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Mayor Johnson at one year in office: Former activist grapples with being the boss
Many of Johnson's issues pivot on his jump from candidate to chief executive. His campaign caught fire because he vowed to fight the status quo. But to some, his administration now represents the status quo.
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Clarence Page: Marjorie Taylor Greene doesn’t run the government after all
Those of us who believe that Congress should find common ground could derive hope in...
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Landmarks: Story of Roosevelt’s globe highlights revived Dixie Highway tour
June's Day on the Dixie tour includes chances to explore area history, including Chicago Heights' contribution to Roosevelt in World War II at Bloom High School.
Entertainment
Dutch contestant kicked out of Eurovision hours before tension-plagued song contest final
The Netherlands contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest has been expelled from the competition.
Sports
Column: Nothing is obvious in the Chicago White Sox rebuild — including who might be traded for future’s sake
With the Chicago White Sox having rebounded from their historically bad start, talk now turns to how quickly they can turn a corner in their rebuild — and who will be traded.
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Israel orders new evacuations in Gaza’s last refuge of Rafah as it expands military offensive
Israel has ordered new evacuations in Gaza's southern city of Rafah.
Crime and Public Safety
Chicago man charged in fatal DUI crash
A Chicago man is facing two felony charges after causing a crash that killed his...
Education
Crete-Monee High School ceremony includes 21 scholarships for $2,500
Maya Hightower, a Crete-Monee High School graduate, presented 21 scholarships from Witherite Law Group to...
Immigration
Migrant mourns death of child, one of the many unaccounted for in Chicago: ‘Without money, you’re nobody’
Karis Calderon, 25, walked across seven countries to make it to Chicago for a stable...
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...
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Valparaiso School Board applicants complete first round of public interviews
A 2½-hour panel interview, with 21 questions submitted by the public, faced four candidates for...
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US pledges money and other aid to help track and contain bird flu on dairy farms
The new funds include $101 million to continue work to prevent, test, track and treat...
History
Today in History: John Wayne Gacy executed
On May 10, 1994, the state of Illinois executed serial killer John Wayne Gacy, 52,...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
New Wrigleyville Billy Goat Tavern promises cheezborgers but no Cubs curse
The newest location of the legendary Billy Goat Tavern is coming to Wrigleyville by the...
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Ask Amy: Walking buddies’ relationship stumbles
Dear Amy: I have been walking buddies with a neighbor for the last 12 years. We...
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7 tips for making the perfect raised garden bed
If you’d like your plants to be as healthy and thriving as you are, consider...