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July 27, 2025
Christi Parsons: Abraham Lincoln’s empathy is what our divided nation needs
New scholarship shows that Abraham Lincoln was a deeply sensitive man who embraced radical acts of inclusion to keep the Union intact.
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July 27, 2025
Editorial: Alleged sexual abuse at downstate juvenile detention center cries out for criminal investigation
If the allegations against the mayor of downstate Eldorado, Illinois are true, they paint a picture of systemic abuse of children.
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July 27, 2025
Fire tore through Arlington Park racetrack 40 years ago. Less than a month later, the season’s biggest event went on as scheduled.
Fire ripped through Arlington Park racetrack 40 years ago. But less than a month later, the track hosted what became known as the ‘Miracle M...
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July 27, 2025
Today in Chicago History: Stoning death of Eugene Williams triggers start of 1919 race riots
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 27, according to the Tribune’s archives.
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July 27, 2025
Today in History: Boy Scouts ends its ban on gay adult leaders
On July 27, 2015, the Boy Scouts of America ended its blanket ban on gay adult leaders while allowing church-sponsored Scout units to mainta...
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July 27, 2025
Asking Eric: Who can be called Nonna?
Dear Eric: My ex-husband and I have been divorced for more than 20 years. We see each other at family functions and are very cordial and pol...
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July 27, 2025
Chris Brady records his 2nd straight shutout in Chicago Fire’s 1-0 win over New York Red Bulls
Hugo Cuypers scored a penalty kick, Chris Brady earned his second consecutive clean sheet and the Chicago Fire defeated the New York Red Bul...
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July 27, 2025
Rookies Cade Horton and Matt Shaw lead Cubs to 6-1 City Series win over White Sox — and back into 1st-place tie
Cade Horton tossed 6 1/3 shutout innings and Matt Shaw hit a two-run home run Saturday, helping the Cubs beat the White Sox 6-1 in the City...
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July 27, 2025
City Series photos: Cubs beat White Sox 6-1 at Rate Field
Photos from the Cubs’ 6-1 victory over the White Sox on July 26, 2025, at Rate Field.
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July 27, 2025
At least 11 people wounded, 6 critically, in a stabbing at a Michigan Walmart. Suspect in custody.
At least 11 people were stabbed at a Walmart in Traverse City on Saturday — with six in critical condition — in what the sheriff said appear...
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July 27, 2025
Column: A kinder, gentler City Series? Say it ain’t so, Chicago.
The City Series between the Cubs and White Sox this weekend at Rate Field was mellower than usual, and fans mingled as if there was never an...
Chicago Tribune
July 27, 2025
Daily Horoscope for July 27, 2025
Creativity and an open mind will nourish today’s seeds of positivity. There’s only one aspect for today — the determined Moon working hand-i...
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July 26, 2025
Goalie Arvid Söderblom and the Chicago Blackhawks agree to a 2-year, $5.5 million deal
The Chicago Blackhawks and goalie Arvid Söderblom agreed to a two-year, $5.5 million contract Saturday, avoiding an arbitration hearing.
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July 26, 2025
‘I missed being here’: Javier Assad nears return from oblique injury, which could give Chicago Cubs a boost
Javier Assad hasn’t pitched for the Chicago Cubs this season because of a left oblique strain. He is nearing a return and will make rehab st...
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July 26, 2025
Judge issues temporary injunction against Trump administration cancellation of humanities grants
A district court judge in New York issued a preliminary injunction Friday night stopping the mass cancellation of National Endowment for the...
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July 26, 2025
NY Yankees slugger Aaron Judge headed to injured list with flexor strain — but no damage to UCL
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge will go on the injured list with a flexor strain in his right elbow, but a scan showed no damage to the...
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July 26, 2025
Official fired during President Donald Trump’s first term appointed president of embattled US Institute of Peace
A senior State Department official who was fired as a speechwriter during President Donald Trump‘s first term and has a history of incendiar...
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July 26, 2025
Ten years later, family still searches for Diamond Bynum and King Walker
On July 25, 2015, then 21-year-old Diamond Bynum and then 2-year-old nephew King Walker went missing after they left their Gary home.
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July 26, 2025
Adrian Houser not letting trade speculation faze him: ‘It’s out of my control,’ Chicago White Sox righty says
Chicago White Sox right-hander Adrian Houser has the third-best ERA in the AL since May 20. He has been mentioned in trade speculation but i...
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July 26, 2025
Review: A delicious weekend at Ravinia brings together music and fine dining
Each year, Breaking Barriers spotlights a different profession. This year’s event invited women chefs to devise dishes inspired by conductor...
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July 26, 2025
Hundreds march in Chicago Disability Pride Parade that celebrates diversity, demands accessibility
On foot, with walkers, canes, and crutches; in wheelchairs, power chairs, leg braces and scooters, hundreds of people of all ages and abilit...
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July 26, 2025
The Tea app was intended to help women date safely. Then it got hacked.
In its statement, Tea reported that about 72,000 images were leaked online, including 13,000 images of selfies or photo identification that...
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July 26, 2025
Aurora facing ‘significant hole’ in 2026 budget, mayor says
Based on early budget analysis, Aurora is facing a “significant hole” between revenue and expenses in 2026, according to Mayor John Laesch.
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July 26, 2025
President Donald Trump says Japan will invest $550 billion in US at his direction. It may not be a sure thing.
President Donald Trump is bragging that Japan has given him, as part of a new trade framework, $550 billion to invest in the United States.
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July 26, 2025
Company involved in Coldplay KissCam drama hires Gwyneth Paltrow as spokesperson
Astronomer — the company whose CEO resigned after being caught on a KissCam at a Coldplay rock concert embracing a woman who was not his wif...
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July 26, 2025
The House is looking into the Epstein investigation. Here’s what could happen next
A key House committee is looking into the investigation of the late Jeffrey Epstein for sex trafficking crimes, working to subpoena Presiden...
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July 26, 2025
Chicago Bears training camp rundown: Offensive line shuffle begins — just as the competition is set to elevate
The Chicago Bears moved around several pieces on their offensive line Saturday. When the pads come on next week, the line’s overall health w...
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July 26, 2025
How France’s recognition of the state of Palestine could shift Middle East dynamics
France has announced it will recognize the state of Palestine, a move that could shift discussions about the Middle East’s future.
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July 26, 2025
More young people going into farming, but it’s still few of them
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, more young people are considering farming careers, according to an economist with the Indiana Farm Bureau.
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July 26, 2025
Plainfield landlord convicted of killing 6-year-old Palestinian American boy reportedly dies in custody
The Plainfield landlord convicted of murdering 6-year-old Palestinian boy Wadee Alfayoumi dies in custody, reports say.
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July 26, 2025
Review: A rare and high-spirited concert from Letters to Cleo at Subterranean
A few difficult audience members couldn’t fully disrupt the momentum of the set which, in the end, was a great one.
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July 26, 2025
How redistricting in Texas and other states could change the game for US House elections
President Trump has asked the Texas Legislature to create districts, in time for next year’s midterm elections, that will send five more Rep...
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July 26, 2025
Southwest Airlines flight headed to Las Vegas takes dramatic plunge in response to nearby aircraft
The plane suddenly jolted shortly after takeover then felt like it was falling, said Stef Zamorano, who was flying to Las Vegas with her hus...
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July 26, 2025
Periodic storms expected Saturday with heat building into the new week, forecasters say
Forecasters expect on-and-off storms Saturday, while heat and humidity may build again in the area going into next week.
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July 26, 2025
Ahead of Dick Allen’s Baseball Hall of Fame induction, Chicago White Sox teammates reflect on his lasting impact
Dick Allen will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday. His journey to Cooperstown included three All-Star seasons with the Ch...
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July 26, 2025
How QB Nico Iamaleava — now at UCLA — is trying to move beyond the drama and focus on football
College football’s future wore a baby blue suit, a gold pin that said “UCLA” and a pair of diamond-encrusted hoop earrings.
Chicago Tribune
July 26, 2025
Biblioracle: Hannah Pittard’s novel ‘If You Love It, Let It Kill You’ lives on its own terms
Hannah Pittard’s “If You Love It, Let It Kill You” is funny, searching, anarchic and ultimately somewhat unexpectedly and satisfyingly open-...
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July 26, 2025
Letters: Chicago should rethink NASCAR possibilities
How about a NASCAR Festival at Navy Pier or even at McCormick Place?
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July 26, 2025
The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for July 26
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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July 26, 2025
Chicago communities recovering from string of hateful defacements
The vandalism represents a concerning increase in hate trickling down from national discourse, experts say.
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July 26, 2025
Rush now offers a blood test to help detect more than 50 types of cancer, as other health systems remain wary
The blood test, and others like it, have been gaining momentum among doctors who use them to help detect cancers that otherwise might go unn...
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July 26, 2025
Which nutrients do your plants really need?
Gardeners are often told how important nutrients are to plants. But what is a nutrient, actually? “Nutrients are the chemical elements that...
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July 26, 2025
Today in Chicago History: Cubs pitcher Greg Maddux records 3,000th strikeout at a wet Wrigley
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 26, according to the Tribune’s archives.
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July 26, 2025
Today in History: President George H.W. Bush signs the Americans with Disabilities Act
On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act, prohibiting discrimination based on mental or physi...
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July 26, 2025
Asking Eric: Mom wants relationship with adult sons without being overbearing
Dear Eric: How do I figure out the right frequency for casual texts, shares, etc.? What else can I do to stay part of their lives? I want to...
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July 26, 2025
Kyle Schwarber’s 1,000th hit is his 319th home run, topping Mark McGwire for most in reaching the milestone
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber topped Mark McGwire for most home runs among a player’s first 1,000 hits, hitting long ball No....
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July 26, 2025
Nick Kurtz of the A’s becomes the 1st rookie in major-league history to hit 4 home runs in a game
The Athletics’ Nick Kurtz became the first rookie in major-league history to hit four home runs in a game on Friday night against the Housto...
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July 26, 2025
Shota Imanaga struggles from the get-go in Cubs’ lopsided loss: ‘His stuff wasn’t crisp and it wasn’t good’
Shota Imanaga struggled to get through three-plus innings Friday night, a laborious first inning setting the tone in the Cubs’ lopsided 12-5...
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July 26, 2025
Israel says hundreds of truckloads of aid are waiting to enter Gaza. Why can’t the UN bring them in?
The U.N. says it’s unable to bring in enough aid to Gaza as it is hindered by Israeli restrictions and a breakdown of security.
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July 26, 2025