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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.
- 2Chicago 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.