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Dolton Mayor Jason House won’t rule out public purchase of Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home
Dolton Mayor Jason House said there's a possibility of taking public ownership of Pope Leon XIV's home for museum or public purpose.
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Editorial: Republican tax bill is filled with illogicalities, craven giveaways
There's a case for SALT deductions in the tax bill. But giveaways are increasing the...
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Chicago housing nonprofit providing rental subsidies for very low-income renters facing a $10M budget shortfall
The Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund is in charge of funding and administering over 3,000 rental subsidies for individuals and families to use in the private market.
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Review: An intimate, optimistic ‘Sweet Charity’ from Blank Theatre Co.
When it comes to optimism, Charity Hope Valentine bests ever other character in a Broadway musical.
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Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark skirmish adds to rivalry in Chicago Sky’s blowout loss to Indiana Fever in opener
The Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark rivalry added another chapter Saturday in the Chicago Sky's 93-58 loss to the Indiana Fever in their season opener.
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Republicans forge their tax bill in President Trump’s image, with ‘MAGA accounts’ and more
Days before Republicans unveiled their sweeping tax cut plan, the chairman of the powerful Ways...
Education
CPS removes two Lincoln Park High School administrators from ‘Do Not Hire’ list after five-year fight
Two former Lincoln Park High School administrators who were terminated and placed on Chicago Public...
Environment
La Grange eyes green measures to comply with Climate Action Plan
La Grange has made some progress toward a greener future, but there's still lots of...
Crime and Public Safety
Here are the key moments from the first week of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial
Much of the testimony was hard to watch. Combs' ex-girlfriend, Cassie, recounted being beaten and...
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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...
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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...
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Sandburg High School freshman is youngest nominated filmmaker in Chicago Horror Film Festival
Carl Sandburg High School freshman Aeris Danet wrote, directed and acted in "Nebulous," to be...
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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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Aurora exhibit celebrates the joy of Mexican toys
The Santori Public Library in downtown Aurora is offering visitors a chance to relive their...
History
Today in Chicago History: A dinosaur named Sue is unveiled at the Field Museum
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