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Underground Railroad legislation could boost education, tourism opportunities, supporters say
Tom Shepard said the Underground Railroad is ignored despite Chicago's South Side and south suburbs identified as home to safe houses.
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Editorial: Chicago’s transit agencies want you to panic. They don’t explain the whole truth.
Chicago transit agencies are begging riders to lobby Springfield. That's not a customer's job.
Business
Tesla could benefit the most from new rules on reporting of self-driving car crashes
Rule changes announced by the Trump administration this week could allow automakers to report fewer crashes involving self-driving cars, with Tesla potentially emerging as the main beneficiary.
Entertainment
‘Sinners’ bites off a phenomenal 2nd weekend as a 20-year-old Star Wars movie takes 2nd place
Horror movies are often one-week wonders at the box office, but Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” is defying the odds and proving to be true event cinema.
Sports
‘A match made in heaven’: How the Chicago Bears settled on ‘Idaho tough’ Colston Loveland at No. 10
Colston Loveland's journey to the Chicago Bears, from branding calves in Gooding, Idaho, to Michigan tight end to the No. 10 pick in the NFL draft.
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Politics
As Elon Musk gained power in Washington, his popularity has fallen, an AP-NORC poll finds
As Elon Musk gained power in Washington in recent months, his popularity has waned, according...
Education
Illinois academics relieved after Trump administration restores legal status of some international students
The announcement came after scores of international students around the U.S. filed court challenges, government...
Environment
Hammond receives $5 million grant to replace lead service lines
The city of Hammond has received $5 million through the Indiana Finance Authority’s State Revolving...
Crime and Public Safety
Ex-boyfriend charged in woman’s Gary murder after arguing at barbecue
Charges were unsealed Saturday for a Gary man who allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend after they...
Investigations
Trump’s love affair with dirty coal can’t compete with market realities
Executive orders unlikely to help coal, once a dominant sector of the economy but now...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Navigating price and quality in the complicated landscape of the American wine market
As tariffs threaten to send import prices soaring, domestic wines might be poised to be...
Movies
Spielberg, De Niro, Freeman praise Francis Ford Coppola as he accepts the AFI Life Achievement Award
Steven Spielberg proclaimed “The Godfather” the “greatest American film ever made,” Robert De Niro teasingly...
TV and Streaming
‘Étoile’ review: A dance of egos, hookups and ballet backstage drama — and it’s funny!
In the latest from Amy Sherman-Palladino, New York and Paris ballet companies swap dancers.
Local News
Gary Sanitary District works with firm in previous SEC controversy
The Gary Sanitary District has worked with Comer Capital Group, a firm that was involved...
History
Today in Chicago History: Chicago Bears draft QB Mitch Trubisky
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 27, according...
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Archery gloves can help protect your hands from the possible damage and strain that comes...