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The Chicago Board of Education posted a budget amendment that opens the door for Mayor Brandon Johnson's office to take out a loan on behalf of Chicago Public Schools.
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[](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/05/chicago-rehousing-efforts-gompers-park-homeless/ "City begins rehousing efforts for Gompers Park homeless encampment residents")[
](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/05/chicago-rehousing-efforts-gompers-park-homeless/ "City begins rehousing efforts for Gompers Park homeless encampment residents")
[](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/05/hearing-on-right-to-die-bill-put-on-hold-as-legislators-work-on-changes/ "Hearing on ‘right to die’ bill put on hold as legislators work on changes")[
](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/05/hearing-on-right-to-die-bill-put-on-hold-as-legislators-work-on-changes/ "Hearing on ‘right to die’ bill put on hold as legislators work on changes")
[](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/05/chicago-white-sox-noah-schultz-hagen-smith/ "Chicago White Sox pitching prospects Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith take steps forward in second spring outings")[
](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/05/chicago-white-sox-noah-schultz-hagen-smith/ "Chicago White Sox pitching prospects Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith take steps forward in second spring outings")
[](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/05/travels-with-agatha-christie-david-suchet-review-britbox/ "‘Travels with Agatha Christie and Sir David Suchet’ review: The actor known for Hercule Poirot follows in the author’s footsteps")[
](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/05/travels-with-agatha-christie-david-suchet-review-britbox/ "‘Travels with Agatha Christie and Sir David Suchet’ review: The actor known for Hercule Poirot follows in the author’s footsteps")
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[](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/05/editorial-donald-trump-uses-democrats-as-stooges-at-state-of-the-union-when-will-the-party-learn-some-common-sense/ "Editorial: Donald Trump uses Democrats as stooges at address to Congress. When will the party learn some common sense?")[
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President Donald Trump played Democrats for fools at his joint address to Congress.
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[](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/05/chicago-landlord-ice-call-threat/ "Chicago landlord ordered to pay $80,000 for threatening to call ICE on tenants, a first under 2019 state law")[
](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/05/chicago-landlord-ice-call-threat/ "Chicago landlord ordered to pay $80,000 for threatening to call ICE on tenants, a first under 2019 state law")
An Illinois circuit court judge ordered a Chicago landlord last month to pay $80,000 to former tenants after threatening to call ICE on them during a verbal dispute in June of 2020, according to court documents.
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[](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/05/chicago-symphony-orchestra-2025-2026-season/ "CSO’s 2025-26 season sees Mäkelä and Muti split duties — plus our short list of unmissables")[
](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/05/chicago-symphony-orchestra-2025-2026-season/ "CSO’s 2025-26 season sees Mäkelä and Muti split duties — plus our short list of unmissables")
It’s hard to believe, for all the hubbub around Klaus Mäkelä’s hiring as the 11th music director of the Chicago Symphony, that next season will mark just the halfway point between his tenure and Riccardo Muti’s. The orchestra’s 2025-26 season,...
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[](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/05/chicago-bears-joe-thuney-trade/ "Short-term fix for a long-term problem? Brad Biggs’ thoughts on Joe Thuney and Chicago Bears’ O-line overhaul.")[
](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/05/chicago-bears-joe-thuney-trade/ "Short-term fix for a long-term problem? Brad Biggs’ thoughts on Joe Thuney and Chicago Bears’ O-line overhaul.")
Acquiring two-time All-Pro Joe Thuney, a day after trading for Jonah Jackson, gives the Chicago Bears a head start on a massive makeover of their offensive line.
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Bennison’s Bakery in Evanston held its 14th annual paczki eating contest, March 1, 2025. Participants and spectators were able to enjoy the filled doughnut Polish treat hosted by bakery owner Jory Downer.
* [](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/02/photos-2025-polar-plunge-chicago/ "Photos: 2025 Polar Plunge Chicago")[
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[](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/24/cook-county-housing-authority-six-flags/ "‘Troubled’ Housing Authority of Cook County spent more than $60,000 at Six Flags")[
](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/01/24/cook-county-housing-authority-six-flags/ "‘Troubled’ Housing Authority of Cook County spent more than $60,000 at Six Flags")
Hundreds of Housing Authority of Cook County employees and their families went to Six Flags...
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[](https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/04/lent-restaurant-specials-chicago/ "Lent restaurant specials: 20 places for fish fries, pepper and egg sandwiches and seafood dinners in Chicago")[
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