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Amid campus protests against Israel-Hamas war, student journalists assume the spotlight
Student journalists across the Midwest and the country have been thrust into the spotlight as protests against the Israel-Hamas War engulfed universities. With firsthand campus knowledge, they have provided some of the most detailed, compelling coverage of the movement that swept the country.
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Editorial: Sports betting could help the Illinois treasury. But new taxes applying only in Chicago are folly.
Higher taxes statewide on online gambling make sense in a tight budget cycle.
Business
Waukegan roofing contractor pays $365K in penalties ‘for putting his workers’ lives … in danger repeatedly’
According to the news release, the employer, Joshua Herion, “repeatedly expos(ed) employees to falls from elevations.”
Entertainment
Live music for summer 2024: Melt-Banana to Green Day, the concerts not to miss
While this summer will unfold without last year’s multi-day Taylor Swift and Beyoncé extravaganzas, plenty of fantastic shows should keep you busy through Labor Day.
Sports
Nico Hoerner and Dansby Swanson — in return from injuries — give the Chicago Cubs a boost in a 4-3 extra-innings win
Nico Hoerner smacked an elevated sinker off home plate for a high chopper and the Chicago Cubs walk-off 4-3 win in 10 innings.
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Politics
Fani Willis and judge presiding over Georgia Trump election case defeat challengers
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, the Georgia prosecutor who brought a sprawling racketeering case...
Crime and Public Safety
Southland crime: Road rage in Evergreen Park, shoplifting ring in Orland Park, and more
Crime reports from south and southwest suburban agencies from police and court reports and news...
Education
Bartlett High School pauses yearbook distribution due to alleged antisemitic photo
Bartlett High School halted the distribution of its yearbook due to a featured image of...
Immigration
Miscommunication in migrant shelters leads to confusion and worry
Dozens of migrants interviewed by the Tribune at four migrant shelters around the city say...
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
Isabelle Stombres, who has Type 1 diabetes, hits first career home run for Kaneland. ‘I just knew it was gone.’
Isabelle Stombres hits her first career home run as Kaneland ousts Crystal Lake Central.
National News
Today in History: Continental Airlines Flight 11 crashes en route from Chicago to Kansas City
On May 22, 1962, Continental Airlines Flight 11, en route from Chicago to Kansas City,...
History
Today in History: Chuck Berry records his first single for Chess Records in Chicago
On May 21, 1955, Chuck Berry recorded his first single, “Maybellene,” for Chess Records in...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Smyth takes No. 90 spot on extended version of World’s 50 Best Restaurants list
The restaurant is only the third ever from Chicago to make the list, according to...
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Ask Amy: I long to have a trustworthy friend
Dear Amy: My only friend died over two years ago, and since then I've been...
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Brighten your under-eye area and conceal dark circles with these great concealers.