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Chicago Tribune
Mar 01, 2026

Iran suggests it's open to US talks, White House official says, and President Trump is ‘eventually' willing
A senior White House official said Sunday that Iran's "new potential leadership" has suggested it is open to talks with the United States after American and Israeli forces launched a major attack against Tehran.

Chicago Tribune
Mar 01, 2026

President Trump expects his Fed pick and AI to deliver a replay of the '90s boom. Economists have doubts.
President Donald Trump, his Treasury secretary and his choice to lead the Federal Reserve believe they can coax the U.S. economy into partying like it's 1999.

Chicago Tribune
Mar 01, 2026

Calls for peace and flashes of anger after US and Israeli attacks kill Iran's Khamenei
World leaders urged peace and a return to talks Sunday as the military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran raised concerns that the violence could spread across the region.

Chicago Tribune
Mar 01, 2026

2 CPD cars crash into each other in North Lawndale, police say
Three officers were minorly injured in the crash late Saturday night, Chicago police said.

Chicago Tribune
Mar 01, 2026

9 killed as protesters try to storm US Consulate in Pakistan over killing of Iran's supreme leader
Violent clashes between protesters and security forces in the Pakistani port city of Karachi left at least nine people killed and more than 50 others wounded on Sunday, after hundreds of demonstrators attempted to storm the U.S. Consulate, authorities said.

Chicago Tribune
Mar 01, 2026

At least 10 killed in Pakistan as protesters try to storm US Consulate over Khamenei's death
Violent clashes between protesters and security forces in Pakistan's port city of Karachi on Sunday left at least 10 people dead and more than 50 others injured.

Chicago Tribune
Mar 01, 2026

Austin bar shooting leaves 3 dead, including the suspect, and 14 injured; FBI investigating
Three people were killed, including the alleged gunman, and 14 others were wounded in a mass shooting at a popular bar in the Texas capital of Austin, authorities said Sunday.

Chicago Tribune
Mar 01, 2026

Bar shooting in Austin leaves 3 dead, including the suspect, and 14 injured
Three people were killed, including the alleged gunman, and 14 others were wounded in a mass shooting at a popular bar in the Texas capital of Austin, authorities said Sunday.

Chicago Tribune
Mar 01, 2026

Hilary Knight delivers joke during ‘SNL' appearance featuring US men and women hockey gold medal winners
This time it was Hilary Knight's turn to provide a big laugh in the wake of a weeklong dust-up involving the United States women's and men's Olympic gold medal-winning hockey teams.

Chicago Tribune
Mar 01, 2026

Iran vows revenge after the killing of its top leader and trades strikes with Israel in widening war
Israel and Iran traded strikes Sunday as part of a widening war after the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment a day earlier.

Chicago Tribune
Mar 01, 2026

Israeli strikes rock Tehran as Iran's counterattacks widen after the killing of its supreme leader
Israel and Iran traded strikes Sunday as part of a widening war after the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment a day earlier.

Chicago Tribune
Mar 01, 2026

Some Indiana taxpayers not as thrilled by Chicago Bears stadium plan as lawmakers
In the rush by the Indiana legislature to bring the Chicago Bears to the state, lawmakers gushed over the proposal. One group was conspicuously absent from comments: taxpayers who opposed the plan.

Chicago Tribune
Mar 01, 2026

Landmarks: Potential Chicago Bears stadium near Wolf Lake just the latest story for a place that's always changing
Potential Chicago Bears stadium near Wolf Lake just the latest story for a place thats long balanced nature, recreation and industry.

Chicago Tribune
Mar 01, 2026

Renee Good's lawyer is fighting ICE. He learned civil rights law litigating against Chicago police.
"Litigating against the city of Chicago is probably one of the greatest schools of learning you could go to," Antonio Romanucci said.

Chicago Tribune
Mar 01, 2026

Season of the W.I.T.C.H.
W.I.T.C.H., or the Women's International Terrorist Conspiracy from Hell, staged satirical protests around Chicago in 1969 and 1970.

Chicago Tribune
Mar 01, 2026

As Indiana extends coal and builds data centers, Illinois may be on the hook for neighbor's AI boom
Postponing the closure of the Schahfer coal plant also means continued exposure to toxic emissions and leaks for nearby communities like Wheatfield.

Chicago Tribune
Mar 01, 2026

Today in Chicago History: Blackhawks beat Penguins 5-1 at snowy, sold-out Soldier Field
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 1, according to the Tribune's archives.

Chicago Tribune
Mar 01, 2026

Today in History: Peace Corps established
On March 1, 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed an executive order establishing the Peace Corps; since its establishment, over 240,000 Americans have served as Peace Corps volunteers.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 28, 2026

A look at Middle East figures killed by Israel in recent years
Israel has killed multiple senior officials with Iran's armed proxies like Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon since the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 28, 2026

President Trump's ‘America First' campaign battle cry gives way to military strikes abroad
President Donald Trump, whose fierce denunciation of military adventurism abroad fueled his unlikely rise to the top of the Republican Party, risks becoming ensnared by that very type of conflict.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 28, 2026

Living Fresh Market holds 60-second shopping spree to celebrate Black History Month
Four lucky winners raced through the Forest Park grocery store, gathering everything from meat to laundry detergent.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 28, 2026

Hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded by flight disruptions after attack on Iran
America and Israel's attack on Iran disrupted flights across the Middle East and beyond Saturday as countries around the region closed their airspace.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 28, 2026

What to know about the clash between the Pentagon and Anthropic over military's AI use
A high-stakes dispute over military use of artificial intelligence erupted into public view this week as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brusquely terminated Anthropic's work with the Pentagon and other government agencies.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 28, 2026

UN chief condemns US-Israeli attacks on Iran during emergency Security Council meeting
The United Nations chief condemned the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran and called for an immediate return to negotiations "to pull the region, and our world, back from the brink."

Chicago Tribune
Feb 28, 2026

Mexican authorities hand over body of ‘El Mencho' to his family
Mexican authorities returned the body of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," to his family after he was killed by the Mexican army last week, officials said on Saturday.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 28, 2026

A look at Iran's key political and religious figures
The U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, and U.S. President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to "seize control of your destiny" by rising up against the Islamic leadership that has ruled the nation since 1979.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 28, 2026

Leading Illinois Democrats denounce President Donald Trump's military strikes in Iran
The U.S. military's strikes on Iran provided added impetus for leading Illinois Democrats to step up their criticism of Republican President Donald Trump's leadership.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 28, 2026

What to know about the new US-Israel attacks on Iran
The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday in what President Donald Trump said was a massive operation to destroy the country's military capabilities and eliminate the threat of it creating a nuclear weapon.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 28, 2026

War powers debate intensifies after President Trump orders attack on Iran without approval by Congress
Key members of Congress are demanding a swift vote on a war powers resolution that would restrain President Donald Trump's military attack on Iran unless the administration wins their approval for what they warn is a potentially illegal campaign.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 28, 2026

Kane County recycling event dubbed ‘The Big One' gives early chance for spring cleaning
Kane County held its first major recycling event of the year - dubbed "The Big One" - in St. Charles on Saturday morning, which offered a chance to recycle a wide variety of items from batteries and electronics to clothes and bicycles.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 28, 2026

World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes on Iran as fears of a wider war grow
World leaders have responded cautiously after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran raised fears of a wider war.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 28, 2026

United Steelworkers concerned with Supreme Court tariff decision
The USW president said in a statement that the country's trade system needs revamped after the U.S. Supreme Court's recent tariff decision.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 28, 2026

Bird report findings shape conservation efforts in Northwest Indiana
Conservation advocates shared findings in the 2025 "State of the Birds" report at the Indiana Statehouse on Feb. 17.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 28, 2026

Indiana ends 2026 legislative session
The Indiana legislature completed the 2026 session Friday evening with final approvals of bills dealing with the creation a "military police force" within the Indiana National Guard, fiscal matters, and doxing. The bills go to Gov. Mike Braun's desk for signature.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 28, 2026

US and Israel launch a major attack on Iran. President Trump urges Iranians to ‘take over.'
The U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, and President Donald Trump urged the Iranian public to "seize control of your destiny" by rising up against the Islamic leadership that has ruled the nation since 1979.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 28, 2026

US and Israel launch major attack on Iran, while President Trump urges Iranians to ‘take over your government'
The U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, and President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to "seize control of your destiny" by rising up against the Islamic leadership.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 28, 2026

US and Israel launch major attack on Iran, while President Trump urges Iranians to ‘take over' government
The U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, and President Donald Trump called on the Iranian public to "seize control of your destiny" by rising up against the Islamic leadership.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 28, 2026

Man fatally wounded overnight in drive-by shooting on Southwest Side
A 30-year-old man was pronounced dead after he was shot multiple times in a drive-by shooting overnight in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 28, 2026

Beverly artist Dorothy Straughter evokes fabric of African American history in quilts
Beverly artist Dorothy Straughter's quilts evoke painful and often ignored historical realities related to slavery, the Underground Railroad, the Great Migration and racist advertising.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 28, 2026

St. Cabrini statue in place of ousted Columbus brings mixed reactions from neighbors, local Italian Americans
The choice to replace an ousted Columbus statue in Chicago's Little Italy with a new statue of Italian-born St. Cabrini is a complicated outcome for some Little Italy residents and local Italian Americans.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 28, 2026

Snowballs and strikes: New Chicago baseball team ready to hit the diamond
Come May 3, the Chicago Snowballs will put their spin — a la the Savannah Bananas — on America's pastime, a moment owners say already has thousands of fans on a waitlist to score tickets.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 28, 2026

Ex-Illinois inmate's lawsuit over forced labor induction tests Gov. JB Pritzker on reproductive rights
Illinois has positioned itself as a national safeguard for reproductive rights. But new case raises questions about how those principles are applied in Illinois behind prison walls.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 28, 2026

Today in Chicago History: Judge Joan Lefkow finds husband and mother shot dead in the basement of her home
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 28, according to the Tribune's archives.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 28, 2026

Today in History: Waco Siege begins
On Feb. 28, 1993, a gun battle erupted at a religious compound near Waco, Texas, when Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms agents tried to arrest Branch Davidian leader David Koresh on weapons charges; four agents and six Davidians were killed as a 51-day standoff began.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Two arrests in infamous South Shore immigration raid among dozens that violated consent decree, judge rules
The arrests of two people in the infamous overnight raid of an apartment building in South Shore were among more than 30 Operation Midway Blitz cases where immigration agents violated a 2022 consent decree limiting so-called warrantless arrests, a federal judge ruled Friday.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

In effort to recoup after years of financial strain, Hawthorne Race Course files for bankruptcy
After years of financial turmoil, Hawthorne Race Course filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Chicago on Friday.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Chicago Public Schools transition fair helps students with disabilities plan for what's next
Chicago Public Schools hosted the Transition Fair, a two-day event that connects students with disabilities to post-secondary opportunities.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Far-right influencer Nick Fuentes provides apology letter to Berwyn woman he allegedly pepper-sprayed
Far-right influencer Nick Fuentes wrote an apology letter to Marla Rose, who he was accused of pepper-spraying in 2024 as she attempted to ring the doorbell of his west suburban home.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Court news: Prosecutors file to drop rape case, truck stop stabbing
Court news from Lake County.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Lowell man gets probation for threats to prosecutor, officer
A Lowell will on home monitoring and probation for sending threatening texts to the Lake County prosecutor and a police officer.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Indiana Democratic secretary of state candidates speak at NWI forum
Candidates Beau Bayh and Blythe Potter participated in Thursday's forum, where they answered questions about their goals for the office.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Cedar Lake man charged with child molesting
A Cedar Lake man is facing new child molesting charges less than two weeks after his sentencing in another case.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Valparaiso High School students walk out in ICE protest
Valparaiso High School students walked out Friday in protest of Immigration and Customs Enforcement violence and deportations.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Chicago hotel tax backed by industry to boost tourism advances in City Council
The new "Tourism Improvement District" backed by hotel, labor and business groups would allow dozens of large Chicago hotels to impose a new 1.5% tax on overnight stays.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Two dead in suspected murder-suicide in Merrillville
Merrillville Police were called at around 8:15 a.m. Feb. 27 to the 7600 block of Van Buren Street for a firearm assault, officials said.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Afternoon Briefing: Calls continue for CPD to address tactics during Operation Midway Blitz
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Orland District 230 board disagrees on process to add Arabic language class
The Orland High School District 230 board spent more than an hour Thursday discussing a proposal to add Arabic as a world language in district classrooms, after stalling its vote on the curriculum in January. Several board members maintained their position there are several barriers to installing the curriculum and said it is the board's […]

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Transgender youths are targeted in Scouting America changes pushed by the Pentagon
Scouting America will alter several policies at the urging of the Pentagon, including one targeting transgender youths, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday as he pushes a campaign against military support for diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Chicago Tribune wins Toner Prize for political reporting
The Chicago Tribune has won the Toner Prize for local political reporting for its coverage of Operation Midway Blitz, the immigration enforcement mission in the Chicago area last fall.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Calls continue for CPD to address tactics during Operation Midway Blitz
Police accountability advocates from across the city gathered on the Southwest Side Thursday evening, continuing their calls for a public hearing with Chicago Police Department leadership to address CPD's response to — and relationship with — the federal government and it's immigration crackdown.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Chicago police warn of West Side sexual assaults linked to social media apps
Police said the suspect arranged to meet the victims after coming into contact with them on social media apps.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Both parties have competitive primaries in Will County sheriff's race
Will County sheriff primaries feature Democrats Patrick Jones and Dan Jungles, Republicans Justin Fialko and James "Jim" Reilly.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Children ages 3 and younger most often victims of fatal child abuse in Illinois, according to new report
For the report, Northwestern researchers aimed to analyze violent deaths of Illinois children ages 10 and younger who died at the hands of caregivers between 2015 and 2022.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Indiana Senate gives final approval to bill targeting welfare fraud
An Indiana bill aimed at eliminating welfare fraud received final approval by the Senate Wednesday and heads to Gov. Mike Braun's desk for signature.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Defendant's non-stop swearing adds up to 180 days in jail
James Clifford Broadway kept using an expletive during a hearing that Porter Superior Court Judge Michael Fish described as "combative."

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Marco Rubio plans to visit Israel next week as US-Iran tensions remain high after latest talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make a quick trip to Israel early next week, the State Department said, as tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after their latest nuclear talks and American forces gather in the region.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Trump says he is ‘not happy' with the Iran nuclear talks but indicates he'll give them more time
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he's "not happy" with the latest talks over Iran's nuclear program but indicated he would give negotiators more time to reach a deal to avert another war in the Middle East.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

US advises embassy staff in Israel to leave now if they want, as risk of war hangs over Middle East
The U.S. Embassy in Israel on Friday told its staff that it could leave the country and urged anyone considering departure to do so immediately, as the threat of an American strike on Iran looms.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Pakistan is in ‘open war' with Afghanistan after latest strikes, defense minister says
Pakistan and Afghanistan traded attacks in a dramatic escalation of tensions between the countries that Pakistan's defense minister said Friday means they are now in "open war."

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Bill Clinton faces grilling from lawmakers over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein
Former President Bill Clinton is testifying Friday before members of Congress investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, answering for his connections to the disgraced financier from more than two decades ago.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Bill Clinton tells lawmakers he ‘did nothing wrong' and saw no signs of Epstein's abuse
Former President Bill Clinton started his deposition before members of Congress investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday by telling them he "did nothing wrong" and saw no signs of Epstein's abuse.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

AP reporter speaks to Iranian doctors who say agents intimidated them and obstructed medical care
As wounded anti-government protesters poured into an Iranian hospital during last month's crackdown, a young doctor hurried to the emergency room to help treat a man in his 40s who had been shot in the head at close range.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Cuba says 8 World Baseball Classic delegation members were denied US visas
Eight members of Cuba's delegation were denied visas to the United States for the World Baseball Classic, the Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation (FCBS) said Thursday.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Daywatch: Feds to pare down conspiracy allegations in ‘Broadview Six' case
Good morning, Chicago. Here are the top stories you need to know to start your day.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

A changing Illinois 8th District sets stage for wide-open Democratic primary to replace Rep. Krishnamoorthi
Eight Democrats are running for the seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi in the 8th Congressional District, a district that has seen major demographic shifts in recent years.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Today in Chicago History: Jane Byrne beats Mayor Michael Bilandic in the Democratic primary
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 27, according to the Tribune's archives.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 27, 2026

Today in History: Ireland legalizes divorce
On Feb. 27, 1997, Ireland became one of the last countries in the world to legalize divorce. Divorce remains illegal in just two countries: the Philippines and Vatican City.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 26, 2026

Anthropic CEO says AI company ‘cannot in good conscience accede' to Pentagon's demands
The maker of the AI chatbot Claude said in a statement that it's not walking away from negotiations, but that new contract language received from the Defense Department "made virtually no progress on preventing Claude's use for mass surveillance of Americans or in fully autonomous weapons."

Chicago Tribune
Feb 26, 2026

US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok video as ‘clearly fake' after anti-Canada slur
U.S. hockey player Brady Tkachuk said he did not appreciate a doctored video shared by the White House that made it look like he was disparaging Canadians after winning Olympic gold.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 26, 2026

Man charged in Little Village jewelry store shooting that killed father, son
Chicago officers, along with the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force, arrested Muhammad Thomas, 35, on Tuesday in St. Louis.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 26, 2026

Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in state at the South Carolina State House in Columbia
Rev. Jesse Jackson will lie in state at the South Carolina State House, Monday, March 2. A public memorial service will follow.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 26, 2026

US women's hockey team to celebrate Olympic gold medal at Flavor Flav-hosted event this summer in Las Vegas
The United States women's hockey team has a date with Flavor Flav this summer in Las Vegas celebrate winning the gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 26, 2026

Netflix declines to raise its offer to buy Warner Bros., putting Paramount in position to take over
Netflix is declining to raise its offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming business.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 26, 2026

Netflix walks away from Warner Bros deal, clearing the path for Paramount to take over
Netflix is declining to raise its offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming business.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 26, 2026

Video gambling machine legalization in Chicago clears hurdle, state says
The state of Illinois began accepting applications Thursday afternoon from Chicago restaurants and bars that hope to operate video gambling machines.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 26, 2026

Vintage Chicago Tribune: From Staley Field to Halas Hall, a tour of the Bears' practice and office facilities
The Chicago Bears haven't always had their headquarters and training fields in the same place. Here's where they have "Bear-ed down."

Chicago Tribune
Feb 26, 2026

Indiana governor signs Chicago Bears stadium bill into law as Illinois inches closer to a tax deal
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed a bill Thursday that outlines a financial structure for a Chicago Bears stadium in Hammond, while Illinois lawmakers inched closer to a tax deal to keep the team in the Land of Lincoln.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 26, 2026

Pair charged in Hammond shooting in botched marijuana deal
A pair was charged Thursday in a Hammond shooting stemming from a botched marijuana deal.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 26, 2026

What to know about the boat shooting in Cuban waters that killed 4
Cuban soldiers confronted a speedboat carrying 10 people as the vessel approached the island and opened fire on the troops, who fired back, killing four and wounding six, according to the Cuban government.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 26, 2026

New round of WGN-TV layoffs includes producer whose rough ICE detention went viral
A second round of layoffs hit WGN-Ch. 9 this week, with three employees getting the ax Wednesday, including Debbie Brockman, the producer whose aggressive detainment by ICE agents in October became a symbol of urban enforcement clashes.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 26, 2026

Jorie Butler Kent, daughter of the founder of Oak Brook, dies at 95
A businesswoman and philanthropist, Jorie Butler Kent ran the Oak Brook Polo Club and befriended England's now-King Charles III, who became a supporter of her Friends of Conservation project in Kenya.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 26, 2026

Feds to pare down conspiracy allegations in ‘Broadview Six' case against Operation Midway Blitz protesters
Federal prosecutors said Thursday they plan to narrow conspiracy allegations and review "newly unearthed" evidence in the politically charged "Broadview Six" case accusing a group of Democrats and other protesters of conspiring to block and damage an immigration agent's vehicle.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 26, 2026

Afternoon Briefing: CPS to transfer students out of ASPIRA charter network
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 26, 2026

CPS to transfer students out of ASPIRA charter network amid financial turmoil
Chicago Public Schools will begin transferring about 540 students from two high schools in the ASPIRA charter network facing midyear closure.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 26, 2026

Indiana ICE immigration bill heads to governor's desk for final signature into law
The Indiana Senate approved a bill that allows local and state police to enforce federal immigration laws and cooperate with ICE.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 26, 2026

Photos: Mourners attend the public visitation for the Rev. Jesse Jackson
Thousands are expected to gather Thursday and Friday to honor the Rev. Jesse Jackson, one of America's most enduring civil rights leaders.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 26, 2026

Naperville man allegedly reported fake $1M-plus jewelry heist, officials say
A Naperville man has been charged with staging a fake jewelry heist of more than a million dollars in jewelry, officials said.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 26, 2026

Judge rejects request to block Trump White House from building its $400 million ballroom project
A federal judge on Thursday rejected a preservationist group's request to block the Trump administration from continuing construction of a $400 million ballroom where it demolished the East Wing of the White House.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 26, 2026

Tommy Schaefer enters plea of not guilty in Bali suitcase murder
Tommy Schaefer pleads not guilty to conspiracy charges in the bludgeoning death of Sheila von Wiese-Mack, the mother of his then-girlfriend, Heather Mack.

Chicago Tribune
Feb 26, 2026

A long life of service to the Beverly Shore Volunteer Fire Department ends
Life revolved around the Beverly Shores firehouse for Andrew Himan and his family. The end of Himan's watchful service came on Saturday.

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