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- 1Plastic pollution is clogging the Great Lakes●Great waste in the Great Lakes: How plastic pollution is clogging our waters
The Chicago Tribune reports on the scale of plastic pollution in the Great Lakes, describing how plastic waste is accumulating and clogging the waters of the largest freshwater system in North America. The article highlights the environmental damage plastic debris causes to the lakes' ecosystems and the water supply millions of people depend on, adding to a broader conversation about plastic waste in freshwater bodies.
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A measles outbreak in Illinois has expanded to 16 confirmed cases, according to the Chicago Tribune. Health officials are tracking the spread and working to identify people who may have been exposed, as vaccination gaps allow the highly contagious virus to circulate. The growing case count has raised concern about further transmission in the region.
- 3Chicago Tribune issues 2026 Illinois election endorsements●Tribune Editorial Board endorsements for the 2026 Illinois general election
The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board has released its endorsements for the 2026 Illinois general election. The board's picks offer voters a guide to the races it considers most consequential and signal the paper's positions ahead of the campaign season. Readers across Illinois are weighing the recommendations against their own views as the election cycle takes shape.