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$350M Illinois Capitol renovation nears completion following weather delays
The second major overhaul of the Capitol in just over a decade will include updated offices and enhanced security, as well as a refurbished Senate chamber finished last year.
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Editorial: What we think about some Illinois laws now taking effect, from taxation to AI to apex predators
From the grocery tax to artificial intelligence to rewilding more of Illinois, state lawmakers have...
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President Donald Trump says he’s dropping push for National Guard in Chicago — for now
President Donald Trump said he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon, a move that comes after legal roadblocks hung up the effort.
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Theater’s newest audience: Babies
Chicago's Filament Theatre has created a sensory performance installation for babies.
Sports
‘Tough as nails’ Luke Altmyer puts a fitting finish on one of Illinois’ most successful QB tenures
Three years after his arrival in Champaign, Luke Altmyer closed out his Illinois career a changed player — who helped change the program.
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Week 17 photos: San Francisco 49ers 42, Chicago Bears 38
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Chief Justice says Constitution remains ‘firm and unshaken’ with major Supreme Court rulings ahead
Roberts said the nation’s founding documents remain “firm and unshaken,” a reference to a century-old...
Business
Everyone gets to be an engineer at Pullman’s Model Train Experience
The Historic Pullman Foundation Model Train Experience is a way to expose people young and...
Education
Tinley Park sophomore saves eighth grader with Heimlich maneuver learned in gym class
Michael Gingras, 15, a sophomore at Victor J. Andrew High School, used the Heimlich maneuver...
Crime and Public Safety
Madigan confidant Michael McClain reports to prison
A longtime ally and close confidant of disgraced former House Speaker Michael Madigan reported to...
Environment
U.S. DOE orders NIPSCO Schahfer plant to continue coal usage
The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order that would require NIPSCO's R. M....
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The best food photos of 2025 by Chicago Tribune photographers
Here's just a sample of the food pictures our photographers produced in 2025.
Investigations
When hospitals choose private guardians, patients pay the price
When Chicago hospitals seek guardians for patients with assets, a law firm and a private...
History
Today in Chicago History: Bears win ‘Fog Bowl’ at Soldier Field — but did anyone really see it?
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Dec. 31, according...
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Oswego approves new regulations for e-bikes, e-scooters
The Oswego Village Board recently approved new regulations for e-bikes and e-scooters after numerous complaints...
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Beat the cold with the best men’s down vests
Down vests are versatile garments for fall and spring, and the down lining also does...