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Chicago loudly and proudly claims homegrown Pope Leo XIV — and the ‘Pope’s Pizza’ at Aurelio’s
Chicagoans have predictably reacted in grandiose fashion with humor and genuine affection for South Sider Robert Prevost as he begins heading the Catholic Church.
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Joe Ferguson: How Chicago transit is governed requires reform before the state rescues it with cash
For years, poor governance has doomed the Chicago region to an inefficient transit system that...
Business
Gurnee’s Six Flags likely safe despite company issues, experts say; ‘Untouchable’
Six Flags operates 26 amusement parks across North America.
Entertainment
Celebration for new Hemmens addition in Elgin to feature Australia-based 360 Allstars performance
360-Allstars, an Australian group that delivers a high-octane mix of BMX biking, basketball, breakdancing, acrobatics and music, will perform as part of the celebration for the new addition to Elgin's Hemmens Cultural Center.
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Could Ozzy Trapilo start on Chicago Bears offensive line as a rookie? ‘I’m going to do whatever I can.’
Chicago Bears rookie Ozzy Trapilo may have a path toward a Week 1 starting job. But there's a long road ahead.
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![Retired photographer Steve Lasker, 78, at his home in Lincolnwood on Nov. 21, 2008, holding a photo he took during the fire at Our Lady of Angels grade school in Chicago on Dec. 1, 1958. One of the worst tragedies in Chicago’s history, the fire took the lives of 92 children and three nuns. (Bonnie Trafelet/Chicago Tribune)]( "AngelsFire")
Photos: Seeing Chicago through the eyes of photojournalist Steve Lasker
Steve Lasker, a pioneering photojournalist in Chicago, spent decades photographing the life in and around the city. From devastating tragedies like the fire at Our Lady of the Angels School to politics and sports, Lasker was always there to document.... -
![Simone Biles attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" exhibition on Monday, May 5, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)]( "2025 MET Museum Costume Institute Benefit Gala")
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![Luis Maciel waits for the start of the May Day march in Union Park, May 1, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)]( "CTC-L-Chicago-May-Day15.JPG")
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![Mayor Brandon Johnson jokes with people in an elevator between meetings with lawmakers at the Illinois State Capitol on April 30, 2025, in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)]( "ctc-l-johnson-springfield25.jpg")
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![Michael Meyer, left, buries his head into his father’s Chicago Fire Department helmet, next to his mother, Kristen Meyer, during the funeral service of Capt. David Meyer on April 29, 2025, at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)]( "ctc-l-meyer-memorial-20095.jpg")
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![The White Sox unveil new Nike City Connect Series uniforms Monday, April 28, 2025, at 167 Events in Chicago. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)]( "CTC-SOX-UNIS0106.JPG")
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![The coffin of Pope Francis is carried in front of dignitaries during his funeral in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on April 26, 2025. (Gregorio Borgia/AP)]( "APTOPIX Vatican Pope")
Politics
US to accept white South African refugees while other programs remain paused
The Trump administration will welcome more than two dozen white South Africans to the United...
Education
East Aurora District 131 to turn two elementary school classrooms into center for students new to the United States
East Aurora’s school board recently approved several new hires for the district’s International Newcomer Center...
Environment
US retires database tracking billions of dollars of climate change-fueled weather damage
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is retiring its public database meant to keep track...
Crime and Public Safety
Man convicted in Merrillville hotel slaying
A man was convicted of murder and a gun enhancement Friday in a Merrillville hotel...
Investigations
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...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
James Beard Foundation announces 2025 media award nominees, next cohort of Taste America chefs
Local media nominees include Eater Midwest Editor Ashok Selvam, plus Bar Sotano chef Jacqueline Hernandez...
Movies
Gary bike documentary to premiere Saturday
From 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, “Take Bike the Streets” will premiere at the Marshall...
TV and Streaming
‘Forever’ review: Updating Judy Blume’s classic about first love — and sex
The 1975 novel about a high school senior’s first love — and first experiences with...
Local News
Elgin plans to replace lead water lines at another 1,000 homes this year
Over the last three years, the city of Elgin has replaced 2,500 lead service lines...
History
Today in Chicago History: Flaurie and Maurie Berman open Superdawg Drive-In
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 9, according...
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Best 10-gallon fish tank
10-gallon aquariums are a great pick for anyone looking for a medium-sized community or coral...