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Chicago TribuneSunday, 21 June 2026
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Safety net hospital debt ignites debate
Illinois medical centers owe the state more than $700M, sparking questions and calls for change
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Hazards of plastics becoming more clear
Can linger in people, animals, studies show, but regulation far off
Michael Hawthorne
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Afghan cherishing the American dream
Interpreter spent 13 years waiting for the US to keep its word
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Trump threatens tolls on strait
A tentative peace deal with Iran teeters as Israel continues attacks in Lebanon, prompting Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz and President Trump to retort with a threat.
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