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Why it's so hot in the United States right now

Three things explained the weird weather in much of the United States.

The history of Presidents Day

The meaning of Presidents Day has changed dramatically, from being mostly unremarkable and filled with work for Washington in the 1700s to the consumerism bonanza it has become today.

Chicago Tribune staff go on 24-hour strike

The striking workers are employees of Alden Global Capital, a New York hedge fund that has been buying up newspapers across the country and facing criticism for slashing budgets and cutting jobs.

The fight to move the Catholic Church in America to the right — and the little-known O.C. lawyer behind it

As Pope Francis nudges the Roman Catholic Church to the left globally, layman Tim Busch of Irvine is pushing American Catholicism to the right.

J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Children

The Democratic Governor can save a scholarship program for low-income families. Will he?

Analysis: Disconnect between Adams, Raiders still evident in loss to Bears

In Defense of Illinois's Public-Union Contract

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has the state in strong financial health.

Supermoons in August mean double the stargazing fun

Chicago speech kicks off Joe Biden's campaign message, focuses on economy

“We’ve added over 13 million jobs, more jobs in two years than any president has added in a four-year term. And folks, that’s no accident. That’s Bidenomics in action,” Biden told a crowd gathered Wednesday in the lobby of the Old Post Office.

Jerry Springer, politician turned TV ringmaster, dies at 79