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April 21, 2026
Valparaiso School Board supports superintendent in Micah Beckwith controversy
The Valparaiso School Board weighed in on the controversy over Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith’s appearance at a high school career fair.
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April 21, 2026
Painted Tree Boutique vendors say they’re out money after business suddenly closes
Some vendors at Painted Tree Boutiques in Naperville say they’re owed a lot of money by the company, which has filed for bankruptcy.
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April 21, 2026
Judge questions special prosecutor appointment in 2 cases involving former Chicago police detective
A judge has raised doubts about the appointment of a special prosecutor in two cases involving a former Chicago police detective who has bee...
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April 21, 2026
18 candidates apply for Orland District 230 board vacancy created by resignation of Arabic language supporter
Eighteen candidates applied to fill the vacancy on the Orland High School District 230 Board created by Mohammed Jaber resignation.
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April 21, 2026
Review: Big tech and the damage done in tense ‘Job’ at Writers Theatre
Christopher Donahue and Rae Gray play a therapist and a young tech worker in Max Wolf Friedlich’s gripping, 85-minute play in which two gene...
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April 21, 2026
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel breaks silence on ‘personal and private matter’
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel made a statement after being in headlines for being photographed with former The Athletic NFL reporte...
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April 21, 2026
Mike Tomlin joining NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Football’ pregame show after 19 seasons as Pittsburgh Steelers coach
Mike Tomlin is going from the glare of an NFL sideline to the glare of television lights. The former Pittsburgh Steelers coach will join NBC...
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April 21, 2026
US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says
U.S. forces have boarded an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia, the Pentagon said Tuesday, as it puts...
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April 21, 2026
Homophobic chant surfaces again in Mexico soccer stadiums as issue looms for World Cup
After a few months in which it was heard only sporadically at local tournaments across Mexico, a homophobic chant has resurfaced strongly in...
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April 21, 2026
Illinois awards $32M to cannabis companies, but some are still struggling to open
Illinois is offering $32 million in loans to social equity cannabis companies, but some are still struggling to open.
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April 21, 2026
Karol G will open world tour in Chicago
Karol G will play at Soldier Field in Chicago on July 24 to kick off her “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour” world tour.
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April 21, 2026
Investment manager David Herro sells condo in Palmolive building for $5.5 million
The condo that Herro sold is decorated in the Art Deco style and was renovated by designer Steven Gambrel and by Liederbach & Graham Archite...
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April 21, 2026
Purdue Pharma to be sentenced in criminal opioids case, allowing settlement money to flow
A judge is expected to sentence OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to forfeit $225 million to the Justice Department on Tuesday, clearing the way...
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April 21, 2026
Pope’s visit to Equatorial Guinea is a diplomatic challenge as he closes his Africa trip
Pope Leo XIV arrived Tuesday in Equatorial Guinea for the final leg of his four-nation African journey, a country that presents perhaps the...
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April 21, 2026
Trump’s Federal Reserve nominee to face tough hearing before Senate panel
Kevin Warsh is taking another step toward his decade-long goal of winning the top job at the Federal Reserve by appearing at a hearing befor...
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April 21, 2026
US and Iran signal new ceasefire talks in Islamabad as truce nears end
Two regional officials said Tuesday that the United States and Iran have signaled they will hold a new round of ceasefire talks in Islamabad...
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April 21, 2026
New York Yankees’ Cam Schlittler says he and his family have received threats from Boston Red Sox fans
New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler says he’s looking forward to his Fenway Park debut on Thursday against Boston even after reveal...
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April 21, 2026
Will there be any trades in the 1st round of the NFL draft? Keep an eye on these 5 teams.
Six teams enter the first round of the NFL draft without a pick. Six others have two picks apiece. Let’s make a deal.
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April 21, 2026
Brothers plead guilty to paying off Oakbrook Terrace mayor in red-light camera scheme
The stepsons of a deceased mob-connected businessman have pleaded guilty to participating in a red-light camera kickback scheme that funnele...
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April 21, 2026
Which direction will the Chicago Bears go with the No. 25 pick? Brad Biggs’ NFL mock draft 3.0.
The Chicago Bears will need a wide menu Thursday night when they choose near the back end of Round 1 in the NFL draft at No. 25.
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April 21, 2026
What’s Kyle Teel’s toughest rehab task? 3 takeaways from Chicago White Sox’s halfway point of a 6-game trip.
The Chicago White Sox took two of three against the Athletics during the first leg of their six-game trip. Here are three takeaways from the...
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April 21, 2026
Editorial: The reasons for Chicagoland’s rent surge aren’t mysterious. It’s a supply problem.
Chicago’s housing shortage is changing how people make decisions. A recent Zillow analysis shows that a growing share of users are now “dua...
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April 21, 2026
Food icon: Inocencio Carbajal, El Guëro of Carnitas Uruapan in Chicago
He overcame adversity as an immigrant who worked in the old Fulton Market at a meatpacking house and abandonment in childhood, eventually re...
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April 21, 2026
Luxury camera store coming to Magnificent Mile, aims to be ‘community center’ for artists
German luxury camera brand Leica will open later this month a multistory store and gallery on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile across from the his...
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April 21, 2026
Elad Strohmayer: Zionism is often used as a slur. We must reclaim the term.
Zionism is the belief that Jews have the right to self-determination in our ancestral homeland.
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April 21, 2026
Review: ’12 Ophelias (a play with broken songs)’ is an abstract feminist riff on Shakespeare
In this retelling, Ophelia reemerges from the water into a neo-Elizabethan version of Appalachia, where she sets out on a strange journey to...
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April 21, 2026
Column: ‘Lorne’ documentary shows us the man behind the ‘SNL’ curtain, sort of
Director Morgan Neville’s film is a lighthearted profile of an accomplished person, but it is all surface and pleasant observations.
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April 21, 2026
Editorial: The city must improve its oversight of outside law firms
Something clearly is wrong with how Chicago is managing what it pays outside law firms in police misconduct cases.
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April 21, 2026
Foundation launched in honor of young South Side dancer killed in Bishop Ford crash
Mother of teen South Side dancer killed in a Bishop Ford Freeway crash launches foundation to support Chicago urban dance communities, which...
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April 21, 2026
Libertyville 5-bedroom home with country kitchen: $2.4M
This home has a family room with three walls of windows, a fireplace and a granite mantel.
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April 21, 2026
Fewer young Americans are pursuing sewing careers. These Chicago tailors think they know why.
Chicago’s emerging and longtime tailors have observed industry shifts they believe have led to fewer professional sewers.
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April 21, 2026
Erykah Nava: History tells us that school vouchers segregate and alienate
Voucher programs deepen segregation. Across several different states, voucher programs have shown to contribute to a racial and class divide...
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April 21, 2026
Today in Chicago History: ‘Mystery of Al Capone’s Vaults’ — with host Geraldo Rivera
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 21, according to the Tribune’s archives.
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April 21, 2026
Today in History: Pope Francis dies at 88
On April 21, 2025, Pope Francis, who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with criti...
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April 21, 2026
Terry Savage: Keep private equity and private credit out of your pension plan
Oh, the irony. Just as market headlines reveal huge worries about “private credit” and “private equity,” the Labor Department (which is resp...
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April 21, 2026
The Kid Whisperer: Parents: You cannot make your kids happy
When you give your kids gifts, you are not making them happy. You are merely gratifying them.
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April 21, 2026
Asking Eric: My life is full and complicated
A candid exploration of relationship dynamics where one person carries the conversational weight. This advice column examines the challenges...
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April 21, 2026
Embracing a new plate approach, Dansby Swanson slugs a 3-run home run in the Chicago Cubs’ 5-1 win
The Chicago Cubs secured a commanding 5-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, with shortstop Dansby Swanson delivering a crucial three-r...
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April 21, 2026
Photos: Chicago Cubs 5, Philadelphia Phillies 1
The Chicago Cubs delivered an impressive performance at their home stadium, dominating the Philadelphia Phillies with a convincing 5-1 victo...
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April 21, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays bus from Phoenix to Anaheim after charter plane is grounded — kangaroo court to follow
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer objected. “I was like, ‘Max, why don’t you just buy a plane? You’ve got plenty of cash,'” manager Joh...
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April 21, 2026
Review: ‘Schmigadoon!’ takes the parody of musicals all the way to Broadway
Schmigadoon! transitions from streaming screen to theatrical stage, bringing the beloved Apple TV parody to Broadway audiences. Led by Alex...
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April 21, 2026
Photos: Chicago Sky training camp at UIC
The Chicago Sky organization opened its training camp doors at the University of Illinois Chicago campus on April 20, 2026, offering fans an...
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April 21, 2026
Billy Donovan stepping down as Chicago Bulls coach after 6 seasons
Billy Donovan is stepping down as coach of the Chicago Bulls, leaving another key vacancy following the dismissal of their top basketball ex...
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April 20, 2026
Chicago Cubs 2B Nico Hoerner named NL Player of the Week — and Jacob Webb embraces multi-inning chances
Nico Hoerner’s stellar week, part of a scorching start to the season for the Chicago Cubs’ second baseman, has earned him an MLB honor.
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April 20, 2026
CTA ends contract with Monterrey Security for unarmed private security guards
The Chicago Transit Authority announced the termination of its contract with Monterrey Security, marking a strategic shift in public safety...
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April 20, 2026
McHenry County residents wall off homes against rising Fox River
McHenry County faces potential flooding as the Fox River water levels are expected to reach critical thresholds in the coming days. Communit...
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April 20, 2026
Some Chicago Public Schools parents push back against May Day agreement
More than two dozen Chicago Public Schools parents and community members voiced concerns over the district’s plan to hold May Day activities...
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April 20, 2026
Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears — after hitting the ‘reset button’ — get back to work at Halas Hall
After taking some time to get away from football over the last three months, QB Caleb Williams said he was “itching to get back” as the Chic...
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April 20, 2026
Louisiana community is struggling to understand after man killed 8 children
A stunned Louisiana city struggled to come to grips Monday with the massacre of eight children carried out by a father who was separating fr...
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April 20, 2026