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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s renters’ rights bill advances
Aldermen advanced Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposal to overhaul tenants’ rights Wednesday, while opponents prepare to move ahead with their own version.
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Editorial: A Chicago parking deal emerges with nada, zilch, nothing for Chicago parkers
Guess who's missing from the Chicago parking meters deal? Chicagoans who pay to park.
Politics
US stocks slip after the Fed hikes interest rates and hints more increases may be on the way
U.S. stocks slipped Wednesday after the Federal Reserve hiked its main interest rate for the first time in three years and suggested more may be ahead as it tries to get the nation’s high inflation under control.
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Amanda Seyfried, Thomas Sadoski split after nearly 10 years of marriage
Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski are splitting up after nearly 10 years of marriage.
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Cubs and White Sox are in the hunt for playoff berths: Tracking the magic numbers for Chicago’s baseball teams
The marathon that is the Major League Baseball season is down to a September sprint, and the Cubs and White Sox are in the thick of a playoff hunt.
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Photos: Food options for Chicago Bears games this season at Soldier Field
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Business
Recent AI worries behind Gary mayor’s one-year halt on data centers
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton declared a one-year moratorium Wednesday on the construction of data centers...
Immigration
‘Broadview Six’ lawyers demand communications between US attorney’s office and D.C.
Lawyers for the "Broadview Six" are urging a federal judge to order the U.S. attorney's...
Education
Munster students will make up missed days by shift from teacher-only days
The district is converting five previously scheduled Teacher Professional Development Days and Teacher Workdays, when...
Crime and Public Safety
Southland crime: Reckless driving in Bridgeview, DUI crash in Orland Park, and more
Crime reports from south and southwest suburban agencies from police and court reports and news...
Environment
EPA moving forward with approval of Indiana coal ash program
The EPA approved IDEM's proposal for a state-led program to establish a permitting program for...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Oktoberfest 2026 guide: 28 Chicagoland celebrations
Bring an appetite and prepare to shout “Prost!” — the German word for cheers —...
Investigations
Illinois, Chicago, Cook County got $11B in pandemic aid but there were gaps in oversight and transparency
The Tribune and the University of Chicago's Mansueto Institute examined how Illinois, Chicago and Cook...
History
Today in Chicago History: The Rolling Stones rock the Aragon Ballroom
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 16, according...
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Residents express concerns about data centers at meeting in Aurora
More than four dozen Fox Valley residents, including nearly 20 from Aurora, gathered at the...
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The best Imaginext toys for hours of fun
Imaginext is a line from Fisher-Price of interactive, action-oriented toys that are part of an...