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CTU members approve contract with historic support, avoiding strike as union prepares to fight federal threats
Members of the Chicago Teachers Union voted to ratify a new contract with Chicago Public Schools last week, the first time in 15 years the contract was settled without a strike or strike vote.
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Paul Vallas: Latest suicide underscores how Chicago leaders are ignoring our police officers’ struggles
Chicago police officers are physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted. They are suffering.
Immigration
Where things stand for the Trump administration’s latest immigration policy moves
President Donald Trump's immigration agenda is playing out in numerous ways Friday, from hearings in key cases on the government's power to deport people to the start of a registry required for all those who are in the country illegally.
Entertainment
What to know about tonight’s WNBA draft, including how — and who — to watch and when the Chicago Sky pick
This is the 29th draft in WNBA history. There will be 13 franchises making a combined 38 draft selections over three rounds.
Sports
Chicago Blackhawks’ Ryan Greene aims to ‘soak it all in’ during NHL debut — but ‘it’s pretty nerve-wracking’
While new Chicago Blackhawks signee Ryan Greene appreciates that his moment has arrived, he admitted, “It's really nerve-wracking.”
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Photos: Chicago’s connection to ‘The Great Gatsby’ as Fitzgerald’s novel turns 100
This week marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby.” It was destined to be the definitive literary monument of the Roaring '20s, a decade of fortunes made and lost on Wall Street. Fitzgerald... -
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![WGN-TV newsreel photographers Fred Giese, left, and Leonard Bartholomew, right, shoot pictures in front of Tribune Tower on March 22, 1948. This photo ran on April 9, 1948 with the announcement that WGN-TV had started its transmission. Both Giese and Bartholomew were the first cameramen appointed to the eight man WGN-TV Newsreel staff. Giese was WGN-TV's assignment editor. (William G. Loewe/Chicago Tribune)]( "BARTHOLOMEW, LEONARD TRIB. PHOTOGRAPHER")
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Politics
Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith posts Senate Bill 1 criticism
Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith took to X, formerly known as Twitter, over the weekend...
Business
New Aurora DMV location opens with more space, services
The new facility at 970 N. Lake St. officially opened its doors at 2 p.m....
Education
Bill that calls for banning Native American school team names, mascots passes Illinois House
The Democrat-led Illinois House has advanced legislation placing a statewide ban on Native American imagery...
Environment
Momentum builds for nuclear power in Illinois as state aims to reach Gov. JB Pritzker’s energy goals
Illinois lawmakers look to remove barriers to a ban on new large-scale nuclear power plants...
Investigations
As Trump dismantles EPA, Great Lakes states with a history of pollution likely will suffer
Mass firings and regulatory rollbacks come as scientists routinely determine pollution is far more damaging...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Easter 2025: 70 Chicago restaurant specials, from brunch buffets to hearty dinners
Easter is one of the biggest brunch occasions of the year, but also a time...
Crime and Public Safety
Lake Station man charged after threatening relative with machete
When Lake Station police officers responded to a call on April 3, they found Bradley...
Local News
Lake Forest City Council authorizes study of community’s wireless coverage and capacity
Amid some frustrations with the status of wireless coverage in Lake Forest, a formal examination...
History
Pullman community steps on the gas to reopen historic Greenstone Church
Neighbors have raised $20,000 to reopen Greenstone Church in Pullman, which has been shuttered for...
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Keep your baby entertained with these car seat toys
Finding a great car seat toy can make traveling with a baby much easier and...