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July 12, 2026
Hostas are easy-care and long-lived
Most gardeners choose hostas not for their flowers but for their foliage, a tidy tuft of leaves that lasts all season.
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July 12, 2026
Editorial: Springfield loves to pass new laws and regulations. But what about pruning the old ones?
Illinois state government has become very good at adding. Good government, however, also requires subtracting.
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July 12, 2026
‘Grief is a beast’: Interventional care, palliative care. It’s time to consider bereavement care.
Illinois programs like Missing Pieces and Soaring Spirits International aim to help the bereaved with complex emotions through the grief pro...
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July 12, 2026
Condo Adviser: Condo might not be considered leased if a relative is occupying it rent-free
Many leasing restrictions contain provisions that govern whether or not a condo is considered leased when relatives are living in it.
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July 12, 2026
‘A veritable fairyland’
The Aragon Ballroom, which later generations experienced mainly as a shabby, sticky home for rock music, was once the North Side’s hub for r...
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July 12, 2026
US Rep. Chuy García draws criticism as opponents of his chosen successor face ballot challenges
U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García opponents say the outgoing congressman is resorting to the kinds of Chicago Democratic machine election tactic...
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July 12, 2026
Scientists team up in ‘unparalleled’ effort to protect Illinois’ endangered turtles from increasing threats
Loss of wetlands, changes in habitat hydrology from dams and agricultural tile drainage, viruses, and poaching put turtle population at risk...
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July 12, 2026
State-funded America 250 commemorations kept mellow as federal funding cuts still sting in Illinois
By almost any measure Illinois’ celebrations to commemorate the United States’ 250th birthday have been decidedly low-key.
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July 12, 2026
Bob Kustra: What Ronald Reagan would do today for the people of Ukraine
Ronald Reagan helped free the Polish people from communist rule. Contrast that with a fawning Donald Trump at the feet of Vladimir Putin.
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July 12, 2026
Editorial: The 7th Circuit made the right decision on Illinois’ assault weapons ban
July in Highland Park will never be the same.
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July 12, 2026
Edward Keegan: A new Goldilocks urban apartment building for South Chicago
Thrive Exchange, a six-story-tall building in South Chicago, is not too large and not too small, but just right for this not-so-typical site...
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July 12, 2026
Today in Chicago History: Disco Demolition Night at Comiskey Park
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 12, according to the Tribune’s archives.
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July 12, 2026
Today in History: Rolling Stones played their 1st show in London
On July 12, 1979, as an angry reaction to the popularity of disco music, the Chicago White Sox held the “Disco Demolition Night” promotion,...
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July 12, 2026
Asking Eric: How to deal with this greediness
Dear Eric: I have had a friend “Tillie,” for 35 years, and I love her dearly. We have been through a lot together and helped each other thro...
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July 12, 2026
Conor McGregor suffers early knee injury in return and loses to Max Holloway by TKO at UFC 329
Conor McGregor’s return against Max Holloway at UFC 329 ended at just 1 minute, 9 seconds of the first round Saturday night because of a kne...
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July 12, 2026
Julián Álvarez 112th-minute goal helps Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 and advance to World Cup semifinals
Julián Álvarez sent defending champion Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute, fueling a 3-1 v...
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July 12, 2026
Alex Bregman hits tiebreaking home run and bullpen delivers in Chicago Cubs’ 5-3 win over Cincinnati Reds
The Chicago Cubs came back to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 on Saturday and even the series behind Alex Bregman’s tiebreaking home run and a...
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July 12, 2026
Photos: Chicago White Sox 1, Athletics 0
Photos from the Chicago White Sox’s 1-0 victory against the Athletics — plus the postgame alumni home run derby — on July 11, 2026, at Rate...
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July 12, 2026
Jude Bellingham’s extra-time goal lifts England past Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals
Jude Bellingham scored in the third minute of extra time to lift England past Norway 2-1 and into the World Cup semifinals for the first tim...
Chicago Tribune
July 11, 2026
Column: Chicago Cubs reliever Phil Maton hopes to erase troubles, and Craig Counsell recalls his draft-day bonus
The Chicago Cubs brought Phil Maton back early from his minor-league rehab stint, hoping the veteran can return to his former self and help...
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July 11, 2026
Thousands show up for ‘Chosen Few’ house music festival: ‘It connects us’
Thousands gathered at Jackson Park Saturday for a day dedicated to dance and house music at the 36th annual Chosen Few DJs Picnic and Music...
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July 11, 2026
2026 MLB draft: Meet the players with local connections who were selected — including 2 in the top 10
Multiple players with Illinois and Northwest Indiana connections were selected in the 2026 MLB draft. Here’s a look at where they went and w...
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July 11, 2026
President Trump suggests a standing order to attack Iran if it assassinates him. But JD Vance would make the call.
President Donald Trump is suggesting he has left standing orders for the U.S. military to destroy Iran “at levels they’ve never seen before”...
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July 11, 2026
Chicago Cubs’ 2026 draft: Mississippi right-hander Cade Townsend chosen in the 1st round
The Chicago Cubs opted for pitching with their top draft choice, taking Mississippi right-hander Cade Townsend with the No. 23 pick.
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July 11, 2026
First Tristan Peters hits for the cycle, then he’s named an All-Star: ‘It’s surreal,’ Chicago White Sox CF says
Chicago White Sox rookie outfielder Tristan Peters has lived a baseball dream in less than 24 hours, earning an All-Star nod after hitting f...
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July 11, 2026
Linda Noskova recovers from 2nd-set meltdown to win Wimbledon for her 1st Grand Slam title
Linda Noskova recovered from a second-set meltdown to overcome Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in an all-Czech final Saturday for her first G...
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July 11, 2026
Chicago White Sox’s 2026 draft: UCLA shortstop Rock Cholowsky picked No. 1
The Chicago White Sox selected UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky with the No. 1 pick of the MLB draft on Saturday.
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July 11, 2026
New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One stories, raising press freedom concerns
The Department of Justice has subpoenaed New York Times journalists after they reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifte...
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July 11, 2026
Trump administration rolls back key protection for imperiled wildlife
The administration narrowed the definition of “harm” under the landmark law — a change with broad implications.
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July 11, 2026
President Trump and Iranian leaders trade threats as mediators try to save crumbling deal
President Donald Trump threatened further missile attacks against Iran after it did not submit to U.S. demands to declare the Strait of Horm...
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July 11, 2026
Five new U.S. citizens welcomed in Hammond ceremony
Five women took their oaths to become U.S. citizens at the Federal Courthouse in Hammond Friday morning.
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July 11, 2026
Woman motorcyclist and girl injured in crash Friday night in Englewood
A woman motorcyclist and s 9-year-old passenger were critically injured after colliding with a SUV overnight in the Englewood neighborhood,...
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July 11, 2026
Marmion dives into girls athletics — with 7 sports
Marmion Academy will be making history in the 2026-27 academic year.
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July 11, 2026
World Cup: Lionel Messi and Argentina play upstart Switzerland in a quarterfinal at Arrowhead Stadium
On one side of the field Saturday will be Argentina, the defending World Cup champions, boasting a roster that features Lionel Messi. On the...
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July 11, 2026
World Cup: It’s England against Norway in the quarterfinals — with all eyes on Erling Haaland
Everyone knows that England’s master plan coming into its World Cup quarterfinal Saturday will revolve around stopping Norway striker Erling...
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July 11, 2026
Biblioracle: Ron Currie Jr. tells another Babs Dionne story in ‘We Will See You Bleed’
In “We Will See You Bleed,” Ron Currie Jr. shows that there are perhaps many more stories to be told in the Babs Dionne universe.
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July 11, 2026
Chicago man reflects on Cape Verde roots: ‘The world now knows who we are’
Bartender Belmiro Barros has spent much of his life telling people about his family’s homeland. The World Cup has made that job easier.
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July 11, 2026
Letters: Any list of influential people in Illinois’ history should include Ulysses S. Grant
The list of Illinois’ most influential people touches on nearly every aspect of American life but omits Ulysses S. Grant.
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July 11, 2026
Show-stopping dahlias do have demands
Dahlias are fast-growing and require even moisture during the growing season.
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July 11, 2026
Illinois 250: True crime, gangsters, notorious cases, disasters and unexplained disappearances
A look back at the most infamous, shocking, blood-curdling or mysterious true crime stories from Illinois that captured the attention of the...
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July 11, 2026
The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week for July 11
The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week for July 11
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July 11, 2026
Today in History: Irish War of Independence ends
On July 11, 1921, fighting in the Irish War of Independence ended with a truce.
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July 11, 2026
Asking Eric: Should I expect more from my grandson?
Dear Eric: The other day, my teenage grandson was staying with me. He was sitting on the couch as I was leaving the house with a friend. Whe...
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July 11, 2026
Chicago Sky fall to Los Angeles Sparks 102-87 for 9th loss in last 12 games
Nneka Ogwumike had 25 points and 12 rebounds, Erica Wheeler added 15 points and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Chicago Sky 102-87 on Friday...
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July 11, 2026
Chicago White Sox trade Jacob Gonzalez and Brandon Eisert to Pittsburgh Pirates for No. 34 pick and reliever
The Chicago White Sox traded infielder Jacob Gonzalez and reliever Brandon Eisert to the Pittsburgh Pirates late Friday for the No. 34 pick...
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July 11, 2026
Boston Red Sox grounded in Chicago for nearly 24 hours after plane problems at Midway Airport
The Boston Red Sox were grounded in Chicago for nearly 24 hours before arriving Friday for their game against the New York Mets.
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July 11, 2026
Photos: Chicago White Sox 14, Athletics 1
Photos from the Chicago White Sox’s 14-1 rout of the Athletics on July 10, 2026, at Rate Field.
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July 11, 2026
3 things we learned from Chicago Bulls summer league opener, including Caleb Wilson raining 3s in 35-point debut
Rookie Caleb Wilson went 7-for-11 from 3-point range and finished with 35 points in the Chicago Bulls’ 97-96 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies o...
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July 11, 2026
Defense tries to sow doubt about evidence in Charlie Kirk’s killing
Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk tried to sow doubt about the case on Friday, while a prosecutor co...
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July 11, 2026