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- Tigers’ heavyweight Jaime Galo rewarded for perseverance
- VOTE: Who most deserves to be fired, Aaron Kromer or Mel Tucker?
- Detective testifies Montana homeowner deliberately shot student to death
- Aaron Kromer must go for anonymous low-blow criticism of Jay Cutler
- Roundup | Thursday, Dec. 11
- Boys basketball: Metea Valley turnaround overwhelms East Aurora
- QB Drew Stanton hurt as Cardinals beat Rams 12-6
- Architects favor Braeside over Ravinia for inclusion in seven-school plan
- 20 best movies of 2014
- Best, worst of Chicago bars and restaurants in 2014
- Hough Street Elementary students are at forefront of Hour of Code program
- Chicago’s bars and restaurants with fireplaces
- 17 best celebrity interviews of 2014
- Hans Haller can’t carry Buffalo Grove past Prospect
- Ivanauskas, Barrington survive charge from rival Palatine
- New executive director sets goals for chamber of commerce
- Flying Under the Radar: No shortage of seasonal hits
- PDF: Memo from Bill Bricker personnel records
- Harness: Triple-overtime win over Maine South instills New Trier boys basketball team with confidence
- Fox News reporter dies of apparent suicide
- Obamacare rate hikes in Cook County held in check by competition
- A million dollars in cash, with a catch, waits at Texas sheriff’s office
- Rise and fall of CIA’s ‘secret’ overseas prisons traced in Senate report on interrogations
- R.A. Montgomery lives on through his ‘Adventures’
- From the Archives: Elizabeth Janeway on Isaac Babel
- Renee Rosen on ‘What the Lady Wants’
- Review: ‘Essays After Eighty’ by Donald Hall
- The world still needs its dictionaries, but how we define them is changing
- Our say: Army vs. Navy: A great tradition continues
- ‘Michael Jordan: Bull on Parade’ resonates like a slam dunk
- Chicago book news: Women & Children First raises $36k
- Me, My Shelf and I: Dennis Webber
- Review: Rosamund Bartlett’s translation of ‘Anna Karenina’
- Reader of the Week: Nicole Steeves
- ‘How to Be Both’: Ali Smith’s coin-flip
- New in paperbacks: ‘On Such a Full Sea,’ ‘A.J. Fikry’
- Chicago Book Expo: Making connections
- As Letterman winds down, a look back
- Book gifts for sports lovers
- 3 people injured in West Side blaze
- 3 men hurt in shootings on South Side
- Cop injured in 3-car crash on Lake Shore Drive
- Beltran grows into special Navy role
- Behind Enemy Lines: Other options abound for Army-Navy stardom
- Un dreamer que trabaja en ‘City Hall’
- Winnetka school memo on elderly ex-teacher suggests ‘100 children abused’
- Emanuel’s treasurer appointment launches Summers into prominence
- Trailblazing women: Lead the way on diversity, direct the conversation
- House narrowly averts government shutdown, Senate up next
- Oak Brook general sales tax revenue hits all-time high
- Police alert residents of 2 robberies in Lakeview
- SeaWorld CEO to step down, company to cut jobs
- Ridgewood mentoring program encourages social service, among other skills
- 2014 Chicago breakout athlete predictions: How did we do?
- ¡Cómo no querer a Lucy!
- 2 firefighters injured in multialarm fire at Resurrection Medical Center
- A look at the four previous Army-Navy games played in Baltimore
- Thank you, Aaron Kromer
- Lean In stories: Walter Isaacson on the women of the digital revolution
- Un negocio para mejorar el suyo
- Police seek suspects seen assaulting man on CTA in viral video
- Meet Luna, the Shedd Aquarium’s newly named otter pup
- En México ‘El Grito Más Fuerte’ lanza la campaña #YaMeCansé, por eso propongo
- Pineapple Express storm is behind Chicago’s weekend warm-up
- Pat Quinn’s parting gifts
- Florida travel calendar for Dec. 17-21
- Bob Seger full of conviction, energy at United Center
- FSU notebook: Was Roberto Aguayo snubbed from winning the Groza, and more
- The real debate about Chicago schools
- ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ character names revealed
- Bob Seger at United Center
- PC-done
- Prickly City: Lying About the Lying
- Pastorela 2014: La eterna lucha del bien contra el mal
- DuPage officials warn coyote sightings increase in winter
- Christian Bale: ‘Moisés hoy en día asustaría mucho a la gente’
- PC-lying
- The rigged critique of a CIA that kept us safe
- Ravens paying wide receiver Aldrick Robinson an upgraded practice squad salary
- Anderson’s Bookshop plans April opening in La Grange
- ‘Play-Along Bandit’ sought by the FBI
- Things to do around Glencoe this weekend, Dec. 12-14
- Singer Roberta Gambarini needs to catch her breath
- Reports: Wisconsin expected to hire Pitt’s Paul Chryst
- Abbott completes purchase of Russian drug company
- ¿Cómo se llama la nutria marina del Shedd Aquarium?
- Kentucky’s Poythress tears ACL, out for season
- Anderson’s Bookshop to open La Grange location in April
- Roadtrip Florida: Harold’s Auto Center in Spring Hill
- Matter healthtech incubator adds 10 startups
- Trío Ellas: Una fusión musical
- Army-Navy Ball Run [Pictures]
- Cubs’ Jon Lester signing drives big TV ratings
- A friend remembered: Evanston native reminisces about ‘Unbroken’ subject, Louis Zamperini
- Mids visit Pentagon for spirit day [Pictures]
- Standard CSO program takes on new vitality under Honeck
- 1934 tractor donated to Wagner Farm is a beaut — or will be
- Ravens long snapper Morgan Cox on the mend after tearing ACL earlier this season
- Brass tacks: Tuba-licious event on tap
- ‘The Interview’ premiere in Los Angeles
- Five for Friday: December drubbings delivered at M&T Bank Stadium
- Sighting: Jon Lester dines at Giordano’s
- Winnetka forging ahead with downtown master plan
- Did Bush know about the CIA’s techniques?
- Geraldo Rivera’s ‘be a better father’ advice misplaced
- Girl, 15, missing from Logan Square neighborhood
- Sony hacker scandal scarier than a slasher film
- RedEye Rundown: A TBOX mess, Luna the otter and more
- July 25, 1915 Tribune front page: Eastland disaster
- Willow Road, infrastructure study top Northfield’s 2014 achievements
- Aaron Kromer’s dig at Jay Cutler an ‘unforgivable sin’
- Divine Styler is back, but he’s not celebrating
- Former NFL All-Pro Sharper indicted on rape charges
- Oak Brook couple honored by Eastern Illinois Foundation
- Maggie Daley Park ice ribbon now open
- Maggie Daley Park architect says it’s still a work in progress
- Mercedes announces oddball SUV coupe
- Delegate Assembly seeks new blood in La Grange Elementary District 102 endorsements
- Renaming of park to honor Hadiya Pendleton in the works
- Lyons Township High School hosts kids for computer chat with Claus
- Global fellowship an ingredient in holiday cookie recipes among local au pairs
- Renuncia el presidente de SeaWorld
- Video Friday: New Beyonce, ‘Divergent’ trailer
- HHS Junior Board holds donation drive and spreads holiday cheer
- Teen injured in Aurora shooting
- Town meeting nets one change in Clarendon Hills caucus picks
- Funcionario mexicano también compró casa a cuestionado contratista: WSJ
- 3 hotels pack holiday fun for families
- Michigan judge orders Bricker to undergo mental health evaluation
- Ravens rookie safety Terrence Brooks hoping for another chance
- Countryside Parenting Tips: three holiday gifts for your family
- Torrey Smith returns to practice, but favoring right knee, called game-time decision
- Fit Tip: A Healthy New Year
- 2014 architecture
- Immigration day brings history to life at Crow Island School
- Abbott increases quarterly dividend
- Berríos bajo fuego por prácticas de contratación
- Architecture stories that towered above all in 2014
- Live blog: Bears press conference
- Swartz School students hit the right notes with vocal performance
- Photos: Hotel holiday fun in Chicago
- Norridge trustees loosen firearms business regulations
- 50 years later, Army’s upset win over Staubach-led Navy still resonates
- Aaron Kromer, Jay Cutler speak out on Halas Hall turmoil
- Bears practice and news conference Friday
- Chicago’s best visual art in 2014
- Vote in the Scott Stantis cartoon caption contest
- Future of Sony’s Amy Pascal questioned after hacked email revelations
- Air traffic control failure disrupts flights over Britain
- The Friday Exit: Uber and other disruptions in motion
- Sony emails reveal Mark Cuban’s anger over ‘Shark Tank’ compensation talks
- Chicago sports retailers pumped for Lester, Samardzija
- 2nd body linked to Gacy to be exhumed at mother’s request
- Attendance normal at Nazareth Academy after flu outbreak
- Qué hacer el #FindeSemanaenChicago
- India, wise up and clear the air
- Alivio migratorio para indocumentados
- An apology for my youthful eye rolls
- NSMAD continues with green initiatives
- Ignoring the other side of the story
- Ravens confident in Fitzgerald Toussaint, who could be activated from practice squad
- Niles creates 11-member Arts and Culture Advisory Council
- Robin Williams and other famous Disney voices no longer with us
- Pictures: Disney voice actors no longer with us
- Tom Rachman: The gift that made him a book lover
- Emily St. John Mandel: ‘Alice in Wonderland’ is a family heirloom
- Golfer Greg Norman ‘nervous’ about debut as TV analyst
- Eric Holder visits Chicago to discuss police tactics in U.S.
- Arlington Heights gives 2 businesses a break on liquor license violations
- Laird Hunt: Gift of Sebald’s ‘Emigrants’ haunts 20 years later
- Ravens pass rusher Pernell McPhee looking to parlay big season into new contract
- Serial killer Brian Dugan
- Shedd reveals winning name of rescued sea otter pup
- Rogue guard convicted of smuggling pot to sell to NYC inmates
- La tortura en México: Cómo fabricar un ‘líder’ de Los Zetas
- Michigan police surprise drivers with Christmas gifts
- Why office secret Santas are the worst idea ever
- Rebecca Makkai on giving Balzac to a 10-year-old
- Glenbrook South boys swimming team rolls past rival Glenbrook North
- Open thread: The Week in Review
- Tennis star Serena Williams in South Beach
- A Christmas fit for Queen Victoria
- Roadrunners’ guard Grant Pomatto makes most of last chance
- Vermont’s ‘Eat More Kale’ guy wins trademark fight with Chick-fil-A
- Fantasy strategy for Week 15: Get into your playoff opponent’s head
- Finch’s Beer to add 45,000-square-foot riverfront brewery
- Ugly Christmas sweaters bask in mainstream appeal
- Chicago sees potential gold in hosting China trade summit
- Repairing the world, one kidney at a time
- Documentary on sister’s murder to premiere at Naperville festival
- It’s official: WLS-Ch. 7 to air 25 Cubs games
- Marian Catholic sophomore remembered as a ‘smiling spirit’
- REVIEW: ‘Twist Your Dickens, Or Scrooge You!’ at the Goodman Theatre
- SodaStream vs. Purefizz: A soda maker showdown
- Cupich celebrates Mass with thousands honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Man convicted in Downers Grove murder-for-hire sentenced to 40 years
- An Eye on I-Drive: Beer for a nickel
- St. Charles woman helps decorate White House for holidays
- Judge dismisses lawsuit against NIU fraternity tied to party death
- Surviving the date when loved ones play matchmaker
- Hosting seniors a priority and BHCBE hanukkah tradition
- Hinsdale hires new public services director
- A look at the Obamas in Chicago: 2014
- In Judy Baar Topinka’s honor, eliminate her office
- Be By Baby’s closing blamed on Amazon and is a loss for families, Lakeview
- ‘Biggest rivalry in sports,’ Army-Navy will put spotlight on Baltimore
- Workplace wellness programs focus on prevention (infographic)
- Montini recognizes academic all-conference athletes
- Prosecutors rest case against Montana homeowner accused of shooting student
- Chicago-area crash-and-grabs confound retailers, experts
- Winnetka’s scandal of child sexual abuse
- Adrian Peterson loses appeal of his NFL suspension
- Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios again hit for hiring practices
- Cheers are in order for two Norridge teens
- Travel deals: 7 days of cycling in Tuscany, including meals and wine
- River Forest police to begin using overdose prevention spray
- Boys basketball: Hinsdale Central forward George Kiernan fearless around the hoop
- Boys basketball: Nazareth guard Grant Pomatto makes most of last chance
- Congress authorizes $577 billion in defense spending
- Sen. Kirk to seek re-election ‘come hell or high water’
- Cops search for driver in hit-and-run accident that killed woman, 63
- Pictures: Machine Gun America comes to Central Florida
- Suspect in cop shooting complains of scraped knee
- Machine Gun America attraction to open in Kissimmee
- Michelle Obama pledges stepped-up effort to educate girls overseas
- St. Cyprian wants to give students an ‘edge’ with Mandarin Chinese
- Friends become rivals in 115th Army-Navy game
- Dancing about architecture
- Sierra Leone to ban Christmas parties to curb Ebola spread
- Disabato: Don’t look for Marist vs. Brother Rice or Andrew vs. Sandburg on 2015 football schedule
- Obama hails budget compromise; Senate likely to pass spending bill
- Race battles heroin addiction and its stigma
- No more drunken sailors: Canadian Navy bans drinking at sea
- Injured veteran gets a new home
- Preckwinkle calls for end to automatic transfers of minors to adult court
- Court lets Pennsylvania widow keep home sold over interest on $6.30 tax bill
- Union Station’s restroom scarcity tops complaints spurred by report
- Holder seeks better police-community ties in visit to Chicago
- Army-Navy game breakdown: Key matchups
- FBI probing death of black North Carolina teen hanged from swing set
- Price spikes during the polar vortex
- Angelina Jolie gets chicken pox and cancels ‘Unbroken’ promotion
- On the Blackhawks: Keeping Jonathan Toews on the ice was irresponsible
- Corrections and clarifications for Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014
- Saturday’s matchup: Oregon at Illinois
- Injured Afghan War vet gets keys to new Woodstock house
- Delays reported on Metra North Central line after train hits vehicle in Grayslake
- Protesters ‘blow the whistle’ at NYC police stations
- U.S. defense secretary nominee undergoes back surgery
- As Ravens nurture talent on special teams, entire team benefits
- U.S. seeks to defuse tensions over Israeli-Palestinian resolutions: Kerry
- WGN America dropping Illinois Lottery drawings
- Chris Collins putting lessons from father to use at Northwestern
- Metra, freight railroads push project to untangle rail corridor
- Illinois guards Aaron Cosby, Ahmad Starks struggling with their shots
- Bears buried in avalanche of self-inflicted distractions
- Bulls 115, Trail Blazers 106
- Bulls win 115-106 as Derrick Rose gets first 30-point game in nearly three years
- 6 holiday hacks for real moms
- Diabetes Discussion: Tips for Managing Your Diabetes
- Timeless or trendy? This year, achieve both in your home decor
- 7 holiday shopping security tips for staying safe online
- Bathroom luxuries: 6 delights to take your bath from lax to luxe
- Here comes another mortgage binge
- Marshall’s criticism of Jay Cutler? ‘Brandon’s Brandon’
- El Valor’s Saturday literacy program enriches kids — and their parents
- Tenants sue owners over fatal apartment building fire on Northwest Side
- Bears say they’re moving on from Aaron Kromer’s comments on Jay Cutler
- Football: Jeremy Cordell takes over at Lincoln-Way Central
- Will Jon Lester and Jeff Samardzija jerseys be hot sellers for Christmas?
- Saturday’s matchup: Florida State at Notre Dame
- Latest special Navy uniforms: ‘It just adds some real energy to the program’
- Catching up with former Bear Neal Anderson
- Boys basketball: Bartlett knocks off Neuqua Valley
- 3 charged in Portage shooting that left man dead
- Photos | St. Rita vs. St. Joseph
- Boys basketball: Hales beats Mount Carmel at own game
- Ask Tom: What is used to measure sunshine duration?
- Warmer air keeps Chicago area under a blanket of clouds
- Oregon’s Marcus Mariota the favorite to win Heisman
- Photo | Neuqua Valley vs. Bartlett
- Starter Jason Hammel excited about opportunity with the Cubs
- Derrick Rose of old shows himself, aggressively attacking for 31 points
- Friday’s recap: Bulls 115, Trail Blazers 106
- St. Viator’s size overwhelms Carmel in ESCC basketball opener
- Mexicans’ search for bodies reveals a history of hidden deaths
- Boys basketball: St. Rita too much for short-handed St. Joseph
- Photo | Mount Carmel vs. Hales
- Did European scientists find dark-matter signal buried in X-rays?
- Lions carry composure from United Center to Downers North
- Boys basketball: No sweet homecoming for Rocky Hill as Thornton crushes Thornridge 61-33
- Former White Sox player becomes U.S. ambassador to New Zealand
- Senate delays vote on $1.1 trillion spending bill