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Chicago Bears say they will proceed with plans for a stadium in Hammond
The Chicago Bears will proceed with plans for a new stadium in Hammond, the organization announced Friday.
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Joe Holberg: Chicago must buy back its parking meters
Parking has potential massive opportunities that flip the purchase from a debt-ridden cost to an...
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Hobart Mayor confirms he’s hired security for family due to threats
Wednesday's Hobart City Council meeting was adjourned abruptly following a heated exchange between Mayor Josh Huddlestun and No Data Centers leader Alice Pawlowski.
Entertainment
Actors’ union approves 4-year contract with studios and streamers
Television and movie actors on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to ratify a four-year contract with studios and streaming services, a month after their union leaders negotiated a deal they say provides protections against synthetic actors created by artificial intelligence.
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Chicago baseball report: Ian Happ’s ‘special’ milestone — and White Sox options for the No. 1 pick
Ian Happ became the 37th player in Chicago Cubs history to reach the 1,000-hit milestone and only the second switch hitter, joining Don Kessinger.
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Photos: A look inside the Obama Presidential Center
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Stickney Township focuses on mental, dental health for kids, older residents
Stickney Township Health District has been providing mental health and dental services to residents since...
Immigration
‘Broadview Six’ attorneys seek evidence of White House pressure to indict
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Thursday came to the defense of embattled Chicago U.S....
Education
Oak Lawn educator marshals ‘full community effort’ to bring libraries to Zimbabwe schools
Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School librarian Heather McCarthy is helping bring books and libraries to an...
Crime and Public Safety
Feds: Fatal explosion behind hourslong closure of Eisenhower Expressway
The nearly nine-hour closure along a stretch of the Eisenhower Expressway Thursday was caused by...
Environment
What to know about New World screwworm, its reappearance in the US and the threat to the cattle industry
The New World screwworm fly is threatening the U.S. cattle industry for the first time...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
31 Chicago food and drink festivals for summer 2026
The city's food festivals include events devoted to specific foods like tacos and burgers or...
Investigations
A mysterious company abandoned 603 oil wells, costing Illinois millions. Here’s how they did it.
A Tribune investigation reveals how Fireball evaded its legal responsibility, exposing communities to contaminants and...
History
Today in Chicago History: ‘Princess Di arrived in Chi and the town went gaga’
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 5, according...
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DeKalb man charged with weapons, drug offenses after traffic stop in Geneva, police say
A DeKalb man was arrested in Geneva last week following a traffic stop and charged...
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