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Who are the new Board of Education members and what will their appointments mean for CPS parents and children?
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s announcement of six proposed appointees to the Chicago Board of Education at a heated news conference Monday leaves the next several months shrouded in uncertainty for the new board and the district.
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Editorial: Carbon capture has a place in Illinois’ climate-change toolkit, Archer Daniels Midland snafus notwithstanding
Carbon capture technology should continue to be explored in Illinois despite leaks at Archer Daniels...
Business
Terry Savage: This year’s best retirement book
Every year a new book comes along that is truly worth taking the time to read — and more than once. This year’s outstanding book is the just-published “How to Retire: 20 Lessons for A Happy, Successful and Wealthy Retirement”...
Entertainment
‘Piece by Piece’ review: Pharrell Williams’ life gets Lego treatment in lively biopic
Williams is worthy of the outside-the-box treatment, as his innovative productions have helped redefine hip hop and stretched the genre's boundaries.
Sports
Left guard Teven Jenkins sits out Chicago Bears practice in England, plus 3 other things we learned
Teven Jenkins, who left last week's Chicago Bears win with an ankle injury, has started the first five games of the season for the first time in his career.
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Crime and Public Safety
Chicago man charged with assaulting two officers during protests of Netanyahu address to Congress
An Illinois man was arrested Thursday on charges that he attacked two police officers during...
Environment
Chicago-area natives evacuate Florida as Hurricane Milton barrels toward state’s Gulf Coast
Within the millions ordered to evacuate Florida, some with ties to Chicago made their way...
Immigration
Your guide to Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s views on immigration
Donald Trump calls migrants invaders and criminals who are stealing jobs. Kamala Harris, the child...
Investigations
Chicago police bet big on pricey surveillance cameras. Two decades later, the devices do little to solve most crimes.
While installing thousands of police cameras has undoubtedly helped catch criminals and solve cases, Chicago’s...
Politics
Toni Preckwinkle unveils $9.89 billion Cook County budget
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled her $9.89 billion 2025 budget proposal Wednesday, closing...
Local News
Ribbon-cutting draws hundreds to new grocery store in Aurora
El Paso Mas Grande has opened at 2134 W. Galena Blvd. on the city's far...
History
Vintage Chicago Tribune: 10 infamous people condemned to Stateville prison
Here’s a look back at some of the most infamous people to call Stateville Correctional...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
The other pumpkin spice: A savory take on pumpkin pie
Even if you’ve eaten as many pumpkin pies as I have, this version might shift...
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Asking Eric: Son visits his in-laws more than his parents
Dear Eric: We hardly ever see my son, daughter-in-law and 8-year-old grandson. Their time is...
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The best cat litter for easy cleanup and happy cats
Picking the best cat litter is crucial because not using the litter box is the...