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Illinois lieutenant governor race: Christian Mitchell, Aaron Del Mar vie for a No. 2 job with big stakes
Democrat Christian Mitchell could become governor if Pritzker wins the White House, while Republican Aaron Del Mar, a combative former Cook County GOP chair, is Darren Bailey’s bridge to the suburbs.
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Editorial: The days of extraordinary public-sector union wage hikes must end
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle seems to understand that intense budget pressures will mean...
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Trump administration attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey again
The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute James Comey for what it calls a decade-old leak of classified information, an effort the former FBI director’s lawyers immediately dismissed as invalid and outside the time limit for when the Justice Department...
Entertainment
‘Slow Dance’ show at the MCA is an invitation to just ‘be.’ Don’t mind the live bodies.
Depending on when you walk through the new exhibition at the MCA, you're likely to find dancers interacting with the artwork out on the floor. It's all in the name of slowness.
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How do the Chicago Bears move on without TE Cole Kmet? ‘I don’t see us really changing who we are.’
Chicago Bears tight ends Colston Loveland and rookie Sam Roush likely will see their usage increase with Cole Kmet out with a season-ending knee injury.
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Photos: Chicago’s Arts in the Dark parade
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Warrenville 4-bedroom French Normandy estate: $1M
This four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home is a preserved 1933 French Normandy estate along the West Branch...
Immigration
Trump proposes eliminating race, ethnicity questions from 2030 census, alarming health, civil rights advocates
A proposal to eliminate races about race, ethnicity and sexual orientation from the U.S. census...
Education
Elmwood Park’s John Mills Elementary lauded for closing achievement gaps
Elmwood Park’s John Mills Elementary has earned high praise from the state, being named a...
Crime and Public Safety
Investigation underway after shooting involving FBI agent on Lower West Side, officials say
The outbound Dan Ryan 18th Street exit was blocked off as of 8:15 Monday night,...
Environment
Farmers criticize timing of Trump and Pritzker diesel relief orders issued a month before election
Illinois farmers are in the midst of harvest season, one of their busiest periods for...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Halloween 2026: 39 Chicago restaurants and bars with family-friendly bashes, dance parties, drag brunches and more
Chicago’s bars and restaurants go all out for Halloween, so no matter what your favorite...
Investigations
Illinois plastic surgeon with 8 patient deaths faces another license suspension
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs temporarily suspended Dr. Ayoub Sayeg’s medical license,...
History
Today in Chicago History: Demolition crews begin razing Cabrini-Green high rises
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 27, according...
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HealthLinc, Opportunity Enterprises building unique, accessible clinic
HealthLinc and Opportunity Enterprises broke ground Monday for a new community clinic that will be...
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These top iPad stands make your tablet easier to use
An iPad stand can help make your iPad more visible and easier to use.