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Bills could curb home, car insurance rate increases

Gov. Pritzker says he'll sign new regulations; companies warn of impact

A jar of hot giardiniera from J.P. Graziano Grocery in Chicago.
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Chicago tastes, colors flavor city gifts to Pope Leo

Delegation gifts dozens of items to Chicago-born pope

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson greets people in St. Peter's Square ahead of his meeting at The Vatican Thursday with Pope Leo XIV.
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Mayor Johnson "humbled" after meeting with Pope Leo

Chicago-born pope invited to celebrate Mass in city

Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson talks to reporters at City Hall, May 27, 2026.
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Mayor suggests more laws won't curb "teen takeovers"

Police arrest 53 after Monday night gathering; aldermen mull crackdown

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Jewish leaders question new hate crime strategy

Mayor's office says 'Interconnected Chicago' effort aimed at bias crimes

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Pritzker open to delaying scheduled gas tax increase

New levy set to take effect July 1; gov says it's Legislature's call

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PALM CARD: 'Battle of the Bears' reaches two-minute warning

A rendering shows the orientation of the planned new bridges on I-80 over the Des Plaines River in Joliet.
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Work starts on new I-80 bridges in Joliet

New wider spans set to open in 2028; marks final phase of expressway rebuild