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US inflation held steady as mild tariff hit offset by cheaper gas, food
U.S. inflation was unchanged in July as rising prices for some imported goods were balanced by falling gas and grocery prices, leaving overall prices modestly higher than a year ago.
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Micky Horstman: Before getting more taxpayer money, Chicago transit needs more fixes
Throwing more taxpayer money at Chicago-area mass transit isn’t going to help anyone waiting for...
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Summer camp at Triton College goes deep into letting kids build stuff
Building Giants Manufacturing Camp at Triton College in River Grove is a hands-on opportunity for kids to learn some mechanical skills.
Entertainment
Trump names Stallone and Kiss for Kennedy Center Honors and says he’ll host the awards show
As the new chairman of the Kennedy Center, President Donald Trump named as country music star George Strait, “Rocky” actor Sylvester Stallone, singer Gloria Gaynor, the rock band Kiss and actor-singer Michael Crawford.
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Rookie starter Cade Horton runs his scoreless-innings streak to 28 1/3 in Chicago Cubs’ 4-1 victory
Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton extended his scoreless innings streak to 28 1/3 on Wednesday in a 4-1 win. His no-hit bid ended with a one-out single in the sixth.
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Photos: Summer storm ends with a rainbow
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Mayor Brandon Johnson-aligned school board members balk at CPS budget plan that sidesteps city pension payment, borrowing
The Chicago Board of Education is divided on a balanced budget that avoids Mayor Brandon...
Education
IREAD scores improve to record level statewide
State education leaders are celebrating the biggest increase in third grade IREAD literacy scores in the exam’s...
Environment
St. Charles City Council rejects contract extension with coal-reliant electricity provider
The city now has to decide how it wants to provide electricity to residents after...
Crime and Public Safety
State’s attorney’s office declines to file charges against CPD officers in Dexter Reed shooting
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office has declined to file charges against Chicago police officers...
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
Restaurant review: Elawa Farm, a beautifully bountiful cafe and market in Lake Forest
The historic former country escape has evolved into a foundation with an ethereal café, elegant...
Movies
‘Weapons’ horror film scores a box office victory
In a month that’s long been known to let edgier movies thrive, Zach Cregger’s highly...
TV and Streaming
Danielle Spencer, who played little sister Dee on ‘What’s Happening!!,’ dies at 60
Danielle Spencer, who played the wisecracking and tattling little sister Dee Thomas on the 1970s...
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Clarendon Hills falls 16-1 in opening game of Little League World Series tournament
The team from Clarendon Hills fell behind early in its Little League World Series opening...
History
Today in History: The first woman joins the Marines
On Aug. 13, In 1918, Opha May Johnson became the first woman to join the...
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Wondering if one of the top Roombas is worth it? This model held up in testing
A quality robotic vacuum can clean over 1,000 square feet with little to no input...