Will Lee
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Windy City journalist/cheeky bastard. I love Soul music, toys and the 1980s. Also pie>cake.
Today in Chicago History: Mayor Harold Washington dies at his desk just 9 months after reelection www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/25/c...
Today in Chicago History: Mayor Harold Washington dies at his desk just 9 months after reelection
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Nov. 25, according to the Tribune’s archives.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Today in Chicago History: Mayor Harold Washington dies at his desk just 9 months after reelection www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/25/c...
Married College of DuPage professors help man Butterball turkey hotline in Naperville
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Married College of DuPage professors help man Butterball turkey hotline in Naperville
Michael and Susan Maddox, a married couple who teach at College of DuPage, help man the Butterball turkey hotline in Naperville.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Married College of DuPage professors help man Butterball turkey hotline in Naperville
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Emmanuel, a 15-year-old with intellectual disabilities, wandered away from his mom’s fruit stand in October.
She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
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She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
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A Disabled Child’s Mom Reported Him Missing. He Was Locked Away by Federal Immigration Authorities for 48 Days.
Emmanuel, a 15-year-old who has an intellectual disability, walked away from his mom’s fruit stand in October. Houston Police called ICE.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Emmanuel, a 15-year-old with intellectual disabilities, wandered away from his mom’s fruit stand in October.
She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
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She reported him missing to Houston police. But instead of reuniting them, the city turned him over to ICE.
“They’re failing all of us,” his mom said.
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Hundreds packed The Metro — and Lakeview streets — to honor artist Tony Fitzpatrick: "Tony was Chicago." blockclubchi.co/485rwUI
November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Hundreds packed The Metro — and Lakeview streets — to honor artist Tony Fitzpatrick: "Tony was Chicago." blockclubchi.co/485rwUI
Caught on tape: Female crime scene investigator targeted for execution
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Caught on tape: Female crime scene investigator targeted for execution
Security cameras capture the ambush shooting of Nicole "Nicki" Lenway while on her way to pick up her 5-year-old son.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Caught on tape: Female crime scene investigator targeted for execution
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Loop shootings leave 14-year-old boy dead and several wounded, including 7 shot outside Chicago Theatre www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/22/f...
Loop shootings leave 14-year-old boy dead and several wounded, including 7 shot outside Chicago Theatre
As many as seven people were shot outside the Chicago Theatre in the Loop late Friday, Chicago police said. An hour later and a few blocks south, a second shooting left a 14-year-old boy dead.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Loop shootings leave 14-year-old boy dead and several wounded, including 7 shot outside Chicago Theatre www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/22/f...
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Death, taxes and the Chicago Bulls getting embarrassed by the Miami Heat in must-win games.
Final scoreline: 143-107. Three players injured, one ejected, one fouled out.
Bulls are now all but eliminated from NBA Cup advancement after two group stage losses.
Final scoreline: 143-107. Three players injured, one ejected, one fouled out.
Bulls are now all but eliminated from NBA Cup advancement after two group stage losses.
November 22, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Death, taxes and the Chicago Bulls getting embarrassed by the Miami Heat in must-win games.
Final scoreline: 143-107. Three players injured, one ejected, one fouled out.
Bulls are now all but eliminated from NBA Cup advancement after two group stage losses.
Final scoreline: 143-107. Three players injured, one ejected, one fouled out.
Bulls are now all but eliminated from NBA Cup advancement after two group stage losses.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will resign Jan. 5, after fallout with Trump cnb.cx/48d1krm
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will resign Jan. 5, after fallout with Trump
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene supported a bill compelling the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files by the DOJ, putting her on the bad side of President Trump.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will resign Jan. 5, after fallout with Trump cnb.cx/48d1krm
ICE Worker Arrested in Sex Trafficking Sting Told Police, ‘I’m ICE, Boys’
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ICE agent arrested in sex trafficking sting told police, "I’m ICE, boys"
"When he was arrested, he said, 'I'm ICE, boys,'" Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges said.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:28 PM
ICE Worker Arrested in Sex Trafficking Sting Told Police, ‘I’m ICE, Boys’
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The American Numismatic Society’s collections of coins will be relocating from Manhattan to the spacious campus of the Toledo Museum of Art. The $20 million plan, to be completed in 2028, would make possible its long-harbored vision of a state-of-the-art money museum.
After 167 Years in New York, a Priceless Coin Collection Heads to Toledo
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November 20, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The American Numismatic Society’s collections of coins will be relocating from Manhattan to the spacious campus of the Toledo Museum of Art. The $20 million plan, to be completed in 2028, would make possible its long-harbored vision of a state-of-the-art money museum.
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News Analysis: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia was briefly a global pariah after the killing of the Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. But he has recently behaved more cautiously in the public eye, rebuilding his image as a deal-maker and influential investor.
Trump Meeting With Saudi Prince Showcased Prince’s Makeover, and America’s
Mohammed bin Salman was briefly a global pariah after the killing of a Saudi dissident. But he has rebuilt his image as a deal-maker and influential investor.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
News Analysis: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia was briefly a global pariah after the killing of the Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. But he has recently behaved more cautiously in the public eye, rebuilding his image as a deal-maker and influential investor.
Today in Chicago History: Simeon basketball star and top prep recruit Ben Wilson fatally shot www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/20/c...
Today in Chicago History: Simeon basketball star and top prep recruit Ben Wilson fatally shot
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Nov. 20, according to the Tribune’s archives.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Today in Chicago History: Simeon basketball star and top prep recruit Ben Wilson fatally shot www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/20/c...
George Knue, who rose from Tribune suburban sports editor to digital leader, dies at 74 www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/14/g...
George Knue, who rose from Tribune suburban sports editor to digital leader, dies at 74
George Knue spent his entire career with the Tribune, starting in suburban high school sports in the 1970s.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM
George Knue, who rose from Tribune suburban sports editor to digital leader, dies at 74 www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/14/g...
Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company’s busy Red Cup Day www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/s...
Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company’s busy Red Cup Day
More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers plan to strike at 65 U.S. stores Thursday to protest a lack of progress in labor negotiations with the company.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company’s busy Red Cup Day www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/s...
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Soon with the football. It’s windy, it’s cold, there are flurries, must be Bear weather. Chicago is set to host the New York Giants on the lakefront. Follow along!
November 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Soon with the football. It’s windy, it’s cold, there are flurries, must be Bear weather. Chicago is set to host the New York Giants on the lakefront. Follow along!
Fort Lauderdale mayor attacked and dragged across a road by ex-partner, police say
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Fort Lauderdale mayor attacked and dragged across a road by ex-partner, police say
Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis was attacked and dragged across a road in front of his home by his former romantic partner Saturday, police say. His alleged assaulter was arrested and jailed Wedn...
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November 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Fort Lauderdale mayor attacked and dragged across a road by ex-partner, police say
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Community members confront Bovino and border patrol agents www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/08/c...
Community members confront Bovino and border patrol agents
Community members once again confronted a convoy of Border Patrol agents led by Cmdr. Gregory Bovino as it moved through Chicago’s South Side neighborhoods.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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DHS: ‘Daycare Workers Have Walked Freely in This Country For Far Too Long’
DHS: ‘Daycare Workers Have Walked Freely in This Country For Far Too Long’
WASHINGTON—Reaffirming the Trump administration’s promise to crack down on individuals providing supervision and instruction to youngsters across the United States, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi ...
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November 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
DHS: ‘Daycare Workers Have Walked Freely in This Country For Far Too Long’
Season's first snowflakes are possible overnight Sunday into Monday www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/06/f...
Season’s first snowflakes are possible overnight Sunday into Monday
A weather system blowing into the area, mainly carrying rain, is expected to bring the season’s first flakes as temperatures drop into the 30s, weather officials said.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Season's first snowflakes are possible overnight Sunday into Monday www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/06/f...
Jury finds former downstate sheriff's deputy guilty of second-degree murder in killing of Sonya Massey www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/29/g...
Jury finds former downstate sheriff’s deputy guilty of second-degree murder in killing of Sonya Massey
The verdict is the culmination of an incident that spurred protests across the country that highlighted the treatment of Black citizens at the hands of law enforcement officers.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Jury finds former downstate sheriff's deputy guilty of second-degree murder in killing of Sonya Massey www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/29/g...
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Friendly reminder to interim U.S. attorneys
October 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Friendly reminder to interim U.S. attorneys
Man gropes, attacks store's customers, then female shopper fatally shoots him, authorities say
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Man gropes, attacks store's customers, then female shopper fatally shoots him, authorities say
Los Angeles County Sheriff investigates fatal shooting of a man who allegedly groped and attacked Compton customers and employees.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Man gropes, attacks store's customers, then female shopper fatally shoots him, authorities say
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They were already living in one of Chicago's worst apartment buildings. Then came the ICE raid. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/19/i...
They were already living in one of Chicago’s worst apartment buildings. Then came the ICE raid.
In what appears to have been a warrantless operation, the federal government will not say how many people were detained, who remains in custody and what happened to the children.
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October 19, 2025 at 10:16 PM
They were already living in one of Chicago's worst apartment buildings. Then came the ICE raid. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/19/i...
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Sex is a big market for the AI industry. ChatGPT won't be the first to try to profit from it
OpenAI has announced that ChatGPT will soon engage in "erotica for verified adults." CEO Sam Altman says the company aims to allow more user freedom for adults while setting limits for teens.
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October 17, 2025 at 11:22 PM
apnews.com/article/ai-e... is a big market for the AI industry. ChatGPT won't be the first to try to profit from it
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Nick Offerman’s life is a circus. It’s also a rousing manifesto against AI
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Nick Offerman’s life is a circus. It’s also a rousing manifesto against AI.
His busy schedule includes a new book that is “guide to tools and tomfoolery,” plus a Netflix miniseries about a presidential assassination
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October 15, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Nick Offerman’s life is a circus. It’s also a rousing manifesto against AI
We talked!
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We talked!
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