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Loop restaurants are clawing their way back to health
More than 300 downtown restaurants, bars and bistros shuttered during the first three years of the pandemic. Surviving Loop restaurant owners now say they can see light at the end of the tunnel.
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Jens Ludwig: More spending won’t be enough to reduce Chicago’s gun violence
More spending on community violence intervention programs almost surely won’t be enough by itself to...
Business
As EV popularity grows, Illinois corn farmers turn to aviation as a possible market for ethanol
Unlike cars and trucks, planes are difficult to electrify, and some fuel companies believe the answer to cleaning up aviation lies in America’s heartland.
Entertainment
Column: Why the stink of that bad, bad iPad ad won’t go away
Apple’s “Crush" commercial, unveiled last week, has people infuriated by its destruction of analog creative tools. But the same company's forays into A.I. are more sinister still.
Sports
5 things to watch for as the Chicago Sky kick off the regular season, including a new coach, new GM and new rookies
Fresh rookies, a new coach and a fan favorite returns as the Chicago Sky start the season.
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Politics
Biden administration is giving $1 billion in new weapons and ammo to Israel, congressional aides say
The Biden administration has told key lawmakers it is sending a new package of more...
Crime and Public Safety
Southland crime: Robbery in Oak Lawn, road rage in Monee, and more
Crime reports from south and southwest suburban agencies from police and court reports and news...
Education
St. Christopher School in Midlothian celebrating 100 years of community, nun who’s been there for 50 of them
St. Christopher School in Midlothian is celebrating 100 years as a community, along with a...
Immigration
Mayor Johnson at one year in office: Former activist grapples with being the boss
Many of Johnson's issues pivot on his jump from candidate to chief executive. His campaign...
Investigations
Tribune’s ‘Stalled Justice’ series on Cook County court delays wins national award for journalistic fairness
"Stalled Justice," a Tribune series exposing dysfunction in the Cook County courts, has won the...
Local News
Family of Chicago man files wrongful death lawsuit against Hammond Police Department, city following police pursuit
Angela Perry said her son Larry Perry, who died in the Little Calumet River after...
National News
Today in History: New state of Israel attacked by 5 nations
On May 15, 1948, hours after declaring its independence, the new state of Israel was...
History
Today in History: May 14, state of Israel is proclaimed
On May 14, 1948, according to the current-era calendar, the independent state of Israel was...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Hiking for hops: Chicago couple’s new book uses nature and beer to explore the city
The ultimate takeaway, for the authors, was that just like a park or nature preserve,...
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Ask Amy: A wedding dilemma
Dear Amy: My sister and her new husband just sent an email to our immediate...
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What BestReviews is bringing to the Memorial Day cookout
Whether you’re hosting a cookout or visiting friends and family, there are several products that...