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Dozens of supporters hail convicted ex-Ald. Ed Burke as devoted public servant
A flood of letters made public this week reinforced what nearly everyone in Chicago already knows: Ed Burke was an extremely powerful man.
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Editorial: Hey, United Airlines, no targeted ads at 30,000 feet, please
If United Airlines wants to tailor seat-back ads to whomever is sitting there, it should...
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Illinois to get $29 million under Johnson & Johnson baby powder settlement
Illinois is one of 42 states, plus Washington ,D.C., that alleged Johnson & Johnson deceptively promoted and misled consumers, in advertisements, about the safety of some of its talc powder products.
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Joey Chestnut out of Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, 40, has been competing since 2005 and hasn’t lost since 2015. At last year’s Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest he downed 62 franks and buns in 10 minutes.
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Chicago White Sox are the 1st team to lose 50 games this season — and they did so in grand fashion
Cal Raleigh hit a game-ending grand slam as the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 8-4 on Monday.
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Jurors in Hunter Biden’s gun trial begin deliberating whether he’s guilty of federal firearm charges
A prosecutor told jurors Monday that “no one is above the law” as he urged...
Crime and Public Safety
Feds say ex-Ald. Ed Burke used his power on ‘dark path’ of corruption, seek 10 years in prison
Federal prosecutors are asking for 10 years in prison for former Chicago Ald. Edward Burke,...
Education
Marquette University President Michael Lovell dies in Rome
Marquette University President Michael Lovell died Sunday in Rome after a three-year battle with cancer....
Immigration
Mexico’s tactic to cut immigration to the US: wear out migrants
Driven by mounting pressure from the U.S. to block millions of vulnerable people headed north,...
Investigations
A young mother’s murder horrified central Illinois. Decades later, the family convicted in her death says DNA proves they’re innocent.
The ex-husband and in-laws of Karyn Hearn Slover were convicted in her death, but the...
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Hammond council gives initial approval for 1% food and beverage tax, sets public hearing date
The Hammond City Council gave initial approval to a 1% food and beverage tax Monday...
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Today in History: Swine flu declared global pandemic
On June 11, 2009, with swine flu reported in more than 70 nations, the World...
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Today in Sports History: Los Angeles Kings win their first NHL championship
In 2012, The Los Angeles Kings win their first NHL championship, defeating the New Jersey...
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Lula Cafe is Chicago’s sole James Beard Restaurant and Chef award winner for 2024
The awards are widely considered one of the highest culinary honors in the United States....
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Ask Amy: Daughter is disrespectful at home
Dear Amy: Our daughter is looked upon as the smart one in the family, but...
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Keep bugs at bay with the best insect repellent
In addition to topical repellents, there are also some effective products that can deter pests...