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Mayor Brandon Johnson pledges fight to protect Chicagoans against Trump immigrant threats
As a progressive freshman mayor, Johnson’s challenge now is to stand up for Chicago’s large immigrant community while also navigating the risks of antagonizing Trump.
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Editorial: Chicago parents, kids struggle as CTU contract battle drags on
Contentious labor contract negotiations are overshadowing the needs of Chicago Public Schools students and parents.
Immigration
Vintage Chicago Tribune: The mass deportation of Mexicans in 1954
Chicago's undocumented immigrant community was targeted more than 70 years ago for deportation.
Entertainment
Column: Did the Oscars just issue an executive order in support of ‘Emilia Pérez’?
The Oscars have never felt less important, with Los Angeles wildfires and other distractions. But if you look a little closer ...
Sports
Inside the Ben Johnson hiring: What convinced him Chicago Bears are ‘set up for success’ — and how they were ‘ready to pounce’
Ben Johnson started his interview with the Chicago Bears by declaring, "I want this job." It made an impression. And that job is now his.
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Photos: Chicago Bears introduce new head coach Ben Johnson
Photos from Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson's introductory news conference at Halas Hall on Jan. 22, 2025.
Politics
Donald Trump orders release of classified records relating to assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.
President Donald Trump has ordered the release of thousands of classified governmental documents about the...
Business
UnitedHealthcare names next leader after killing of CEO Brian Thompson
UnitedHealth Group will promote one of its top insurance executives to replace Brian Thompson, the...
Education
Censured Naperville D203 board member called out for abdicating responsibility on monthly bill review
A routine proposal to pay Naperville School District 203’s monthly bills and claims hit a...
Environment
Say No To Coal consortium packs Naperville council meeting to fight electric contract extension
Naperville City Council chambers were packed with Say No to Coal members opposed to continuing...
Investigations
Illinois affected by a record number of billion-dollar climate disasters in 2024, mostly severe storms
12 events cost the state a total of nearly $4 billion in damages — 9...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
James Beard Awards 2025: 22 Chicago chefs, restaurants and bars make semifinalist list
The James Beard Foundation on Wednesday announced the semifinalists for its 2025 Restaurant and Chef...
Crime and Public Safety
Merrillville dad gets split term after boy, 3, fatally shot himself with loaded gun
A Merrillville dad got a split term Thursday after his 3-year-old son King Penro picked...
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Aurora looks to continue lead water line replacement project with forgivable IEPA loan
The project will primarily be funded through a $3 million forgivable loan from the Illinois...
History
Ben Johnson is the 19th head coach of the Chicago Bears. Here’s a look at how past coaches fared — and when they left the franchise.
As Ben Johnson becomes the 19th head coach in the franchise's 100-plus-year history, here a...
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