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Officials investigate accidental death of construction worker, remembered as ‘wicked sharp,’ loyal to loved ones
U.S. Labor Department investigators opened probes into four companies the day after a pair of workers fell nine stories from scaffolding at a University of Chicago construction site.
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Editorial: All hail the men on the D-Day beaches and the women working in the shadows
The 80th anniversary of D-Day gave us echoes of heroism from beaches, war rooms and...
Business
Kia recalls nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk
Kia America is recalling nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs and urging owners to park their cars outside and away from other structures until an issue posing a fire hazard is fixed.
Entertainment
Paintings from Brauer Museum could be headed to auction after Friday court filing
The auction of the three most valuable paintings in the collection of the Brauer Museum of Art at Valparaiso University appears to be edging forward after Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office said in a Friday court filing that it...
Sports
Chicago Bears minicamp recap: Caleb Williams’ balancing act, defense making noise and a joint practice is set
Caleb Williams is finding a balance between the confidence he needs to lead the Chicago Bears and the humility of understanding he has a long way to go.
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Aldermen advance ethics reforms at center of tiff between Johnson ally and mayor’s office
the Ethics Committee unanimously approved the measure Thursday to fine or suspend lobbyists who violate...
Crime and Public Safety
Coroner’s office rules foster child Dakota Levi Stevens’ death is as a homicide
The death of Dakota Levi Stevens, the boy who was in foster care in Liberty...
Education
For special education students, transitional schools bridge the gap between high school and full-time employment
The tight-knit school community at Southside provided more than an education for Heaven Lockhart. It...
Immigration
Chicago leaders react to Biden’s executive order ahead of convention limiting asylum-seekers at the US border
The implications of Biden's order for Chicago are significant, given that it came less than...
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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Years in the making, Skyla Ritter comes through as St. Charles North tops Oswego. ‘Just an incredible teammate.’
Skyla Ritter starts off the winning rally for St. Charles North with a hit and...
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Heidi Stevens: New book on women as America’s safety net is the perfect comeback to Harrison Butker’s eye roll of a commencement speech
America needs an actual social safety net that provides essential protections like health insurance, paid...
History
Today in Sports History: New Jersey institute steroid-testing policy for high school athletes
In 2006, New Jersey becomes the first state to institute a statewide steroid-testing policy for...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
First look: Calumet Fisheries reopening on Saturday after fire: ‘It’s been a stressful six months’
The historic James Beard award-winning seafood restaurant on the South Side of Chicago closed temporarily...
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Ask Amy: Amy revisits a reader prank
Dear Readers: The following Q&A is an example of a prank question that savvy readers...
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Which Intex pool should I get?
This guide will cover various Intex pool models suitable for swimmers of all ages so...