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Photos: White Sox 3, Twins 1
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Early voting, mail-in ballot drop box to be offered at Oak Park village hall starting Oct. 19
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Daily horoscope for September 15, 2020
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Adam Engel drives in the go-ahead run in the 8th as the White Sox beat the Twins 3-1 to open a 2-game division lead
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Naperville News Digest
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Pandemic throws a curveball at Midlothian Wiffle Ball tourney, bumping it back to Indiana
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Will Chicago theaters redesign seating for the COVID-19 era? Not likely.
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Huge win or missed opportunity? Community activists, politicians and retailers debate Chicago ban on flavored vaping products.
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Ask Amy: Life-long father/son hurt resurfaces
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Hurricane Sally threatens Gulf Coast with 85 mph winds, 9-foot surge as tropics busy with 6 more systems
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Some Fall 2020 movie highlights, highly dependent on how much ends up getting shoved into 2021
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Column: In Chicago, an artistic fall like no other. Yet, Godot will appear.
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Skokie woman honored by Arlington Heights police after aiding a resident who was involved in domestic incident
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The next big thing: 6 Chicago music artists to watch out for
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Fall preview: Ciera McKissick blurs the art world lines because she ‘wants to do it all’
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4 observations from rewatching the Chicago Bears’ Week 1 win, including an emphasis on having Mitch Trubisky under center and a slow-moving Danny Trevathan
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Chicago Bears QB rewind: Did Mitch Trubisky’s 4th-quarter explosion in Week 1 wipe away his early struggles?
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School buses, shipping containers and car hops: Winter Design Challenge nets more than 600 entries to extend outdoor dining in Chicago
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Kanye West declares himself ‘New Moses,’ says he won’t release new music until freed from music deals
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It’s not only football players. The postponement of fall sports affects so many college athletes — just without the outcry.
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Dave Grohl upgrades his drum battle with 10-year-old prodigy with a superhero salute
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District 64 announces plan for in-person learning; Culver School to consider same
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Daywatch: Judge tied to Smollett case loses Dems’ backing, West Coast smoke reaches Illinois and will Chicago theaters redesign for the COVID-19 era?
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Lego sells 70 billion plastic bricks a year, but now at least some will come in paper bags
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Grayslake man to open Black Lung Brewing Company taproom in Round Lake Beach
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Portage Township students expected to return to in-person learning Oct. 20
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Why was Eloy Jimenez in the outfield for that weird ground-rule double when the White Sox traded for Jarrod Dyson, a defensive specialist?
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Trump ignores science on climate change as wildfires ravage West Coast: ‘It will start getting cooler, just you watch’
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South Dakota attorney general says he returned to scene of crash and realized he’d hit human, not a deer
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Lake County municipalities, school districts scramble to deal with impact of pandemic on income
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6 months of COVID-19: Timeline of the outbreak and how politics, sports, entertainment and the economy changed
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My worst moment: ‘Archer’ star Aisha Tyler and the time Beyoncé beat her out for a role
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Mundelein sisters create made-to-order masks, donate profits
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USPS 101: 26 things to know about the U.S. Postal Service
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Brad Paisley, wife fight hunger with 1 million meal pledge
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A pitmaster’s secret to the best pulled pork at home
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How to pick a watermelon
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‘Macho Man?’ Trump uses gay anthem at rallies, even after Village People say stop
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Andy Murray recibe ‘wild card’ para Roland Garros
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Navalny comparte una foto, dice que ya puede respirar sólo
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Walker y Butler esperaron años por una Final de Conferencia
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MLB betting odds, picks and predictions: Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox (Tuesday, Sept. 15)
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When will there be a COVID-19 cure? The body is still the best virus-killer
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Smoke from West Coast wildfires reaches Illinois
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Column: Chance the Rapper’s stream from the Ralph Lauren store was pretty good
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Equity Jeff Award nominations are in for a shortened 2019-20 season, Drury Lane and Paramount lead the list
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Agente de la DEA admite confabulación con cártel colombiano
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Moore: There’s value on the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals
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Lake County local scores for Wednesday, Sept. 16
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Senior Trump official warns Facebook audience of left-wing hit squads, accuses CDC scientists of ‘sedition,’ then deletes Twitter account after rant
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Man describes crawling through thick smoke to help neighbor in downtown high-rise fire. ‘He’s saying, ‘Get me out of here,’ but I couldn’t do anything.’
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Speak Out reader opinion: Fauci’s criticism was aimed at Trump’s style of campaigning
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2020 U.S. Open odds: Dustin Johnson the favorite at Winged Foot, Tiger Woods sitting at 45-1
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Jonathan Majors será Kang el Conquistador en Ant-Man 3 de Marvel
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Cifra récord de tormentas para el Atlántico en 2020
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Week 2 NFL picks: The 5 spreads and totals to bet right away
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Sobel’s U.S. Open preview: Which players perform best on tough courses?
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Structure, patience needed for remote learning with elementary students, experts say
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Daily Southtown local scores and schedules for Wednesday, Sept. 16
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Administrator at Triton College receives professional development fellowship
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Sputnik V causa efectos secundarios a 14% de voluntarios
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Northwest Indiana local scores for Wednesday, Sept. 16
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West Suburban scores and schedules for Wednesday, Sept. 16
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Illinois recreational marijuana sales hit nearly $64 million in August, marking a new record
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Indiana court upholds woman’s conviction in bus stop deaths of 3 siblings
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Se desacelera la producción industrial de EEUU
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Diana Taurasi is still living up to her ‘White Mamba’ nickname
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Porn, guns and racism: Days into the new school year, virtual classrooms have been disrupted by hackers and pranksters
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New Jersey breaks monthly sports betting handle record by any state with record August
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Coming this fall: Return of the video game console wars
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Tiger Woods’ ex-wife, Elin Nordegren, hauls in $28.6 million for Palm Beach mansion
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Kelly Clarkson says her life is a ‘bit of a dumpster’ after filing for divorce
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Aranceles de EEUU contra China son ilegales: OMC
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Therabody Wave Roller review: Can a vibrating foam roller make a difference?
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The best parenting book for dads
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Molson Coors teaming with Yuengling to expand Pennsylvania brewer’s distribution
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The best Roomba of 2020
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The best Sharp microwave
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Evanston marks Sept. 11 with ceremony at fire station
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The best vitamin D supplement of 2020
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The best zinc supplement of 2020
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How companies are getting speedy coronavirus tests for employees
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Tom Brady led the NFL’s Week 1 flops, but there were others
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¡La guitarra ha vuelto, viejo!
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Hinsdale 5-bedroom home with English Country style: $1.3M
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School closures cut a critical line to dental care for poor students
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Regla de distancia de dos metros es anticuada: científicos
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‘Flattening the curve’ saves more lives than thought
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Michelle Goldberg column: Trump’s shredding of civil liberties won’t stop with antifa
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Lincolnwood pays tribute to 9/11 victims on 19th anniversary
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Community news
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Paul Krugman column: The GOP plot to sabotage 2021
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Chicago Ethics Board to enforce ban that would prohibit elected officials outside the city from lobbying City Hall
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Baranek: Argo’s Breana Dugans ‘just fell out of nowhere.’ She will miss her junior season, but she’s already recovering from a torn ACL.
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El Real Madrid se prepara para arrancar LaLiga sin Bale y Hazard
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Bret Stephens column: A rare Middle East triumph
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What’s happening in Park Ridge: City Hall to host early voting; Rosh Hashanah event held at Northwest Park
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About 70 people apply for Evanston city manager job as hiring process kicks into high gear
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Ross Douthat column: Which party represents the racial future?
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NFL power rankings for Week 2: Chiefs and Ravens hold strong up top while the Cardinals take a big step forward
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AMLO presenta convocatoria para juzgar a expresidentes
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Jamelle Bouie column: Trump’s perverse campaign strategy
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Clarendon Hills Park District hosting annual Fishing Derby at Prospect Park Pond
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Pandemia, agitación racial, elecciones: EEUU en encrucijada
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Guilty plea in Gary drug conspiracy nets man 10 years in prison
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College kids are freaking out about their infected campuses
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LemonAid fundraiser in River Forest goes virtual, raises more than $60k for COVID relief
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Their jobs may put Black Americans at greater COVID risk
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Disabato: Hillcrest coach Morgan Weaver says ‘it can be done,’ wants IHSA to follow lead of neighboring states by bringing back football
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Fewer kids may be carrying coronavirus without symptoms than believed: Study
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Outdoor preschool at the Chicago Botanic Garden
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Carmel’s Clint Bailes shoots a 78 to tie for medalist honors at Ivanhoe Classic, but takes long view: ‘Hopefully I can play better the rest of the season.’
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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Auto review: 2020 Ford Super Duty proves that popularity doesn’t always mean mediocrity
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Free flu shot clinics for seniors to be held in Aurora, Yorkville
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Paul Rudd records hilarious PSA message asking ‘fellow millennials’ to wear a mask
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Post-Tribune girls volleyball rankings and player of the week for Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020
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Daño económico de incendios se suma al de pandemia
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Dolton man charged after chase from Crown Point to Hammond
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Wrigleyville struggles to stay open during pandemic without Cubs crowds
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Franklin Park police department to begin testing body cameras
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Los 10 futbolistas mejor pagados del mundo
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México honra a una heroína en aniversario de independencia
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Golden Graham: Naperville Central’s Arthur Graham ‘learned how not to run’ from last year’s debut in the cross country state meet
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Everything, even the Tweet of the Week poll, happens for a reason
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Caravan tradition revived in Elgin to celebrate Mexican Independence Day
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Predicciones al Emmy, cuando predecir el futuro es inútil
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El coronavirus lleva hasta EEUU el papel de baño mexicano
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MLB sets postseason bubble locations for Division Series, League Championship Series and World Series
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With in-person events limited this summer, Historic Wagner Farm in Glenview increases produce production for food bank
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Editorial: Retain Cook County Judge Michael Toomin. Defy the machine.
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Column: Why I wince when I hear the words ‘white privilege’
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American Airlines will put fewer flight attendants on some of its bigger jets
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Column: Getting a landlord’s perspective on state, federal eviction bans and how renters might be taking advantage of it
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Metra launches $1 million ad campaign to lure commuters back
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Puttin on the Ritz: Leah Puttin doubles down early in her high school tennis career, reaps benefits as returning state qualifier for Batavia
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Board to discuss proposed $26,000 salary cut to Oak Park village clerk position
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Soft-serve ice cream: 8 spots in Chicago-area to indulge a final summer fling
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Commentary: Yes, Illinois pension reform can come through a constitutional amendment
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Vernon Township calls on other taxing bodies to reduce budgets after announcing salary rollbacks, raise freezes
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Column: Is enduring justice for medical marijuana coming soon?
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La Serie Mundial se jugará en burbuja en Texas
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Paramount Theatre in Aurora gets 13 nominations for Jeff Awards
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Mundelein board tables comprehensive plan amid issues raised with changes to Diamond Lake
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Comings & Goings: Seasonal Halloween stores popping up throughout the Southland
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Lake Forest to reimburse former city manager almost $15,000 after misconduct charge dismissed
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Western Springs Village Board to discuss sidewalk feasibility study for Forest Hills subdivision in October
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Column: You’re parenting during a pandemic! Has anyone told you good job lately?
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‘The Way I See It’ review: The Obama years, through the lens of longtime Chicago photographer Pete Souza
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Michel Franco: ‘Nuevo orden’ es realista y relevante
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Best Pixar films, according to critics
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Aurora schedules free electronics recycling event
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Girls volleyball notes: ‘Gifted’ senior setter Alexa Sparks provides spark for late-starting Michigan City
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Geneva’s Jack Wassel hits .364 in college for Minnesota before the pandemic. He wants to pick up where he left off: ‘I’m just glad to be back.’
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Once near death, rescued sea turtles sent back to the ocean
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California blaze threatens ‘Emerald Triangle’ marijuana zone
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‘Cuties’ desata una tormenta después de su lanzamiento en Netflix
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Southtowners: Local volunteers win national USDA forest service award
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Glencoe District 35 passes budget with an eye toward rising pandemic-related expenses
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Once near death, rescued sea turtles sent back to the ocean
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St. Louis Zoo says python laid 7 eggs without male help
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Spartacus the serval cat found safe after escape from home
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Justice Department opens criminal inquiry into John Bolton’s tell-all book that criticized Trump
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Now that Chris Evans has your attention, he has an important message for you
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If Airbnb isn’t safe, can I get a refund? Travel Troubleshooter investigates.
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Commentary: When a child dies, should DCFS professionals be prosecuted?
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Indians vs. Cubs betting odds, weather: Wind at Wrigley moving over/under (Tuesday, Sept. 15)
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With no help forthcoming from Washington, Gov. J.B. Pritzker asks state agencies to prepare for ‘nightmare scenario’ of budget cuts
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Chicago Bears rookie Darnell Mooney already has NFL defenses respecting his speed. So is he the fastest player on the team? ‘Mooney moves a little different.’
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Diversity and Inclusion Statement
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Municipal, school 2021 budgets win first reading OK in Valparaiso; next vote expected Sept. 28
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Archaeologists in Mexico identify submerged wreck of Mayan slave ship
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Ángela Aguilar, el último exponente de la dinastía, revela secretos familiares (VIDEO)
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Madonna to direct, co-write biopic about herself
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Police in schools: Park Ridge aldermen ask tough questions about training of officers stationed at Maine South, Maine East
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‘Ya no me espera nadie’ en El Salvador
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Hundreds turn out for Barrington rally calling for end to remote learning, restart of student sports
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With her parents’ Hinsdale home being renovated, Daniella Nenadovich sometimes commutes from Chesterton, Indiana, to play tennis at Benet
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Morton Grove police investigate second report of armed carjacking
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Column: Afghanistan peace negotiations move forward
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Pornografía, armas y racismo irrumpen en las aulas virtuales del nuevo año escolar
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West Coast wildfires ‘burning hotter, growing faster’ than anticipated, says local fire prevention official at Oregon site
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Trump y pandemia mellan la reputación de EEUU: sondeo
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Oak Park & River Forest Symphony brings outdoor ‘pop-up’ concert to Cheney Mansion
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Some JPMorgan Chase traders catch COVID-19 as bank pushes to reopen offices
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Months after its originally scheduled date, the Barrington Art Walk showcased artists’ unique wares and works
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Allen Robinson didn’t just remove the Chicago Bears from his social media accounts — he asked to be traded
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Chicago health commissioner again sounds warning on Wisconsin COVID-19 cases, talks Halloween planning in the city
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Naperville approves 3 marijuana dispensary applications; companies expect to begin sales by end of year
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Libertyville police: Two arrested for DUI in past week
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Republicanos presentan propuesta fiscal y policial
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Emmy predictions when predicting the future is folly
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400 years later, a new Mayflower will sail without humans
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Petalo, not Charmin: Virus brings Mexican toilet paper to U.S.
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Mientras el béisbol continúa, negocios luchan por sobrevivir
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Morton Grove Park District OKs bids for upgrades at Austin Park
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Biden visita Florida, cotejando el voto hispano
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Tweaked residential plan for Little Friends land headed to Naperville commission Wednesday
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CBS All Access de ViacomCBS ahora será Paramount Plus
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Inspector general finds failures in city’s system for promptly releasing video in Chicago police use-of-force cases
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South and southwest suburban schools look to bring students back to classrooms
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EEUU niega fianza a exgobernador de Chihuahua César Duarte
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Aumentan masacres en Colombia pese al acuerdo de paz
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Democrats decry slow spending of Indiana’s federal virus aid
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Sergio Mur responde a las críticas por las voces de Memorias de Idhún
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Shots fired on Michigan Avenue near Ida B. Wells lead to arrests on Near West Side after pursuit, crash, cops say
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U.S. attorney’s office gives legislative panel investigating Madigan the green light to call witnesses
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México celebra independencia sin grandes ceremonias públicas
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‘Bachelor’ star Colton Underwood hit with a restraining order by ex Cassie Randolph
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Lake County readies for 50,000 absentee ballots: official
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Franklin Park plans Halloween movies, trick-or-treat at North Park and pumpkin scavenger hunt for October
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Chicago Reader to become a nonprofit in bid to stay afloat amid steep ad declines
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NYLFF: Los latinos podemos hacer cualquier tipo de película
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Live jazz: Major events on the South Side of Chicago
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As wildfire smoke drifts in, most Indiana residents polled believe in climate change, study says
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U-46 officials watching COVID-19 cases as plans to return to in-person classes being made for October
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Amid ‘challenging’ year for community events, the annual Beer and Wine Walk took over downtown Highwood
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Pets of the week
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Perfect pie recipes for the holiday season
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Is the nasal spray flu vaccine a good option this flu season?
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Elecciones en EEUU: No siempre gana quien saca más votos
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What sports can teach you about leadership
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Millennial Money: How frugal fashionistas can stay on trend
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Chicago-area Jews prepare to celebrate Rosh Hashana with the help of video broadcasts, care packages and parking lot gatherings
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Letters: FOP should fight for better training of Chicago police officers
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DT River Plate expresa malestar por salida de Quintero
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Kraft Heinz will cut $2 billion in costs, reinvest in iconic brands like Heinz ketchup and Lunchables
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Pena capital en EEUU, historia de disparidad racial
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México identifica restos de barco con esclavos mayas
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FBI says a person has been taken into custody after a federal officer was shot outside the US courthouse in Phoenix
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Commentary: ‘Follow the science’ isn’t a COVID-19 strategy
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Revitalizada campaña de Biden irrumpe en estados decisivos
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J.K. Rowling vuelve a desatar la ira con su novela sobre un asesino en serie travesti
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Column: Feeling sidelined during a weird football season
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Column: Orland Park melee at Sky Zone Trampoline Park led to ugly social media comments about race and resentment
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Evanston examines police use of force practices in partnership with Northwestern University researchers
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Kids at home are adapting, but ‘they are socially isolated.’ Four families share their remote learning experiences.
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The Spin: Pritzker warns of budget ‘nightmare’ without help from Washington | Where to watch Trump town hall tonight | U.S. Rep. Garcia, once a Sanders surrogate, hits virtual campaign trail for Biden
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Failed carjacking in Orland Park nets cash, phone
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Southland Crime: Will County police investigating burglaries at storage facilities, more
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Cerca el regreso de Gareth Bale al Tottenham
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Destituyen a gobernador en Panamá tras decomisarle drogas
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Dan McNeil is out at WSCR-AM after tweet about ESPN’s Maria Taylor: ‘Its degrading and humiliating tone to a fellow female broadcaster was unacceptable’
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Skokie seeks federal reimbursement for coronavirus-related expenses
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Sibshops shifts to Zoom-based support for siblings of children with special needs
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Villas-Boas: ‘Estoy seguro de que Álvaro no es racista’
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Lawsuit accuses Netflix ‘Cheer’ star and Naperville resident Jerry Harris of sending sexually explicit messages to 2 boys
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Longtime Kendall County fugitive wanted on home repair fraud charges arrested in Arizona
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A ‘new’ Mideast? Israel signs agreements with United Arab Emirates and Bahrain formally establishing diplomatic relations.
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City of Louisville to pay $12 million to Breonna Taylor’s mother, enact police reforms
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Judge rejects bid for new trial for man convicted of being getaway driver in killing of Hadiya Pendleton
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MedMen marijuana dispensary in downtown Oak Park to expand by 2,000 square feet
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Giants-Mariners series in Seattle is postponed because of smoke from wildfires and moved to San Francisco
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Second stimulus check updates: Pelosi says House to stay in session until lawmakers deliver COVID-19 rescue package
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Jewish high holidays to be celebrated virtually in River Forest
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Kristen Bell walks in on daughters drinking O’Doul’s during Zoom class
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Naperville man sentenced to federal prison for stealing $1.49 million from former employer
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Illinois sports bets top $52 million in July; online wagering gains traction as NFL season kicks off
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PADS of Elgin planning public meeting Thursday to talk about possible move to State Street building
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Pictures: Halloween 2020 at Disney’s Magic Kingdom
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White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is ‘obsessed with getting better’ after a breakout 2019, and the results are showing on defense
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5-year-old boy shot in the thigh in Lawndale residence, police say
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Cubs consider their pitching options for a deep playoff push as Tyler Chatwood suffers another setback and Jose Quintana works toward a return
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Homicides in Cook County are already past all of last year, and most of the victims were people of color
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26-year-old man shot near Morse ‘L’ station in Rogers Park neighborhood, police say
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Paris Hilton planning to have twins and already has baby girl’s name picked
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Newly released emails show Rochester police leaders pressed city officials to keep Daniel Prude video secret
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Amid reports that Big Ten football is returning this fall, the conference continues to leave its players and fans in suspense
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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened Sept. 15 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
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WNBA playoffs: Sun 94, Sky 81
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IHSA clarifies stance on club-travel exemption for spring and summer sports, tables ruling ‘for the time being’
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Column: Theo Epstein says the Cubs still can reach another gear. The final homestand would be a good time to find it.
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Photos: White Sox 6, Twins 2
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Hurricane Sally makes landfall as slow moving Category 2 bringing ‘historic life-threatening flooding’ to northern Gulf Coast
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Photos: Cubs 6, Indians 5
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‘Dancing with the Stars’ season debut enjoys highest ratings since 2017
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No balk from Balc: Sophomore Jesse Balc leads the way as Geneva rides depth to wins over St. Charles East and Wheaton North in boys golf
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Chicago Sky’s season ends with a 94-81 playoff loss to the Connecticut Sun — ‘a tough pill to swallow’