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chicago.suntimes.com > nation-world > 03/01/2026 > chicagoans-iran-middle-east-ties-worry-united-states-israel-continue-bombing

Chicagoans with ties to Iran, Middle East worry as U.S., Israel continue bombing: 'I’m just hoping for peace"

22+ min ago  (715+ words) People watch from a rooftop as a plume of smoke rises after a strike in Tehran, Iran, on Sunday. Talla Mountjoy has been sitting by her phone on a charger, waiting for calls from family in Iran since the U.S. and…...

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chicago.suntimes.com > news > 03/01/2026 > polar-plunge-swimmers-frigid-lake-michigan-jump

Swimmers jump in frigid Lake Michigan for annual Polar Plunge

1+ hour, 42+ min ago  (196+ words) Thousands jump into a chilly 35 degree Lake Michigan at North Avenue Beach on Sunday for the 26th annual Chicago Polar Plunge, benefiting Special Olympics Illinois. In total, 4,300 plungers raised over $1.5 million. With air temperatures hovering below freezing Sunday morning, thousands of…...

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chicago.suntimes.com > music > 03/01/2026 > review-illinois-native-margo-price-hard-headed-woman

Review: Outlaw country artist Margo Price pulls no punches in 90-minute showdown at Metro

4+ hour, 59+ min ago  (270+ words) Margo Price, who was born and raised in Aledo in western Illinois, performs Saturday at Metro in Wrigleyville. Margo Price is a little bit country, a little bit rock "n" roll, and has a whole lot of "I don"t…...

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chicago.suntimes.com > crime > 03/01/2026 > cook-county-circuit-court-scam

Cook County Circuit Court warns about scam seeking unpaid parking charges

5+ hour, 59+ min ago  (216+ words) The notice, titled "Illinois Circuit Court " Hearing Notice," falsely claims the receiver needs to pay for unpaid parking charges or face court action, according to a warning from the office of Chief Judge Charles Beach. Why are we asking for…...

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chicago.suntimes.com > transportation > 03/01/2026 > several-injured-multi-car-crash-north-center

Several people injured in multi-car crash in North Center

8+ hour, 32+ min ago  (206+ words) Chicago police are investigating a multi-car crash that injured six people Sunday morning. Six people were injured, three critically, in a multi-car crash early Sunday in the North Center neighborhood, Chicago police said. Three cars were involved in the crash…...

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chicago.suntimes.com > travel > 03/01/2026 > things-to-do-champaign-urbana-bloomington-ann-arbor-iowa-city-madison-columbus-college-tours

Your spring break guide to six Big 10 college towns in the Midwest

13+ hour, 27+ min ago  (1481+ words) For college-bound students, spring break means touring prospective campuses, including these six Big 10 college towns in the Midwest. For many, spring break suggests a beach break. But families with college-curious high schoolers may appreciate it as a convenient window for…...

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chicago.suntimes.com > elections > 03/01/2026 > early-voting-chicago-suburbs

More early voting sites open Monday in Chicago, suburbs

17+ hour, 30+ min ago  (126+ words) More early voting sites open in Chicago and the suburbs on Monday. More early voting sites open Monday in Chicago and Cook County suburbs. The 50 ward early voting sites in Chicago open as well as 55 sites in suburban Cook County....

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chicago.suntimes.com > news > 02/28/2026 > first-affordable-homes-completed-in-back-of-the-yards-as-vacant-lots-transformed

First affordable homes completed in Back of the Yards as vacant lots transformed

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (525+ words) Mayor Brandon Johnson cuts a ribbon Saturday at a ceremony outside of new houses erected in Back of the Yards. DeJuanda Fairley-Hall said buying a home will give her and her daughter a fresh start. Fairley-Hall is preparing to move…...

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chicago.suntimes.com > crime > 02/28/2026 > man-fatally-shot-in-chicago-lawn

Man fatally shot in Chicago Lawn

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (131+ words) Man fatally shot in Chicago Lawn'Chicago Sun-Times Why are we asking for donations? Man fatally shot in Chicago Lawn The 30-year-old was standing outside in the 3200 block of 62nd Street when someone from inside a car fired shots around 3 a.m. Saturday. A…...

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chicago.suntimes.com > nation-world > 02/28/2026 > iran-trump-israel

Trump says Iran's supreme leader is dead after attack by U.S. and Israel

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (1744+ words) President Donald Trump and Israeli officials said Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead after Saturday's attack by the United States and Israel. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack on Iran launched by…...