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Chicago's pension crisis is worse than you thought

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Chicago's pension precipice: It's worse than you thought.

Wednesday, Apr 4

A recent court decision will put taxpayers on the hook for additional city pension debts. Yes, even more than before.

Will a settlement short-circuit search for truth in 37-year-old murder case?

Signs point to a pretrial settlement that will prematurely conclude the search for truth in the most important murder case in Chicago history, writes Eric Zorn.

If Trump wants a clean-air option smarter than fuel standards ...

Fuel efficiency standards are an inefficient means to reach a good end: less gasoline consumption. President Donald Trump instead would be smart to embrace a different idea: a carbon tax.

Trump starts a trade war. Is he prepared for the fallout?

How does President Trump think this trade war with China will end?

Teachers, it's time to be selfish

I started feeling overwhelmed and overworked. Then I prioritized my own health and happiness. And I became a better teacher because of it.

Aborting fetuses with Down syndrome should be legal. But it's straight up wrong.

In countries such as Iceland, Denmark and France, most pregnancies with a Down syndrome diagnosis are terminated. How is this abortion based on medical diagnosis any different from leaving deformed children to the wolves?

The most important question to ask Trump supporters

This question doesn't get asked, because the pollsters, I believe, are afraid of the answer.

Scott Stantis cartoons

Check out the latest cartoons by Tribune editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis.

Pitbull to headline Naperville Ribfest | MLK planted seeds for change at North Central College

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Pitbull to headline Naperville Ribfest

Tuesday, Apr 3

Rapper Pitbull, also known as Mr. Worldwide, will headline Naperville Ribfest July 5, organizers announced Tuesday.

MLK planted seeds for change at North Central College during Naperville visit, former student recalls

North Central College grad recalls the day he chauffeured Martin Luther King Jr. in 1960.

Broken credit card payment system at Metra stations costing Naperville money

A payment data processing issue is making it impossible for Naperville Metra commuters to pay for parking with credit cards and the pay-by-phone app.

Rep. Bill Foster: Second Amendment meant to be reinterpreted by each generation

U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville, hosted a community forum on gun violence Monday in Naperville.

Naperville's growing Asian population draws new businesses to long-vacant spots

As Naperville's Indian and Asian population grows, the area becomes a market for places like Patel Brothers grocery store and Mall of India.

Pedal pub regulation talks go to Naperville City Council on Tuesday

Naperville City Council members will soon consider if and how to regulate pedal pubs that want to operate on city streets.