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After eleventh hour plea from Mayor Brandon Johnson, Senate president likely to put school closing bill on hold
After a last-minute plea from Mayor Brandon Johnson, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon is expected to put the brakes on legislation that would extend a moratorium on public school closings in Chicago.
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Editorial: Don Harmon rescues Brandon Johnson on the future of Chicago Public Schools. But at what price?
Senate President Don Harmon inexplicably buys Brandon Johnson's promises he won't make big changes to...
Business
Former Chicago Bears safety DeAndre Houston-Carson sells in Hawthorn Woods, buys in Barrington Hills
Houston-Carson played for the Bears from 2016 until signing with the Baltimore Ravens as a free agent in 2023.
Entertainment
Review: Action-packed ‘The Garfield Movie’ bridges generation gap
Since 1978, cartoonist Jim Davis has explored the quotidian dramas of pet ownership via the daily travails of beleaguered Jon Arbuckle, his eager dog Odie, and the titular tubby orange tabby, Garfield.
Sports
Column: Chicago White Sox broadcaster John Schriffen seems to love a good beef — but he should beware of the ‘haters’
In his first two months on the job, Chicago White Sox broadcaster John Schriffen has made himself the center of attention with his on-air criticism of "haters" and "radio losers."
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Politics
Hunter Biden gun trial set for June 3 could last up to 2 weeks amid disputes over evidence
Hunter Biden is back in court on Friday for the final hearing before he's expected...
Crime and Public Safety
Man, 59, dies in possible domestic-related shooting in West Woodlawn
A 59-year-old man has died after being shot Thursday night after a disturbance at a...
Education
Not your parents’ summer camp: Area colleges offer kids access to fashion design, playing the blues, more
A new fashion design summer camp is a hit at Moraine Valley, and sessions at...
Immigration
Illinois fails to protect immigrant victims of crime, report finds
Illinois is failing to protect immigrant victims of crime or trafficking, according to a new...
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
Hammond man charged with domestic battery
A 26-year-old Hammond man is facing multiple domestic battery charges after sending the mother of...
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‘Ask Amy’ says goodbye, making way for new advice columnist, R. Eric Thomas
Longtime advice columnist Amy Dickinson is leaving "Ask Amy," the writing gig that she's had...
History
Vintage Chicago Tribune: American Airlines Flight 191 crashed near O’Hare airport 45 years ago. These are the 273 victims.
The victims were a cross-section of America — smart, funny, kind, brave, loving and hardworking....
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Utility tries to bring a new spin on hospitality industry shows, with a focus on independent restaurants
This year, there’s a new restaurant show in town, The Utility Show, a “2-day celebration...
Ask Amy
Longtime advice columnist Amy Dickinson announces end to ‘Ask Amy’
Dear Readers: I’m healthy, happy, and 64 years old. This is a decision I’ve been...
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These cute skinny jeans work with any outfit
With a sleek, form-fitting silhouette, skinny jeans always seem to stay in style. Their versatility is...