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May 17, 2026
Today in History: First Kentucky Derby held
On May 17, 1875, the first Kentucky Derby was held; the race was won by Aristides, ridden by jockey Oliver Lewis.
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May 17, 2026
Asking Eric: Can we demand our granddaughter maintain a certain GPA?
Dear Eric: My wife and I are financing our granddaughter’s college education. She has spent the last two years enjoying the social life at h...
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May 17, 2026
City Series: Jameson Taillon serves up career-high 5 HRs, leaving Chicago Cubs starter searching for answers
Cubs starter Jameson Taillon served up five home runs to the White Sox on Saturday, the most in the 10th-year veteran’s career. “It’s on me...
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May 17, 2026
City Series: White Sox flex their muscle with 5 home runs — 2 by Munetaka Murakami — to pummel Cubs 8-3
The Chicago White Sox hit five home runs — two from Munetaka Murakami — in an 8-3 win against the Cubs in the City Series on Saturday. Murak...
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May 17, 2026
Conor McGregor to make UFC return in July fight against Max Holloway — the former champion’s 1st since 2021
UFC CEO Dana White announced on Saturday that Conor McGregor will return for a rematch against Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main event July 1...
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May 17, 2026
Group of college players riles up Busch Stadium crowd, bringing ‘tarps off’ trend to St. Louis Cardinals game
The St. Louis Cardinals were boosted to a win Friday night and again Saturday by a group of college players in the right-field seats who too...
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May 17, 2026
Aaron Rodgers returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers on a 1-year deal for quarterback’s 22nd NFL season
Aaron Rodgers is running it back with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The four-time NFL MVP agreed to a one-year deal Saturday, ending a protracted...
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May 17, 2026
PGA Championship: Alex Smalley grabs a 2-shot lead after Round 3 — but 9 golfers are within 3 shots
The PGA Championship in which no one could take control Saturday is now the major that practically everybody can win.
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May 17, 2026
Game 2 photos: White Sox host Cubs in City Series at Rate Field
Photos from the White Sox-Cubs game on May 16, 2026, at Rate Field.
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May 16, 2026
Englewood neighbors come together in face of new SNAP restrictions
As many as 150,000 people in Illinois’ SNAP benefits were in jeopardy or already lost due to a program amendment embedded in President Donal...
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May 16, 2026
Montado por Paco López, Napoleon Solo supera a Iron Honor y gana Preakness en Laurel Park
Por NOAH TRISTERLAUREL, Maryland, EE.UU. (AP) — Napoleon Solo, montado por el mexicano Paco López, contuvo a Iron Honor en los metros finale...
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May 16, 2026
Napoleon Solo supera a Iron Honor por 1 1/4 cuerpos y gana Preakness en Laurel Park
Por NOAH TRISTERLAUREL, Maryland, EE.UU. (AP) — Montado por el mexicano Paco López, Napoleon Solo contuvo a Iron Honor en los metros finales...
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May 16, 2026
Hugo Cuypers scores MLS-best 13th goal and Chris Brady earns 6th shutout as Chicago Fire beat Montreal 2-0
Hugo Cuypers scored his MLS-leading 13th goal this season, Philip Zinckernagel added a goal and an assist and the Chicago Fire beat CF Montr...
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May 16, 2026
City Series: Chicago White Sox rookie Sam Antonacci, plunked 8 times, ‘plays harder than anyone’
Chicago White Sox rookie Sam Antonacci has been hit by a pitch eight times since being called up on April 15. “He sticks his nose in there a...
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May 16, 2026
Venezuela says it has deported Maduro ally Alex Saab amid ongoing criminal probe in the US
Venezuela’s government said it had deported a close ally of Nicolás Maduro to face judicial proceedings in the U.S. less than three years af...
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May 16, 2026
Porter County election board and staff close up primary election tally
The Porter County Election Board worked through some minor kinks with the county’s new voting equipment during the election certification.
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May 16, 2026
Bryce Drew encourages Valparaiso U grads to take a shot at changing the world
Former NBA athlete Bryce Drew urged Valparaiso University graduates Saturday to make a difference.
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May 16, 2026
U.S. Debt is now bigger than the economy. That’s not the real problem.
The United States recently reached a disturbing new milestone: Debt had shot past 100% of gross domestic product.
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May 16, 2026
Police: Two wounded in shooting on West Side of Aurora
The incident appears to have been targeted, with no indication of an ongoing threat to the public, according to the Aurora Police Department...
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May 16, 2026
Jon Hein, chief of patrol at CPD and leader in Midway Blitz response, prepares to exit at month’s end
Jon Hein, the Chicago Police Department’s chief of patrol and effectively the second-in-command of the nation’s second-largest police depart...
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May 16, 2026
Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath says France is seeking to deport him
Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath said French authorities are seeking to deport him on the grounds that he is a threat to public security, ac...
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May 16, 2026
For volunteers, Aurora-area clean-up effort needed so ‘everything will stay beautiful’
Volunteers came out Saturday morning to help clean up around Montgomery Dam on the Fox River in Montgomery and Waubonsie Lake Park in Aurora...
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May 16, 2026
Portage’s Irving Street could shrink for new trail
Irving Street in Portage could go on a diet soon as the appetite for a new trail increases.
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May 16, 2026
Iran’s top diplomat says a lack of trust is impeding talks to end the war with US
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said contradictory messages have “made us reluctant about the real intentions of Americans.”
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May 16, 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit Chinese leader Xi Jinping days after President Trump’s trip to Beijing
Relations between China and Russia have deepened in recent years, particularly since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in...
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May 16, 2026
Napoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor by 1¼ lengths to win the Preakness at Laurel Park
By NOAH TRISTER LAUREL, Md. (AP) — Napoleon Solo held off Iron Honor down the stretch to win the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, rebounding fr...
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May 16, 2026
Gary can look at repurposing former quarry, sustainability director says
The city is ready to begin conversations about repurposing the J-Pit, an 114-acre former quarry near Colfax Avenue and 17th and 21st avenues...
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May 16, 2026
The Preakness at Laurel Park has a little bit of everything — except the Kentucky Derby winner
Except for the Kentucky Derby winner going for the Triple Crown, the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes has a little bit of everything.
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May 16, 2026
Israeli strike kills Hamas’ military wing leader, who Israel says was an architect of Oct 7 attacks
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza has killed Hamas military wing leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad.
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May 16, 2026
Death investigation opened after male body pulled from lake
Chicago police opened a death investigation after a male body was pulled from Lake Michigan in the Gold Coast neighborhood Friday afternoon.
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May 16, 2026
NFL keeps spotlight on Sunday broadcasts as it creates more windows on other days
Of the 272 regular-season NFL games, 22 will stream as the primary network and 14 will be primarily on cable. That leaves 236 for CBS, Fox,...
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May 16, 2026
Schaumburg man charged in Thursday night Loop stabbing
A 36-year-old Schaumburg man was charged in a Thursday night stabbing in the Loop neighborhood that seriously injured a 26-year-old man, Chi...
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May 16, 2026
Brittany Russell — with husband Sheldon riding Taj Mahal — could make Preakness history
Brittany Russell is the latest woman with a chance to etch her name into horse racing history.
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May 16, 2026
Biblioracle: After five years, we finally have a new Alexandra Andrews novel, ‘The Fine Art of Lying’
The new Alexandra Andrews novel, “The Fine Art of Lying,” has an interesting and complex focal character, lock-tight and suspenseful plottin...
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May 16, 2026
Gas surges past $4 a gallon while tomato and beef prices notch new records. A look at rising costs amid the Iran war.
The Tribune is tracking 11 everyday costs for Americans — eggs, milk, bread, bananas, oranges, tomatoes, chicken, ground beef, gasoline, ele...
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May 16, 2026
At 15, Romeoville teen makes Lewis University history as youngest student ever to receive master’s degree
Benyamin Bamburac, 15, on Friday became Lewis University’s youngest student ever to receive his master’s degree from the school in its nearl...
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May 16, 2026
‘I just don’t want it to take over my life’: Hantavirus sparks fear, questions for some students in a post-COVID world
Hantavirus is circulating on social media, reigniting health fears for students who survived lockdown during COVID-19.
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May 16, 2026
The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for May 16
Think you know what went on in the world of Chicago politics, sports and pop culture this week? Take our quiz to test yourself.
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May 16, 2026
Letters: The Cubs’ pitch for expanded parking is about money, not neighborhood benefit
This parking lot isn’t about Cubs fans in their 90s; it’s about the Cubs making more money.
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May 16, 2026
Which hostas will thrive in the garden?
Hostas — with many varieties to choose from — are great plants for a low-maintenance garden.
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May 16, 2026
Today in Chicago History: Michael Jordan named NBA Rookie of the Year
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 16, according to the Tribune’s archives.
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May 16, 2026
Today in History: Queen Elizabeth II addresses Congress
On May 16, 1991, Queen Elizabeth II became the first British monarch to address the U.S. Congress, speaking to a joint meeting of both chamb...
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May 16, 2026
Chicago Sky suffer 1st loss of season, falling to Phoenix Mercury 91-83 despite Rickea Jackson’s 29 points
The Chicago Sky rallied from a 17-point second-half deficit to take a late lead, but the Phoenix Mercury recovered for a 91-83 victory Frida...
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May 16, 2026
City Series: Carson Kelly’s 4-RBI night helps Chicago Cubs break out of funk with 10-run, 14-hit outburst
The Cubs’ 14-hit outburst in their 10-5 win over the White Sox in the City Series on Friday was a welcome sight for a team that hit .124 wit...
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May 16, 2026
Asking Eric: How much should we give as a wedding gift?
Dear Eric: With wedding season coming up, please settle a long-time debate between my husband and myself. I’m OK with giving more money to c...
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May 16, 2026
City Series: Cubs are better late in 10-5 victory in opener, snapping White Sox winning streak at 5
The Cubs scored twice in the seventh and four more in the eighth, pulling away for a 10-5 victory against the White Sox in the City Series o...
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May 16, 2026
After being lifted for pinch hitter, Ty Hudik helps spark Lincoln-Way East’s rally. ‘Keep the train rolling.’
Ty Hudik delivers an RBI single during a three-run seventh as Lincoln-Way East rallies for 9-8 win over Lockport.
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May 16, 2026
As Mallory Swanson nears return to Chicago Stars, husband Dansby in awe of ‘most incredible, blessed journey’
The Chicago Stars on Friday activated Mallory Swanson from maternity leave, and the forward could play Saturday. “Women are incredible,” sai...
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May 16, 2026
With Mallory Swanson’s return to Chicago Stars near, husband Dansby in awe of ‘incredible, blessed journey’
The Chicago Stars on Friday activated Mallory Swanson from maternity leave, and the forward could play Saturday. “Women are incredible,” sai...
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May 16, 2026