have no standing.
The wishes of Officer Luis Huesca's mother on the day of his funeral were paramount....
Business
Waukegan-based Woodland Foods expanding product offerings with acquisition
Woodland Foods acquired New Jersey-based Idan Foods Thursday in Waukegan, giving it the capability to increase the range of customized products it offers, according to a press release from the company.
Politics
Johnson to shift $80M in ARPA spending, restart guaranteed income program
Some programs will see their American Rescue Plan Act funding scaled back or canceled so other initiatives better aligned with Johnson's vision can instead get the money.
Sports
Column: Candace Parker’s impact on basketball, from a 3-time Ms. Basketball of Illinois to a 3-time WNBA champion
What does it mean to be one of the greatest of all time? Candace Parker leaves the game after decades of accomplishments.
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Entertainment
From Devo to women’s soccer, Doc10 film fest shows us the real world
The Doc10 documentary film festival is a spirited gathering that will go a long way...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Restaurant news: Umaga Bakehouse, a reimagined Filipino bakery, among 9 openings in Chicago
Umaga Bakehouse celebrated its grand opening with lines out the door and sold out shelves...
Crime and Public Safety
Man, 33, fatally wounded overnight in South Chicago neighborhood
A 33-year-old man was found fatally wounded overnight in the South Chicago neighborhood, Chicago police...
Education
Columbia University threatens to expel student protesters who occupied administration building
Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York early Tuesday,...
Immigration
Migration roils US elections. Mexico sees mass migration too, but its politicians rarely mention it.
The coincidence of presidential elections in the U.S. and Mexico every 12 years provides a...
Investigations
Tribune’s ‘Stalled Justice’ series on Cook County court delays wins national award for journalistic fairness
"Stalled Justice," a Tribune series exposing dysfunction in the Cook County courts, has won the...
Local News
Gurnee man found dead after going outside to smoke, apparently being dragged by vehicle
The man’s wife told police that she had last seen her husband at around 3...
History
Today in History: Barack Obama denounced former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright
Today is Monday, April 29, the 120th day of 2023. There are 246 days left...
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Ask Amy: Girlfriend revealed a deep secret
Dear Amy: We were at a party and she was drunk, but I was completely...
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What are the best portable gas grills?
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