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April 26, 2025
Tesla could benefit the most from new rules on reporting of self-driving car crashes
Rule changes announced by the Trump administration this week could allow automakers to report fewer crashes involving self-driving cars, wit...
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April 26, 2025
Judge detains man accused of starting garage fire that led to firefighter’s death
A man charged with murder and aggravated arson for allegedly starting a garage fire that led to a firefighter’s death was kept in custody fo...
Chicago Tribune
April 26, 2025
President Donald Trump expresses doubts Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war, a day after saying a deal was close
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he doubts Russia’s Vladimir Putin wants to end his war in Ukraine, expressing new skepticism that...
Chicago Tribune
April 26, 2025
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed a new deputy in a major step in naming a successor
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday named a veteran aide and confidant as his new vice president. It’s a major step by the aging...
Chicago Tribune
April 26, 2025
A letter written onboard the Titanic before it sank sells for almost $400,000 at auction
A lettercard penned by one of the Titanic’s most well-known survivors from onboard the ship, days before it sank, has sold for 300,000 pound...
Chicago Tribune
April 26, 2025
Northwest Indiana communities brace for property tax relief impact
With Indiana’s property tax bill signed into law, Northwest Indiana municipalities will lose millions of dollars for services.
Chicago Tribune
April 26, 2025
Chicago White Sox acquire infielder Gage Workman from the Cubs for cash considerations
The Chicago White Sox acquired Gage Workman from the Cubs on Saturday. Workman had only four starts at third base for the Cubs and committed...
Chicago Tribune
April 26, 2025
QB Shedeur Sanders taken in the 5th round at No. 144 by the Cleveland Browns, ending his long wait
Shedeur Sanders’ wait finally has ended. The Cleveland Browns selected the Colorado quarterback in the fifth round with the 144th overall pi...
Chicago Tribune
April 26, 2025
Chicago Bears in the NFL draft: WR Luther Burden III, OT Ozzy Trapilo and DT Shemar Turner added in 2nd round
As the Chicago Bears assemble their 2025 draft class, the Tribune is offering a snapshot of what each player has to offer.
Chicago Tribune
April 26, 2025
Review: Denzel Curry at Salt Shed: This one’s for the fans
Denzel Curry is for the people. That much was clear during his show Friday night at the Salt Shed, where a bevy of teenage and 20-something...
Chicago Tribune
April 26, 2025
Photos: The funeral for Pope Francis
World dignitaries and Catholic faithful have attended Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square. The Vatican said Saturday about 250,000 p...
Chicago Tribune
April 26, 2025
Bill could end Gary airport bi-state pact, stuns mayor who cites loss of revenue
Without explanation, the Republican-controlled General Assembly approved the termination of a bi-state alliance that’s pumped millions of do...
Chicago Tribune
April 26, 2025
The US has nearly 900 measles cases, and 10 states have active outbreaks. Here’s what to know.
Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs. It is...
Chicago Tribune
April 26, 2025
NFL draft first round averages 13.6 million viewers on television and digital platforms
The first round of the NFL draft averaged 13.6 million viewers across television and digital platforms, according to the league and Nielsen.
Chicago Tribune
April 26, 2025
Mighty and meek say goodbye to Pope Francis at funeral where he is remembered as pope of the people
World leaders and Catholic faithful bade farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral Saturday that highlighted his concern for people on the “most...
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April 26, 2025
Derrick Harmon’s mother dies shortly after the first-round pick’s selection by Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers first-round draft pick Derrick Harmon’s mother, Tiffany Saine, died shortly after Pittsburgh selected the defensive line...
Chicago Tribune
April 26, 2025
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April 26, 2025
Brooks Baldwin’s late 2-run HR not enough for Chicago White Sox in 6-5 loss: ‘Those big hits will come’
Brooks Baldwin hit a 2-run homer in the 9th, but the Chicago White Sox fell 6-5 to the Athletics on Friday in their first game in the Sacram...
Chicago Tribune
April 26, 2025
Choose to core aerate over power raking your lawn
You do not need to both core aerate and power rake your lawn.
Chicago Tribune
April 26, 2025
Biblioracle: ‘Owned’ by Eoin Higgins picks apart how billionaires bought the media landscape
As Higgins makes clear, the challenge isn’t just a few billionaires, but a world unmoored from the institutions that once helped hold us tog...
Chicago Tribune
April 26, 2025
Facing Trump’s trade war, Illinois soybean farmers say they’ve seen this before
Illinois farmers expect to plant about 10.5 million acres of soybeans, an area equivalent to nearly 30% of the state’s entire land mass. Chi...
Chicago Tribune
April 26, 2025
One year after Dakota ‘Levi’ Stevens died in foster care, his family still struggles
Dakota “Levi” Stevens’ family has had a year to ponder what happened, what could have been done differently, and what impact they can have m...
Chicago Tribune
April 26, 2025
Letters: Alzheimer’s takes its toll on patients and caregivers
I’ve seen firsthand how devastating Alzheimer’s can be — not just for the individuals living with it but also for their loved ones.
Chicago Tribune
April 26, 2025
Today in Chicago History: Sacré bleu! Foie gras banned by City Council.
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 26, according to the Tribune’s archives.
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April 26, 2025
Today in History: Studio 54 opens
On April 26, 1977, the legendary nightclub Studio 54 had its opening night in New York.
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April 26, 2025
Asking Eric: Soon to be ex-husband asking for alimony
Dear Eric: My oldest daughter is going through a rough divorce. Her soon to be ex-husband is asking for alimony, extra expenses and basicall...
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April 26, 2025
Column: In Round 2 bid to raise competition, Chicago Bears surprise WR Luther Burden III — then add two big men
The Chicago Bears surprised many, including WR Luther Burden III, but he was the highest-graded player on their board to begin a busy second...
Chicago Tribune
April 26, 2025
President Donald Trump criticizes NFL teams for not drafting Shedeur Sanders in the first round
President Donald Trump on Friday criticized NFL teams for passing on quarterback Shedeur Sanders in the first round of the draft.
Chicago Tribune
April 26, 2025
Shedeur Sanders still available in 3rd round of NFL draft as stunning fall continues for Colorado QB
GREEN BAY — The wait continues for Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who was widely viewed as a first-round talent but was still availab...
Chicago Tribune
April 26, 2025
Kennedy Center’s events scheduled for LGBTQ+ pride celebration canceled, organizers say
Organizers and the Kennedy Center have canceled a week’s worth of events celebrating LGBTQ+ rights for this summer’s World Pride festival in...
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April 26, 2025
Chicago Bears in the NFL draft: Luther Burden III, a wide receiver from Missouri, added in the 2nd round
As the Chicago Bears assemble their 2025 draft class, the Tribune is offering a snapshot of what each player has to offer.
Chicago Tribune
April 26, 2025
Daily Horoscope for April 26, 2025
Find peace in the storm. The nurturing Moon supports joyful Jupiter, helping us find spiritual growth and blending our meditative process wi...
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
Shedeur Sanders falls to Day 3 of the NFL draft with 5 QBs picked ahead of Coach Prime’s son
GREEN BAY — Shedeur Sanders is still waiting — after three rounds of the NFL draft, 102 picks and five quarterbacks selected ahead of Coach...
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
Shedeur Sanders falls to day 3 of NFL draft with 5 QBs picked ahead of Coach Prime’s son
By STEVE MEGARGEEGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Shedeur Sanders is still waiting — after three rounds of the NFL draft, 102 picks and five quarterba...
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
Kidney care company spun off from Baxter earlier this year establishes headquarters in Deerfield
Vantive, which formerly operated as Baxter’s Kidney Care segment, will invest $23 million in the headquarters site.
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
Former Chicago Bears player Teven Jenkins lists Vernon Hills home for $785,000
Jenkins paid paid $570,000 in 2021 for the house, which is located in the Centennial Crossing area, close to Vernon Hills’ Metra depot.
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
Illinois bans credit card wagering on sports, but use of digital payment methods at casinos still allowed
Casinos have seen a shift towards cashless wagering, “revolutionizing” the way people gamble, the Association of Certified Gaming Compliance...
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
Chicago Bears 1st-round pick Colston Loveland aims to bring a small-town work ethic to the big NFL stage
At his best, new Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland is a big-play threat, a polished route runner and a much better blocker than adver...
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
Illinois academics relieved after Trump administration restores legal status of some international students
The announcement came after scores of international students around the U.S. filed court challenges, government lawyers said Friday.
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
‘Empire’ mansion in Barrington Hills sells for $6.5 million after spending years on the market
The mansion was first listed more than 10 years ago. It’s not unusual for opulent homes to go unsold for extended periods.
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
Boy, 16, charged in deadly Gary shootout after ankle monitor put him there
Marcus Williams went to a younger relative’s home around 5:30 p.m. April 18 – or Good Friday.
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April 25, 2025
Judge blocks Trump administration from nixing collective bargaining for most federal employees
A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from implementing an executive order that a labor union says would ca...
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April 25, 2025
College basketball recruit Jared Russell sees unfinished business as pitcher for Dundee-Crown. ‘Soaking this in.’
Jared Russell pitches five-plus innings for win and helps own cause by going 4-for-5 in 13-4 victory over Jacobs.
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
From the Farm: Pressure cooker of yesterday, only similar in concept to today’s cookery
“What type of ancient medieval torture device is this?” Ross Blankenship asked. I explained it was Grandma Potempa’s pressure cooker
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
Freshman speedster Adalynn Fugitt brings key dimension to Oswego’s batting order. ‘Get ′em started, be the spark.’
Freshman Adalynn Fugitt gets two hits and scores a run for Oswego in 9-3 win over crosstown rival Oswego East.
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
President Donald Trump keeps contradicting himself on tariffs, making a fragile world economy nervous
Trump has said he will simply set new tariff rates negotiated internally within the U.S. government over the next few weeks — although he al...
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April 25, 2025
Elon Musk’s X sues to overturn Minnesota political deepfakes ban
X Corp., the social media platform owned by Trump adviser Elon Musk, is challenging the constitutionality of a Minnesota ban on using deepfa...
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025
Overnight parking of commercial vehicles on city streets banned in Aurora
Commercial vehicles are no longer allowed to park overnight on Aurora city streets after the City Council expanded a parking ordinance once...
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April 25, 2025
Snelling calls for suspensions of CPD tactical officers for traffic stops prior to shooting of Dexter Reed
Several Chicago Police officers assigned to the Harrison District (11th) were found to have repeatedly violated CPD rules related to traffic...
Chicago Tribune
April 25, 2025