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Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton first major Democrat to declare bid for retiring Dick Durbin’s Senate seat
Juliana Stratton, who has served as Illinois' lieutenant governor, has been public about her interest in Dick Durbin’s seat.
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Editorial: U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin left stage with no huffing or puffing
Dick Durbin, who announced his retirement from the U.S. Senate Wednesday, served Illinoisans with distinction.
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River North 3-bedroom loft with private elevator: $1.6M
Address: 676 N. Kingsbury St., No. 205, Chicago Price: $1,597,747 Listed: March 13, 2025 This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath loft in The Ronsley building features exposed brick walls and timber beams and is accessible by a private elevator. The home has...
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Column: Doc10’s Anthony Kaufman on why documentary film are imperiled — and why they’ll survive
From the Ukraine front lines to a Chinese "mistress dispeller," the films in this year's Doc10 fest in Chicago cast a wide net.
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Photos: Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6 to take the season series
The Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6 on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Wrigley Field to take the season series between the teams.
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US Rep. Jan Schakowsky says she’ll make announcement on her future at May 5 lunch event
Longtime U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky will announce whether she plans to seek reelection in less...
Education
Andrew High School musician named state’s top young composer
Dash Wilson, a junior at Andrew High School in Tinley Park, earned first place in...
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84% of the world’s coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record
Harmful bleaching of the world’s coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean’s reefs...
Crime and Public Safety
Alleged shooter faces 45 years in Gary pawn shop owner’s murder
A Gary man faces 45 years in a plea deal for killing a pawn shop...
Investigations
Trump’s love affair with dirty coal can’t compete with market realities
Executive orders unlikely to help coal, once a dominant sector of the economy but now...
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Navigating price and quality in the complicated landscape of the American wine market
As tariffs threaten to send import prices soaring, domestic wines might be poised to be...
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‘Sinners’ surges past ‘Minecraft’ to lead box office
Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” led by twin Michael B. Jordans, proved a bloody exception to modern...
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‘Leverage: Redemption’ review: Breezy caper series with a moral compass is back for Season 3
The rich and corrupt are no match for the karmic justice dished out by the...
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In third varsity season, Jack Burns heats up at the plate for Aurora Christian. As planned. ‘Consistently great.’
Jack Burns delivers two hits and four RBIs as Aurora Christian tops Westminster Christian 14-4...
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Today in Chicago History: City Council bans horse-drawn carriages
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 24, according...
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Martha Stewart’s new wall paint is inspired by nature
Martha Stewart's new paint collection blends her timeless sophistication with the natural beauty of the...