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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 caught fire because he vowed to fight the status quo. But to some, his administration now represents the status quo.
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Editorial: The IRS gets back on its feet. Time to crack down on wealthy cheaters.
No one likes paying taxes. But those opposed to meaningful tax enforcement are promoting corruption.
Business
Eagle Scout project returns painted rose compass to Lansing airport taxiway
Longtime Lansing pilot Vickie Szewczyk, a member of the Chicago Area Chapter of the Ninety-Nines women’s pilot’s club, said she appreciates seeing the compasses or other air markings when flying a small plane.
Entertainment
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ reigns at the box office with $56.5 million opening
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has reigned over the weekend box office.
Sports
Kyle Hendricks allows 1 run in return from IL as Chicago Cubs outlast Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 in 10 innings
The Chicago Cubs activated Kyle Hendricks from the injured list, needing him to rebound from an abysmal start to the season. He delivered, holding the Pittsburgh Pirates to one run and two hits in five innings.
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Blinken delivers some of the strongest US public criticism of Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has delivered some of the Biden administration's strongest public criticism...
Crime and Public Safety
On a difficult holiday, mothers create bonds through shared loss of children to violence
Women gather on Mother's Day to help each other heal: 'You can always lean on...
Education
Crete-Monee High School ceremony includes 21 scholarships for $2,500
Maya Hightower, a Crete-Monee High School graduate, presented 21 scholarships from Witherite Law Group to...
Immigration
Migrant mourns death of child, one of the many unaccounted for in Chicago: ‘Without money, you’re nobody’
Karis Calderon, 25, walked across seven countries to make it to Chicago for a stable...
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
Hospital chaplains finding ways to help the ‘nones’ — patients who identify as religiously unaffiliated
Nearly 3 in 10 Americans do not identify with a religion. Hospital chaplains sometimes have...
National News
Michael Cohen: A challenging star witness in Donald Trump’s hush money trial
He once said he would take a bullet for Donald Trump. Now Michael Cohen is...
History
Today in History: John Wayne Gacy executed
On May 10, 1994, the state of Illinois executed serial killer John Wayne Gacy, 52,...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
New Wrigleyville Billy Goat Tavern promises cheezborgers but no Cubs curse
The newest location of the legendary Billy Goat Tavern is coming to Wrigleyville by the...
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Ask Amy: Father and daughter disconnect over disclosure
Dear Amy: In 1964, I met my wife “Laura” and her infant baby “Beth.” (Laura...
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Gardeners everywhere use weed killers and herbicides to prevent weeds from taking over their yards.