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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
Former WBBM-Channel 2 general manager and his wife sell Printers Row loft condo for $467,500
The couple purchased the condo in 2014 with plans to retire in Chicago.
Entertainment
Miniature poodle named Sage wins Westminster Kennel Club dog show
A miniature poodle named Sage won the top prize Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show.
Sports
Will the Chicago Blackhawks keep their 2nd 1st-round pick? Here are 3 players they could target at No. 20.
While the Chicago Blackhawks have stockpiled draft picks like toilet paper in a pandemic, GM Kyle Davidson doesn't sound averse to dealing this year's No. 20 selection.
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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
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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‘Let’s go do something.’ Jason Bogner follows his father from Highland to Chesterton, and then comes the wins.
Jason Bogner didn't hesitate when his father, John, mentioned Chesterton needed a coach.
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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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How to buy houseplants without spending a lot
If you want to buy houseplants without spending a lot, read on to discover which...