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Cook County state’s attorney’s office to expand pilot that allows police to directly file some gun charges
The Cook County state's attorney's office is expanding a pilot program that lets Chicago police to directly file charges in some gun cases.
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Editorial: Want more voter participation? Here’s a way to get people more engaged.
Illinois could borrow from other states' playbooks and give voters more of a chance to...
Immigration
Venezuelan migrant temporarily released from ICE to donate kidney to brother: ‘He will get to save my life’
Alfredo Pacheco, 37, of Cicero, is facing terminal renal failure. On Wednesday, ICE agreed to release José Gregorio González, 43, to undergo the transplant.
Entertainment
For this year’s Record Store Day, our definitive guide to Chicago record stores
Here's our list of the 15 finest, plus another half dozen honorable mentions. In an age of music streaming, these places have never mattered more.
Sports
4 Chicago Bears observations from the NFL owners meetings, including Ben Johnson’s competitive edge starting to show
New Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson won't shy away from a little competitive friction. It's part of what makes coaching such a passion pursuit for him.
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Politics
In Tri-Cities mayoral elections, longtime incumbents do well in Batavia and Geneva, while Hull on top in St. Charles
Mayoral races in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles were not a clean sweep for incumbents,...
Business
Dow plummets in biggest wipeout since 2020, as fears of a broader trade war shake the markets
Wall Street followed global markets sharply lower Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariffs...
Education
Southland schools hope to create career and technical center at former Rich East High School
A career and technical center at the former Rich East campus would serve high school...
Environment
As environmental justice ordinance nears City Council introduction, activists express hopes and frustrations
Some activists feel left out because they can't review the ordinance before its expected City...
Investigations
Conflict between SEIU and CTU escalates with allegations of ‘bullying’
The conflict between the CTU and SEIU, two key supporters of Mayor Brandon Johnson, escalates...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Wrigley Field debuts menu with jibaritos, baseball doughnuts and fried ranch bombs
This year, baseball fans at Wrigley Field can enjoy new items such as doughnuts in...
Crime and Public Safety
Funeral services set for 3 boys killed in Carpentersville house fire, funded by charity
Funeral arrangements have been set for the three children who died as the result of...
Local News
Court briefs: Gary man charged after found with a gun in stolen car
Lake County courts roundup
History
Today in History: Bill Gates and Paul Allen found Microsoft
On April 4, 1975, Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Support your cat’s gut health with the best probiotic
Cats can benefit from taking probiotics as much as people can, especially if they have...