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Chicago TribuneSunday, 24 May 2026
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TEAMS IN LIMBO
Amid Illinois high school co-op controversy, an underdog girls lacrosse team plays on
The story examines the local impact of a state-level administrative rule change on high school athletics, focusing on the U-46 girls' lacrosse team as a case study in unintended consequences.
An Illinois High School Association rule change regarding 'co-op' sports teams—which allow students from different schools to compete together—is set to take effect, potentially disbanding teams and reducing student opportunities.
“a season of learning, played in limbo”
“Civic-minded and community-focused”
Fallout begins after collapse
US attorney’s office now accused of missteps and a potential cover-up
Reports on the U.S. attorney's office facing accusations of missteps following a failed federal prosecution.
‘These people are fighting for freedom’
Wounded Ukrainian soldiers run the Soldier Field 10 to remember lives lost
A human-interest feature on wounded Ukrainian soldiers participating in a race at Soldier Field.
Celebrating state’s fabulous firsts
Commemorates Martin Cooper, the Chicago-based engineer who developed the first mobile phone.
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