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‘A special player to have,’ freshman Kate Weber stands tall for Valparaiso and scores a goal in 4-0 win against Munster
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Short of her 24th Grand Slam title again, Serena Williams loses to Victoria Azarenka at the US Open
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Daily horoscope for September 11, 2020
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Photos: Cubs 8, Reds 5
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Nico Hoerner and Willson Contreras rally the Cubs to an 8-5 victory over the Reds
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For history, small town charm, Cedarburg, Wisconsin, is an easy 2-hour drive from Chicago
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Chicago-area renters are still being pushed out of their homes with threats of lockouts and notices on doors, despite COVID-19 eviction moratorium
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Disinformation scams are becoming more aggressive as Election Day nears. Here’s what Illinois voters should know
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Rare flowers are sprouting in Cook County’s forest preserves: ‘It was like a dead zone and now it’s come alive’
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Column: AG Bill Barr says federal corruption hunters never ‘at a loss for work’ in Chicago
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Ask Amy: Parent worries about drug-dealing partner
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Column: Have you become obsessed with bugs or hummingbirds? In the pandemic, you’re not alone.
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Column: Aurora teachers strive to make 9/11 more than a history lesson
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‘Homeland Elegies’: Ayad Akhtar’s critique of the American immigrant experience enters the Trump era
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Arlington Heights making plans for affordable housing trust money, looking to distribute CARES Act funds as part of COVID-19 relief
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Film festivals from your home — in 2020, they’re going virtual as a coronavirus workaround
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Carson’s restaurant in Deerfield seeking village approval as part of plans to remodel the restaurant, add a carryout window
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Commentary: How do we look ahead to fall arts in Chicago? What’s starting, what’s ending and how does any art explain right now?
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Fall preview: The jazz beat goes on – streaming and in-person
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Column: In search of an offensive identity, Matt Nagy must design plays catering to the identity of this Bears team. That means playing to the strength of the defense.
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Rachel Maddow beneficiary of scramble for attention by Trump book authors
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Daywatch: COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising in Illinois, why a flood of bankruptcies could be coming and a deep dive into Bears’ numbers
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How the Chicago Bears will travel in the COVID-19 era, from socially distanced travel and lodging to playing in an empty stadium
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The Kitchn: This big pancake is the perfect companion to a pot of coffee and a lazy morning
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2 women charged after 4 children found alone at Portage hotel
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Column: U.S. Navy veteran blindsided by termination from steelworker shift manager position
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Postal officials offer $50,000 reward in shooting of mail carrier on Far South Side
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Will the Bears open the season with a win over the Lions? Our Week 1 predictions.
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‘Devil All the Time’ review: Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson wrestle with their sins in a bloody Southern Gothic
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Aurora votes to expand redevelopment zone
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4 takeaways from the Cubs-Reds series, including Willson Contreras’ timely hitting and the need to play Nico Hoerner more frequently
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The great escape: 5 crazy-cool, tiny travel trailers for a fall color getaway
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Rally for Recovery seeks to remove stigma from those seeking substance abuse help
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Will airlines get more aid? Time is running out, unions warn. 40,000 workers face furloughs or layoffs.
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot calls for return to Sept. 11 unity
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24 Oak Park and River Forest High School students test positive for COVID-19, officials say
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AJ Freund saga: The family’s interactions with DCFS and how the tragedy unfolded
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Academy Museum details plan for inaugural Hayao Miyazaki exhibit
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El coronavirus quita sanción a Messi
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‘Speak Out’ reader opinion: Noise ordinance needs to be enforced
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Ligas europeas emprenden una incierta temporada
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Expolicías se acusan mutuamente por muerte de George Floyd
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Crecen incendios en Oregon, 500,000 evacuados
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Neve Campbell estará en Scream 5
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Lake County local scores for Saturday, Sept. 12
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Top 50 cities where adults live with their parents
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ONU: consecuencias de pandemia sobre pobres están por llegar
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Column: Looking back on an Aurora nurse’s decades of service
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Mercedes touts 2nd gen user experience system on 2021 S-Class
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Council committee would target diversity issues in Merrillville: ‘The town has changed’
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False rumors and misinformation on social media that anti-fascist activists set wildfires on West Coast exasperate officials
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Lake County Board seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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As wildfires rage, climate change is largely missing from 2020 presidential campaign
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Speak Out reader opinion: Children of veterans respond to reported Trump comments
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David Brooks column: When a heart is empty
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Al menos 10 muertos por incendio forestal en California
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Jeep adds 4xe hybrid for 2021 Wrangler
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CTA expands online tool to let riders know when buses and trains get too crowded
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Paul Krugman column: Trump’s coronavirus response was beyond incompetent
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Koeman: ‘Messi es el mejor y ojalá pueda repetirlo esta temporada’
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New York City marks 9/11 at a time of harrowing loss
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Oswego OKs zoning change for planned entertainment venue
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Black police chiefs, feeling squeezed, face criticism on all sides
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Indígenas vuelven a remedios ancestrales contra virus
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Down to Business: Q&A with plastics recycler; his end product makes things like hangers, flower pots
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No-brainer Bears promo. Bet $20, win $200 if Chicago covers the spread vs. Lions
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Claiming her dumb-blonde persona was just an act, Hilton tries to show ‘the real Paris’
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Juez cita a Bolsonaro por supuestas injerencias en la Policía
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Gemelas colombianas despiertan la admiración de Juanes
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Central Park birder turns clash into graphic novel about racism
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How to help kids cope with separation anxiety
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Fiscalía: Javier Ordóñez murió a golpes por policías en Bogotá
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Schools that are mostly Black, Latino favor starting online, according to new study
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La raza influye en qué escuelas ofrecen clases en persona en EEUU
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Week 1 NFL picks: 5 bets to make for Sunday
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Chiefs at the center of the NFL’s social justice discussion after banning headdresses and war paint and fans boo the Texans’ decision to skip the anthem
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Central Park birder turns clash into graphic novel about racism
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Creighton Campbell and Tommy Keilwitz weather wet course to lead Grayslake North in win against Grant: ‘It was great, given the conditions we were playing under.’
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Six months of coronavirus in Chicago
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Retos en redes sociales y un balón gigante marcan inicio de LaLiga
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Trump vuelve su artillería contra Kamala Harris
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Autumn is a great time to plant native trees and shrubs, experts say
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Coronavirus updates: Daily US deaths decline, but trend may reverse in fall
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Residents question effects of Hobart work to improve County Line Road
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Where to purchase native trees, shrubs
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If COVID-19 put your summer vacation on hold, hit the road to see fall color with a crazy-cool mini travel trailer in tow
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Aurora area brewers to participate in virtual Great American Beer Festival
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Barrymore se fija una meta alta como anfitriona de talk show
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Column: Chicago’s parks are getting a workout during the coronavirus. Why one nurse thinks they may be our salvation.
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El humo de los fuegos de EEUU ya invade el Pacífico
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Rev. Ozzie Smith, who built Covenant Church in South Holland in the 1990s, retires
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What’s the best slow cooker for large groups? We stress tested several to find out.
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Letters to the Editor: Wehrli responds to his opponent; use Golden Rule in choosing candidates; no need to keep flags at half mast
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España condena a excoronel salvadoreño por muertes de sacerdotes jesuitas
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Busy back-to-school season calls for easy sheet-pan suppers
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Koeman y los regresos de Emery, Pellegrini y Gracia marcan los banquillos de LaLiga
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Lincoln Park native Bea Koch gives us heroines with depth in ‘Mad & Bad: Real Heroines of the Regency’
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Letters to the Editor: Graduated income tax proposal not fair; president proving how low he can go
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A simple recipe for oyster-sauce scallops to make at home
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Drew Barrymore sets high standard in her models as talk show host
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Bears vs. Lions odds and pick: Bet on a slow start for these NFC North rivals (Sept. 13)
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College football betting odds, picks and predictions: Florida State vs. Georgia Tech (Saturday, Sept. 12)
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College football betting odds, picks and predictions: Notre Dame vs. Duke (Saturday, Sept. 12)
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Letters: ‘Fair tax’ proposal not likely to be fair to anyone
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Fall is not canceled in northwest Indiana: a guide to corn mazes, pumpkin and apple picking
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Still struggling to get your airfare refunded? Here are steps you should take
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D300 board vote on hybrid reopening of schools pushed back to Sept. 22
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Grayslake Central’s new No. 1, Bryan Vale continues strong start to junior season: ‘I’m doing better than I expected.’
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‘Enough is enough’: Commissioners and cruise execs urge CDC to let cruising resume
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Colombia: 10 muertos, 400 heridos en 2 días de protestas
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Pumpkin pie to pumpkin bread: 30 recipes that use canned pumpkin
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El DT del Real Betis, Manuel Pellegrini, opina sobre Guardado y Lainez
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Chiefs fans, used to chops and cheers, react to NFL’s new climate
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President Trump, Joe Biden marking 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with very different tones
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The best vitamin of 2020
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Column: Mourners search their souls to understand the unforgiving reality of grieving during a pandemic
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The best wooden sunglass
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Aurora to hold pop-up food pantry at Phillips Park
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The best boat fender of 2020
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The best eye drop for allergy relief
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The best pain relief cream
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The best raft
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The best salon chair
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The best shower gel
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Northwestern Memorial looks to expand into southwest suburbs with Palos Health merger
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Beverly Arts Center opens in-person classes, offering option of ‘positive distraction in arts environment’
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Bahrain becomes latest Arab nation to recognize Israel
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Larry Wilmore doesn’t miss late night, but he’s back anyway
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Leguizamo: ‘Los latinos somos prácticamente invisibles’
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Former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops sells Gold Coast mansion for $1.68 million
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Memories of 9/11 still vivid in Gary, even as they go remote
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Commentary: 3 ways you can help alleviate hunger
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Rafael Correa cree que no podrán extraditarlo a Ecuador
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Chicago still cleaning up debris, fallen trees from August derecho storm: ‘The aftermath was felt across the city’
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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Aurora Arts Center project wins preservation award
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Community news
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Commentary: Will Chicago bounce back?
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School districts report low numbers of COVID-19 cases as they complete first month of in-person classes
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5 NFC North storylines for the 2020 season, including Aaron Rodgers’ future with the Packers, big changes on the Vikings defense and Matt Patricia’s job security with the Lions
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With culture on hold due to COVID-19, a new South Loop apartment tower is bringing the art to its tenants with an artist in residence
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Trump y Biden recuerdan el 11-S de maneras muy distintas
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Letters: To save dollars, downsize City Council
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Beard Papa’s cream puffs return with the rise of a cute food boom in Chicago
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HRW pide retirar acusación de terrorismo contra Evo Morales
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South, southwest suburban Patriot Day observances modified due to COVID-19
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Decent: There’s gold in them thar emails for the scam artists who want to give you millions
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DuPage among 30 counties on Illinois’ latest coronavirus warning list as state announces 2,145 new known cases, 32 deaths
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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Former Minneapolis officers charged in death of George Floyd seek separate trials; prosecution says charges warrant only one
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Lake Station pays tribute to first responders in August fire
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For volunteers in Geneva, working at food bank a way to help ‘neighbors in need’
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$10,000 cash reward offered to find Dajore Wilson’s killer
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Pandemic chases ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ to Dec. 25
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Colorado cold snap could disrupt state’s marijuana industry
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Nebraska court strips medical marijuana measure from ballot
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Nora Dannehy, Connecticut prosecutor who was top aide to John Durham’s Trump-Russia investigation, resigns amid concern about pressure from Attorney General William Barr
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Two Aurora teens charged with armed robbery in Naperville
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Drew Barrymore sets high standard in her models as talk show host
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FIFA apoya app para denunciar propuestas de amaño de juegos
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House explosion sends 7 Porter family members to hospitals: ‘I don’t know how we lived’
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West Aurora School District hires educational equity director
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Clubes canadienses de la MLS jugarán de local en EEUU por pandemia
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MLB odds and betting picks: Take Brewers’ team total vs. Cubs (Friday, Sept. 11)
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NFL is off and running, but it’s bracing for some zigs and zags
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The NFL pledged to start on time. These changes made it happen.
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If you see someone not wearing a mask, do you say something?
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Pandemia aplaza estreno de ‘Wonder Woman 1984’
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Review: Richard Nelson wraps up his Apple trilogy on Zoom with ‘Incidental Moments of the Day.’ Aren’t they all?
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Testigos denuncian torturas y abuso sexual en Nicaragua
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Timothy Egan column: I’ve never seen the American West in such deep distress
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Missed vaccines, skipped colonoscopies: Preventive care plummets
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Just how reliable are COVID-19 tests? Experts weigh in
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A university had a great coronavirus plan, but students partied on
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Speak Out reader comments:
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A district keeps classrooms closed, defying a governor’s order
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Unveiled: Lucid Air, the $150,000 electric car challenging Tesla
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Four-legged critters get assist during fire
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot warns aldermen someone has been using a fake email in her name
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Disabato: A successful bone marrow transplant leaves H-F football coach Craig Buzea ‘grateful’ and looking forward to a healthier future
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Jueces: Ilegal, orden de Trump sobre distritos legislativos
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EXCLUSIVA/Christian Nodal: ‘Estoy marcando un antes y un después dentro de la música’
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3-story storage facility with 834 self-service units proposed for South Elgin’s Randall Road corridor
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They’re still working. They’re still healthy. But they’re still scared. What the past six months have been like for Chicago’s essential workers
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Baranek: William & Mary decides to give up on women’s volleyball, but Lemont’s Amy Schwem ‘not ready to stop playing yet’
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Community news: Shepard remembers victims, first responders of 9/11
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NWI casinos report August dip in revenue in 2nd month of COVID-19 restrictions
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A punto de acabarse la ayuda federal por desempleo en EEUU
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Editorial: The alarming downward spiral of downtown Chicago. Is a comeback possible?
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North Aurora trustee announces run for village president
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Plymouth Place honors veterans and first responders on 9/11
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Intended to goose the economy, President Trump’s payroll tax ‘cut’ fizzles
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Feelings chart depicting ‘out of control’ child as Black upsets parents at Gurnee school
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Grizzlies contratan nueva entrenadora asistente
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Commentary: The anguish of long-distance grandparenting: ‘Will you remember me?’
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This Week in Naperville
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Chevy’s little engine that could
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101 of the best pizzas across America
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Curtis Hill joins other state attorneys general in signing suppression concern letter, but experts say FCC doesn’t have the authority
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Judge bars some University of Illinois Hospital nurses from striking Saturday
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Wisconsin Supreme Court decision to halt mailing of absentee ballots raises concerns, questions
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President Trump bestows Medal of Honor on soldier for role in daring Iraq hostage rescue: ‘One of the bravest men anywhere in the world’
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En EEUU bajan muertes diarias por virus, pero eso podría cambiar
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Easy yoga exercises for kids to keep them focused during the day
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Pandemic revenue hit puts Porter County on lean footing as 2021 budget talks begin
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OPINIÓN/Prepárate para la batalla de L.A. en playoffs de la NBA
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Letters: How to save Illinois: Reduce the number of counties
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Potential ‘superspreader’ events like Sturgis Motorcycle Rally best to avoid, expert says
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At 9/11 memorial ceremony, Aurora officials say ‘we must not forget’ that fateful day
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Chicago board game cafes miss their community
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Law & Order column: Police asking for help finding vehicle seen near fatal Waukegan shooting
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Hutton: The last word on my mother, who won’t be reading my columns anymore
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At least 10 dead as California wildfires become deadliest of the year
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Regal Beloit to begin layoffs in November, closing Valparaiso plant in May
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Column: Note to Mayor Lightfoot and Team Trump: Politics should help, not hurt law enforcement
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A hole-in-one on his 14th birthday inspires Metea Valley’s Aman Shah to seek even tougher shots: ‘He is fearless on the golf course.’
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Column: August for justice precedes September to remember
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Dozens missing as firefighters battle two large Oregon wildfires
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Opponent drops out of US House race in Georgia, leaving QAnon-supporting candidate virtually unchallenged
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Pa. town blocks Republican rally featuring gun-toting St. Louis couple, citing COVID restrictions
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Dr. Anthony Fauci says life won’t return to normal until deep into 2021
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Dajore Wilson’s killing brings Canaryville neighborhood together: ‘We’re not living in our parents’ or grandparents’ Chicago’
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Incoming WBEZ CEO withdraws following investigation into ‘recent turmoil’ at her former Washington station
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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Warehouse planned for Merrillville’s Ameriplex recommended for 10-year tax abatement
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The early years of Chicago’s Palmer House
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Elmhurst School District 205 continues shift to partial in-person learning
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Column: East Aurora School District surprised by remote learning’s impressive numbers
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Crece tensión por ocupación de represa La Boquilla en México
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Commentary: Has quarantine killed your social skills?
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HBO fusiona teatro, cine y televisión en ‘Escenario 0’
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Commentary: Trump aside, Hispanic vote is not a given for Democrats
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Young adults, people of color and unpaid caregivers face increased mental health risks 6 months into pandemic
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Whistleblower’s complaint ignites a smoldering Department of Homeland Security
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Flashback: The staying power of Chicago’s Palmer House
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‘Bachelor’ winner Cassie Randolph files restraining order against star Colton Underwood
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District 120 approves budget for new fiscal year
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Longtime Democratic state Sen. Terry Link resigns his seat a month after being charged with federal income tax evasion
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Americans commemorate those killed in 9/11 terrorist attacks as pandemic changes tribute traditions
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Despite city ban, Flossmoor trustee continues lobbying Chicago City Hall
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Tomó 10 años y una Cabra: Rita Indiana regresa a la música
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Denise Richards exits ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ after just two seasons
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Guest column: Unprecedented times offer an extraordinary opportunity to continue your education
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Aurora committee endorses McCarty Park playground plan
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Citations issued for 9 who demonstrated near the home of St. Louis couple Mark and Patricia McCloskey
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Column: The era of newspaper vending boxes is snapping shut
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New Naperville grocery store confirmed as Amazon Fresh, will offer way to skip checkout line
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Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, charged with fraud over her defunct blood-testing startup, to claim mental condition affecting ‘issue of guilt’
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Bears Week 1 notes and quotes: Cairo Santos’ search for stability, Robert Quinn’s possible replacements and Jaylon Johnson’s swagger
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Niños infectados en guarderías llevan COVID a casa
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Aurora considers leasing space to contractor
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Hinsdale Central High School students call for return to in-person instruction
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Former Chicago Public Schools chief of staff pleads guilty to charges of lying to FBI
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Corrections and clarifications
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Retired Chicago firefighter accused of sexually assaulting two sisters, one a decade ago, the other last month
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Potempa: Readers have delicious Diller memories of late funny lady
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Pope Francis appoints new auxiliary bishops to the Archdiocese of Chicago
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‘A monumentally huge and cruel problem’: Number of children in DCFS care who remain in psychiatric hospitals after being cleared for release continues to grow
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Naperville police chief to ask council to consider purchase of body cams for officers
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3 things we learned from the Bears, including Robert Quinn listed as doubtful for the season opener and Cole Kmet’s enthusiasm for his NFL debut
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The Spin: Read Eric Trump’s texts to Mayor Lightfoot during Chicago unrest | From Lightfoot to Trump a 9/11 message of unity | Ex-Mayor Emanuel, Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts at Chicago fundraiser for Kamala Harris
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Cook County health department announces plans to spend up to $5.4M fighting COVID-19 in most-affected areas
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With record numbers voting by mail because of COVID-19, candidates and parties having to adjust
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Commentary: How climate change threatens the U.S. financial system
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The first COVID-19 patients in Illinois faced stigma, bigotry. But experts say their contributions to science taught the US much about the virus.
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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened Sept. 11 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
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Four in custody, weapon recovered after shooting near Lockport
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Armstrong: No preseason games? No worries. Jordan Glasgow makes Indianapolis Colts roster as eight area players test NFL waters.
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Column: Years after 9/11, the political use of fear continues on
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Column: Anna Douglass may soon get her name on a Chicago park. Who was she, in addition to being Frederick Douglass’ wife?
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General manager Rick Hahn is enjoying the White Sox’s surprising success this season but says ‘we know our work’s not done’
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At some CPS schools, fewer than half the students logged in the first day of remote learning, but the district aims to close what’s left of the digital divide
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Two ex-DCFS workers charged with endangering life of AJ Freund months prior to boy’s death
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Supervised remote learning program
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With the Cubs roster unsettled, Willson Contreras’ offensive surge represents a rare beacon of stability
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Recruiting notes: Injuries and lack of AAU action don’t limit interest in Loyola girls basketball standout Isabella Ogliore
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Daily Southtown local scores and schedules for Sunday, Sept 13
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West suburban scores and schedules for Sunday, Sept. 13
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Naya Rivera’s toxicology report reveals amphetamine, diazepam and alcohol in her system at time of death
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Courtney Vandersloot hits assists milestone, helping the Chicago Sky beat the Dallas Wings 95-88 in their regular-season finale
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Gannon Howes catches six passes for 217 yards and four touchdowns as Hanover Central routs River Forest: ‘I always go 100%.’
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Payton Jordan produces 191 yards and 4 TDs as West Side rides strong first half in rolling past Bowman: ‘We’ve been building up to this.’
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Northwest Indiana local scores for Sunday, Sept. 13