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October 8, 2025
David Fish: Getting fired for social media posts is the new workplace cancel culture
Employees’ online lives are not separate from their professional ones.
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October 8, 2025
Juan Sebastian Arias: Transit reform bill strengthens local decision-making on development
This is not about taking control away from communities. It is about giving them more tools to shape growth around transit.
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October 8, 2025
Editorial: Chicago dealt another blow from a familiar corporate citizen. This time it’s Walgreens.
The decision by Walgreens’ new private-equity owners to abandon 200,000 square feet at the Old Post Office came as an unpleasant surprise.
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October 8, 2025
Anthony Hernandez: America cannot compete globally if it undermines its own people
A nation cannot out-innovate its rivals if millions of residents live in fear of being seen.
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October 8, 2025
Column: Special Consensus celebrates its half century of unlikely bluegrass glory
When Greg Cahill formed this band 50 years ago, there were few other bluegrass bands from Chicago. The road has taken some turns.
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October 8, 2025
There’s still time to enter the Tribune’s Holiday Cookie Contest
The clock is ticking, but there’s still time to enter your signature cookie recipe into the Tribune’s 39th annual Holiday Cookie Contest.
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October 8, 2025
Metra debuts Café Car, surveys riders on prototype
The agency is asking riders to weigh in on whether they’d like to see the concept become a permanent part of their commute.
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October 8, 2025
Editorial: Despite threats of violence, the Supreme Court can’t let fear shape its judgments
Even a church service meant to be unifying ended up being unsafe for Supreme Court justices to attend this year.
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October 8, 2025
Former Mayor Richard M. Daley’s deposition in Burge case stays under wraps
Sworn testimony from former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley regarding torture tactics used by detectives working for disgraced Chicago police...
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October 8, 2025
Final-day Prime Big Deal Days bestsellers you can still score
Prime Big Deal Days is here! Check out these top deals to make sure you get the best savings.
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October 8, 2025
Today in Chicago History: Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum sets a world record in the Chicago Marathon
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 8, according to the Tribune’s archives.
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October 8, 2025
Today in History: Great Chicago Fire breaks out
On Oct. 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire began; more than 300 people died and more than 17,000 structures were destroyed during the three-day...
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October 8, 2025
These trending October Prime Day deals are going fast
Discover the top trending deals of Prime Big Deal Days 2025 and see what shoppers can’t stop buying. Score the most popular discounts before...
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October 8, 2025
Asking Eric: Girlfriend seeks attention from other men
Dear Eric: I’m a 64-year-old male and I have a 59-year-old girlfriend of a couple years. My perception is that my girlfriend is constantly s...
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October 8, 2025
‘The calm in the storm’: Chicago Cubs again turn to Jameson Taillon to stave off elimination in NLDS Game 3
The Chicago Cubs feel good knowing they have Jameson Taillon on the mound facing elimination in Game 3 of the National League Division Serie...
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October 8, 2025
Will County Board will consider resolution to prohibit immigration enforcement
The resolution passed the Will County Board’s Legislative Committee meeting with four Democratic votes and will go to the full board.
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October 8, 2025
Chicago Blackhawks again on the wrong side of a celebration, fall 3-2 to the Florida Panthers on opening night
In the first game of the Jeff Blashill era, the Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Florida Panthers amid their championship banner celebration.
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October 8, 2025
Teen shot in head, critically wounded on Far South Side: police
A 16-year-old boy was critically wounded Tuesday afternoon in a shooting on the city’s Far South Side, according to Chicago police. The teen...
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October 8, 2025
Daily Horoscope for October 08, 2025
Decisions, decisions, decisions! The emotive Moon is at odds with intellectual Mercury, leading us to feel torn between our hearts and heads...
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October 7, 2025
Staffing issues cause ground delay at O’Hare amid government shutdown
The O’Hare ground delay was slated to last from 6 p.m. to 10:59 p.m. Tuesday evening, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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October 7, 2025
Gov. JB Pritzker says President Trump deploying troops to Chicago due to ‘dementia’ and obsessive fixations
Democratic governor’s comments came as he continues to oppose President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago area f...
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October 7, 2025
Government shutdown drags on as health care compromise remains elusive
Democrats are seeking negotiations on expiring health care subsidies while Republicans say they won’t discuss it, or any other policy, until...
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October 7, 2025
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s cultural commissioner, Clinée Hedspeth, resigns
Cultural Affairs Commissioner Clinée Hedspeth’s resignation was announced during a Tuesday Cultural Advisory Council meeting, members of the...
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October 7, 2025
Kyler Gordon says he ‘will be playing’ when Chicago Bears return to action, and more injury news from Halas Hall
Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon said he will play Monday against the Washington Commanders after missing the first four games due to i...
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October 7, 2025
ICC judges recommend cutting $110M from proposed Nicor Gas rate increase
Two Illinois Commerce Commission administrative law judges issued a recommendation Monday to slash a proposed $314 million Nicor Gas rate in...
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October 7, 2025
USDA warns that Hello Fresh meals may contain listeria-tainted spinach
Federal health officials late Monday warned people not to eat certain Hello Fresh subscription meal kits containing spinach that may be cont...
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October 7, 2025
Gary felon who kept handgun charged in 9-year-old shooting death
Authorities charged a 35-year-old Gary man with eight felonies, including unlawful possession of a handgun by a serious felon and reckless h...
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October 7, 2025
Supreme Court seems skeptical about state bans on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kids
A majority of Supreme Court justices on Tuesday seemed likely to side with a Christian counselor challenging bans on LGBTQ+ “conversion ther...
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October 7, 2025
Oak Park elected officials stand against ICE after township trustee Juan Munoz detained in Broadview
Officials from Oak Park spoke out passionately against the detainment of Oak Park Township Trustee Juan Munoz on Oct. 3 in Broadview.
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October 7, 2025
EPA reversed regulations delay for steel coke plants, environmental group says
The U.S. EPA has reversed plans to delay regulations for steel industry coal plants, following a lawsuit from the Environmental Integrity Pr...
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October 7, 2025
IUN students reflect on opportunities STEM Center provides
The Indiana University Northwest STEM Center helps connect students with internship opportunities, including the Field Museum.
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October 7, 2025
Woman dies after being shot by Alsip officer, police allege she made multiple firearm threats
A woman in Alsip was shot by an Alsip officer and died Monday night after police said she pointed a firearm at Burr Oak Cemetery.
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October 7, 2025
La Grange Park Fire Department opens its doors as it looks to add 6 new firefighters
La Grange Park’s Fire Department is beginning a recruitment drive in an effort to hire six new paid-on-call firefighters.
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October 7, 2025
Batavia police will be getting new body cameras with AI features
The police department is going with a new vendor, Axon, after its current contract for body cameras is up in March.
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October 7, 2025
Back of the Yards activists call on shopping plaza to block ICE operations on their property
Activists said they have seen federal immigration agents repeatedly use the shopping center at 46th Street and Damen Avenue for staging, som...
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October 7, 2025
Former Portage Mayor James Snyder’s sentencing continued to early next year
Former Portage Mayor James Snyder’s sentencing on his obstruction of the IRS charge was moved from later this month to January 14, 2026.
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October 7, 2025
Feds seek detention of reputed Chicago gang member charged with soliciting murder of border patrol boss Gregory Bovino
Federal prosecutors said Tuesday a reputed Chicago gang member charged with soliciting the murder of U.S. Border Patrol field boss Gregory B...
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October 7, 2025
NFL fines Jerry Jones $250,000 for obscene gesture the Dallas Cowboys owner says was ‘inadvertent’
Jerry Jones said on his radio show he intended to flash a “thumbs up” for celebrating Dallas Cowboys fans, not a gesture toward New York Jet...
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October 7, 2025
‘Harvest Festival’ in Park Ridge opens North Park area to the community
Moms, dads and plenty of kids stopped by Olson’s Ace Hardware in Park Ridge Saturday for the annual “Harvest Festival” the store hosts and o...
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October 7, 2025
Portage’s residential TIF approval kicks off with Thursday’s meeting-a-thon
Thursday, the ball begins rolling to establish Portage’s first five residential TIF districts. The money will come in the nick of time.
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October 7, 2025
Oak Park vote to protect gender affirming care generates community debate
The Oak Park Village Board voted to approve adding a provision protecting the right to gender affirming care to its Human Rights Ordinance.
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October 7, 2025
Gary parents view security upgrades at West Side
School security at Gary’s West Side Leadership Academy has already been tested just two months into the school year.
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October 7, 2025
DeLoris Doederlein receives key to East Dundee in recognition of her 100th birthday
DeLoris Doederlein received a 100th birthday surprise Monday night when the East Dundee Village Board gave her a key to the village.
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October 7, 2025
State police investigate Monday shooting on I-65; two injured
Two people were transported to area hospitals after a shooting on Interstate 65 Monday night.
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October 7, 2025
Border Patrol arrestee gets hero’s welcome at Waukegan meeting: ‘Stand up for what you believe in’
Mayor Sam Cunningham said he was saddened by the fear gripping Waukegan.
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October 7, 2025
Consumers get surprise sticker shock ordering imports online
Since President Trump reversed a tariff policy in August known as de minimis, online shoppers are sometimes getting hit with unexpected, ext...
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October 7, 2025
Suspect tracked by cameras arrested in Chesterton robbery
A knife-wielding man suspected of robbing an antique store in Chesterton Monday was captured two hours later in Michigan City.
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October 7, 2025
Minnesota soybean farmers host Southeast Asia buyers as trade war with China persists
Soybean farmers are in dire straits this year as China refuses to buy U.S. soy in retaliation for President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
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October 7, 2025
Chicago Public Schools hosts first career exploration event for deaf and hard of hearing students
The Chicago Public School’s hosted their first-ever career exploration event for students who are deaf or hard of hearing at Prosser Career...
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October 7, 2025