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A young mother’s murder horrified central Illinois. Decades later, the family convicted in her death says DNA proves they’re innocent.
The ex-husband and in-laws of Karyn Hearn Slover were convicted in her death, but the Illinois Innocence Project believes DNA evidence might shed new light.
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Editorial: A balanced state budget. But hardly Springfield Democrats’ finest hour.
Springfield Democrats got unusually creative with tax hikes this year.
Business
Lawmakers’ lack of action on new Bears lakefront stadium raises hopes in Arlington Heights
With no action taken during the recent legislative session on a new Chicago Bears stadium, the suburb stays hopeful it could be the site.
Entertainment
Live Nation reveals data breach at its Ticketmaster subsidiary
Live Nation is investigating a data breach at its Ticketmaster subsidiary, which dominates ticketing for live events in the United States.
Sports
Kamilla Cardoso impresses in Chicago Sky debut as Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese showcase WNBA’s bright future
Kamilla Cardoso and the Chicago Sky lost by one point to Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Saturday.
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Politics
The ANC party that freed South Africa from apartheid loses its 30-year majority in landmark election
The African National Congress party has lost its parliamentary majority in a historic election result...
Crime and Public Safety
CCL holder fires at armed carjackers overnight on Northwest Side
A 34-year-old concealed carry license holder fired at armed carjackers as they fled the scene...
Education
After fractured goodbye four years ago, Homewood reunion helps former middle school students say farewell
Superintendent Scott McAlister said the high school seniors appeared more eager than most to make...
Immigration
President Joe Biden is said to be finalizing plans for migrant limits as part of a US-Mexico border clampdown
The White House is finalizing plans for a U.S.-Mexico border clampdown, with President Joe Biden...
Investigations
Tribune’s ‘Stalled Justice’ series on Cook County court delays wins national award for journalistic fairness
"Stalled Justice," a Tribune series exposing dysfunction in the Cook County courts, has won the...
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New Trier goalkeeper Annie Fowler saves best for last. This season, that is. Freshman is just getting started.
Fowler stops two of St. Charles North's last three attempts in the shootout as New...
National News
Today in History: Queen Elizabeth II crowned at age 27
On June 2, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II was crowned at age 27 at a ceremony...
History
Today in Sports History: Red Sox star Ted Williams enlists
In 1942, Red Sox star Ted Williams enlisted as a US Navy aviator.
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Patios at 35 Chicago restaurants and bars, from a spot with outdoor bumper pool to happy hour hangs
The Tribune food team’s guide for outdoor patios contains spots where you can read or...
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Ask Amy: I’m sick of my daughter’s string of boyfriends
Dear Amy: I want to support her, but it's stressful for me to keep dealing...
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Organic repellents work with plant-based ingredients to keep bugs away and deter them from biting...