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Editorial: Here's who has our endorsement for Illinois’ 9th congressional district

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When Jan Schakowsky announced she would not run for reelection, we expected to see a lot of interest in succeeding her.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ The Tribune editorial board endorses state Sen. Laura Fine in the race to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky. From the Editorial Board Laura Fine for Democratic nomination in 9th congressional district Our choice among this crowded Democratic field, which includes many impressive people including political newcomers with diverse and fascinating resumes, is Laura Fine, a state senator from Glenview. Read Story R...

Bulls trade Nikola Vučević to Celtics before deadline

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After years of attempted trades, the Bulls are sending center Nikola Vučević to the Boston Celtics in exchange for guard Anfernee Simons.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   The Chicago Bulls are in the final sprint to the NBA trade deadline at 2 p.m. Thursday. Here's the latest news, rumors and analysis. NBA trade tracker: Bulls trade Nikola Vučević to Celtics for Anfernee Simons The Chicago Bulls are in the final sprint to the NBA trade deadline at 2 p.m. Thursday. Here's the latest news, rumors and analysis. Read Story Related articles: Chicago basketball report: No Bulls All-Stars for 3rd straight year — and a viral play from Illinois' last win NBA trade deadline: While the Chicago Bulls remain focused on the future, is their patience wearing...

Mayor Brandon Johnson says up to Cook County state’s attorney to prosecute federal agents

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The mayor sought to redirect focus from his office's authority by saying it's up to Burke to approve criminal charges.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday said it's now up to the Cook County state's attorney to decide whether to prosecute federal immigration agents for crimes they committed in Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson says up to Cook County state's attorney to prosecute federal agents Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday said it's now up to Cook County state's attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke to decide whether to prosecute federal immigration agents ...