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2014 > December > 23
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NFL playoff scenarios for final week of regular season
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Coca-Cola cuts voicemail at headquarters as workers go mobile
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‘Unbroken’ never plants its feet
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Holiday weekend: Eat. Drink. Do.
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PDF: Chicago Board of Education Complaint
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Year in review: A look back at the events of 2014
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Man, 18, killed, 2 others wounded in Monday shootings
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Cue them: JCYS kids take center stage for Winter Break Bonanza
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‘Mr. Turner’ is a vivid grumble
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Open call for prediction questions
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Ask Amy: Secret Santa gift exchange gets staffed out
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Travel calendar, Dec. 30-Jan. 4
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REVIEW: ‘H.M.S. Pinafore’ by Hypocrites at the Den Theatre
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How Chicago’s yellow-light times compare with those of other cities (animated GIF)
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Experts: Chicago’s short yellow light times, red light cameras a risky mix
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New Year’s Day brunch suggestions from Phil Vettel
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The spirit of Chicago: How these entrepreneurs approach the holidays
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Man dies after falling from 3rd floor at Wrigleyville party
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Ravens’ stout red-zone defense prevented a blowout against Texans
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PC-naughty
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Prickly City: Christmas Countdown
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Ravens’ only way into playoffs is to win and hope for help from the Chiefs
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AMA building sold to Boston investment firm for $140M
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Photos: Top stories of 2014 in Arlington Heights and more northwest suburbs
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Boca Raton Bowl matchup: Northern Illinois vs. Marshall
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1 killed, 6 wounded in city shootings since Monday night
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4 things to put on your website (and 3 things to get rid of right away)
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Lake Forest shoppers find local holiday gifts
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Race taking shape for Orland Park Public Library board
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Chicago Kickstarter highlights for 2014
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Orland trustee Ed Schussler to run as independent in 2015
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U.S. GDP revised up to 5 percent in Q3
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Another slice of the miserable Marc Trestman experience
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Who has been the best player on the Bulls so far?
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Candidates seek spots on Naperville school, park boards
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Downing North Korea’s Internet not too difficult
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Dow breaks through 18,000 after GDP report
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Bears could tumble in draft order by beating Vikings
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Boys hoops | Lyons, Oak Park, Fenwick teams missing their momentum
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Boys hoops | St. Charles North experiencing a streaky season
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Boys hoops | With first-year coach Wilson, Andrew looking at the big picture
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Todd Anderson savors hydroplane triumph
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NFL power rankings after Week 16
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Drive-through memories: Two decades of Winter Wonderland
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Chicago Christian grad earns big collegiate numbers, wins trophy
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Pharmacy sales boost Walgreen earnings; CEO says goodbye
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Judge orders Ebony Wilkerson to mental hospital
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Girls hoops | This year’s Mustang girls proving themselves on court
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Don’t save braising liquid, turn it into a sauce, pros say
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Chicago Kickstarter highlights for 2014 include Carvey, Ampy, ‘Goose’
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Chicago Kickstarter highlights for 2014 include Carvey, Ampy, ‘Goose’
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Boys hoops | Plainfield East beats rival North in perfect night
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A classic tale of murder
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Girls hoops | Mustangs turn 9-point hole into victory over Hinsdale South
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Investors find fewer bargains in Chicago housing market
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Open jams, expressive art and “The Wizard of Oz”
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Tuesday’s matchup: Bulls at Wizards
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To lease or to loan? The pros and cons of auto financing
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What 2014’s biggest social media fails can teach us in 2015 and beyond
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Straub brings 50 capitols experience to Oak Park home-schooling program
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49ers GM confirms contact with Michigan about Jim Harbaugh
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State Department issues global warning for Americans in holiday season
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Otra perspectiva del cáncer de pulmón
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Osos, Cachorros…, y otros animales salvajes del deporte de Chicago
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Golden silence, thy name is W
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Ghostly new fish discovered at record-breaking depths
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Pau Gasol: ‘El partido contra los Lakers va a ser especial y con mucho sentimiento’
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Recent sparks could power big changes for energy sector in 2015
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Hinsdale South students collect, deliver toys to hospital
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Do you respond to work-related email when you’re on vacation?
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Making service vacations part of New Year’s travel resolutions
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Woman who drove kids into ocean committed to Florida mental hospital
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Joe Mooney scores 36, leads Notre Dame boys basketball team past Prospect
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Throne for a hoop: LeBron James Jr. suddenly basketball’s crown prince
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Photos: Dogs in physical rehab
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Similar to eggnog, homemade Vov tastes of Italy
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Crab pasta dish shines with humble wine companions
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Can new hair dryer technology make your blow-out better?
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In the shadow of stellar vintages are great wines often overlooked
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Three artisanal ice molds to elevate your mixology game
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Amy Maglio’s nonprofit gives African girls a brighter future
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Most U.S. kids don’t live in ‘traditional’ homes, and that’s OK
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State parks call for hiking on Jan. 1
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In Nuremberg, bratwurst is an institution, and now a museum exhibit
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Man who lived in storage unit full of child porn sentenced to prison
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Cutty Sark marks a historic era with Prohibition Edition
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Stocking the bar? Knowing what to ask will guide choices
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Wash down spicy fish cakes with these sparkling wines
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Bar glasses that bring a little fun to your party
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Maggie Daley ice ribbon: Know before you go
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Officer injured in firearms lab at Homan Square police station
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Chicagoan of the Year in Arts: Maria Gaspar
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Chicagoans of the Year in Architecture: John Vinci and Philip Hamp
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Dennis Rodman protests casting as Kim Jong Un’s sidekick in video game
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Don’t let Maggie Daley Park go to the dogs
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Soup is the answer, no matter the question
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Jack Tosh Holiday Classic boys basketball preview
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6 health and fitness books to help turn back the clock in 2015
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How to help a child overcome the worst nightmare: Death of a parent
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Chicagoans of the Year in Literature: Defenders of the book
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Chicagoan of the Year in Classical Music: Andreas Mitisek
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The most popular RedEye stories of 2014
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Chicagoan of the Year in Dance: Frank Chaves
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The lies about murders in Chicago
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Nearly 1,000 killed in vehicle crashes in 2013 (infographic)
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Chicagoan of the Year in Film: Steve James
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Best of Answer Angel 2014
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Chicagoan of the Year in Jazz Music: George Freeman
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Year in review: 2014 in the suburbs
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Chicagoan of the Year in Museums: Michael Darling
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2015 preview: Near Northwest Suburbs
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Blago brother says in book feds tried to make him ‘pawn’; Rod refuses to see him
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La Policía de Chicago toma precauciones tras el asesinato de dos oficiales
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Workers with disabilities by occupation (infographic)
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Busch Gardens to close Gwazi roller coaster
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2014 in review: Tri-Cities
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Man robs Bucktown neighborhood bank
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2014 in review: Naperville
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Sportsmanship: Do nice guys finish last?
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Glenview police: Residents report being followed by suspicious drivers
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Small retailers’ big ideas try to cater to holiday shoppers
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New York mayor calls for pause in protests after police killings
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2014 in the Tri-Cities
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Varsity cheer team eyes state
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I love being santa
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Recalling gift troubles
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Cops warn of armed-robberies in North Kenwood neighborhood
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2015 preview: Winnetka and Wilmette
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2014 in review: Most memorable games
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OPRF board rejects new pool referendum for April election
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Police make arrest in late-night Naperville stickup
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Sony’s ‘Seinfeld’ promo takes over Tumblr for Festivus
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A favorite Christmas memory
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2014 Chicagoans of the Year
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Photos: Top stories of 2014 in Naperville
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Oak Brook police hunting for drunken drivers
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Photos: Year ahead in Wilmette and Winnetka
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REVIEW: ‘The Merry Widow’ by Light Opera Works
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Tim Beckman names Reilly O’Toole starting QB for Illini’s bowl game
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Museum outings for your holiday week
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15 things to do with your kids: Dec. 22-28
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Maine South student newspaper picks up accolades
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New Year’s Eve dining: We saved you a table
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There’s always an air of joyous anticipation during this season
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Oak Forest teen is thinking green
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Heavy snow on tap for Christmas Eve — maybe thundersnow
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Woman ticketed after confronting abortion protesters in Downers Grove
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West Side: Armed and strong-armed robberies, some targeting women with purses
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26 years for sexual assault, robbery of CTA employee
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50 things to do with the kids: Holiday edition
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Cook up some color for a kitchen that pops
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2014 Chicagoans of the Year
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2014 in review: Oak Park and La Grange
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Llevan alegría a niños hospitalizados de Chicago
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Cubs claim left-hander on waivers, lose two players
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Christmas with Ayn Rand
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Have yourself an atheist little Christmas
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‘What a Christmas present’: Courthouse deputies use CPR to save man
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Blackhawks dominating the All-Star fan voting
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What is Christmas?
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Lo sentencian a 26 años por asalto sexual
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Kitchens embrace hot colors
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Giving the best Christmas gift
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Remember the true meaning of Christmas
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Pronostican una víspera de Navidad con nieve
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UPS driver taken off road after Ashland Avenue pedestrian accident
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Backup plan: Stevenson grad Morrissey bides time on Michigan State scout team
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‘150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids’ focuses on tech-free fun
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Vose-Sanders Bootery to close in early 2015
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Helping elderly family members with holiday gatherings
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Let’s reschedule Thanksgiving
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Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas
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Concert helps family remember Mom
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There is little to be jolly about this year
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Celebrating the riches of a long life
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St. Florian School meets fundraising goal to stay open
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Cassella Year in Photos 2014
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Only two candidates file for three Libertyville board seats
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UF tabs Doug Nussmeier as Gators new offensive coordinator
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Feeding America gets Google grant
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Photos: Top stories of 2014 in Oak Park and La Grange
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Kyle Long returning to Bears’ lineup for finale
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Onlookers pull woman out of car before Metra train hits it
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Back to Christmas basics
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PHOTOS: Best of the Fringe 2014
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DePaul loses fifth straight
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When pop culture becomes myth
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Boys basketball notes: Stevenson cruises, Maine South survives at Proviso West
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To close the year, 10 great performances of 2014
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Support police, fight bad policing
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How couples can find common ground when decorating tastes clash
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Hinsdale District 86 School Board member called out for late taxes
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Put down the iPad and raid your pantry for play ideas with kids
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Carmel grad Mickey Baucus an iron man on Arizona’s offensive line
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Photos I’ll remember from 2014
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Mel Tucker: Bears defense ‘not where we want to be’
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Ravens mired in growing trend of slow starts offensively
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UPS driver taken off road after truck hits woman in Evanston
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Celine Neon is as exciting offstage as on
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Marguerite Phelps, who counseled drug and alcohol addicts, dies at 88
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Chicago-area classical music recommendations
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Former Notre Dame QB Tommy Rees joining NU staff
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FSU’s Jimbo Fisher inks new eight-year contract
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Roy Hargrove, Marquis Hill trumpet a joyous holiday weekend
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Dream car wish list: LaFever dreams
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Looking for something musical to rock your New Year’s Eve?
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Poi Dog, Waco back at home for the holidays
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A song from ‘Cinderella’
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FAA rules alone won’t prevent a drone-jet collision
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When madmen kill, the blame game goes into overdrive
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Roque Santa Cruz: ‘Cruz Azul es un club que siempre está ahí’
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2015 preview: Deerfield, Highland Park
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Animal hospital employee pleads not guilty to animal cruelty
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Today’s Chicago Woman publishing last issue in January
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A singular BoDeans is keeping the sound going
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Blunt words from Pope Francis
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Man, 23, killed in shootout on West Side
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Catcher David Ross officially signs two-year deal with Cubs
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Carmel grad Mickey Baucus an iron man on Arizona’s offensive line
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Backup plan: Stevenson grad Morrissey bides time on Michigan State scout team
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Lia Sophia angers customers with delayed shipments, unresponsiveness
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Edward Snowden is more narcissist than patriot
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Mayslake archery class targets memories
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Roundup | Tuesday, Dec. 23
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Best of 2014: Kerry Reid picks her favorite theater productions
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Feds: Chicago school targeted pregnant teachers for firing
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Man U gotta be quick to pull off this hat trick
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Children will get access to medical marijuana in Illinois
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Nazareth students honored for returning lost money
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Friars’ Mackowiak twins stay inseperable
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Roosevelt University’s Auditorium Theatre celebrates 125 years
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Boca Raton Bowl: Marshall 52, NIU 23
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Patti LuPone, Chicago art groups perform in honor of 125 years of art
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Torrey Smith won’t resist scoreboard watching; Joe Flacco would prefer no scores be shown
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Huskies expect much more from Elliot Greffin
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While 10-6 would be an accomplishment, playoff trip is what matters for Ravens
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Harwood Heights plans for new recreation area in village hall
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Dow, S&P power to new records
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City to pay $55K to man who suffered broken jaw during arrest
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Obama’s approval ratings climb as year ends. Trend or blip?
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Communities testing smart grid technology
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Vincent Lee climbs ranks of bouldering
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Brad Biggs’ NFL power rankings
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Charges in shooting, police pursuit that ended with driver dead
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Jay Cutler situation with Bears makes for interesting conjecture
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Photos | Proviso West tourney: Stevenson vs. Maine South
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Illinois defense on the upswing heading into bowl game
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Christmas carols that fit Chicago current events
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Pelicans’ Anthony Davis all work, and oh how he can play
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4th person charged in summer shooting outside Near North nightclub
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Bears right guard Kyle Long named to Pro Bowl
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Here’s the scoop on the doggy ban at Maggie Daley Park
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Boys basketball: Jalen Brunson, No. 1 Stevenson escape with victory against Maine South
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Sears e-commerce chief resigns
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Feds: Pregnant teachers at Chicago school rated poorly, targeted for firing
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Ravens’ C.J. Mosley, Elvis Dumervil, Marshal Yanda picked for Pro Bowl
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Anthony Sannicandro applies finishing touches at St. Pat’s
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In West Friendship, a perfect family space — and lots of it
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Photos | Wheeling tourney: Fremd vs. Niles North
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Lions’ Dominic Raiola apologizes to teammates for being distraction
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Until fate resolved, Phil Emery is Bears’ biggest decision for future
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John Kingsmill leaves his stamp on Tigers’ running teams
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Photos | Proviso West tourney: Kenwood vs. Proviso East
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Boys basketball: Xavier Williams helps Fremd slip past Niles North
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St. Joe grad Cameron Meredith catches on at Illinois State
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Case reinstated against Occupy Chicago protesters arrested in Grant Park
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Film study from the Ravens’ 25-13 loss to the Houston Texans
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4 easy ways to plan for summer fun this winter
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Keep Millennial employees from leaving with better engagement practices
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Warming up to winter [Infographic]
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Diabetes and holidays can go together better than chocolate and peanut butter
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Matt Behrendt collects 2nd national title at Wisconsin-Whitewater
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Conant too much for turnover-prone Libertyville basketball
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Boys basketball: Rahamanh Katumbusi helps push Kenwood past Proviso East
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Jets 5, Blackhawks 1
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Traffic accidents on the rise in state, to almost 800 a day
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Man charged with reckless homicide after college student fatally struck
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Take the survey — click here to predict the news of 2015!
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Photos | Wheeling tourney: Notre Dame vs. Prospect
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Vote: Want dogs at Maggie Daley Park?
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Gang member gets 300-month sentence; part of racketeering indictment
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Tuesday’s recap: Bulls 99, Wizards 91
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Slow start sends Lyons to first loss against St. Charles East
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Wrestling: Marmion overtakes Glenbard North for Dvorak title
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Stevenson basketball finishes with 9-0 run to drop Maine South
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Ask Tom: How are freezing rain and sleet different?
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Boys basketball: Joe Mooney scores 36 to lead Notre Dame past Prospect
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Football: Nazareth grad Matt Behrendt collects 2nd national title at Wisconsin-Whitewater
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Rain changing over to wet snow before ending later Wednesday
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Week 17: Bears at Vikings
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Rolling Meadows outlasts Mundelein in three-point shootout
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Marshall routs Northern Illinois 52-23 in Boca Raton Bowl
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Huskies takeaways
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2 former Sacred Heart Hospital executives plead guilty in scheme
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Bulls’ Derrick Rose seals deal against Wizards with a flourish
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Lyons’ Zach Villarreal measures up at Whitlatch
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Boys basketball roundup: St. Rita, St. Joseph will meet again in Proviso West semifinals