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In Kaskaskia, first capital of Illinois, all that’s left is a church and the congregation keeping it alive
Believers persevere to honor Kaskaskia's role as explorer outpost, Revolution battleground, state capital and Mississippi River flooding victim.
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Editorial: Centrist Democrats must not let ‘democratic socialists’ take over their party without a fight
Centrist Democrats need to find their voice in internal battle with democratic socialists.
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Illinois 250: What the state has uniquely contributed to the nation — and the world
The Tribune is taking a look back at what the Chicago area and the state of Illinois have uniquely contributed to the nation — and the world — over the last 250 years.
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Column: No fair weather Americans at Grant Park’s Independence Day concert
This concert always balances silliness with solemnity, as traditions include both conductor Christopher Bell's absurd costumes and a tribute to U.S. military members with the Armed Forces Salute.
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Column: World Cup fever, Leo XIV’s pope cave, LeBron’s decision and other takeaways from the sports world
Takeaways from the sports week, including World Cup fever, all-time Cardinals-hating Cubs and a new name for the semiquincentennial.
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Cannabis tax funds to enhance security measures at Will County schools
Over 30 Will County schools will fund enhanced security measures thanks to grants from the...
Immigration
Several Indiana laws take effect in July
A variety of new laws went into effect on July 1 in Indiana, including bans...
Education
15-year-old Glenview twins at New Trier earn perfect ACT 36 score on first try
15-year-old Glenview twins Aiden and Dean Elhadary, at New Trier HS, earn perfect ACT 36...
Crime and Public Safety
Teens among 7 shot in West Garfield Park
Seven people were injured in two shootings on the same block early Sunday in West...
Environment
Ticks on the rise in Illinois due to milder winters, scientists say
Illinois’ tick season may be starting earlier, lasting longer and creeping into new corners of...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
10 pop-up events to eat and drink at in Chicago this July, from a spicy margarita competition to a taco crawl
Neighborhoods are showing off their unique flavors with a Rogers Park Taco Crawl and the...
Investigations
Bill aims to curb abandoned oil and gas wells in Illinois through stiffer fines
The bill, which stiffens fines, comes in response to a Tribune investigation into the thousands...
History
Vintage Tribune: Bicentennial celebrations included a Freedom Train stuffed with memorabilia
Mixed responses to the American Freedom Train matched the national mood as the United States...
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Despite storms, Tinley Park’s inaugural Country Fest packs in the fun
Thousands showed up despite storms at TInley Park's Country Fest for music and food including...
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Rock your style with the best True Religion jeans
Starting out with high-end jeans, True Religion eventually added other apparel to its collection, while...
