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‘The stench is putrid’: Nearly full Thornton reservoir brings sewage stink, increased flood risk
Thornton Village Clerk Nikki Kitakis said odors from the quarry reservoir are putrid after it fills with floodwater.
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Daniel DePetris: Ukraine is front of mind ahead of the NATO summit spectacle
Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin all want the war in Ukraine to end,...
Politics
Indiana House Democratic Caucus finds candidates for most House seats
The vast majority of Indiana House seats have Democratic candidates, which local Democratic Party leaders celebrated and local Republican Party leaders said wouldn’t change the state’s political makeup.
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Chicago Theater Report: A talk with Shaina Taub on ‘Suffs,’ Johnny Galecki doing a play in Chicago
We spoke to two-time Tony winner Shaina Taub ahead of the Wednesday opening of "Suffs" in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears get OK to keep billboard in Arlington Heights despite stadium uncertainty
The billboard in Arlington Heights that teases Chicago Bears games will be able to remain in place for another year, village board members agreed Monday.
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Photos: Chicagoland celebrates America’s 250th birthday
Crowds fanned out across the Chicago area over the weekend through stormy weather to celebrate the Fourth of July, marking 250 years of American independence with colorful parades, beach days and backyard barbecues. -
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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s new transit board picks include CTA’s current chair
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s nominees for the reconstituted Chicago Transit Authority board include two of...
Immigration
An email. A knock at the door. A suit alleges a threat to free speech.
The chain of events began in January, when David Streever sent an email to the...
Education
Hemingway Foundation taps teacher, mentor as latest Writer in Residence
Amelia Estelle Dellos, an award-winning writer and filmmaker, will mentor the winner of the Hemingway...
Crime and Public Safety
Mother anguished as daughter’s alleged killer rejects latest plea offer
A distraught mother screamed in anguish Tuesday once her daughter’s alleged killer walked out of...
Environment
Indian Head Park partners with Triple R Pets to manage feral cat population
Feral cats can provide a valuable service to communities by reducing the rodent population, but...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Affordable cocktails are getting harder to find. Start with these 11 Chicago bars and restaurants.
Whether you’re looking for a $7 margarita, a $10 negroni or a budget-friendly martini, these...
Investigations
Bill aims to curb abandoned oil and gas wells in Illinois through stiffer fines
The bill, which stiffens fines, comes in response to a Tribune investigation into the thousands...
History
Today in Chicago History: ‘Mother’ Cabrini becomes 1st American canonized by the Roman Catholic Church
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 7, according...
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Sixteen NWI communities earn INDOT Community Crossings grants
Thirteen Lake County and three Porter County cities and towns have been awarded state matching...
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The Best Seagate External Hard Drive
Our team of experts has selected the best Seagate external hard drives out of dozens...