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Support letters for convicted ex-Ald. Edward Burke to be made public in advance of sentencing
Letters in support of convicted former Chicago Ald. Edward Burke will be made public in advance of his June sentencing, attorneys for both sides confirmed Tuesday.
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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
At secret meeting, right-wing radio host Dan Proft dangled $20 million to Darren Bailey’s governor run
The story of a $20 million offer is central to claims of illegal coordination between radio host Dan Proft's political action committee and Darren Bailey's governor campaign in 2022.
Sports
Chicago Cubs offense comes back from the brink with a win over the New York Mets — after getting blanked for seven innings
The Chicago Cubs were collectively due for an offensive slump yet found a way to get out of it, at least for two innings.
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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
After robbing Skokie bank, suspect escaped on CTA bus, FBI believes
A bank robbery suspect entered the Chase Bank branch in downtown Skokie Monday morning, implied...
Education
Students at University of Chicago set up protest encampment in solidarity with Gaza as movement grows
University of Chicago students set up protest encampment in solidarity with Gaza as campus movement...
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
Former Bartlett principal takes settlement deal rather than fight U-46 on grade changing charges
Former Bartlett High School principal Michael Demovsky will be paid through June 30 and receive...
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?
A portable gas grill comes in many forms, from the ultra-small grill for one or...