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Merrillville star guard Keon Thompson Jr. transfers to a Florida prep school to ‘get more out of his game,’ according to his father
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Learning to use her speed, Erin Harrison contributes to Crown Point’s fast start with a goal in 4-0 win against Munster
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Daily horoscope for September 18, 2020
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Ask Amy: Crumpled friendship could be smoothed out
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‘Hidden gem’ produces big catches during Will County fishing contest
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Column: Trump’s coronavirus vaccine is coming … in two weeks! And it will make you more patriotic.
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Column: Kids with bulletproof backpacks provide bad but real optics for Chicago
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Column: Kamala Harris’ AKA sisters reflect on her historic run for the White House. ‘Our ancestors are doing a happy dance right now.’
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Flashback: Irish music found a savior in Chief Francis O’Neill, a Chicago cop with a song in his heart
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Chicago Bears Week 2 storylines for Sunday’s home opener: Allen Robinson’s agitation, Saquon Barkley’s dud and a timeless reminder on quarterbacks from Mark Sanchez
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Ex-coronavirus task force member says Trump bungled crisis, urges Biden vote: ‘The truth is he doesn’t actually care about anyone else but himself’
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US judge blocks ‘politically motivated’ Postal Service changes that slowed mail nationwide
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‘Forrest Gump’ author Winston Groom dead at 77
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Daywatch: COVID-19’s deadly toll on health care workers, star of Netflix’s ‘Cheer’ charged with child pornography and Southport Lanes closing for good
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More than 300 rally in Orland Park urging schools to reopen for in-person learning
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Student at Wood Oaks Junior High in Northbrook tests positive for COVID-19
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Tesla coming to former Hummer of Naperville space on Ogden Avenue in Lisle
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Will County raises pay for Election Day and early voting judges
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For suburban cemetery sleuths, documenting local tombstones proves a fulfilling project in the pandemic era
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$45M commercial-residential project approved for former farmland on Route 22 in Lake Zurich
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It’s not too late to find a kid-size desk for your at-home student
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4 takeaways from the White Sox-Twins series, including Eloy Jimenez’s clutch hit paving the way for the Sox to clinch their first playoff appearance since 2008
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Elgin looks to ease restrictions regarding two ‘pocket parks’ keeping marijuana dispensaries out of downtown
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West Side carjacking leads to boy, 17, getting hit, killed by vehicle on Eisenhower Expressway
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Will the Chicago Bears win their home opener against the New York Giants on Sunday? Our Week 2 predictions.
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Van Morrison blasts coronavirus lockdown restrictions, ‘fascist bullies’ in 3 new songs
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Illinois income tax calculator: How would Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed graduated income tax affect you?
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More migrant women say they didn’t OK or didn’t understand surgeries in ICE detention
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High schools seeking ‘some bit of normalcy for our kids’ find ways to offer extracurricular activities
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No red carpet? No problem. The preshows are ready for a ‘semi-glamorous’ Emmys
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Trump heats up the culture war in appeal to Wisconsin voters, promises ‘pro-American lesson plan’ for school kids and slams ‘1619 Project’
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Mitch Trubisky’s performance in the opener left me ______. The Allen Robinson drama is ______. Our Chicago Bears writers offer their takes on 4 key topics.
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J.Lo se une a Maluma para el Latin Music Week de Billboard
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‘Speak Out’ reader opinion: Trains shouldn’t blow horns in Aurora in the middle of the night
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NBA Playoffs betting odds, picks and predictions: Nuggets vs. Lakers Game 1 (Friday, Sept. 18)
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Los Medias Blancas vuelven a los playoffs 12 años después
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Six months into a pandemic and dreaming about sitting at a bar again
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Higuaín deja la Juventus y pone rumbo a la MLS
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Perú: presidente enfrenta juicio político en plena pandemia
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Moore’s NBA Western Conference Finals betting preview: Series odds, picks and predictions for Lakers vs. Nuggets
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Aurora and downtown group consider new agreement
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Fallece Winston Groom, autor de la novela ‘Forrest Gump’
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Surgen más denuncias de migrantes con cirugías
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Los Emmy serán en vivo y virtuales
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Single-engine plane crash landing
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Speak Out reader opinion: Differences are dividing the country like never before
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Man charged in Valparaiso apartment building shooting
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Saturday college football Week 3 betting odds and picks: Miami and Louisville in an ACC knockout (Sept. 19)
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Pandemic hasn’t slowed real estate market: ‘This market is high demand and high prices’
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David Brooks column: No, the Democrats haven’t gone over the edge
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Naomi Osaka pulls out of the French Open with an injured hamstring
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Paul Krugman column: What is it with Trump and face masks?
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How to safely vote in person this election
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Man killed in Wauconda crash
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Small plane crash-lands on a road in Palatine: ‘I saw a plane flying really low and expected the worst’
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When a bus driver told a rider to wear a mask, ‘he knocked me out cold’
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EEUU prohibirá uso de TikTok y WeChat por seguridad nacional
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School District 308 examines return of in-person learning
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Many hospitals charge more than twice what medicare pays for the same care
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Coronavirus may increase premature births, studies suggest
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Two Elgin men arrested on meth charges after cop witnesses drug sale, prosecutors say
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Michelle Goldberg column: The Biden campaign isn’t door-knocking. Don’t freak out.
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Private tutors, pop-up schools or nothing at all: How employers are helping parents
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Maestro pide de tarea ‘imagina que eres esclavo’
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After taking part in COVID-19 treatment study, Dyer woman reflects on recovery
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La Grange businesses partner with La Grange Area Department of Special Education to offer virtual job shadowing
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Pay raise approved for Park Ridge Public Library director
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Actually, a Chinese virologist didn’t prove that COVID-19 was man-made
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Haunted car caravan to travel through Oak Park, deliver treats on Halloween
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New dental treatment helps fill cavities and insurance gaps for seniors
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A COVID surcharge on restaurant checks? Some owners are wary
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How to create more work-life balance when work is home
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Biden acusa a Trump de respuesta ‘criminal’ frente al virus
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Column: A renowned Indian architect gets a Chicago showcase as Lincoln Park gallery celebrates Doshi’s humanistic designs
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Adult obesity rates are up nationwide, and the COVID-19 pandemic could push the rate higher, new report finds
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Luis Fonsi cumple su sueño con Farruko (VIDEO)
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Casos COVID-19 supera los 30 millones
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Puerto Rico getting funds for power grid 3 years after Hurricane Maria; Trump administration announces $13 billion for reconstruction
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‘Ratched’: Prequel about the ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ nurse is a bloody bore
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Las mejores fotos en America Latina 11-17/Sep/2020
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Jamelle Bouie column: Facebook has been a disaster for the world
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‘I never give up’: A junior in his third varsity season, Kenton Esch emerges as the No. 1 golfer for Waubonsie Valley
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Saving the Little Village Discount Mall
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Column: Digging up unsightly family tree roots can unearth difficult questions, not satisfying answers
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Barrington schools chief eyes late October return to in-person learning: ‘I know it’s not soon enough for some’
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Naomi Osaka se da de baja de Roland Garros
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Here are some easy ways to make sustainable choices during the pandemic
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Teen suicide: What parents and caregivers need to know
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Chicago’s history of systemic racism blamed for nearly 9-year life expectancy gap between Black and white residents in new report
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Commentary: Put us in, Gov. Pritzker. Bring back high school football.
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Lake County local scores for Saturday, Sept. 19
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WeChat usage, TikTok downloads to be banned in the US starting Sunday, Trump administration announces
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Purple Carrot review: How does this plant-based meal delivery service stack up?
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The best ATV winch
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The best canopy porch swing
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The best children’s sunscreen
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The best corded phone
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The best office chair
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The best pressure cooker of 2020
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The best workbench
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The best Adidas running shoe for women
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Commentary: In defense of the greatest American city
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Disabato: Play ball? IHSA would be better off avoiding conflict between high school and travel baseball teams. That goes for other sports, too.
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Editorial: Closing arguments, Part Two: If you support the ‘Pritzker Tax,’ this one’s for you
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Chicago’s Billy Goat Tavern owner Sam Sianis won’t retire, no matter the challenges of the pandemic era
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New downtown Aurora flower shop blooms in midst of pandemic
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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Will, Kankakee counties can reopen bars, resume indoor dining as COVID-19 positivity rate comes down; state case count pushes past 270,000
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Notre Dame vs. USF CFB promo: Bet $20, win $150 if Notre Dame scores a point
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Piden ayuda a los más ricos para paliar el hambre
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Aurora may use state grant funds for two bridge projects
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Portage shows off former school as it looks for ways to improve for the future
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More kindergarteners entering Districts 203, 204 join statewide trend of being ready for school, report says
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Infection rates soar in college towns as students return
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Chris Rock tried to warn us
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Suburban women say their neighborhoods aren’t particularly under threat. At least, not in the ways President Trump has described.
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Republicans killed the Obamacare mandate. New data shows that it didn’t really matter.
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House postpones vote to decriminalize marijuana until after election
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Jade Court, one of Chicago’s best Chinese restaurants, returns in October, far from its original home
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Giannis Antetokounmpo wins his 2nd straight NBA MVP award
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Column: The pandemic persists, despite Trump’s sidestepping
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Column: Montgomery cancer survivor inspires others to ‘feel strong’
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September and October are the best months to get a flu shot. Here’s why
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A Black fan club sought to diversify NHL stands. Now they’re aiming at its c-suites.
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Column: A century later, the literary ‘flue dust’ of Gary allows residents to vent their experiences
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Community news
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Letter: Trust must precede law and order
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Commentary: Trump’s immigration policies are hurting lawful immigrants too
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After shots fired during argument, Elmwood Park bans nighttime packaged alcohol sales
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MLB betting odds, picks and predictions: Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago Cubs (Friday, Sept. 18)
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‘Flexcations’ are a new trend amid the coronavirus pandemic and there are benefits to taking one
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Cortometraje mexicano ‘Crescendo’ gana premio de la academia
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Betting on fine dining, much-loved Jeong reopening after 6 months with new tasting menu
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Neymar lidera la lista de Brasil para duelos ante Bolivia y Perú
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Speak Out reader opinions: Americans must stop the hate; justice different for Blacks than whites; how about a Crosstown World Series?
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Muerte de mujer baleada fue accidente: autoridades mexicanas
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Pedro Capó dedica su amor absoluto en ‘Munay’
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Bomb squad determines suspicious crate left outside Park Ridge Post Office did not pose threat
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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Israelis prepare to celebrate the year’s holiest days under lockdown
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Messi, convocado con Argentina para las eliminatorias
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Old restaurant in Aurora to resurface as new one
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South Elgin purchases Wee-Dee’s property next to village hall; restaurant moving to new downtown location in October
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Column: Can the United States survive the 2020 election?
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Aurora working to establish two new TIF districts
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Antetokounmpo conquista su segundo MVP consecutivo
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Shepard High School choir students hope video takes them all the way to the ball game
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Spring cleaning event canceled due to COVID-19 now coming this fall in Lincolnshire
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After August outbreak, Kane County jail reports no new COVID-19 cases
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Beloved Logan Square barbecue restaurant Fat Willy’s closing
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Central Florida Puerto Ricans decry Trump’s $13 billion for Hurricane Maria recovery as too little, too late
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This Week in Naperville
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Scientists discover potential coronavirus remedy — at least, for mice and hamsters
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At Monterey Bay Aquarium, the sea animals are doing great, but business is tanking
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At Monterey Bay Aquarium, the sea animals are doing great, but business is tanking
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Coronavirus pandemic shrinks Europe’s monitor of US presidential election
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CDC drops controversial coronavirus testing advice that caused backlash
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Elgin planning and zoning OKs proposal for new fitness studio on East Chicago Street
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Puerto Rico recibirá fondos para red eléctrica 3 años tarde
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Review: Pilsen’s Latinx ‘Destinos’ festival pivots to drive-in with mix of live, virtual performances
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Cadillac dealers must invest $200K each for brand’s EV future
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Destinos al Aire drive-in celebration
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Man charged with reckless homicide in January crash that killed 5-year-old Orland Park girl
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Elmhurst officials seeking candidates to fill city council seat
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COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care facilities have prompted some seniors to receive care at home instead
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MLB Betting odds, picks and predictions: Chicago White Sox vs. Cincinnati Reds (Friday, Sept. 18)
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Firefighter dies battling wildfire sparked by gender reveal in California
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University of Illinois at Chicago nurses and service workers march downtown as part of days-long strike
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The Chicago Bears expressed optimism about fans at Soldier Field later this season — but Mayor Lightfoot says the likelihood is ‘less than 50%’
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Woman whose severed head found in luggage in Markham identified by coroner’s office
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Mundelein student newspaper ‘The Mustang,’ wins award from Quill and Scroll
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Students get ‘once in a lifetime’ chance to turn Maine South High School into film set for fall play
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Police: Driver has car stolen during bump-and-run incident in south Oak Park
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Authorities blame miscommunication for errant email that sent ballot withdrawal papers to Cook County judge: ‘Something got mixed up’
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Justin Bieber se pasa a la música cristiana
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Contact daze: Chicagoland athletes and coaches adjust to the new world of IHSA-approved contact days in the fall
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Se prevé segunda ola de infecciones en Gran Bretaña
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Letters: Where is the outrage over the deadly backlash against police?
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Park Ridge League of Women Voters to host online forum with candidates of state house race
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Budget talks turn to discussion of annual graduated pay rates in Porter County
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Last studio recording of jazz trumpeter Woody Shaw released
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Indiana voting organizations, with in-person events limited by the pandemic, shift strategy to reach voters
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Zion man with ‘astounding’ criminal history sentenced to 60 years in prison for drug-money murder
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Empresa de EEUU compra equipo de la Serie A
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Vuelven carpas y restricciones a Madrid ante segunda ola de coronavirus
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Head of Chicago’s civilian police oversight agency offers rare pushback on city government watchdog over video releases
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‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson’s lawyer denies and denounces rape charges
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Maduro: avanzamos en objetivos de desarrollo a pesar de EEUU
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Fenwick, Trinity high school students getting accustomed to ‘new normal’ during in-person classes
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Vanesa Martín en una racha de creatividad y lectura
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Editorial: A white glove test on Metra trains? No, but a good start
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Walmart to change store jobs and raise wages, including a $15 minimum in bakery and deli
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Niles Family Fitness Center supporters plan protest against potential YMCA takeover
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Ecuador: Corte deja firme condena contra expresidente Correa
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Cook County Board to vote on extending Toni Preckwinkle’s expanded powers during coronavirus pandemic
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20 apple orchards and pumpkin patches open this fall around the Chicago area
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Lowell-Hobart football game canceled due to positive COVID-19 test, quarantined players
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Sergio Ramos: ‘Queremos empezar bien para mandar un mensaje al mundo’
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Man critically wounded in shooting in Gage Park neighborhood
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El Bayern arranca la Bundesliga goleando por 8-0 (VIDEO)
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Column: Sure, we can talk about ‘Black-on-Black’ crime
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Column: FBG Duck brought a street fight between the ‘have-nots’ into the turf controlled by the ‘haves’
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Column: Leverage is everything in contract negotiations. So as time passes, Allen Robinson gains more in his dealings with the Chicago Bears.
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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened Sept. 18 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
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FBI seeks woman dubbed ‘serial bank robber’ after 4 heists in Chicago, Summit
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Democrats set to unveil stopgap bill to prevent a government shutdown at the end of the month
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Canadá extiende restricciones fronterizas con EEUU
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McCook police chief indicted in extortion scheme that brought down mayor
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Adams twins Delaney and Madelyn lead Crown Point to sectional title, while Lake Central, Munster and three Lowell golfers also qualify for regional
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Column: Enough doomscrolling. You need some fun, to preserve your mental health
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Rapper made ‘derogatory’ video about rival gang members before he was killed. Now Chicago police are bracing for the retaliation.
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Corrections and clarifications
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Northwest Indiana local scores for Saturday, Sept. 19
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot rips Chicago FOP president: ‘I don’t have a lot of good things to say about him’
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4 things to watch when the Chicago Bears host the Giants, including Robert Quinn’s status, a defensive rebound and Mitch Trubisky’s Week 2 task
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City O’Hare debt document indicates COVID-19 could delay huge airport terminal revamp
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La prensa en tiempos de AMLO: mañaneras, acoso y violencia
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White Sox call up 2020 1st-round pick Garrett Crochet, with plans to use the pitcher out of the bullpen
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As TikTok faces ban, the WitchTok community reflects on the possible loss of a valuable resource
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North Shore school district backs off proposed COVID-19 policy keeping quarantined kids off remote learning: ‘There are no travel police’
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Relatives gather for Dajore Wilson funeral: ‘She brought joy and happiness to everyone she encountered’
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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Former White Sox manager Rick Renteria
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Whether a restaurant survives the pandemic could depend on an uneasy dance with the landlord
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Commentary: Selling old stuff has given me a sense of community during the pandemic
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Fair tax or tax hike? Emotional arguments project hope and fear as voters set to decide what could be Illinois’ biggest taxation shift in decades
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AJ Freund murder: Andrew Freund Sr. pleads guilty to charges in connection to his son’s death, gets 30 years in prison
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Aurora police and fire union presidents weigh in on proposed residency requirement
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Illinois receives $1.3 billion from FEMA for $300 in weekly federal jobless benefits authorized by President Trump
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Aurora church looks to build addition
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‘Coregasms’ are one way to practice sexual self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Potempa: National Pancake Day inspires flapjack creativity
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at age 87
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies
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Experienced Cubs face a potential unknown playoff pool, only adding to the challenges of the 2020 season
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Bolivia: renuncia Áñez a candidatura nueve tablero político
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MVP candidate Jose Abreu on the White Sox finally clinching a playoff berth in his 7th season: ‘It was an incredible moment. Indescribable for me.’
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The Spin: US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died | Is it a fair tax or a tax hike? | Lightfoot cautions on fans in stands at Bears games
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Daily Southtown local scores and schedules for Sunday, Sept. 20
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West Suburban scores and schedules for Sunday, Sept. 20
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EEUU: Muere jueza de Corte Suprema, Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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Hinsdale Central’s Nicole Hu happy to be back playing tennis with her high school teammates because ‘I love them so much.’
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Remembering Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a feminist icon memorialized as the ‘Notorious RBG’
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a towering women’s rights champion, dies at age 87
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Column: What the GOP would gain by waiting to fill Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Supreme Court seat
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‘It’s a blessing’: Starting strong, the New Trier boys cross country team earns top ranking in Class 3A on the strength of seven returnees
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Illinois officials react to death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg