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Best ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Florida
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2014: The year in Rahmface
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Snowy owl enjoys new home at Stillman Nature Center
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Buffalo Grove gymnast Diandra Duenser working toward state
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Julie Jambrone drives Buffalo Grove basketball’s hot start
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Snowy owl at Stillman Nature Center
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Barrington’s Kelly Katis goes from role player to game changer
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Missing dog found after 3 days
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Lost Deerfield dog found in Buffalo Grove after 3 days
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Power in ‘Selma’ can’t be denied
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Sanctions should target officials, not oppressed people
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What’s coming to local art houses in 2015
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The bond between patient and physician is in jeopardy
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Review: ‘Winter Sleep’
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Review: ‘A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night’
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Review: ‘The Way He Looks’
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Review: ‘Pelican Dreams’
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‘Selma’ resonates now more than ever
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Ask Amy: Friend worries about how to report a crime
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Buzzwords collide in ‘a new type of industrial revolution’
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Prickly City: Out With the Old
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Two-alarm fire in South Loop
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Winnetka school superintendent’s son among alleged Bricker abuse victims
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A look at some passengers and crew on AirAsia Flight 8501
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Chicago homicides continue drop, but grim trend in shootings
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Social-impact initiatives will go mainstream in business
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Ringing in 2015 around the world
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Rituales y tradiciones de año nuevo
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Woman sues over accident on bike path that left her paralyzed
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Vegas snow on New Year’s Eve is a roll of the dice as cold grips country
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2015 book preview: The future in reading
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The Biblioracle: A new year with an old West
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Harriet Lane on ‘Her’
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How to build a better book club
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Review: ‘Breathturn Into Timestead’ by Paul Celan
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Review: ‘Boom, Bust, Exodus’ by Chad Broughton
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E-reader: Understanding the skin you’re in
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Book club: Book Belles of Brookdale Hoffman Estates
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Upcoming Chicago literary events
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Review: ‘The Martini Shot’ by George Pelecanos
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Roundup: Books for the soul
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Chicago book news: Chicago Writers Association’s annual awards winners announced
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Author Stella Atrium: An academic inspired by science fiction
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New in paperbacks: Ted Williams bio ‘The Kid,’ others
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Review: ‘The Working Man’s Reward’ by Elaine Lewinnek
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‘Weird Sports 2’ by Sol Neelman is a victory in a vat of pudding
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From the archives: A look back at ‘The Literary Life’
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Delivery on demand will change the way you buy food
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McCullom Lake residents settle cancer suit against chemical company
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New laws: Higher truck speeds, more protections for pregnant women in workplace
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Ken Griffin, Illinois’ richest man, buys Gold Coast condo for $13.3 million
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Captains crunched: Alex Ovechkin vs. Jonathan Toews
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Friday Exit Jan. 2
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Starting a company? Here’s how to think big from the very beginning
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Family Friendly: Parents and kids play hockey together at Oak Park event
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How to make New Year’s resolutions we can stick to
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Former Miami coach Randy Shannon to become Gators linebackers coach and recruiting coordinator
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Misfiring Derrick Rose intends to keep firing away
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Where truckers can drive 60 mph (MAP)
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Coach or GM … which should the Bears hire first?
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4 businesses destroyed in extra-alarm blaze in South Loop
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New Year’s Eve parties in Chicago
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Forest Park reopens after $4 million renovation, wins award
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Remembering Nixon and China
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We can do business with Cuba
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New Mexican-American restaurant is a family affair
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Holiday tree pickups begin Jan. 5
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Two communist countries
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Trade policy with Cuba
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Love is the best gift of all
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Images from ‘Weird Sports 2’ by Sol Neelman
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Uber prices to surge during New Year’s Eve
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Trade will not help Cuba’s poor
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Time for new relations with Cuba
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‘Horrific’ scene in Edmonton after man kills 8 people, takes own life
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Five Ravens stats that stand out ahead of Saturday’s playoff game against Pittsburgh
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Patios, windows, bedrooms galore in Lakeview, for $3.7M
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The biggest losers in politics in 2014
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Walgreen-Alliance Boots deal is complete
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New laws OK wine shipments, ban tiger selfies
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Mortgage rates edge up, but still at 19-month low
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3-pointers: Breaking down Bulls’ loss to Nets
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WGN-Ch. 9 anchor Lourdes Duarte sells Des Plaines house
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WLS-Ch. 7 reporter Jason Knowles sells East Lakeview condo
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Ravens CB Rashaan Melvin has emerged from obscurity to become NFL starter
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6 firms cited for asbestos violations during work at Evanston school
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7 bodies recovered from AirAsia crash as weather hampers search
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One Acre Fund gala aids African farmers
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Chicago innovators’ New Year goals: fitness, CTA, open-ended questions
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Top 10 recipes of 2014 have us taking another bite
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Chicago dining 2014 in review: A world-class year
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Invasive beetle found in rhubarb at Chicago port
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Dolce and Gabbana look to spring
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Fisher walnuts and pecan cookie pieces recalled over salmonella
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Man pleads not guilty in hatchet slaying of wife
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6 firms cited for asbestos violations during work at Chute Middle School
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Lost Deerfield dog found in Buffalo Grove after 3 days
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Top 10 recipes of 2014 have us taking another bite
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Lions’ Ndamukong Suh says feet were numb in appeal defense
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In Federal Hill, total rehab is a perfect fit
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Ravens-Steelers matchup is what NFL wants, Ben Roethlisberger says
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Rocky found after 3 days
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Old BlackBerrys came to the rescue after Sony’s systems hacked
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Bears’ aggressive approach with coaching candidates makes sense
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Maine South boys basketball team hangs tough with Stevenson thanks in part to film study
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Notre Dame basketball player Joe Mooney trying to attract more college offers
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Mundelein’s Maddie Zazas stands out on basketball court, softball field
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The rise of superbugs and what we can do about them
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Fitness experts explain what’s hot and what’s not for 2015
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A look at spring with Dolce & Gabbana
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Josh McCown lobbies Bucs to hire Marc Trestman as offensive coordinator
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New Year’s Eve restaurant reservation is still possible
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Too much sun could delay start of Thursday’s Winter Classic
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Maine Township passes flat tax levy
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To this Gen-X South Sider, 2015 feels like science fiction
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Pickwick Tailoring closes after 35 years
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Former state Rep. Rosemary Mulligan dies at 73
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United could be fined $300,000 for missing washer on 1 wheel
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Baconfest VIP tickets on sale now
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Quinn grants clemency to 102, including 3 abolitionists from 1843
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Outside shooting critical to Vernon Hills basketball’s offensive attack
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Ashley Richardson makes Stevenson’s offense go
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List of clemencies granted
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Benefit of letting kids solve own battles
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Uber Expects to Cha-Ching in the New Year with 2 million rides
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Consensus says Bears in need of Rex therapy
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Ravens head of security charged with sex offense
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Marriott offering weekend “Winter-vention” in Orlando
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Judge won’t seal documents in R. Kelly case
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Eugene Monroe, Timmy Jernigan remain sidelined for Ravens
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Wearable gadgets that motivate and track your fitness goals
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Wearable gadgets that motivate and track your fitness goals
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Ex-Ingleside teacher accused of molesting girl extradited from Bosnia
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Kids welcome 2015 in Frankfort
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Best sports city bracket pits Chicago against Detroit
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Lorenzo Edwards earning his minutes with Lake Forest
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Theater in Winter 2015: Puppets, ‘Godot’ and a busy Berry
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Full speed ahead for Lake Zurich’s Vanessa DiVincenzo after ACL injury
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Familiares de 43 desaparecidos despiden 2014 frente a la Presidencia
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14th annual SketchFest: Founder Brian Posen offers his picks
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Clothing company sues Sears, says it wasn’t paid for orders
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Chicago gun violence in 2014
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‘Manspreading’ and other rude behavior on public transit
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Hasbro to replace penis-shaped Play-Doh toy
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Best-sellers: Hardcover fiction and nonfiction, plus Chicagoland hits
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Dialing for dollars: Banks use smartphones to eliminate ATM cards
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Police work to decrease New Year’s road deaths
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Motor vehicle deaths decrease in Illinois
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Man built snow cave to survive in remote Utah canyon
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A Chicago-centric calendar for 2015
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Newborn whale a good sign for endangered species
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Glenbrook South boys basketball team struggles at Wheeling Hardwood Classic
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Chicago entrepreneurs talk New Year’s resolutions
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Caitlin Morrison enhances skills due to role switch on Glenbrook South girls basketball team
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Free rides for New Year’s Eve, but CTA won’t give refunds if you pay
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Group sues to free bear caged 18 years at Pennsylvania sweets shop
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Unique Walgreens stores
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CTW to hold spring play auditions Jan. 20-21
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Hernandez Prosecutors Want Testimony About Gun Allowed
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Mercury announces ‘Addams Family’ cast
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Twitter helps catch South Side robber, prosecutors say
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‘Noon Year’s Eve’ a capacity turnout at Wilmette library
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January Trib magazine editor’s picks
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Family New Year’s resolutions: When kids are involved, balance is key
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Vegetable dishes to toast the New Year
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Small and oddball museums in the Chicago area
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Loyola shuts down Bradley 64-49
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New law will keep school board from answering emails, District 97 says
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2014 autos in review: the good, the bad, the recalled
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Dick Devine: We followed the evidence in the Anthony Porter case
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A nod to 2014: A year with lots of rhymes but hardly any reason
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North Suburban YMCA might pay you to lose those pounds
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Minnesota, Missouri chase marquee win in Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl
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New police academy graduates hit Elmwood Park streets
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PHOTOS: Small and Oddball Museums in Chicago
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911 call from man trapped in sewer: ‘I’m about 12 feet below’
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Missing 14-month-old’s body found in creek
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Stepping Up: Park Ridge hospital volunteer still greeting patients at 90
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Ravens’ Gary Kubiak says he’s not interested right now in head-coaching vacancies
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A rip-roaring start to a New Year in jazz
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‘Emotional support animals’ stink up service dog reputation
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Modern Vices’ catchy sounds — worth wrapping your ears around
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‘Gilmore Girls’ actor Edward Herrmann dies at 71
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Okee Dokee Brothers just fine and dandy
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Epilepsy empowers Minnesota coach Jerry Kill beyond football field
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Airline stocks soared in 2014
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Top concerts of the year
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Chicago-area classical music recommendations
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Cubs sign outfielder Chris Denorfia for $2.6 million
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Former Park Ridge Rep. Rosemary Mulligan dies
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The Psychedelic Furs came back for the fun
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TCU smashes Ole Miss 42-3 in Peach Bowl
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Ravens returner Jacoby Jones has become nemesis to Steelers
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Ndamukong Suh’s ‘numb feet’ excuse is one for the Hall of Blame
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Corrections and clarifications for Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015
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Tinley Park woman’s suit claims Jewel deli caused salmonella
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One Acre Fund gala aids African farmers
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Three of partnership’s water research projects
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Archdiocese: Experimental drug ‘not effective’ in fighting cardinal’s cancer
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Gov.-elect Rauner, allies back agenda with $20 million
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Supermoon eclipse, meteor showers on 2015 skywatching calendar
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2015 Chicago Business Ones to Watch
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Light and heavy forecasts for this new year
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One Acre Fund gala
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Greg Risberg, motivational speaker, dies at 67
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Police: Man falls 3 stories in Logan Square, dies
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Notre Dame’s schedule, returning talent set up well for 2015 playoff run
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Boys basketball: Benet nudges past St. Charles North for Pontiac final berth
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Cook County forest preserve picnic permits go on sale Friday
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Darren Sanders peace order [Document]
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Ravens prepare for 2014 playoffs
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Boys basketball: Simeon controls West Aurora in Pontiac semifinal
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Boys basketball: Lake Forest rides Boudreaux, Karras to Tosh title
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Thursday’s matchup: Nuggets at Bulls
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Glenview woman killed in Indiana crash may have been texting while driving
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Ranking the NFL coaching vacancies
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Downers Grove residents seek referendum on new Village Hall, police station
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Lake Forest basketball rings in New Year by defending Jack Tosh title
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Baltimore Ravens stadium worker says team security chief assaulted her
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The end of sushi as we know it?
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Philadelphia Eagles, Tom Gamble part ways after just two seasons
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Coach Doug Marrone’s resignation surprises Bills
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Ask Tom: How much snow fell in the 2 storms closing 2013, opening 2014?
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Ravens secondary set for ‘big challenge’ in stopping Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger
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Bears coaching job no better than Raiders, say NFL execs, coaches
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Arcángeles y cuarzos para recibir el año en Chicago
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U.S. got nothing in the Cuba deal
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2014 in review: Great expectations
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Thursday’s matchup: Blackhawks at Capitals
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Capitals to join Blackhawks in honoring equipment manager Clint Reif
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Ohio State’s Joey Bosa will have Alabama’s full attention in Sugar Bowl
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Toddler who shot mom ‘unzipped’ special purse gun pocket
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Bulls flash their offensive depth with 8 different leading scorers
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Energy-saving saving resolutions for the new year to make 2015 better – environmentally and financially
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DePaul overcomes 13-point deficit to beat Marquette 61-58 in Big East opener
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Police alert after 2 armed robberies at Northwest Side businesses
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This New Year’s weather lacks punch of last year’s
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Boise State tops Arizona 38-30 in Fiesta Bowl
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Jalynn Estrada helps put Niles West girls basketball team on fast track to improvement
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Grading Notre Dame’s bowl performance
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Palestinians to press war-crimes case against Israel
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Bowie a pop hit for MCA, which ponders what’s next
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Boston bombing suspect loses last-ditch bid to delay trial
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Bears request interview with GM candidate Chris Ballard, eye Eric DeCosta
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Flu hits epidemic threshold