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I rode Amtrak in coach for 46 hours from Chicago to Miami. Here’s why it's worth it

Trains are not the easiest, quickest or most reliable way to travel across the country. Why hasn't America's love of trains faded? Why the excitement about the inaugural run of the Floridian train on Nov. 10?

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Peso Pluma to headline Sueños Music Festival 2025

Pluma's set this year was canceled due to inclement weather. The Latin music festival returns for a fourth year in Grant Park in May.

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Mike Madigan among cast of powerful characters ensnared in corruption cases playing out in Chicago

Most of them were convicted, some went to prison. But all were caught up in the FBI's decade-long pursuit of Illinois' former House speaker. Here's a look at the individuals and businesses caught in the crossfire ahead of Madigan's trial.

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Conoce a Aaron ‘Jitu’ Brown, candidato a la Junta de Educación de Chicago del quinto distrito

El Chicago Sun-Times, WBEZ y Chalkbeat le hicieron a cada candidato a la primera junta de educación electa de Chicago una serie de preguntas sobre sus antecedentes y prioridades. Esto es lo que respondieron.

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JD Vance called Chicago the US murder capital. Is he right?

Fact check: Chicago has more murders than other U.S. cities, but does not top the list of cities with the highest murder rates, or homicides per capita.

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Melanie Martinez's gentle voice at center of a theatrical set bursting with creativity: Lollapalooza review

Fun props and showy costumes for the singer and her dancers add to the playfulness.

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Where's the best NASCAR action? A turn-by-turn guide to Chicago's street race course

We have a full breakdown of each turn on the lakefront course and the challenges drivers face.

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Where to see classic and modern takes on ‘The Nutcracker’ in Chicago

From classical ballet to modern hip-hop interpretations, here is where you can see the beloved Christmas-themed ballet this holiday season.

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Best Horoscope for 2024: 8 Reliable Websites for Readings

Astrology can reveal your true nature, predict future happenings, and help with relationship issues. It's no shocker that folks today are hooked on daily horoscopes in newspapers, mags, and online.

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Chicago's once-powerful Ed Burke faces sentencing Monday, 'very humbling' days could be ahead

Nearly a decade has passed since an Illinois politician as significant as Burke faced sentencing at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse. The need to send a message to others is sure to be on the judge’s mind when she makes her decision.

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Chicago Daily News 100 years ago: Loop cabaret Moulin Rouge bombed, multiple injuries

Damage was estimated at $50,000 from the bombing, which came as the club at Van Buren Street and Wabash Avenue was being prepared to reopen after being closed a year by federal injunction, according to the report published June 16, 1924.

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Lo que Chicago puede aprender de Colombia sobre cómo manejar una ola migratoria

El pequeño y relativamente pobre país sudamericano ha recibido cuatro veces más venezolanos que Estados Unidos, pero ofrece una vía de integración. Fuimos a verlo.

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2 men killed in Chinatown shooting identified

The two men, 32 and 33, were found about 10 p.m. Tuesday in the 2400 block of South Normal Avenue. One was pronounced dead at the scene, and the other died at Stroger Hospital, officials said.

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Cook County official arrested, charged with driving while drunk in Chicago

Democratic Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele was arrested Sunday after she caused a crash in the 5000 block of North Ashland Avenue, police records show. Officers found an open bottle of wine in her car, and she refused a field sobriety check.

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Jason Dickinson's two-way performance helps Blackhawks beat Wild in overtime

Dickinson, who has become one of the NHL's best defensive forwards, chipped in a much-needed goal and contained Wild star Kirill Kaprizov until Philipp Kurashev sniped the game-winner in a 2-1 victory Sunday.

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Judith Jamison, transcendent dancer and artistic director of Alvin Ailey company, dies at 81

Judith Jamison joined the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1965 and danced with the company for 15 years. She later led the company for 20 years, helping make it one of the most successful dance companies in the U.S.

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Man dies after being pulled from Chicago River downtown

The 63-year-old man was found unresponsive in the water in the 300 block of South Wacker Drive around 1:20 p.m., Chicago police said.

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Blackhawks lose to Stars in second consecutive poor performance

The Hawks looked alarmingly similar to last season's team in a 3-1 defeat Thursday in Dallas, following up their 4-1 loss Wednesday against the Red Wings in the worst way.

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Family remembers Navy Pier shooting victim as 'caring, giving person'

Lamont Johnson was identified as one of two men killed Tuesday in a shooting at the popular tourist attraction. His aunt said he was a "family man" who took care of his mother and four children.

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Jessica Biggs wins in South Side District 6 Chicago School Board race

Biggs, Anusha Thotakura, Andre Smith and write-in candidate Danielle Wallce vied to represent District 6, which includes some of the wealthiest and poorest neighborhoods in Chicago.

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Suspect released in slaying of Chicago police Officer Enrique Martinez, another remains in custody

The on-duty shooting occurred about 8 p.m. Monday in the 8000 block of South Ingleside Avenue after police stopped a vehicle with three occupants, one of whom died in the shooting.

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Blackhawks finish trip on high note as Arvid Soderblom backstops victory against Ducks

Soderblom, the Hawks' little-used backup goalie, stopped 37 of 39 shots in a 4-2 victory Sunday, giving the team a winning record on their five-game road trip.

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Chicago Pride 2024 events calendar

From parties, street festivals, family fun and much more, here's what's on Chicago's Pride 2024 calendar.

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2024 IHSA state football first round playoff scores

All the scores from the first round.

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How the Super 25 high school football teams fared in Week 10

Results from all the ranked teams.

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