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Hundreds of vacant lots in Chicago to be sold after landlords’ bankruptcy, opening up opportunities for redevelopment
Buyers could ride the wave of new investment pouring into other South and West Side neighborhoods, said Steve Madura, senior vice president of Hilco Real Estate Sales, the company handling the sale.
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Editorial: Delta’s CEO tells Gayle King that Trump will improve the FAA. Good for him.
Delta's CEO was right to bat back implications that air travel is unsafe.
Immigration

Nearly 300 deportees from US held in Panama hotel as officials try to return them to their countries
Panama is detaining in a hotel nearly 300 people from various countries deported under U.S. President Donald Trump, not allowing them to leave while waiting for international authorities to organize a return to their countries.
Entertainment

What to do in Chicago: ‘Queer Eye’ live, Yuridia in concert and the Joffrey Ballet
Also around the area this weekend, the annual Frequency Festival of experimental music and a work inspired by Edward Gorey at Steppenwolf Theatre.
Sports

Will Chicago Bears, flush with salary-cap space, be ‘aggressive’ in free agency? 7 thoughts entering NFL combine.
President/CEO Kevin Warren pledged the Chicago Bears "will be aggressive in free agency." Setting the scene as they prepare for the NFL scouting combine.
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Politics

Against Trump tidal wave of cuts, Mrvan lends support to Head Start: “being able to see hope in young children’s eyes”
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, said he visited the Geminus Head Start program in Gary...
Business

Terry Savage: Don’t procrastinate on tax filing this year
It’s income tax time again, and this year it’s time to make a big change...
Education

Area musicians create ‘sense of community’ with Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras
Young artists find an outlet for talent "with people you care about who share your...
Environment

Fixing water mains installed too close to sewer lines could cost Chicago millions, IG report says
In more than 1,200 spots in the city, work performed by water department contractors failed...
Investigations

‘Troubled’ Housing Authority of Cook County spent more than $60,000 at Six Flags
Hundreds of Housing Authority of Cook County employees and their families went to Six Flags...
Restaurants, Food and Drink

How to choose wines to commemorate special occasions, from picking wines to age to finding older vintages
Setting aside a nice bottle, or seeking out and purchasing mature ones, can be a...
Crime and Public Safety

11-year-old boy critically stabbed Thursday night in Greater Grand Crossing
An 11-year-old boy was found critically stabbed Thursday night in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood...
Local News

Worship news: Shoe drive and Lenten fish fry
News and events from local houses of worship
History

Today in Chicago History: Drew Peterson, ‘I did not kill Kathleen!’
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Feb. 21, according...
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