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Prosecutor opposes bill to help moms whose babies are born with drugs in system
A proposal to change the way Illinois handles mothers with drug use disorders is meant to prioritize treatment, but has prompted “grave concerns” from a prosecutor who handled one infamous case.
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Editorial: The courthouse parade of GOP officials courting defendant Trump is a disgrace
There seems no depth too low for GOP "leaders" to sink in their fealty to...
Business
Michigan farmers squeezed by wage hikes under migrant worker program
The H-2A temporary agricultural worker program brings in workers to staff farms during harvesting season.
Entertainment
What to know about ‘Unfrosted’ and the real history of Pop-Tarts
Here’s what to know about the true history of the Pop-Tart — and what the movie "Unfrosted" gets right and wrong.
Sports
Chicago Cubs acquire bullpen help in a trade for reliever Tyson Miller from Seattle Mariners
The Chicago Cubs acquired bullpen help in a trade for reliever Tyson Miller from the Seattle Mariners and designated lefty Richard Lovelady for assignment.
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Mark Walker appointed to Ann Gillespie’s former state Senate post, moving from 53rd District rep
State Rep. Mark Walker is moving to the other chamber in the General Assembly, appointed...
Crime and Public Safety
Man, 25, wounded inside his residence overnight by gunfire outside
A 25-year-old man was wounded in his residence when gunfire from outside veered through a...
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...
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ECHO Center in Aurora to host weekend events to promote healing
On May 18 and 25, the center will host events in partnership with Healing Illinois,...
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Check stubs, fake receipts, blind loyalty: Cohen offers inside knowledge in Trump’s hush money trial
Michael Cohen testified that Trump was constantly apprised of the behind-the-scenes efforts to bury stories...
History
Today in History: Pope John Paul II is shot and wounded
On May 13, 1981, Pope John Paul II was shot and seriously wounded in St....
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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: How to best support sister-in-law through cancer diagnosis
Dear Amy: My brother’s wife has recently been diagnosed with cancer and the outlook is...
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Which blackout curtains are the best to keep your house cool?
Blackout curtains are an ideal way to reduce your home’s temperature without increasing your monthly...