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Lisa Fleischmann dozens of hats in her soon-to-open store, the Trump Truth Store and Hangout, on Jan. 13, 2026, in Crystal Lake. The store features pro-Trump t-shirts, hats, glass ware, flags, and many other items. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

Trump Merch Store Closes After Low Sales

“It all started with the war. It was dead as a door nail the minute that happened,” the MAGA shop’s owner said.

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Dem Mayor’s Detail Suspended After Trump Tower Drinking Sesh

Josue Najera, who was scheduled to work the Chicago mayor’s detail, blew a .134 BAC, according to police records.

William Vaillancourt

The Tribune Tower, home of the Chicago Tribune, sits along Michigan Avenue at the Chicago River on October 8, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.

Reporters Sue Chicago Tribune for Alleged Pay Discrimination

The class-action claim seeks years of back pay for most Black and female journalists, totaling thousands of dollars.

Amanda Yen

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GIVE THIS KID A RAISE

Illinois City Issues Violation to Reporter for Doing His Job

Hank Sanders’ big crime: He asked too many questions.

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COMICALLY CRUEL

Tribune Phishes Employees With Email Announcing Bonuses

After slashing non-union salaries this year, the newspaper conglomerate did its best to dupe employees with an announcement of bonuses.

Blake Montgomery

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Watchdog Finds Cop’s Shooting of Disabled Teen Unjustified

CPD Sgt. Khalil Muhammad initially faced a suspension of only 90 days.