Gov. J.B. Pritzker called for an “evolution of leadership” at the CTA, as embattled agency President Dorval Carter has looked to Springfield for solutions to a looming budget crisis. trib.al/XmzoLtj

The 12 students and one teacher killed in the Columbine High School shooting will be remembered Friday in a vigil on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the tragedy. trib.al/jwfctvn

CPS is finalizing a budget and funding plan they claim will benefit all of the district’s schools – neighborhood and selective enrollment – in the 2024-25 school year. trib.al/XBGJbil

President Joe Biden scooped up endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop Thursday as he aims to undermine Donald Trump and marginalize the candidacy of independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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A 23-year-old man was discovered stabbed to death overnight on the Lower West Side, Chicago police said. trib.al/RwlZAC9

The Justice Department is ramping up its efforts to reduce violent crime in the U.S., launching a specialized gun intelligence center in Chicago and expanding task forces to curb carjackings.
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The Pentagon could get weapons moving to Ukraine within days if Congress passes a long-delayed aid bill. trib.al/jtmhKLO

The proprietor of a shuttered Harvey strip club at the center of a federal corruption case that ensnared relatives of the city’s former mayor has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for filing false tax returns, according to the U.S. attorney’s office.
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A third panel of potential jurors will be questioned Friday in Donald Trump’s hush money case, drawing jury selection a step closer to completion in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president. trib.al/qh88HeB

The Aurora City Council is set to vote on preliminary plans for the 34-acre Lincoln Crossing South, the next phase of the large Pulte Homes residential development on the southeast side of the city.
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Chasing credit card rewards may lead to disaster, writes Terry Savage.
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Ask Amy: Boyfriend doesn't want to ever marry
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Today in History: First Boston Marathon held
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Physical activity is vital for helping babies grow into strong toddlers and encouraging preschoolers to hit developmentally appropriate milestones. But motivating kids to be active can be difficult, especially when the weather is dreary.
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Legislation would ban most uses of toxic forever chemicals within a decade
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker expresses support for extending CPS school closing moratorium
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Review: Lovely ‘Music Man’ at Marriott Theatre is all about Marian the librarian
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