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Chicago reacts to Trump verdict, from ‘I couldn’t be happier’ to ‘It’s a witch hunt’
Many in Chicago expressed happiness with the verdict. In political circles, reaction to the verdict came down along party lines, with Democrats celebrating and Republicans fuming.
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Donald Trump continues to campaign after felony convictions and Springfield passes a budget.
Business
After modest debut, free tax filing service from IRS to expand to more taxpayers
After a trial run in 12 states, the IRS' Direct File program will be made available to all 50 states next year.
Entertainment
‘Young Woman and the Sea’ review: Daisy Ridley navigates a shallow but rousing swimming pic
It may be as full of cliches as it is of jellyfish, but Disney's "Young Woman and the Sea" will be irresistible to many. Daisy Ridley helps.
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Column: A day in the life with the Chicago White Sox, from F.A.S.T. to L.A.S.T.
Instead of playing F.A.S.T. — Fearless. Aggressive. Selfless. Technically Sound. — the 2024 Chicago White Sox are closer to L.A.S.T.: Lousy. Appalling. Substandard. Tedious.
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Chicago to provide free sidewalk snow removal services in four areas next year, Mayor Brandon Johnson announces
The pilot will cost between $1.1 million and $3.5 million next year in four zones...
Crime and Public Safety
Chicago man charged in scheme to bill $6.2 million to Medicare in one month for COVID tests never performed
A North Side man has been charged with participating in a scheme to fraudulently bill...
Education
Bruhat Soma rides an unbeaten streak to the Scripps National Spelling Bee title, winning tiebreaker
Bruhat Soma was unbeatable before he arrived at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and neither...
Immigration
President Joe Biden is said to be finalizing plans for migrant limits as part of a US-Mexico border clampdown
The White House is finalizing plans for a U.S.-Mexico border clampdown, with President Joe Biden...
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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Lake Forest Caucus Committee wins big in special election; ‘I like to keep our town the way it is’
Following the April election, the caucus leadership initially said it was going to proceed with...
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Minneapolis police officer dies in ambush shooting that killed 2 others including suspected gunman
A Minneapolis police officer responding to a shooting call was ambushed and killed Thursday when...
History
Today in Sports History: Usain Bolt sets the world record in the 100 meters
In 2008, Usain Bolt sets the world record in the 100 meters with a time...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Patios at 35 Chicago restaurants and bars, from a spot with outdoor bumper pool to happy hour hangs
The Tribune food team’s guide for outdoor patios contains spots where you can read or...
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Ask Amy: Boyfriend has photo of his wedding on bedroom wall
Dear Amy: My boyfriend and I have been together for five years. His late wife...
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Avoid itchy bug bites with these organic repellents
Organic repellents work with plant-based ingredients to keep bugs away and deter them from biting...