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Recent federal actions targeting Ivy League institutions over alleged failures to address campus antisemitism have sparked a broader and more troubling trend: the use of this moment to justify cutting diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. There is no question antisemitism …

Chicago’s new top federal prosecutor says he’s no “politician,” but he plans to carry out President Trump’s priorities on illegal immigration and gang violence. Asked Tuesday if he thinks federal prosecutors are “Trump’s lawyers” — as another U.S. attorney has …

President Donald Trump’s Department of Education has launched an investigation into Chicago Public Schools, alleging that a plan meant to improve educational outcomes for Black children discriminates against other races. The federal inquiry follows a complaint lodged against CPS in …

John Avila and Rizal Hamdallah are on a mission to educate Chicagoans about Indonesia, starting with its “national dish” — rendang. Rendang — a slow-cooked curry dish typically made by simmering beef in coconut milk and redolent of lime leaves, …

President Donald Trump signed three executive orders addressing immigration enforcement Monday night, including targeting officials who uphold sanctuary city laws and boosting access to the military for state and local law enforcement. Observers said it’s the latest in a series …

SPRINGFIELD — Moments before driving his GMC Sierra the wrong way onto a downstate highway in 2022, Shane Jason Woods complained he’d been in an argument, he faced a decade in prison, and he just wanted to “end it,” a …

A person was killed and another critically injured in a car crash Tuesday on DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Douglas. An 18-year-old man was driving a black sedan southbound about 5 p.m. in the 2900 block of South DuSable Lake …

PITTSBURGH — Carson Kelly was the fourth Cub to step up to the plate Tuesday night against Pirates starter Andrew Heaney — the earliest a Cubs catcher has appeared in the batting order this season. Kelly and fellow backstop Miguel …

This fresh and flavorful recipe combines nutrient-rich salmon and bright and crisp-tender vegetables with a homemade teriyaki sauce. It promises to satisfy any craving for an Asian-inspired stir-fry. Stir-frying is a method of quickly searing and cooking bite-size pieces of …

Pete Willy and his grandson, 5-year-old Hudson Miller of Valparaiso, Indiana, practiced safety and target practice before the start of the Indiana youth turkey hunt. “They started with targets and worked their way up to setting up ground blinds and …

Even before Kyle Danhausen missed catching the Illinois-record smallmouth bass by an ounce Thursday, he was on a roll fishing near downtown Chicago. ‘‘I had caught somewhere between 20 and 30,’’ he said. ‘‘I was catching them every cast. It …

White Sox general manager Chris Getz had one more point to make after a nearly 30-minute interview scrum Tuesday. ‘‘We are going to send [top prospect Colson Montgomery] to Arizona,’’ he said. ‘‘And we are going to get some one-on-one …

Deferred dreams explode with life- and possibly death-altering impact in playwright Zora Howard’s blistering new drama “Bust.” With a story that veers from comedy to tragedy to “Black Mirror”-esque otherworldly plane, the world premiere co-production between Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre and …

The White Sox are just plain better than they were last season. Go on, ask them. “Things are different this year,” said veteran outfielder Andrew Benintendi, who was in the DH spot Tuesday as the Sox began a series against …

The White Sox’ lack of pitching depth hurt them in their 7-2 loss Tuesday to the Brewers at Rate Field. It was essentially a bullpen game for the Sox, who continue to look for ways to get through injured left-hander …

PITTSBURGH — Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga appeared to wince after Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen lined a double into left-center field leading off the sixth inning Tuesday night. Manager Craig Counsell and head trainer Nick Frangella jogged to the mound, …

Moon alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Gemini. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day Today optimism pervades your being. You believe in yourself, and you believe in your future, which …

Naples may be famous for its pizza, but the meatballs are just as deserving of worldwide acclaim. Massive orbs of ground beef are set in a shallow pool of ragù, red and glistening, and are served as often alongside pasta …

A gigantic tool shed in West Garfield Park may seem like an unusual place for inspiration. But that’s what many visitors to the nonprofit Chicago Tool Library found there recently, even amid grim headlines about economic uncertainty. Last Saturday, the …

Police are investigating after a 15-year-old boy was shot in his hand Tuesday night in Austin on the West Side. Officers responding to calls of a person shot around 10 p.m. in the 5000 block of West Quincy Street found …