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As fiscal cliff, consolidation bill loom, CTA President Dorval Carter makes his case for the future of transit
CTA President Dorval Carter outlined an ambitious vision for growing transit in Chicago — if the state legislature comes through with needed cash
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Editorial: With ShotSpotter’s looming demise, Brandon Johnson turns his back on neighborhoods whose votes made him mayor
By insisting on ending ShotSpotter in neighborhoods torn by gun violence, Mayor Brandon Johnson is...
Business
Boeing CEO says the company will furlough a ‘large number’ of employees to preserve cash during strike
Boeing’s CEO says the company will begin furloughing a large number of employees to save cash during a strike by union machinists.
Entertainment
Review: ‘East Texas Hot Links’ is a Black thriller in experienced hands at Court Theatre
Director Ron OJ Parson returns to Eugene Lee's play, and if you haven't seen it yet, don't miss it in Hyde Park.
Sports
Column: The talent is there for the Chicago Cubs. So why is another promising season fading to black?
After a Chicago Cubs loss clinched the National League Central for the Milwaukee Brewers, it's time to ask how this happened once again.
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Photos: Chicago police officers honored during Gold Star Memorial vigil
Chicago police officers honor those who have been killed in the line of duty during a candlelight vigil at the Gold Star Families Memorial on Sept. 18, 2024. Chicago police Officer Luis Huesca's name was unveiled at Memorial Wall outside... -
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Crime and Public Safety
Ex-Gary Police Commander indicted for sexual exploitation of minor, child porn
Federal prosecutors indicted an ex-Gary Police Commander Thursday for having a sexual relationship, then coercing...
Environment
Chicago community groups join forces to oppose new Bears stadium on the lakefront
A coalition of community groups has come together to oppose the Chicago Bears’ plans for...
Immigration
‘Why Springfield?’ How a small Ohio city became home for thousands of Haitians
Springfield is now home to thousands of Haitians. Last week’s presidential debate thrust the small...
Politics
Will County Board appoints interim clerk to serve through election
The Will County Board voted 20-0 Thursday to appoint Charles B. Pelkie Jr. as county...
Local News
Lake County budget aims to raise pay, increase reserve funds
The Lake County fiscal year 2025 budget includes 5% raises for non-union employees, raises the minimum salary...
Culture of Corruption
Our culture of corruption: Read the series on Illinois’ notorious political legacy
What makes Illinois so corrupt? Tribune explores and attempts to explain why corruption continues to...
Investigations
Luxury home or vacant lot? Cook County assessor misclassifies hundreds of properties, missing $444M in one year alone
An investigation by the Illinois Answers Project and the Chicago Tribune found Assessor Fritz Kaegi’s...
History
Today in Sports History: Olympic diver Greg Louganis hit his head on the board
1988 — U.S. Olympic diver Greg Louganis hits his head on diving board at the...
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6 Midwest culinary road trips for fall: Where to eat and stay, from Michigan to Iowa
From college towns to beach towns, here are six spots to visit now for a...
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Asking Eric: I panic when on the highway
Dear Eric: This angers my husband immensely. He tells me “I’m crazy” and that I...
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Say goodbye to wrinkles with these top clothes steamers
Clothes steamers, occasionally known as garment or fabric steamers, remove wrinkles in all kinds of...