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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump used a primetime address to the nation Thursday to once again raise doubts about the results of past elections, reviving a subject he’s long used to make unproven claims and deny his loss in the …

A woman was arrested in a “domestic-related” shooting Thursday night, according to Chicago police. The man, 29, and the woman, 27, were arguing in a residence in the 3600 block of West Douglas Boulevard at 9:35 p.m. when the woman …

Four men were shot, one fatally, on the South Side Thursday evening, according to Chicago police. It occurred near Washington Park in the 5100 block of South Calumet Avenue at 9:01 p.m., when a black vehicle pulled alongside a large …

Moon alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Virgo. Aries (March 21-April 19) An average day This is an excellent day to work and be productive. Use the energy of Mercury retrograde …

Chicago police Officer Carlos Baker was referred to a program for troubled cops just weeks before he fatally shot his partner, Krystal Rivera, according to records obtained by the Illinois Answers Project and the Chicago Sun-Times. Once in the program, …

Justin Vernon is heading home to Eau Claire, Wisconsin — and with a quick road trip, you could join him. On July 24 and 25, the Bon Iver front man will revive his independently run Eaux Claires Festival in his …

It’s been a tumultuous few years for the packaged food industry, particularly for Chicago-area companies. Chicago-based Conagra Brands, known for Healthy Choice frozen meals and Slim Jim meat sticks, warned shareholders Wednesday that the company’s financials would get worse before …

I would like teenagers to feel welcome Downtown. Unfortunately, some teens make other people feel unwelcome, which can cause friction. What would it take for people Downtown to feel more welcoming toward teens? If groups of teens would share space …

DEAR ABBY: My husband has a twin brother and a younger brother. After I met his family, it became clear that his parents openly favor his twin, “Kaden.” Based on childhood stories my husband and other family members told me, …

Most of the people in the pictures seemed amenable to being photographed. Or they pretended to be. Motionless for minutes, they stared vacantly at their camera-wielding predators, likely unaware the images would be used to justify colonial subjugation and spread …

A man is recovering at a hospital in fair condition after someone stabbed him during a fight early Friday in the Loop. Around 12:35 a.m., the 34-year-old man was standing with a group of people in the 300 block of …

Three CTA passengers were injured in a hit-and-run involving a bus early Friday in West Town. Around 1:50 a.m., a gray truck was going west on Grand Avenue when it struck the bus in the 400 block of North Western …

If you’ve read any commentary about younger people, none of the following statistics will surprise you. Approximately 19% of Americans who are 12 to 19 years old are depressed — higher than any adult age group. Only about 58.5% of …

A man died after he was pulled from Lake Michigan Thursday afternoon in Streeterville near the Playpen boating area. Chicago police marine unit personnel responded to a call in the 800 block of North DuSable Lake Shore Drive about a …

Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: For the first time since the pandemic, the city closed all beaches and outdoor swimming pools because of fumes from Canadian wildfires, which are becoming Chicago’s new summertime normal. 🗞️ Plus: More details on …

Related Air quality alert for Chicago, Day 2, as wildfire smoke from Canada shuts down beaches, venues Chicagoans woke up to the smell and taste of thick smoke Friday, an unpleasant start to the summer day. Polluted air from Canadian …

Dangerous air pollution caused by hundreds of raging wildfires in Canada continued to impact events and outdoor activities across the Chicago area Friday. Many concerts, movies in the parks, sporting events and other activities had already been canceled Thursday due …

Four friends who grew up graffitiing Evanston walls returned to their hometown this month to add more color and to celebrate the addition of a new “permission wall” for the next generation of writers. Garrett Munski, Ole Flores, Alex Mendoza …

Thick, acrid smoke still blanketed the Chicago area Friday, prompting closings and cancellations in the city and suburbs. An air quality alert is in effect through midnight Friday, though forecasters said the smoke could linger into early Saturday. Chicago’s Air …

This story was published in partnership with Chalkbeat Chicago. Campaign fundraising in the race to serve on Chicago’s first fully elected school board is picking up momentum, with $1.6 million raised since last October and contribution caps now lifted in …