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As convention nears, CPD faces renewed questions on use of body-worn cameras
With the Democratic National Convention about a month away, the chief judge of Chicago’s federal court has called for greater clarity in the Chicago Police Department’s policy dictating when officers may deactivate their body-worn cameras.
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Editorial: The Democrats should let delegates vote in person in Chicago
The Democratic National Committee continues to insist on an early remote delegate vote in an...
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Streeterville 3-bedroom home with white oak hardwood floors: $1.9M
Address: 451 E. Grand Ave., Unit 4702, Chicago Price: $1,895,000 Listed: June 26, 2024 This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home in One Bennett Park offers skyline views and is alongside a private park. It has 10-foot ceilings, white oak hardwood floors, Nest...
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Laurie Metcalf, back in Chicago, talks about what she misses from Steppenwolf — and being an ‘inveterate creature of the stage’
As a longtime ensemble member, she's now starring in the new play "Little Bear Ridge Road," something she says she did just for Chicagoans.
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Is Matas Buzelis ready for a major role with the Chicago Bulls? What his NBA Summer League performances tell us.
Matas Buzelis is making a case for a larger role with the Chicago Bulls through his first three games in the NBA Summer League.
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Photos: The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
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![The 50 best photos in the month of June by Chicago Tribune photographers]( "The 50 best photos in the month of June by Chicago Tribune photographers")
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![Vintage: Stiltwalkers, a high-diving mule and other efforts to make State Street great again]( "Vintage: Stiltwalkers, a high-diving mule and other efforts to make State Street great again")
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![More than 700 people representing 12 Chicago schools packed the Dr. Conrad Worrill Track and Field Center at Gately Park to greet Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams in the first Chicago event for his Caleb Cares Foundation.]( "More than 700 people representing 12 Chicago schools packed the Dr. Conrad Worrill Track and Field Center at Gately Park to greet Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams in the first Chicago event for his Caleb Cares Foundation.")
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![Crews hope the weather is favorable for record-breaking year of fast finishes for boats competing in this weekend’s 115th Chicago Yacht Club Race To Mackinac.]( "Crews hope the weather is favorable for record-breaking year of fast finishes for boats competing in this weekend’s 115th Chicago Yacht Club Race To Mackinac.")
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Politics
Donald Trump will accept Republican nomination again days after surviving an assassination attempt
Donald Trump takes the stage Thursday at the Republican National Convention to accept his party’s...
Crime and Public Safety
27-year-old man robbed, stabbed after argument overnight on CTA bus
A 27-year-old man was in good condition after an argument with a passenger on a...
Education
Push and pull between Chicago Public Schools, teachers union and charter school advocates continues at annual budget hearings
As Chicago Public Schools attempts to eliminate a looming $505 million deficit and pass its...
Immigration
The uncertainty that plagues life in crisis-ridden Venezuela is also wreaking havoc on relationships
As a presidential election looms this month along with questions about Venezuela’s future, many more...
Investigations
‘I want her to worry about who’s waiting on the corner’: How one man uses Facebook to frighten his children’s mother and why police do nothing
An analysis of data from nearly two dozen Illinois police departments found police rarely arrest...
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New attractions, rides part of this year’s Kane County Fair, running through Sunday
From 4-H Club events to the carnival midway, there are new attractions at this year's ...
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At RNC, Illinois GOP starts looking to 2026 election
Illinois Republicans are thinking about the 2026 election for governor and other offices during the...
History
Today in Sports History: Willie Mays gets career hit number 3,000
In 1970, San Francisco’s Willie Mays gets career hit number 3,000 off Montreal’s Mike Wegener...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Cold brew in Chicago: Roasters big and small explore the growing canned coffee market
Chicago is a national cold brew capital where roasters of all levels can compete and...
Ask Amy
Ask Amy: Exiting with some well-worn wisdom
Dear Readers: On my last day communicating with you in this way, I feel compelled...
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