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Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification can now take place in Peoria as originally planned.
Vatican again OKs beatification of Illinois native Archbishop Fulton Sheen
Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification can now take place in Peoria as originally planned, the Peoria diocese announced Monday.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification can now take place in Peoria as originally planned.
From the Editorial Board: We think returning Melissa Bean to the seat is Democrats’ best option. We’ve endorsed her several times before and we admire her solid record while she was in office, coupled with her sensible but principled views on today’s stark challenges.
Editorial: In 8th Congressional District, Melissa Bean is endorsed for Democrats and Jennifer Davis for the GOP
The Tribune endorses Melissa Bean for the Democratic nomination to succeed Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi. For the GOP, we endorse Jennifer Davis.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:45 PM
From the Editorial Board: We think returning Melissa Bean to the seat is Democrats’ best option. We’ve endorsed her several times before and we admire her solid record while she was in office, coupled with her sensible but principled views on today’s stark challenges.
Members of Chicago’s Puerto Rican community watched Bad Bunny perform during the Super Bowl LX halftime show at La Bruquena in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
Photos: Bad Bunny Super Bowl watch party in Humboldt Park
Members of Chicago’s Puerto Rican community watch Bad Bunny perform during the Super Bowl LX halftime show on Feb. 8, 2026. From a small Caribbean island with a complicated colonial history, …
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February 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Members of Chicago’s Puerto Rican community watched Bad Bunny perform during the Super Bowl LX halftime show at La Bruquena in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
Great Lake makes the most profound and puzzling pizza in Chicago, but it is not a pizzeria.
Restaurant review: Great Lake, reincarnated as a grocery and bakery, still makes profound pizza in Chicago
Co-owners, co-operators and spouses Lydia Esparza and Nick Lessin re-opened their business in Andersonville after 13 years last June.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Great Lake makes the most profound and puzzling pizza in Chicago, but it is not a pizzeria.
Village library leaders have added their voices to the chorus of complaints about delayed and sporadic distributions of Cook County property tax revenues.
Late Cook County property tax distributions spell trouble for libraries
Public library directors report they have had to go into “financial triage” because property tax receipts that typically land in their bank accounts in the summer were late.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Village library leaders have added their voices to the chorus of complaints about delayed and sporadic distributions of Cook County property tax revenues.
Toni Preckwinkle, seeking her fifth term as Cook County Board president, said she did not want the Chicago Teachers Union’s support.
Toni Preckwinkle didn’t seek Chicago Teachers Union’s endorsement. Why not?
Toni Preckwinkle, seeking her fifth term as Cook County Board president, said she did not want the Chicago Teachers Union’s support.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Toni Preckwinkle, seeking her fifth term as Cook County Board president, said she did not want the Chicago Teachers Union’s support.
The regulatory body for skiing dismissed as a “wild rumor” reports that ski jumpers are enhancing their groin area to gain a leg up at the Winter Olympics.
Skiing’s regulatory body rejects ‘wild rumor’ ski jumpers are enhancing anatomy to gain distance
The regulatory body for skiing on Friday dismissed as a “wild rumor” reports that ski jumpers are enhancing their groin area to gain distance as the Winter Olympics begins.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The regulatory body for skiing dismissed as a “wild rumor” reports that ski jumpers are enhancing their groin area to gain a leg up at the Winter Olympics.
From the Editorial Board: Minnesota, even in its grief and trauma over the needless deaths of two of its citizens at the hands of the state, is managing to show that communication and negotiation are possible.
Editorial: Illinois should consider pragmatic tweaks to its sanctuary law
In Minnesota, Democratic politicians are negotiating pragmatic policy changes regarding their sanctuary policies. Illinois should do the same.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
From the Editorial Board: Minnesota, even in its grief and trauma over the needless deaths of two of its citizens at the hands of the state, is managing to show that communication and negotiation are possible.
Pollinators are necessary to keep our ecosystems healthy.
You’ll learn why and how you can help the cause in “For the Love of Pollinators,” an exhibit at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville from Feb. 14 to May 31.
You’ll learn why and how you can help the cause in “For the Love of Pollinators,” an exhibit at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville from Feb. 14 to May 31.
Dunn Museum’s exhibit uses art to showcase the importance of pollinators in ecosystems
Pollinators are necessary to keep our ecosystems healthy. You’ll learn why and how you can help the cause in “For the Love of Pollinators,” an exhibit at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville, Feb. 14-Ma…
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February 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Pollinators are necessary to keep our ecosystems healthy.
You’ll learn why and how you can help the cause in “For the Love of Pollinators,” an exhibit at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville from Feb. 14 to May 31.
You’ll learn why and how you can help the cause in “For the Love of Pollinators,” an exhibit at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville from Feb. 14 to May 31.
With spring training soon getting underway, here are three Chicago Cubs storylines to watch.
3 Chicago Cubs storylines to watch in spring training, including how they will optimize their bench
With spring training on the horizon, how the Chicago Cubs build their bench is among their storylines to watch during camp.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
With spring training soon getting underway, here are three Chicago Cubs storylines to watch.
President Trump’s second term has presented an array of opportunities for political opponents.
Many Democrats, however, are staying focused on health care, an issue that was once a political liability but has become foundational in recent elections.
Many Democrats, however, are staying focused on health care, an issue that was once a political liability but has become foundational in recent elections.
Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns
President Donald Trump’s second term has presented an array of opportunities for political opponents, from immigration crackdowns and lingering inflation to attacks on independent institutions and …
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February 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
President Trump’s second term has presented an array of opportunities for political opponents.
Many Democrats, however, are staying focused on health care, an issue that was once a political liability but has become foundational in recent elections.
Many Democrats, however, are staying focused on health care, an issue that was once a political liability but has become foundational in recent elections.
Two leading Congressional candidates are taking more and more attacks as the race heats up to represent a district that stretches from Chicago’s South Side, through the south suburbs into central Illinois.
Jabs at Jesse Jackson Jr., Donna Miller as South Side Congress race heats up
Opponents are focusing on Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller after a large fundraising haul. And they continue to pounce on former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Two leading Congressional candidates are taking more and more attacks as the race heats up to represent a district that stretches from Chicago’s South Side, through the south suburbs into central Illinois.
The town of Porter hadn’t raised its building and permit fees for at least 30 years, but that recently changed with the looming loss of revenue from state-enacted property tax reforms.
Porter raises fees for the first time in more than 30 years
Porter hadn’t raised building and permit fees for at least 30 years, but that changed with the loss of revenue from property tax reforms.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM
The town of Porter hadn’t raised its building and permit fees for at least 30 years, but that recently changed with the looming loss of revenue from state-enacted property tax reforms.
Award-winning author George Saunders will return to Chicago on Monday to promote his new book “Vigil,” his fourth novel and the latest addition to a body of work boasting dozens of short stories, essays, reportage and one children’s book.
George Saunders comes home to talk about his new book ‘Vigil’: ‘I could never not be a South Side of Chicago guy’
The best-selling author’s new novel is “Vigils.” He now lives in California but counts his years in Chicago as the most formative in his life.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Award-winning author George Saunders will return to Chicago on Monday to promote his new book “Vigil,” his fourth novel and the latest addition to a body of work boasting dozens of short stories, essays, reportage and one children’s book.
On Feb. 9, 2020, “Parasite,” a film from South Korea, won the Academy Award for Best Picture, becoming the first non-English language film to do so.
Today in History: ‘Parasite’ wins Academy Award for Best Picture
On Feb. 9, 2020, “Parasite,” a film from South Korea, won the Academy Award for Best Picture, becoming the first non-English language film to do so.
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February 9, 2026 at 12:30 PM
On Feb. 9, 2020, “Parasite,” a film from South Korea, won the Academy Award for Best Picture, becoming the first non-English language film to do so.
The front page of today's Chicago Tribune. Read the e-edition here: trib.al/lsWa4bV
February 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The front page of today's Chicago Tribune. Read the e-edition here: trib.al/lsWa4bV
Today in Chicago History: Bears' Steve McMichael selected for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Today in Chicago History: Bears’ Steve McMichael selected for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 9, according to the Tribune’s archives.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Today in Chicago History: Bears' Steve McMichael selected for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Donald G. York, a longtime University of Chicago astronomer and astronomy professor who co-founded the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, died of complications from chronic diseases on Dec. 26. He was 81.
Donald York, University of Chicago astronomer who co-founded the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, dies at 81
York was the first researcher to find an isotope of hydrogen known as deuterium, which helped give researchers an understanding of dark matter.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Donald G. York, a longtime University of Chicago astronomer and astronomy professor who co-founded the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, died of complications from chronic diseases on Dec. 26. He was 81.
Dear Eric: My husband’s brother was a nice guy, albeit boring. His wife is one of the nastiest people I’ve ever met. She was verbally abusive to her husband, screaming and berating him in public. Since he died, I have no desire to see her again.
Asking Eric: I have no desire to see her again
Dear Eric: My husband’s brother was a nice guy, albeit boring. His wife is one of the nastiest people I’ve ever met. She was verbally abusive to her husband, screaming and berating him in public. S…
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February 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Dear Eric: My husband’s brother was a nice guy, albeit boring. His wife is one of the nastiest people I’ve ever met. She was verbally abusive to her husband, screaming and berating him in public. Since he died, I have no desire to see her again.
When Maria Estela Parra saw herself on the Jumbotron at a Chicago Bulls game last month, hand-stitching Derrick Rose’s retirement banner, she pointed to the screen stunned and said, “That’s me.”
Meet the Mexican immigrant who made retirement banners for Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Derrick Rose
Maria Estela Parra didn’t know how to sew and knew even less about sports when W.G.N. Flag and Decorating Co. hired her as a seamstress in 1986.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
When Maria Estela Parra saw herself on the Jumbotron at a Chicago Bulls game last month, hand-stitching Derrick Rose’s retirement banner, she pointed to the screen stunned and said, “That’s me.”
Meet all the medalists from the United States at the 2026 Olympics in Milan Cortina. And catch up on all the latest Olympic news here.
2026 Winter Olympics: Meet the medalists from the United States
Meet all the medalists from the United States at the 2026 Olympics in Milan Cortina.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Meet all the medalists from the United States at the 2026 Olympics in Milan Cortina. And catch up on all the latest Olympic news here.
Column: Holy smokes. How could you not swoon over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show? I even felt a chill or two, writes Christopher Borrelli.
It was rousing, funny, surprisingly touching.
It was rousing, funny, surprisingly touching.
Column: Most Super Bowl halftimes are bonkers. Bad Bunny’s was close to art.
Since 1967, most halftime shows have been nuts. His show was a swirling spectacle centered on a single voice, and no one needed to be able to speak Spanish to understand it.
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February 9, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Column: Holy smokes. How could you not swoon over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show? I even felt a chill or two, writes Christopher Borrelli.
It was rousing, funny, surprisingly touching.
It was rousing, funny, surprisingly touching.
Seattle’s “Dark Side” defense helped Sam Darnold become the first quarterback in the 2018 draft class to win a Super Bowl, ahead of Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield and Lamar Jackson.
Seattle Seahawks ride their ‘Dark Side’ defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the New England Patriots 29-13
The Seattle Seahawks have won the franchise’s second Super Bowl, and defense was the driving force behind this championship.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:59 AM
Seattle’s “Dark Side” defense helped Sam Darnold become the first quarterback in the 2018 draft class to win a Super Bowl, ahead of Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield and Lamar Jackson.
France’s former Culture Minister Jack Lang has resigned as head of a Paris cultural center over alleged past financial links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that prompted a tax investigation.
France’s former culture minister resigns over Epstein-linked tax fraud investigation
France’s former Culture Minister Jack Lang has resigned as head of a Paris cultural center over alleged past financial links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:49 AM
France’s former Culture Minister Jack Lang has resigned as head of a Paris cultural center over alleged past financial links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that prompted a tax investigation.
A Russian airstrike on a residential area in eastern Ukraine killed one person and wounded two, officials said Sunday, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a peace deal.
Russian airstrike on Ukrainian city kills 1 as US pushes June deadline for peace deal
A Russian airstrike on a residential area in eastern Ukraine killed one person and wounded two, officials said Sunday, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the U.S. has given Ukraine …
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February 9, 2026 at 3:46 AM
A Russian airstrike on a residential area in eastern Ukraine killed one person and wounded two, officials said Sunday, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a peace deal.