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One year after Dakota ‘Levi’ Stevens died in foster care, his family still struggles
Dakota "Levi" Stevens' family has had a year to ponder what happened, what could have been done differently, and what impact they can have moving forward.
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Editorial: May we hear no more from Highland Park gunman Robert Crimo III
May Highland Park never have to hear the name of gunman Robert Crimo III again.
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Tesla could benefit the most from new rules on reporting of self-driving car crashes
Rule changes announced by the Trump administration this week could allow automakers to report fewer crashes involving self-driving cars, with Tesla potentially emerging as the main beneficiary.
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A letter written onboard the Titanic before it sank sells for almost $400,000 at auction
A lettercard penned by one of the Titanic’s most well-known survivors from onboard the ship, days before it sank, has sold for 300,000 pounds ($399,000) at auction.
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Photos: The funeral for Pope Francis
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Politics
President Donald Trump expresses doubts Putin is willing to end the Ukraine war, a day after saying a deal was close
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he doubts Russia’s Vladimir Putin wants to end his...
Education
Illinois academics relieved after Trump administration restores legal status of some international students
The announcement came after scores of international students around the U.S. filed court challenges, government...
Environment
Hammond receives $5 million grant to replace lead service lines
The city of Hammond has received $5 million through the Indiana Finance Authority’s State Revolving...
Crime and Public Safety
Boy, 16, charged in deadly Gary shootout after ankle monitor put him there
Marcus Williams went to a younger relative’s home around 5:30 p.m. April 18 – or...
Investigations
Trump’s love affair with dirty coal can’t compete with market realities
Executive orders unlikely to help coal, once a dominant sector of the economy but now...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Navigating price and quality in the complicated landscape of the American wine market
As tariffs threaten to send import prices soaring, domestic wines might be poised to be...
Movies
Review: ‘The Legend of Ochi’ is a rich, intense fairy tale with a human touch
Blending story elements from 1980s titles like "Gremlins" with a persuasive fantasy texture, this sweet...
TV and Streaming
‘Étoile’ review: A dance of egos, hookups and ballet backstage drama — and it’s funny!
In the latest from Amy Sherman-Palladino, New York and Paris ballet companies swap dancers.
Local News
Big crowd turns out for Aurora electronics recycling event
The city of Aurora's free four-hour drive-thru electronics recycling event was held Saturday in the...
History
Today in Chicago History: Sacré bleu! Foie gras banned by City Council
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on April 26, according...
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Archery gloves can help protect your hands from the possible damage and strain that comes...