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Nick Kindelsperger: The fascinating history of Chicago barbecue, told in Tribune coverage from 1850s to present day

CHICAGO — Barbecue has been on my mind for months now, from the newer Texas-style offerings in the suburbs to the saucy South Side classics. As I’ve hopefully made clear, Chicago has a robust barbecue tradition, particularly for a northern city. But after looking through the Tribune’s archives, even I…

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Nick Kindelsperger: As Texas barbecue ascends in Chicago, what happens to the city's South Side style?

CHICAGO — When picking my first Chicago apartment in 2008, barbecue may have swayed my decision. Although my Bucktown walk-up had excessively creaky floors and windows so old the air whipped right in, it was also two blocks from Honey 1 BBQ.

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DeMar DeRozan is tired of questions about his age. ‘You just make people eat their words,’ the 33-year-old Chicago Bulls forward says.

DeMar DeRozan is tired of being called old.

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This is how to make a real Italian beef, according to the culinary producer of 'The Bear'

In addition to star Jeremy Allen White's months of training at restaurants, including Santa Monica's Pasjoli, much of the realism so many have attributed to TV's "The Bear" is due to the culinary supervision of chefs Courtney Storer and Matty Matheson, who also played handyman Neil Fak on the show.…

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GOP challenger Darren Bailey questions Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s patriotism

CHICAGO — Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey on Sunday opened a new avenue in his attacks on Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, questioning the patriotism of Illinois' first-term governor.

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As Chicago Cubs fans again say goodbye to Willson Contreras at Wrigley Field, Marcus Stroman finishes the season on a high note

CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs players and coaches gathered along the foul line near third base, clapping in unison while “Go Cubs Go” blared across Wrigley Field for the final time this year.

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4-year-old boy realizes dream of becoming Chicago police officer thanks to Make-a-Wish

Khalil, who has sickle cell disease, became an honorary officer, received a certificate, badge and was welcomed by bagpipers.

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We must support immigrant children in Chicago schools

These newcomers are a blessing and an opportunity for a district struggling with declining enrollment. CPS, the mayor, school administrators and teachers should make this moment count.

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Chicago police fatally shoot armed man

CHICAGO — A man was killed in an exchange of gunfire with police officers in Chicago'sOld Town neighborhood Sunday morning, according to police.

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7-year-old shot Sunday morning in Chicago as family was headed to church, police say

CHICAGO — A 7-year-old boy was shot Sunday morning in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood while in a vehicle with his family as they were heading to a church service, police said.

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Bears vs. Giants: Everything we know about Chicago’s Week 4 loss

The Bears had a brutal showing in a 20-12 loss to the Giants. We recap the game here:

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After 3-year-old killed, activists address growing risk of guns and road rage: ‘This is totally unacceptable’

Tio Hardiman, president of Violence Interrupters, wants the government to distribute 100,000 flyers to educate the public about the risk of road rage and shootings. Nationally, road rage violence doubled between 2019 and 2021.

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7-year-old boy shot when family member confronts man stealing their car in Roseland; 1 in custody

The boy was taken to Roseland Hospital then transferred to Comer Children’s Hospital, where his condition was stabilized, officials said.

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Man fatally shot after argument on Near North Side

About 5:20 a.m., the man, 38, was found on a sidewalk in the 300 block of West Division Street when he had been shot multiple times in the body by someone he was arguing with, Chicago police said.

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Chicago outdoors: Grasshopper, show question, winner Joe Nega, Loretta Lynn on salmon

A fall grasshopper scene, a question on the Early Show, Chicagoan Joe Nega‘s winning bass fishing and Loreta Lynn on salmon are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

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Chicago must reform how it manages private use of public property

The worst example: the parking meter deal. The most recent: the Chicago Fire soccer facility. The practice of selling off public resources to private interests, for a certain time at a certain price, is called a “concession.”

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Patrick Williams — after a summer of ‘hell’ workouts with DeMar DeRozan — ready to prove himself in 3rd Bulls season

CHICAGO — Offseason days with DeMar DeRozan start at 5 a.m.

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Horoscope for Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022

After 3 a.m. Chicago time there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Capricorn.

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3-year-old boy among 6 killed by gunfire in Chicago over weekend; 7-year-old boy among 34 people wounded

The 3-year-old was killed while riding in a car with his mother Friday night in West Lawn. The 7-year-old boy was wounded on his way to church Sunday with his family.

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Paul Sullivan: As Wrigley Field prepares to close its doors for the season, Cubs look ahead to better days — again

CHICAGO — After the end of the 2014 Chicago Cubs season, Theo Epstein spoke optimistically about the upcoming offseason.

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15-year-old girl drugged, sexually assaulted in North Center: police

The girl was found in the 3200 block of North Rockwell Street between 8:30 and 10:30 p.m., Chicago police said.

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Bet on it: Lefty’s ‘lucky’ night

Frank Rosenthal, the late Stardust sportsbook chief, survived a car bombing in Las Vegas 40 years ago Tuesday.

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What Caused Holes in Sue the T. Rex’s Jawbone? Scientists Are Stumped

Sue, the biggest and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever unearthed, no doubt was a fearsome beast when this predator prowled what is now South Dakota about 67 million years ago at the twilight of the age of dinosaurs. But even this huge dinosaur, whose fossils are displayed at the Field Museum…

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The summer goeth before the fall in this week’s baseball quiz

How well do you know how the Cubs and Sox did from June 21 to Sept. 22?

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‘Competitor’ Ayo Dosunmu ready for challenge of winning starting point guard position for Bulls

CHICAGO — Ayo Dosunmu’s rapid ascension to the starting point guard position came as a surprise in his rookie season.

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