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May 15, 2026
CYSO goes big for its 80th, including a commission from a Grammy winner
This weekend’s concert includes the premiere of “Time Abounds” by Jennifer Higdon, a Pulitzer Prize and multi-Grammy winner.
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May 15, 2026
Mayor Brandon Johnson decries further cuts to CPS in district’s budget plan
Asked about proposed cuts to teaching positions in the next school year, Mayor Brandon Johnson said the school district needs to spend more,...
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May 15, 2026
Today in Chicago History: Rocky Marciano KO’s Jersey Joe Walcott in first round of fight at Chicago Stadium
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 15, according to the Tribune’s archives.
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May 15, 2026
Today in History: First McDonald’s opens
On May 15, 1940, brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald opened the first McDonald’s fast-food restaurant, in San Bernardino, California.
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May 15, 2026
Asking Eric: Should I keep sending gifts?
Dear Eric: I am at a loss as to how to proceed. I don’t get it. My middle grandson has a birthday soon. What am I to do?
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May 15, 2026
Photos: Chicago White Sox 6, Kansas City Royals 2
Photos from the Chicago White Sox’s 6-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on May 14, 2026, at Rate Field.
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May 15, 2026
Chicago White Sox ride Randal Grichuk’s big night to sweep of Kansas City Royals and 5th straight win
The Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Thursday night to complete a three-game sweep and improve to 22-21.
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May 15, 2026
Ben Brown delivers another stellar start, tossing 4 shutout innings in Chicago Cubs’ 2-0 win to snap skid
Ben Brown allowed just one hit over four shutout innings, and the Chicago Cubs beat Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves 2-0 on Thursday to sal...
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May 15, 2026
Postal Service releases special edition bald eagle stamps for America’s 250th birthday
The U.S. Postal Service is releasing special edition stamps featuring the bald eagle for America’s 250th birthday.
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May 15, 2026
Halo Infinite jabs, a Simpsons gag and a haircut: How NFL teams dropped 2026 schedule dates
NFL teams tapped into their creativity Thursday night while rolling out a variety of takes revealing their schedules for the season with a m...
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May 15, 2026
PGA Championship: Scottie Scheffler part of 7-way tie for the lead after 1st round
The biggest logjam in 57 years after the opening round of a major championship still had one name that stood out above the rest: Scottie Sch...
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May 15, 2026
NFL’s 2026 season will kick off with Super Bowl rematch between Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots
Mike Macdonald, Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks will face off against Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye and the New England Patriots after raisin...
Chicago Tribune
May 14, 2026
Chicago Fire Department member dies during training exercise on Far North Side
The death occurred during a training exercise taking place in the West Ridge neighborhood, according to Chicago fire officials.
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May 14, 2026
Lake County examines absentee, provisional ballots from primary
The Lake County Board of Elections and Registration reviewed more than two dozen provisional ballots and absentee vote-by-mail ballots with...
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May 14, 2026
All 22 linked to ‘Greek’ Northwest Indiana gambling ring plead not guilty
All 22 people linked to an alleged Northwest Indiana gambling ring pleaded guilty on Thursday at the U.S. District Courthouse in Hammond. Fe...
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May 14, 2026
Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill while lawsuit plays out
The Supreme Court has preserved women’s access to mifepristone, a common abortion pill, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit c...
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May 14, 2026
Vintage Chicago Tribune: How a stack of speech notes saved Theodore Roosevelt’s life 114 years ago
A stack of folded-up speech notes — and intervention from a medical team in Chicago — helped save President Theodore Roosevelt’s life, but n...
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May 14, 2026
US Border Patrol chief Michael Banks announces his resignation
The head of U.S. Border Patrol announced his resignation Thursday.
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May 14, 2026
Indiana mail-in ballot date requirement causes ballots to be rejected
Mail-in ballot voters who don’t take the time to ensure their ballots are dated correctly will find their votes tossed in November because o...
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May 14, 2026
Review: ‘Do Something Pretty’ at Rivendell says that adolescence has always been rough
The 1990s-set play begins with a conversation between 13-year-old Phoebe (Katherine Mallen Kupferer) and her sister’s friend, 19-year-old Ja...
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May 14, 2026
BP posts previous letters to union ahead of return to negotiations
Ahead of its May 18 return to negotiations, BP posted multiple letters to the union, asking to meet, on its website Wednesday afternoon.
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May 14, 2026
Skokie mayor touts downtown hotel progress, possible CTA train extension, as Chamber fetes 101 years
The Skokie Chamber of Commerce celebrated 101 years as Mayor Ann Tennes discussed gave downtown hotel, CTA Yellow Line updates.
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May 14, 2026
Illinois coach Brad Underwood agrees to new contract terms after Final Four season
Brad Underwood’s Illinois contract could be extended through June 2036 based on team performance.
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May 14, 2026
Who is Chud the Builder? Tennessee man known for posting racist videos now charged with attempted murder.
A Tennessee man who goes by the moniker Chud the Builder and is known for posting racist videos online has been charged with attempted murde...
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May 14, 2026
Kai Modern Japanese Kitchen launches in downtown Aurora
Kai Modern Japanese Kitchen in downtown Aurora recently celebrated its grand opening, with normal hours to start next week.
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May 14, 2026
$13 million proposed settlement latest in police torture case tied to Burge
City lawyers plan to urge the City Council Finance Committee to advance the deal Monday for Arnold Day, who confessed to two 1991 slayings.
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May 14, 2026
Former Monee clerk, husband plead guilty to loan fraud through COVID-19 relief program
Former Monee Clerk Doneshia Codjoe was sentenced to four days in jail and two years probation after pleading guilty to loan fraud.
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May 14, 2026
Ex-Spirit workers sue, saying airline failed to give proper layoff notices, owes back pay and benefits
Spirit Airlines’ abrupt shutdown this month was too abrupt under the law, a group of terminated employees allege in a proposed class-action...
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May 14, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks reach entry-level deal with Roman Kantserov, who led the KHL in goals this season
Roman Kantserov, a second-round draft pick by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2023, was the first 21-year-old to lead the KHL in goals since Kiril...
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May 14, 2026
Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as a ship is seized and another is sunk
A ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another — a cargo ship near Oman — sank after being attack...
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May 14, 2026
City wrongly awarded lucrative CPD body-removal contract to small funeral home, suit claims
A business formerly tied to a small funeral parlor on the Northwest Side was improperly awarded a city contract last year worth millions of...
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May 14, 2026
Chicago Bulls build out their front office under Bryson Graham with two VP additions
The Chicago Bulls will hire Stephen Mervis as senior VP of basketball operations and former NBA player Acie Law IV to a new role as VP of pl...
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May 14, 2026
South suburban Black leaders protest redistricting in Southern states, urge higher voter turnout
Black south suburban leaders urged people to vote in November following a U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights Act.
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May 14, 2026
CPS CEO Macquline King subpoenaed for congressional hearing
A Republican-led congressional committee has subpoenaed Chicago Public Schools CEO Macquline King to testify at a June hearing.
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May 14, 2026
Teen questioned in homicides of high school basketball player and Uber driver
Chicago police were questioning a 17-year-old boy in connection with last week’s fatal shooting of Damarion Johnson and Jassen Cho, accordin...
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May 14, 2026
Average US long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.36% in first drop after two straight weekly increases
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged lower this week, its first drop after rising the previous two weeks.
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May 14, 2026
Ald. Jim Gardiner sues Chicago ethics watchdogs for defamation, wants $1 million
Ald. Jim Gardiner is seeking $1 million in the lawsuit against city, the Board of Ethics, the Office of the Inspector General and former Ins...
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May 14, 2026
What to do in Chicago: Ari Lennox, Soul Asylum and ‘Rocky’ in Concert
Around the area this weekend, Ari Lennox brings her “Vacancy” tour to Chicago, Charlie Puth plays in Rosemont and the Chicago Botanic Garden...
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May 14, 2026
Man, 26, charged with attempted murder after shootout with cops in South Chicago
A 26-year-old man was charged with attempted murder following an exchange of gunfire with officers Monday night in South Chicago, police sai...
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May 14, 2026
FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Shakira, Madonna and BTS
The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS.
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May 14, 2026
ACC backs Duke’s TV deal with Amazon, calling it ‘something creative’ despite Big Ten pushback
Duke “came up with something creative” and landed a three-game deal with streaming giant Amazon, Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner Jim...
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May 14, 2026
Stephen Colbert reveals guest he was ‘wildly attracted’ to during ‘Late Show’ tenure
With end of the “Late Show” looming, Stephen Colbert is reflecting on his tenure as host, including on some of the guests he flet most attra...
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May 14, 2026
Trump administration will join a prayer gathering criticized for promoting Christian nationalism
President Donald Trump and several top administration officials are joining with a cast of mostly conservative Christian clergy this Sunday...
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May 14, 2026
Chicago Bears 2026 schedule: Thanksgiving game on tap vs. Detroit Lions for 5th time in 9 seasons
The Chicago Bears once again will play the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day at Ford Field in Detroit.
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May 14, 2026
Census 2025 population estimates for the Chicago area: Did your city, county, town or village gain or lose residents?
Census estimates show Chicago retained its position as the nation’s third most populous city, after New York and Los Angeles, in 2025.
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May 14, 2026
Hockey’s world championship begins Friday. Who are the 7 Chicago Blackhawks representing their countries?
Seven Chicago Blackhawks representing three countries will play in the 2026 IIHF World Championship, which begins Friday in Switzerland and...
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May 14, 2026
100 concerts in Chicago for summer 2026
The summer season of music festivals and arena shows has begun. Here are 100 concerts around the area between now and the start of autumn.
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May 14, 2026
Jackson Potter: Bears-related megaprojects bill is worse than Richard M. Daley’s parking meter deal
Imagine taking the rotten parking meter deal statewide.
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May 14, 2026
Daisy Hernández: If citizenship can be taken away, was it ever real?
The citizenship status of 26 million naturalized Americans in this country is no longer guaranteed.
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May 14, 2026