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Sharp drop in arrests, other long-term crime trends shown in new Cook County data dashboard
Seeking to identify long-term shifts in how the criminal justice system operates in Cook County, Loyola University researchers and local officials have launched a new data project.
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Opinion
Editorial: Why Chicago has a restaurant crisis
Only restaurants funded by chains and private equity groups are growing in Chicago. For independents,...
Business
Michigan developer proposing mixed use project with 54 houses and retail space in Burns Harbor
A Michigan developer proposes a mixed-use development of 54 houses and retail space on 25 acres on Haglund Road in Burns Harbor.
Entertainment
‘Kisses yes, Bezos No,’ protesters say, as Bezos wedding bonanza stirs controversy in Venice
Hundreds of protesters marched through Venice’s central streets on Saturday to say “No” to billionaire Jeff Bezos, his bride and their much-awaited wedding extravaganza, which reached its third and final day amid celebrity-crowded parties and the outcries of tired residents.
Sports
How Chicago Cubs’ Daniel Palencia is honoring Luis Guevara after Baltimore Orioles prospect’s tragic death
To honor Luis Guevara's memory, Daniel Palencia wrote Guevara's name and a ribbon image on his Chicago Cubs batting practice and game caps.
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![Landon Mosley, left, and Jess Saltz, right, embrace a marcher wearing a “Free Dad Hugs” shirt during the 54th annual Chicago Pride Parade on June 29, 2025, in Lakeview. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)]( "CTC-L-pride-parade-57.jpg")
Photos: Chicago’s 54th annual Pride Parade
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![Erin Wiegand, 45, wears a flag with Stray Kids band member Bang Chan outside Wrigley Field before Stray Kids perform on June 26, 2025. Stray Kids are the first K-pop band to perform at Wrigley Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)]( "ctc-l-K-Pop-stray-kids-fans-0626-18.JPG")
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![Officers prepare to remove a Chicago flag from the casket of Chicago police Officer Krystal Rivera during her funeral at Living World Christian Center on June 25, 2025, in Forest Park. Rivera was unintentionally shot and killed by a fellow officer on June 5 after a confrontation with an armed suspect. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)]( "CTC-L-Officer-Rivera-funeral-0625-69.jpg")
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![Debra Green, of Calumet City, cools off at Mario's Italian Lemonade stand on Taylor Street in Chicago as the temperatures hover in the upper 90s on Monday. Area temperatures are expected to cool off a little Tuesday with a chance of rain. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)]( "CTC-L-chicago-weather-heat12.JPG")
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![Jey McCreight walks down Adams Street during a protest on June 21, 2025, in solidarity with all transgender and gender-nonconforming youths, following the Supreme Court Ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti. The group marched through the Loop following speeches from organizers. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)]( "CTC-L-TRANS-STORY020.jpg")
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![Route 66 tourists visit the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, on June 13, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)]( "CTC-L-Route-66-232.JPG")
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![Trippie Redd performs at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash Festival on Friday, June 20, 2025, in Bridgeview. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)]( "CTC-L-Summer-Smash-2025035.jpg")
Politics
President Donald Trump calls for a ceasefire deal on the war in Gaza as signs of progress emerge
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged progress in ceasefire talks in the 20-month war...
Education
Since Valparaiso University law school closed, legal desert heats up in NWI
Indiana’s statewide attorney shortage has become more acute regionally since the Valparaiso University School of...
Environment
Tropical Storms Barry and Flossie form off Mexico’s southeast and southwest coasts
Tropical Storm Barry formed Sunday near Mexico’s southeast coast and is expected to drench the...
Crime and Public Safety
One in custody, two injured in Saturday wreck in Malden
A Valparaiso man is in custody after police said he fled a crash scene after...
Investigations
Plea deal ends career of Chicago police officer who struck 14-year-old student
A veteran Chicago police officer will no longer carry a badge as part of a...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Evanston uncorked: From restaurants to retail stores, the best wine destinations
A core of tightly-knit, independent businesses has shaped a uniquely thriving wine and food culture...
Movies
Column: The new book ‘Sick and Dirty’ examines the not-so-hidden queerness of classic Hollywood
In "Sick and Dirty," author Michael Koresky takes a clear-eyed look at golden age Hollywood's...
TV and Streaming
NHL’s first ‘decentralized’ draft is a logistical challenge to make the event fit for TV
NHL teams for the first time in a non-pandemic environment will not be gathering in...
Local News
Porter County Election Board votes to close four vote centers against some voters’ wishes
The Porter County Elections Board voted to do away with four vote centers to reallocate...
History
The struggle that produced Pride
Like that of many big cities, the history of Chicago features major mile markers in...
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Whether you’re improving your home theater, want to show movies outdoors or need to do...