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Person in custody after man shot outside popular Wrigleyville bar, police say
Police have a person of interest in custody after a 26-year-old man was shot outside a Wrigleyville bar Thursday evening.
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Editorial: Beware, small investors. Trump’s gyrations are distorting fundamentals.
Should you buy or sell the Trump economy? It's a complicated and unusual question.
Business
These retailers have announced higher prices amid President Trump’s tariffs
Companies that buy products made abroad pay the tariffs imposed on them — and, as a result, face higher costs that are typically passed on to consumers
Entertainment
Charles Strouse, the Broadway composer of the musical ‘Annie,’ dies at 96
In an interview with the Tribune in 2011, Strouse was asked if he had any idea that the Broadway show would be such a hit. “No,” he said. “This was a piece about the Depression. It was dark. The girl...
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Chicago White Sox lose 7-1, falling short in bid to sweep Cincinnati Reds. 3 takeaways from the series win.
The Chicago White Sox gave up three home runs Thursday in a 7-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, falling short of a sweep. Here are three takeaways from the series.
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After Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss announced run for Congress, locals have mixed reactions
Evanston leaders have mixed reactions to Mayor Daniel Biss' announcement he is running for Congress...
Education
Hammond taps Anthony Salinas acting superintendent
School City of Hammond educator Anthony Salinas is now doing double duty in his new...
Environment
How ‘love story’ between piping plovers Monty and Rose unfolded in Chicago — and how their legacy lives on
Here's how the story of piping plovers Monty and Rose unfolded along the Lake Michigan...
Crime and Public Safety
Glenwood police report murder-suicide involving 2 village residents
Glenwood police say 37-year-old Kash Wakefield shot and killed 23-year-old Charlotte Love in their home...
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
Quiet influence, loud wines: Inside RieslingKenner’s mission to bring German wine to Chicago
Two Chicago-based wine obsessives — neither from the wine or hospitality industry — are on...
Movies
Column: Eva Victor turned a wrenching personal story into a 2025 film highlight, coming soon
"Sorry, Baby" deals with assault, memory, recovery and a surprising amount of gallows humor. We...
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‘Overcompensating’ review: A campus comedy about being in the closet
Amid the boozy parties and sloppy hookups, college can be a time of reinvention. This...
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Older and wiser, Illinois State recruit Jackson Natanek leads way for Brother Rice. ‘Act like you’ve been there.’
Illinois State recruit Jackson Natanek goes 2-for-4 as Brother Rice rolls to a 12-2 win...
History
Vintage Chicago Tribune: Sue the T. rex’s journey to the Field Museum
As the Field Museum celebrates 25 years since the debut of Sue, here's a look...
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Keep your hair dry with the best shower caps
A shower cap is a wearable barrier that prevents water from reaching and wetting your...