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2014 > December > 18
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Cuba-U.S. relationship fix way overdue
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Ranking the college football bowl games from No. 38 to No. 1
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D220 board hears of new S.T.E.M initiative for elementary grades
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Sophomore Colin O’Leary leads the way for Barrington
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‘Annie’ is stuck in the middle
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‘The Babadook’ will invade your brain
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Buffalo Grove swimmers make splash in new home pool
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Former school site in Tinley Park may be used for housing
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Sizing up the pizza at Roxie’s by the Slice in Wicker Park
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April 2, 2009 to Wednesday: Jay Cutler’s timeline with the Bears
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Blotter: Woman punched and attacked man with knife in Cary
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Millennials’ version of the American Dream
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Ask Amy: This year, put a “Book on Every Bed”
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Deerfield church looks at creating housing on land
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Christmas dining options from Phil Vettel
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1 killed, 13 others wounded in shootings, including man, 18, hurt near park
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Man stabbed in Hermosa
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Little Havana reacts to news about new Cuba diplomacy
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Four similar commercial burglaries hit Irving Park, Mayfair
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The Bulls’ former psychologist on huddles, sales and performance
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Medical marijuana applicants come with baggage
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Kass’ early gift: The best dang French Onion Soup in the universe!
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For Tom Obarski, ‘family tradition’ culminates in Fred Mitchell Award
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Obama had trouble getting cabs in Chicago, first lady says
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VOTE: Jimmy Clausen’s Bears vs. Lions … Who ya got?
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A song from ‘Newsies’
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Chicago couple found guilty in grant scam case with ties to Obama friend Whitaker
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Proposed NCAA concussion settlement denied by federal judge
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PC-hashit
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Former Park Ridge tutor found with child pornography: police
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Prickly City: Let’s Hash it Out
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Don’t miss: ‘Light of the World’ at Holy Land Experience
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Father of 3 slain on way home from work: ‘We were supposed to get presents and put up the tree’
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10 ways to make your relationship with your co-founder a success
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It’s a rap: Robbie Fulks takes a musical look back at 2014 at FitzGerald’s
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Say thanks for Jay Cutler’s benching, Bears fans
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Quick and dirty advice: Winter edition
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A look at plans for Chinese developer’s massive skyscraper on Chicago River
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Putin addresses economy at annual press conference
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LFHS students become entrepreneurs in business incubator class
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District 70 will offer free, full-day kindergarten next year
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Deerfield student named finalist for PETA youth division award
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To avoid another Ferguson, we need to start teaching tolerance … in kindergarten
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Mixed reaction in Miami as Florida’s Cuban-American leaders blast policy shift
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Putin decries West’s ‘virtual’ Berlin Wall
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Hawks goaltenders walking on water
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Police captain talks of getting shot at standoff: Next time I’ll duck better
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Five Ravens stats that stand out ahead of Sunday’s game against the Texans
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Review: ‘The Confessions of Frances Godwin’ by Robert Hellenga
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The Biblioracle’s Biblio awards, Part I
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Indie bookstores give what Amazon lacks: A human touch
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Upcoming Chicago literary events
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Review: ‘The Woman I Wanted to Be’ by Diane von Furstenberg
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Review: ‘Fields of Blood’ by Karen Armstrong
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Audiobook roundup: Jeffery Deaver’s ‘Starling Project,’ others
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Maureen Holtz on ‘The Last Resort’
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Review: ‘Wolf in White Van’ by John Darnielle
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Review: ‘Shark’ by Will Self
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From the Archives: Capote plays Santa
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Anthony Horowitz on ‘Moriarty’
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Alan Gross home after five years in Cuban prison
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Chicago book news: Burton History Trees’ Kickstarter
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Review: ‘Something Rich and Strange’ by Ron Rash
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Me, My Shelf and I: Carly Kocurek
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Reader of the Week: Jean-Luc Bouchard
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Review: ‘Skylight’ by José Saramago
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Carmel Catholic High School recognizes 86 Illinois State Scholars
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Corea del Norte ‘nunca admitirá’ que está detrás del ciberataque a Sony Pictures
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Businesses welcome shift on Cuba
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Review: ‘Annie’
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Robert Klunk Celebrates New Exhibition at the David Adler Music and Arts Center
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Review: ‘The Babadook’
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Me, My Shelf and I: Carly Kocurek
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Beat Latino: La fiesta musical mixteca
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Dan Spaeth Joins ktMINE
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Luke Barbin Joins ktMINE
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El dilema de los salarios en el deporte colegial
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‘Punk rock’ snail named for the Clash’s Joe Strummer
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In war on coyotes, some argue for learning to live with them
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Mortgage rates fall to 2014 low
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Catching Up With … former Colts QB Cotton Davidson
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Libertyville’s MBX Systems named as Top Workplace in Chicago in 2014
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Review: ‘Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb’
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Deere sells crop insurance arm to Farmer’s Mutual Hail
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Chicago should mourn the deaths of its children
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Many do not respect authority. That’s a problem.
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Options for women in business
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Keeping the country solvent
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Hanukkah side dishes to lighten the meal
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Uber driver in Boston charged with kidnapping and rape
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Photos: Teatro Regio di Torino Orchestra
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Jobless claims point to firmer labor market
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5 playful gifts under $50
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‘Jingle Bell Rocks’ documentary uncovers Christmas musical oddities
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Sony’s Amy Pascal meeting with Al Sharpton today over leaked emails
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Four interior design books we loved this year
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Targeting ‘assault weapons’ again
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1980 Rouse murders
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Candlelight Ball raises $350,000 for Heartland Alliance
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Best of the Chicago indie albums of 2014
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Week 15: Lions at Bears
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Accused Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev speaks in federal court
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Proviso West’s speed hits bump at Hinsdale Central
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Sister watches over slain brother in the dying light
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In the zone: Maine South girls basketball team not relying on man-to-man defense
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‘I see the gun poking out one of their pockets ‘
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‘Zero-one-one-zero,’ the officer radioed, giving the code for a homicide
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Variety’s take on ‘The Interview’
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Neighbors took photos of the body and later posted them
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‘Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara’ coming to Royal George
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‘No running from this. This is everywhere. This is everywhere’
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Laura Osnes joins Lyric’s ‘Carousel’
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Agent’s home purchase raises ethics question
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Well known Chicagoans name their holiday family classics
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Pet of the week: Bobbie the hound dog mix needs a home for the holidays
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2014 interior design books emphasize functionality, ease
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Naperville councilmen debate restrictions on north downtown properties
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Jon Lester hoping to age well with Cubs
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A happier, healthier you in 2015
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Pennoyer students take on computer code
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Casa Blanca no descarta visita de Raúl Castro a Washington: portavoz
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American children safer, healthier than in decades past
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Shakespeare at Notre Dame announces 2015 season
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Four new dog breeds added to American Kennel Club
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Asesinan a padre de familia cuando se dirigía a casa desde el trabajo
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Kraft names John Cahill new CEO
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Baltimore Sun picks for Ravens-Texans
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Bridgid Cultra meshes well with other Red Devils’ newcomers
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Review: ‘In Bloom’
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Who’s the biggest dick in music? Nicki Minaj has THOUGHTS.
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Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau praises Carmelo Anthony
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‘Amazing Race’ finale features Barrington woman
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‘Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham’ review: Game serves up mixed emotions
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Ravens’ playoff chances above 80 percent, according to projection systems
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Glen Ellyn students put their life challenges to paper
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Best movies of 2014
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Loss reveals areas where Notre Dame boys basketball team can improve
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Pakistan military signs death warrants for six ‘hard core terrorists’
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Jay Cutler’s benching starts off parade of parodies
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Bright spots in Chicago’s housing market for 2015
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Ébola, una batalla contra la enfermedad y el olvido
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Horween Leather Co.
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Top Chicagoland neighborhoods for holiday lights
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Aaron Hammer of Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Hammer LLP has been elected president of the Turnaround Management Association, Chicago/Midwest Chapter.
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37th Wheeling Hardwood Classic boys basketball preview
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Glenbrook North boys basketball program to honor Chris Collins, Jon Scheyer
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Stevie Wonder welcomes baby No. 9
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Maine South boys basketball team works toward free-throw turnaround
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Why doesn’t Cutler have to apologize?
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Mundelein Holiday Classic girls basketball preview
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La Casa Blanca crea una página web en español dedicada a Cuba
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Gift ideas including music, sandals and bags from Chicago makers
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Holiday lights aglow
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Hephzibah kids ‘shop’ for loved ones at special boutique
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Photos: Chicagoland holiday lights shining bright
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Best and worst movies of 2014
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Niles Township SD 219 freezes 2014 tax levy for some taxpayers
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Holiday store hours and shopping coverage
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Garrett Popcorn officially loses rights to ‘Chicago Mix’ name
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Former teller convicted of bank fraud ordered to repay $212K
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American to hire 250 at O’Hare as it revamps schedule
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54th annual Proviso West Holiday Tournament boys basketball preview
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Lake Zurich basketball looking for expanded post presence
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Highwood audit recommends more eyes on bills, payments
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Fidel Castro, gran ausente en la histórica reconciliación Cuba-EEUU
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Padres could nix Matt Kemp deal with Dodgers
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Northbrook man, 72, arrested on child porn charges
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Blue Man makes magic, even on Christmas Eve
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Towkio doesn’t want to be last to break big
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Harwood Heights police chief warns residents not to fall for “IRS scam”
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Next on James Beard Foundation’s favorite dishes of 2014
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Ben Finfer holds no grudge after epic radio rant, hopes for another shot
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Chicago-area classical music recommendations
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King telling stories with melody
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Kinky Love grabs hold of the sound of Chicago
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Feller and Crowe kings of Everglades bass fishing
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Pantelligent smart frying pan and app can teach you to cook
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Bobcats are in peril in Illinois
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Travel agent charged in religious trip scam
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News briefs from the Dec. 15 Niles Township School District 219 board meeting
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Chicago Park District on path for hiring compliance
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Cubans imagine new, more prosperous life without an old foe
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Celebrities: Ten years ago, today
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Who are the ‘Latinos for Rahm’?
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Piece pizza enlists Doug Sohn, Izard, Honey Butter Chicken for charity
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Matt Harrington pushes Libertyville swim team
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31st annual Bill Neibch Holiday Classic preview
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News briefs from the Dec. 16 village of Lincolnwood Board of Trustees meeting
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‘Interview’ pulled after threat; U.S. says North Korea behind Sony hack
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Mandan a Jay Cutler al banquillo
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Role of superstitions in sports
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Mundelein teen arrested after armed beer heist in Round Lake Beach
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Happy holidays? Animal shelter faces eviction
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Holiday treats from The Walnut Room and others
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RedEye’s 2014 year-in-review
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Los cubanos aún sorprendidos y perplejos por el acercamiento a EEUU
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Park Ridge teens earn sheriff’s medal for volunteer work
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Where are they now: Tommy Rees
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Starbucks sees big Christmas Eve sales in the cards
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Underrated 2014 Chicago Sports Stories gallery
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Phil Simms agrees with benching Jay Cutler
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Vernon Hills swim and dive team revisits training program
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Cautela y alegría en Chicago ante anuncio sobre Cuba
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El alcalde Emanuel se va de vacaciones a Chile a pesar de posibles críticas
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Most underrated sports stories of 2014
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REVIEW: ‘Cinderella’ at the Cadillac Palace Theatre
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Schiller Park woman stole money from elderly parents: prosecutor
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Ravens kick returner Jacoby Jones says Texans game isn’t overly emotional for him
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Acusan a sujeto de timar a personas que planeaban ir a La Meca
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Father of unlicensed driver in fatal crash denies having let her drive his SUV
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Telander visit inspires LFHS students
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Suspect in 2 downtown bank robberies caught red-handed
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Added muscle suits Stevenson swimmer Nick Koto
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BOYS SWIMMING OUTLOOK: Brian Portland makes grade for Red Devils
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Audio: Ben Finfer learning of changes at The Game: ‘What kind of operation is this?’
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SeaWorld Christmas Celebration extending nightly through Dec. 31
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Marc Trestman: Benching Jay Cutler ‘was a coaching decision’
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Tatsu Aoki bridges East and West at MCA
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Corrections and clarifications for Friday, Dec. 19, 2014
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Siguen acciones en Chicago por Ayotzinapa
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South Carolina provost introduced as next UIC chancellor
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North Chicago 21-year-old dies after hit-and-run in Waukegan
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Wisconsin girls in Slender Man case ruled competent to stand trial
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Kmart, Sears apologize for canceled online layaway purchases
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Michael Phelps faces DUI trial Friday as he prepares to swim again in 2015
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Quinn wants special election in 2016 on Topinka vacancy
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Franklin Park police planning DUI crackdown over holidays
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Cubs and White Sox looking for catching depth
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Lake Forest community supports cancer-stricken daughter of coach
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Organizer Patty Henek announces candidacy for village trustee
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Winnetka author explores anecdotes, trivia behind “It’s a Wonderful Life”
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Gov. Quinn’s last stand (stunt)
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32nd annual St. Viator Snowflake girls basketball preview
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Streeterville condo-rental building wins Plan Commission OK
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As he readies for homecoming, Gary Kubiak expresses no bitterness toward Texans
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Sierra Leone’s leading doctor dies of Ebola
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Best-sellers: Hardcover fiction and nonfiction, plus Chicagoland hits
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Artisanal ice may be a bit of hype, but these 3 molds are pretty cool
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2 found dead in South Side home died in murder-suicide
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Ask Tom: How often is there a new moon on the winter solstice
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Holiday Ball transforms Community House
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Suspected Boko Haram gunmen kidnap 172 women, children in Nigeria
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Estacionan autos y no pagan renta, ni impuestos en Chicago
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Marc Trestman, Jay Cutler, Jimmy Clausen at Halas Hall
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For storytellers, last days of 2014 are the worst of times
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Why the West should squeeze Russia’s economy
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Rogers Park street sign brings Bangladesh political feud to Chicago
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Oak Park named one of the 25 most educated places in America
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Girls basketball: Prospect’s Will enjoys life away from the basket
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General Growth reportedly to buy NYC’s Crown Building
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Fantasy start/sit for Week 16: Matthew Stafford’s draw vs. Bears an early Christmas gift
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What’s epidemic on college campuses? Shallow thinking
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Harlem Globetrotters help honor state’s winningest girls coach
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Gallery: Top TribLocal stories of 2014
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Top TribLocal stories of 2014
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U.S. says 3 top Islamic State leaders killed in air strikes: report
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Boys basketball: 54th annual Proviso West Holiday Tournament preview
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House oversight panel to probe Secret Service breaches, culture
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Ravens need to keep Gary Kubiak at all costs
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Mavericks get Rajon Rondo from Celtics
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AHL’s Chicago Wolves sign former Blackhawks winger Ben Eager
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Fire lose three more players
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U.S. to sue NYC over rights violations of teen Rikers Island inmates
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Boys basketball: Maine South works toward free-throw turnaround
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North Korea wins!
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Boys basketball blog: Intriguing conference matchups set for Friday
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Cara Program motivates unemployed for jobs, life
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Lake Forest community supports cancer-stricken daughter of boys basketball coach
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Travel deals for spring and summer include great price for Ireland tour
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Elmwood Park to put new TIF District at Harlem and North
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California fraternity closed over harassment of marchers during anti-rape event
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Neighboring states challenge Colorado pot laws in U.S. Supreme Court
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Girls basketball blog: There’s another team at Stevenson
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Thieves smash car, steal merchandise at Northbrook mall
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Was he Scrooge or St. Scrooge? You decide.
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Smart decision by Sony to drop ‘The Interview’
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If Bears decide to move on, where might Jay Cutler land next?
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Second bottlenose dolphin born at Brookfield Zoo
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Sam Farmer’s Week 16 NFL picks
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Fighting the new national nightmare: The lone-wolf terrorist
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Marshaun Coprich carries Illinois State into FCS semifinals
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Ernie Terrell, former heavyweight champion and fight promoter, dies
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Long illegal, Cuban cigars may no longer be ‘forbidden fruit’
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Real change begins with empathy, not protests
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Journalist sues over arrest at protest in Ferguson
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Rahm Emanuel defends record on ethics in first term
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Tollway testing apps to give travel info, pay tolls by phone
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Friday’s matchup: Bulls at Grizzlies
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Unilever drops mayonnaise suit against Just Mayo maker
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2014 in review: Firsts and lasts
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U.S. tries to tackle hackers behind Sony attack blamed on North Korea
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2014 Google searches list takes us back — to 2013, 2012, 2011 …
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Bears regroup and profess support for both Jimmy Clausen and Jay Cutler
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Pope Francis bridged gap between U.S. and Cuba during secret talks
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Annoying sports stories 2014 gallery
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Most annoying sports stories of 2014
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Boys basketball: Metea Valley’s Mark Konkle painting the numbers
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Farewell, Stephen Colbert. (And hello, Stephen Colbert.)
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Research study uncovers small business predictions for 2015
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Ho, ho, headache! Americans’ most common holiday pain points [Infographic]
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The real reason we entertain
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Life-saving facts about stroke treatment [Infographic]
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Invitations are the best way to set the style and tone for your wedding
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Fantastic fashion ideas for him and her this season
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Level up! Selecting the best video games for your children
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Want to celebrate your marriage? Hold a vow renewal ceremony
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Ask the Pharmacist: Don’t let a bleeding disorder wreck your travel plans
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Pint-sized wedding guests: Yay or nay?
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6 things you can do to be more productive this year
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Hospice care provides comfort for patients and their families
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German shepherds to gerbils: How to choose the best pet for your family
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Wedding trend alert: More couples choose enchanting winter themes
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Stories of slaying victims demand to be recognized
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Few rays briefly brighten the city
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Action louder than words in expanding Marc Trestman-Phil Emery split
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Jay Cutler takes what little there is of a high road amid Bears’ troubles
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Emanuel heading to Chile for holidays, despite possible criticism
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Photos: Bogan vs. Morgan Park
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Houston’s J.J. Watt will test Ravens’ improved offensive line
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Boys basketball: Morgan Park, Marcus LoVett outlast Bogan, Luwane Pipkins
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After playing 11 straight games, Derrick Rose sits out vs. Knicks
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Santa helps Catholic school complete fundraising mission
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Will County landfill will remain open for additional 15 years
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Massive fire in downtown L.A. was arson, investigators say
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Evanston girls basketball team hopes it learns from losses to New Trier, Glenbrook South
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Patrick Sharp playing with abandon as he works back to high level of play
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Boys basketball notes: Hinkle Holiday Classic could be regional preview
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Researchers discover security flaws that could let anyone hear your cell calls
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Both Cubs and White Sox enjoy basking in offseason spotlight
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Boys basketball: Jason Malonga no long shot as Benet edges Marian Catholic
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Bears season crashes at intersection of distrust and poor performance
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Quarterback Jimmy Clausen thankful to Bears for starting shot
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Thursday’s recap: Bulls 103, Knicks 97
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Chicago man shot to death in Montgomery
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Marine in Philippine transgender murder case makes first court appearance