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Gov. JB Pritzker urges faster probe of Rep. Harry Benton
Welch has refused to explain the decision, but a source familiar with the situation told the Tribune the allegations were of a sexual harassment nature. A ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  April 28, 2026


Illinois Speaker Welch reluctantly speaks about embattled lawmaker
A source familiar with the situation separately confirmed to the Tribune that the allegations were of a sexual harassment nature. Another source told the ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  April 23, 2026


Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in ...
Yvette Clarke, told lawmakers at the outset of the meeting, according to a person who insisted on anonymity to discuss a private conversation. Many ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  April 22, 2026


Painted Tree vendors say they're out money after sudden closing
I was just dumbfounded,” said a 70-year-old Painted Tree employee, who declined to give her name because she fears company retaliation.

Chicago Tribune  ∙  April 21, 2026


Mediators move closer to extending US-Iran ceasefire, officials tell AP
... a person briefed on the matter. The Iranians rejected the U.S. plan and countered with an offer to suspend enrichment for five years, the regional official ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  April 15, 2026


Chesterton and Porter will close police dispatch to join county 911
Outside the Town Hall, a woman dispatcher, who declined to give her name, would only say: “It's not for the greater good.” Jim Woods is a freelance reporter ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  April 14, 2026


Doc Rivers isn't expected back as Milwaukee Bucks' coach next ...
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no formal announcement about Rivers' decision has been made. There has been some ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  April 13, 2026


Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing President Trump
... insisted on anonymity. When her district staffers in the state office took a break Tuesday, they returned to 75 voicemails on Iran an hour later, the aide ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  April 9, 2026


President Trump issues an expletive-filled threat against Iran
The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss details not yet made public. Iran also shot down another U.S. military plane Friday ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  April 5, 2026


Iran-backed Houthis enter the month-old war in the Middle East
... people briefed on the matter. The base is run by the Royal Saudi Air Force but is also used by U.S. troops. Death toll climbs. Iranian authorities say more ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  March 28, 2026


West Suburban Medical Center closure leaves patients, workers ...
A hospital employee who asked to remain anonymous said workers were told via an email from Manoj Prasad, the owner of West Suburban Medical Center, that the ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  March 26, 2026


Trump administration offers 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Trump administration has offered a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran, according to a person briefed on the contours of the ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  March 24, 2026


Proposal includes Soldier Field dome but Bears focused elsewhere
Peck was engaged to create the concept by a Bears fan who asked to remain anonymous. But the proposal has no connection to the team, the city, or the Park ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  March 20, 2026


Valparaiso looks ahead to its next comprehensive plan
Another attendee on the north side, who asked not to be named, resented the lack of sidewalks. “Why are we even part of the city if we can't get connected ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  March 19, 2026


Today in Chicago History: NFL's Cardinals leave for St. Louis
“If that's the way they want it, that's the way it will be,” said a player who asked that his name not be used. “Names on the back of the shirts remind me ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  March 13, 2026


Blast rocks Tehran after Israel threatened to target area of ...
The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Oscar Austin shot down an Iranian ballistic missile over Turkey on Friday, a U.S. official said on condition of anonymity in order ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  March 13, 2026


Chicago White Sox – Page 427
Column: A leaked letter from an anonymous source adds another twist to the baseball stalemate. By Paul Sullivan. June 19, 2020 at 1:46 p.m.. The president of ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  March 13, 2026


Indiana Gov. Mike Braun visits Lake Village to survey storm damage
“Even the cat was safe,” said another of the Hangers' relatives who declined to give her name. “She was in the bathroom, and she's not a very friendly cat ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  March 12, 2026


Illinois Republicans press on Rep. Harry Benton caucus removal
Separately, a source familiar with the situation told the Tribune the allegations were of a sexual harassment nature. Welch's predecessor as House speaker ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  March 11, 2026


Park Ridge officials move one step closer to plastic bag ban
Alderperson John Moran said he spoke off-the-record with a manager at an unnamed grocery store and said there is some worry the baggers will have to be let go.

Chicago Tribune  ∙  March 4, 2026


Jurickson Profar: Atlanta Braves OF faces 162-game suspension
... on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made. Because this would be Profar's second infraction, an appeal would take place after a ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  March 3, 2026


Iran suggests it's open to US talks, White House official says
... according to a person familiar with the operation. The intelligence was shared with Israeli officials, and the timing of the strikes was adjusted in part ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  March 1, 2026


U.S. Secret Service shot and killed armed man at Mar-a-Lago
The man killed was identified by investigators as 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin, according to a person familiar with the matter. The person spoke on the ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  February 22, 2026


Matt LaFleur: Green Bay Packers coach agrees to extension
... a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal hadn't been announced. ESPN and NFL Network first ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  January 18, 2026


Tatsuya Imai: RHP agrees to 3-year, $54M deal with Houston Astros
Right-hander Tatsuya Imai and the Houston Astros have agreed to a thee-year, $54 million contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  January 2, 2026


St. Sabina basketball tournament marred by argument, shooting
Two cars crashed while trying to flee the scene in the 7700 block of South Racine Avenue, the source said, and Gresham (6th) District police recovered ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  December 29, 2025


Operation Midway Blitz: How immigration raids changed Chicago
“We were desperate and hopeless,” said his sister, who asked that her name not be used out of fear of retaliation. “We couldn't believe that this government ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  December 28, 2025


CPS board president pulls tax hike amid city's budget fight
The sources asked not to be identified, citing concerns of professional reprisal. Harden's maneuver came amid the City Council's high-stakes budget battle ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  December 22, 2025


Former student alleges sexual abuse at Linné Elementary
Upon walking into the gym at Carl Von Linné Elementary School on the city's North Side, a former student — who asked to remain anonymous — said little had ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  December 6, 2025


Trump lands in Miami to speak about his economic agenda on the ...
In his speech, Trump will touch on deregulation, energy independence and oil prices, and affordability, said the White House official, who insisted on anonymity ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  November 5, 2025


US Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' García not running for reelection, source says
Jesús “Chuy” García of Chicago will not run for reelection, a source close to the congressman said Monday, apparently ceding the spot to his chief of staff ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  November 4, 2025


Shrinking options for gender-affirming care for minors
After years of gender-affirming care at UChicago Medicine, the family isn't sure where to go next, said the child's mother, who asked to remain anonymous to ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  October 31, 2025


Efforts step up to help Elgin businesses know their ICE rights
“At the rate I've seen things develop, I don't think a sign helps,” said Liz, who declined to give her last name. “I feel for us, as the Hispanic community ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  October 28, 2025


Two shot victims to death in Auburn Gresham: EMS
... a source said. A third victim, a 21-year-old man, was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in good condition with a wound to the right arm ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  October 22, 2025


'It's really tragic': Details emerge after former NFL star Doug Martin's ...
Police initially received a call about a person breaking into a home on that street, which a source said had been occupied at the time. They “simultaneously ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  October 21, 2025


Ex-NFL running back Doug Martin dies in Oakland police custody ...
... sources close to the investigation told this news organization on Sunday. Martin, 36, died at a hospital after being contacted by Oakland police, who were ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  October 20, 2025


President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown weighs heavy on ...
“I feel desperate,'' said Maria, 48, who requested anonymity to talk about her ordeal because she fears being detained and deported. “I don't have any money ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  October 18, 2025


Valparaiso 'No Kings' protest draws more than 1,000 people
One woman, who lives in Valparaiso but declined to give her name, wore a Tyrannosaurus rex costume. Though she's been to other protests, this was her first ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  October 18, 2025


Federal immigration agents raid Chicago's Swap-O-Rama
The woman, who declined to give her name, said her dad's phone location had last registered in the alley outside the auto shop. She'd driven to the alley ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  October 17, 2025


Video: Arrest of Hoffman Estates teen by ICE sparks outrage
The man, who did not want his name used for fear of being drawn into the controversy, told the Tribune that the parents of the teens arrived upon the scene ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  October 16, 2025


ICE detains immigrants who think they're following the legal path
A relative, who asked not to be named for fear of arrest, said, “It looks like they didn't do it the way the government wanted to,” referring to the asylum ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  October 5, 2025


ICE fires baton rounds at protesters in Broadview
A protester, who declined to be named declined to be named, leads others in a chant outside an Immigration and ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  September 26, 2025


Chicago Public Schools faces funding and management challenges
... a source familiar with the situation who is not authorized to speak to reporters. These restructurings could lead to a reduction in staffing, with the ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  September 25, 2025


Tax hikes loom for South, West side homeowners
Ronda, 62, a retired city worker who declined to provide her last name for privacy reasons, said she had to start blocking calls from unknown phone numbers ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  September 21, 2025


Immigrant patients may face unregulated 'medical deportation'
... did not want to be named to avoid repercussions in their ongoing work with hospitals. If patients want to stay in the U.S., they may not know what options ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  September 18, 2025


Immigration agents arrest detainees outside Naperville Menards
One witness to the arrest of Morales and the other two men was a 60-year-old Warrenville resident who declined to give his name. “I was pulling up to buy ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  September 18, 2025


Day laborers at Chicago home improvement stores targeted by ICE
... declined to give his name, after the arrest Wednesday. “They were putting people in the cars, handcuffed. I really couldn't figure out who was doing what ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  September 18, 2025


Donald Trump's US Open visit sparks boos and long security lines
“I was careful not to get the red one,” said the fan, who declined to give her name because of her employer's rules about being publicly quoted. Among those ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  September 8, 2025


HUD asks Chicago Housing Authority to delay Walter Burnett CEO hire
Walter Burnett as CEO because of a need to review potential conflicts of interest, a HUD official who was not authorized to speak on the record told the Tribune ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  August 29, 2025


President Donald Trump revokes Secret Service protection for ...
The people insisted on anonymity to discuss a matter not made public. Trump, a Republican, defeated Harris, a Democrat, in the presidential election last ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  August 29, 2025