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How to score up to 70 percent cash back, free shipping at rebate sites
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Bulls and Bucks remain happy with their October swap of discarded guards
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Southland residents rally on Aleppo’s behalf
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Roosevelt University student’s life celebrated during commencement
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Hitting the slopes: What are the pros, cons to renting versus owning ski equipment?
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Cold-weather Bears games
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Colorful NBA sideline reporter Craig Sager, 65, dies
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Thinking ‘shooter’ drill is real, workers text loved ones: ‘I got the Goodbye, I love you’
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Teen now with older man worries about sex in college
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Casa Blanca sugiere implicación de Putin en hackeo a EEUU
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España: arrestan a técnico de atletismo por supuestos abusos
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Freebie Friday: Free Shipping Day, free eats at Joe’s Crab Shack, $10 off gift cards at Publix
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Get free shipping from 1,200+ retailers on Friday
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El Futuro con Trump: ¿Podrá el presidente rechazar refugiados?
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Colegio Electoral: Migrante que apoyó a Cruz votará a Trump
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Morning Spin: Report says Clinton got more votes in suburban Cook County than Obama did
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Roscoe Village home with six bedrooms: $1,489,000
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Serving up the Classic Kass Family Christmas Dinner
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After Tribune investigation, Durbin pushes interactive drug protection for consumers
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Everything you need to know about the iPhone’s first ‘Super Mario’ game
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Moscú rechaza acusaciones de intromisión en elecciones EEUU
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Desestiman demanda presentada por profesor en Florida
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Missing Little Village teen found
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Listen to Dolly! Why Second City needs to remain a shared conversation
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Trump has liberals fearing … big government!
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Miss a holiday shipping deadline? Retailers court procrastinating gift-givers
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México arruina su relación con los migrantes
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Printing idea takes Judson’s Shark Tank prize
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Fire in Englewood
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The office party: More workers than not rank it as tops in holiday fun
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Cold may be taking bite out of kettle donations
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As arctic cold leaves, snow moving in just in time for Friday evening rush
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Atheist activist who died in plane crash wasn’t supposed to be flying at night
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The Cubs won the World Series. So what’s America’s next great sports story?
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Englewood house fire displaces family
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Woman crashes car into police station on South Side
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Boeing says China plane orders support 150,000 U.S. jobs a year
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IDOT wants to put toll lanes on Eisenhower Expressway
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Health groups urge Rauner to fight Obamacare repeal
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Crown Point considers water, sewer rate increases
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Man shot to death in Lawndale hours after being wounded in arm half-mile away
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What part of ‘run the ball’ doesn’t Dowell Loggains understand?
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Suárez firma renovación con el Barsa hasta 2021
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Niersbach pierde apelación por suspensión de 1 año de FIFA
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El papa Francisco busca unir a los colombianos divididos
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Colegio Electoral: Migrante mexicano votará por Trump
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Elecciones EEUU: ¿Qué es el Colegio Electoral?
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Colombia: dan alta a última sobreviviente de accidente aéreo
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20 states sue 6 makers of generic drugs, alleging conspiracies to manipulate prices
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20 ugly Christmas sweaters for the holidays
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How actor Richard Jenkins got from DeKalb to ‘Berlin Station’
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2 Homer Glen residents injured in area of reported gas leak, officials say
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Prickly City-Strange comfort
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Verizon said to explore lower price or exit from Yahoo deal
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Packers at Bears: Seems only weather can derail Aaron Rodgers and crew
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10 books I loved and learned from in 2016
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Requiem for Aleppo
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Tribunal suspende proyección de película venezolana
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As he knocks rust off, Pernell McPhee pledges major bounce back in 2017
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México y el Triángulo Norte coordinan consulados ante el Gobierno de Trump
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Rod Carew en el quirófano para trasplante de corazón
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Temperaturas peligrosamente frías azotan el nordeste de EEUU
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Papa reúne a Santos y Uribe para hablar de paz en Colombia
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Flashback: Chester Weger and the long murder investigation at Starved Rock
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Café Tacvba y su vida, milagros y anécdotas en ‘Bailando por nuestra cuenta’
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Portillos brings holy trinity of Italian beef, hotdogs and cake to Deerfield
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Migrante mexicano votará por Trump
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East Aurora reviewing guidelines for student field trips
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Living in Jackson Hole, a winter vacation destination
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Mitsubishi recalls 50K SUVs; rear hatches can fall on people
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Huff, puff and explode: E-cigarette fires, injuries on rise
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Help Them to Hope
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Megan Mullally reveals complex history she shares with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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Here’s how to entertain the kids over holiday break
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Diego López preferiría no enfrenta a Messi, Suárez y Neymar
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Israeli group asks U.S. court to block Boeing deal with Iran
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Toy exhibit goes back in time at Orlando Science Center
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Investors proving bullish on Trump
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Woman has baby using ovary tissue frozen at 9 years old
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Project44 enlists Ms. Pac-Man, fish and fancy furniture to cut office stress
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Obama vows retaliation for Russian hacking as Moscow looks the other way
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Triton men’s basketball on track for another strong season
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Ryan Reynolds es honrado con estrella en el Paseo de la Fama
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Why do Republicans want to repeal the Affordable Care Act so much? Because it would be a big tax cut for the rich.
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Highland officer still hospitalized after crash
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Titans se prueban ante Chiefs con la mira en los playoffs
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Welington Castillo oficializa contrato con Orioles
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Chapman y Yanquis oficializan contrato por 86 millones
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2016 estuvo repleto de divisiones, sin términos medios
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Joe Maddon breaks ground on playground in hometown of Hazleton, Pa.
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A little training helps couples ease into skin cancer checks
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Ivanka Trump could be the most powerful first lady ever
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David McCormick, president of world’s biggest hedge fund, said to be Trump front-runner for defense deputy
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New Year’s Eve events include theater, dodge ball, beach party
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Aroldis Chapman, Yankees finalize $86 million, 5-year contract
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Kendall food pantry surviving ‘dark moments’
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John Podesta op-ed: Something is broken at the FBI
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Bruno Mars adds third Chicago show to 24K Magic World Tour
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Holiday colors in nature: Wintertime reds and greens abound in Lake County
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Maine South’s Nicole Scales excels at both ends of court
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Plain White T’s bring melody-driven rock to Genesee
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CBS sets ‘Superior Donuts’ premiere date
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Report: Capital investment key to Indiana casino success
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Los White Sox en plena reconstrucción
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Angie Apostolou leads inexperienced Maine East basketball team
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Holiday colors in nature: Wintertime reds and greens abound in Lake County
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WakeyLeaks puts focus on college sports ethics
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Review: Chris Potter stretches styles with a nimble trio at Jazz Showcase
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Yorkville ‘getting a lot of complaints’ about train noise
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Gala raises $300,000 for Silver Lining Foundation.
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Girlfriend’s Breakfast raises $40,000 for Youth Services.
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Craig Sager was a true original whose courage, commitment will never be forgotten
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Fashion Show raises $68,000 for cancer research.
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Man City confirma rotura de ligamentos de Gundogan
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Chapman: Maddon me utilizó mal en playoffs con Cachorros
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Campo de golf de Río: ¿Quién juega? ¿Quién paga?
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Mujer roba figura de niño Jesús; alega que no lo cuidaban
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Cigarrillo electrónico se incendia a bordo de un avión
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Recomiendan cambiar etiquetas de fecha de alimentos en EEUU
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Reach for Excellence dinner raises $966,000 for Midtown Educational Foundation programs.
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The 5 best (and worst) airports in America
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Libertyville college football fair gives insight into small-school options
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Chinese warship seized Navy underwater drone, U.S. says
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As idea of Muslim registry looms, new book ‘Un-American’ offers glimpse of shameful past
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Slam the brakes on ‘Idaho stop’: Chicago’s 6 cycling deaths in 2016 are 6 too many
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Hospital’s tiniest surviving preemie heads home for the holidays
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Before you cruise, embark on a fun-finding mission in your port city
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The science of infrastructure repair (Infographic)
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Chapman: Maddon me utilizó mal en playoffs con Cachorros
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Niles North learns value of defensive pressure in pair of losses
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Saturday’s matchup: Blackhawks at Blues
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Feds back ambitious plan to speed up Northeast rail service
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Trump is delivering on his promise to be unpredictable on foreign affairs
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Crown Point limits mailbox replacement
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Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane on his goal drought: ‘It’s a little frustrating’
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Niles West’s bench gives team a boost in loss to Evanston
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Review: CSO, Michael Tilson Thomas ring out old year on a balletic high
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Bud Selig’s Hall of Fame inclusion proof stigma of Steroid Era fading
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Empty ATMs: Venezuelans scramble to exchange currency
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Trump continúa con su gira de agradecimiento
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Frigid temps give outerwear stores reason to cheer
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America’s soul is on trial
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Office plan wins zone change in Crown Point
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Senior group named one of state’s best
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Carmel gymnasts focus on details to make the most of special season
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Watch the ‘Sense8’ Christmas special trailer
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West Aurora JROTC grows to 180 students
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Niles West boys swimming coach suspended for season
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Firma criticada por Trump alcanza acuerdo de cesantía
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China se apodera de dron oceanográfico de EEUU
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Niles North running back Bruno Prosper-Kanam faces pivotal offseason
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If Minnesota doesn’t play in bowl game over boycott, Northern Illinois could fill spot
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Record number of car buyers ‘upside down’ on trade-ins
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Apartment Therapy, impressed by First Slice Cafe’s charitable mission, gives face-lift
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Ocean shipments buoy port cargo increase
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Gary considers vacating road
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No limpiar la nieve podría costarle $500
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Residente regala un viaje por el mundo a través de su ADN
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“Moonlight”, “La La Land” lideran 10 películas del año de AP
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Joffrey’s new ‘Nutcracker’ magical blend of history, traditional touches
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Christmas in America means it’s time for lawsuits
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Gary man sentenced to 85 years for murder of friend
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Vienna concert, Russian torte celebrate international flavors
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Obama biopic ‘Barry’ offers window into future president
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Niersbach renuncia a Consejo de la FIFA
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Clinton dice que intromisión de Rusia causó su derrota
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Cómo detectar noticias falsas y propaganda
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Alemania multaría a Facebook por mensajes intolerantes
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Aviso de historias de fin de año 2016
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Prison for wine shop owner who scammed customers — including hundreds in Illinois — out of $45M
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4 Loyola wrestlers medal at Prospect tourney
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Lights, good deeds bring holiday warmth
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Christmas musical planned at Aurora church
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Pearce’s volunteer record leads to Person of the Year award
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All we want for Christmas is this ‘Carpool Karaoke’ segment playing on repeat
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It’s time for some new math in East Aurora
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FBI respalda conclusión de CIA sobre motivo de hackers rusos
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Argentina y Chile apuestan a estar cada vez más conectados
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Church briefs
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Police: Man with gun robs Park Ridge pharmacy
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Review: ‘Hunter and the Bear’ is some scary stuff
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New Trier Green hockey team’s offense giving opponents fits
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The coolest loft you ever did see for almost $400,000
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Where to eat now: We (briefly) review 6 restaurants you shouldn’t miss
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Business, investors ask: Trump a deal-breaker?
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Julia Roberts protagonizará su primera serie de TV
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Escándalo por pago a Pitbull molesta a gobernador
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Rock the Halls concert set in Elgin
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Health insurance enrollment deadline extended until Monday
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York’s Nick Trapani provides outside shooting, steady improvement
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Conte: China es un “peligro” para el fútbol mundial
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Buzo Papa Noel alimenta peces en museo en California
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Hombre halla heroína en carro recién comprado en subasta
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Aurora man caught up in immigration nightmare still in limbo
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3 juniors help rebuild Glenbrook North girls basketball program
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6 great restaurants of 2016
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Bears guard Josh Sitton to face Packers for first time since they cut him
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Obama dice que Reagan “se revolcaría en su tumba”
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Perú: rechazan nuevo pedido de indulto para Alberto Fujimori
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Glenbrook North boys hockey team finally at full strength
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Heart of the Home: Disability Access Award honors restaurant manager’s dedication
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Speak out: Old museum site in Aurora a ‘hideous eyesore’
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‘Thanks for saving my life’: Dennis Rodman’s heartfelt tribute to Craig Sager
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¿El hombre en Marte? Las miradas se vuelven hacia Trump
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Have dinner, walk to a Bulls game. First look inside Eden, opening tonight near United Center
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Top national and global business stories of 2016
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Una vergüenza histórica y nuevas ilusiones para la selección mexicana
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Ashley Sellars grandmother’s house burned
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President of Lisle investment firm indicted on fraud charges
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Stephen Colbert celebrates the end of 2016 with Michael Stipe, James Franco
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Brook Forest School tree blooms with gifts for needy families
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Letters to the editor: Electoral college, safe toys, downtown Aurora
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Electrician files to become fourth candidate in Park Ridge’s 3rd Ward race
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Family appeals for donations for themselves and neighbors after fire destroys homes
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Grandes figuras de las artes y el espectáculo parten en 2016
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“Rogue One” despega con 29 millones en noche de estreno
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Two good Trump Cabinet choices
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New rule requires Illinois hairstylists to watch for domestic violence
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Down to Business: Shipping’s just one part of what you’ll find at Mail Works, owners say
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Bach dice sentir “furia” por dopaje en Rusia
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América y Nacional disputan 3er lugar de Mundial Clubes
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Cae lluvia y nieve en California, hay deslaves
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México: ombudsman pide a gobernador cuidar su lenguaje
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Eliminación de billetes genera protestas en Venezuela
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Quickly
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Gurnee police seek white van in Dec. 10 residential burglary
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Elmwood Park District 401 to keep Veterans Day as a day off for 2017-18
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Chicago Restaurant Week taking reservations
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If we’re in Pottersville, is there still hope for a wonderful life?
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Hersey students deliver early holiday present to disabled U.S. Army veteran
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CHMS concert provides performance outlet for students
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Santa recorre la ciudad en tren y autobús
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Texas: Abbott criticado por comentario sobre discriminación
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EEUU ofrece 25 millones por líder del Estado Islámico
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Relaciones de Argentina y Venezuela en su peor momento
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Líder catalán sopesa adelantar voto sobre la independencia
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Bikes on Chicago roads
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Eden opens in the West Loop
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CHMS concert
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Mental-fitness hearing halted by profane outbursts rescheduled to Jan. 6
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Fighting drug use in high schools and changes to math placement standards among top 2016 stories in Glenview
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Dispensing danger: How pharmacies fail to warn patients of toxic drug interactions
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Sprint’s free broadband service easing life for some Leyden students
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Glenbrook South off to promising start in pool
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Should we be wary of a looming plutocracy?
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Michelle Obama: La Casa Blanca necesita un “adulto”
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Robbers take money, bong from Aurora gas station, police say
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Glenbrook North students present marketing strategies to marshmallow maker
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Lake Zurich High School theater students prepare for statewide festival performance
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Mundelein trustee believes petition packet was stolen from her car
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Hammond plan for South Shore extension OK’d
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Upcoming events
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Visions of chocolate dance in his head
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Semi-custom bicycle named for Aurora resident
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D’Alessandro dice adiós a River y vuelve a Brasil
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Rod Carew sale exitoso de trasplante de corazón
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EEUU: Muertes por sobredosis aumentaron 33% en 5 años
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Trump’s lack of humility wouldn’t fly in today’s workplace
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2 cops injured, 2 offenders in custody in domestic incident on South Side
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Year In Review: Our 30 favorite albums of 2016
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Elmhurst District 205 hires assistant from Lincoln Way
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Longtime Elginite was part of founding Mexican families
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Hypocrites cancels end of season
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Agent says smoldering cigarette didn’t cause fatal Naperville fire in ’95
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Atheist advocate Rob Sherman left mark on Kane County
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Reeder: Yes, Mr. Reeder, there is a Santa Claus
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Pensions cause 4 percent hike in Downers Grove taxes
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Kane County board room
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John Glenn lies in honor at Ohio capitol for public goodbye
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Are you buckled in for the Trump roller coaster?
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Merrillville holiday light display
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Figure skating instructor Alex Ouriashev embraces role as ‘tough coach’
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Year in review: Flood control, downtown development, school overcrowding mark top stories in Winnetka
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Paramedics called, Evanston election board meeting postponed after city clerk falls ill
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Oral history project maps ‘Flight Paths’ of region residents
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Crete Bulldogs claim national youth football title
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Northbrook police: Woman arrives home as burglars leave
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Speak Out: Our country needs smarter diplomats
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Harwood Heights trustees approve updates to animal cruelty ordinance
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Sustainability Task Force to focus on improving transportation, environmental practices
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Obama pide a Trump investigar el hackeo en las elecciones
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Cubs among record 6 MLB teams to pay luxury tax
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Waukegan’s North Elementary principal leaving for administrative role
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Elm School students celebrate holidays around the world
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Library looks at digitizing decades of Park Ridge newspapers
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Elm School international holidays
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Elgin women’s group donates hand-knitted hats
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Valparaiso senior Nick Davidson earns trust, increased minutes with recent play
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DeVry settles with FTC for $100 million, will reimburse students
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Big events of 2017
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Letters to the editor
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Oak Brook mansion, once owned by baseball Hall of Famer Frank Thomas, sells
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Northbrook police: Dog wakes residents, who hear thieves at work
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Driver education not necessary for high school graduation
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Tips for a happy, healthy holiday season with your dog
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Bathroom decor ideas for less than $100
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Party hosting hacks for the holidays and beyond
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Cochran just latest 20th Ward alderman in federal crosshairs — 3 of last 4 have been indicted
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More police departments should follow Elgin’s lead on body cameras
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After racist graffiti discovered, Andrean parents want answers
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Huddle Up: After a month away, can Alshon Jeffery hit the ground running?
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Mego: Community Unity Walk wasn’t about Christmas but embodies what the holiday’s all about
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Lake County chief pleads guilty to corruption charge
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Year in Review: Our favorite 20 songs of 2016
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Ask Tom: Is Dodge City, Kan., windier than Chicago?
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$1M bail set for woman charged in infant’s homicide; family says she is innocent
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Vida y música de Tina Turner inspiran musical
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Tinley’s mental health center campus needs a plan
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Disabato: A quick primer on the IHSA baseball pitch-count rule for 2017
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Tiger Woods, Mayor Rahm Emanuel on board for South Side golf mecca
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While fleeing gunfire in Aurora, car strikes 2 vehicles
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Crowded field lining up for 6 seats on Waukegan District 60 board
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Ho, ho, ho — it’s time for Retail Hell for the Holidays
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Fox Valley Park District passes tax levy
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Donations pour in for Homer Glen family after gas explosion at their home
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Blackhawks defenseman Michal Kempny struggling to garner playing time
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Former suburban deputy police chief charged with sexual assault of girl
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No injuries in Little Village blaze
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Man charged with armed robbery of Gary state rep
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Moran: Crossing county and state lines in search of new December traditions
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Oswego man gets prison for traveling to Aurora for sex with child
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Heat lamp causes Hampshire shed fire
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Mount Prospect cop cleared of battery to officer gets job back but demoted
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Woman who taught, coached at Lutheran school among 2 killed in Marengo crash
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New study casts doubt on theory Anne Frank was betrayed
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‘Suspicious’ fire at East Aurora High School
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Father-son team adds synchronized music to display
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State-funded work to start again on Aurora park projects
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$10,000 reward posted in murder of Naperville-area activist
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Proposed parking regulation brings crowd to Hampshire board meeting
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Part II of winter storm begins late Saturday
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Musicians strike accord over lost and found rare guitar
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Hampshire Fire District to use impact fees to replace supply hose
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There will never be another Craig Sager
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Partisan divisions make U.S. vulnerable to foreign meddling, Obama warns
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Messy tables, long lines: Chipotle orders reboot
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Want a hippo for Christmas? The story of a girl who got one
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Corrections and clarifications for Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016
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Huntley to give infrastructure award money to family of police officer
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Aroldis Chapman says Cubs manager Joe Maddon ‘abused him a bit’
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Holiday shopping spree as much fun for cops as for kids, officers say
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Bucks 95, Bulls 69
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Group homes CEO tells judge he doesn’t know location of 6 residents
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Lighting display ‘pays it forward’ for Merrillville man
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Aleppo evacuation halted as both sides trade blame
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Roosevelt University salutes student ‘with an old soul’ who died days before graduation
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Curvy new skyscraper reflects river and rising design ambition
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Policía en EEUU rescata maniquí, creyó que era una mujer
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District 308 hires new assistant superintendent for business and operations
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Waukegan man sentenced in animal torture, armed violence case
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Friday’s recap: Bucks 95, Bulls 69
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Dorothy Ogilvie, former Illinois first lady, dies
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Nikola Mirotic’s loss is Bobby Portis’ gain — for now
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Cousin made calls to ‘burner phone’ purchased by Schmelzer
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More from Trelan Morrow: Senior guard heats up as H-F overpowers Bloom in fourth
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District 218 to offer financial help for college entrance exams
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Amid outcry, GOP lawmakers in N.C. pass law to curb new Democratic governor’s power
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FBI agrees with CIA assessment that Russia intervened to help Trump win White House
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Markham eyes big development, but residents fear loss of homes
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Nick Mantis scores 15 points in second quarter, ignites Lowell past Hobart
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Billboards of missing South Elgin girl put up throughout Chicago area
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Book tells story of special Naperville dog that found mission in therapy
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PAWS in Tinley Park
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Double Decker: DePauw recruit Ken Decker delivers as Crown Point tops Munster
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James Madison upsets 5-time defending champion North Dakota State in FCS semifinal
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In Florida, Trump tries to calm his ‘vicious, violent, screaming’ supporters
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Jacob Keller’s two-way play paces No. 12 Fenwick past No. 15 De La Salle
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Kylie Fehrman, Lauren Ladowski lead Lake Central girls past Crown Point
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IDOT employees fired, disciplined over false stranded-driver reports
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Minnesota football boycott highlights complexity of sexual assault investigations
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Eisenhower staffers open The Closet to kids in need
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Community briefs
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PAWS hoping to build bigger, more modern shelter in Mokena
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It took three years for Yahoo to tell us about its latest breach. Why so long?
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Hill’s thrill: Bron Hill delivers double-double as T.F. South edges Richards
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Life after debt: Could company cash help college grads pay back loans?
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Local roundup: Fenwick ends De La Salle’s season-opening winning streak
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Evaluations prompt Facebook feud among U46 school board members
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Bucks blast Bulls 95-69 for back-to-back blowouts
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After weathering football, Jackson Perkins a boon for Barrington hoops
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Now you can fact-check Trump’s tweets — in the tweets themselves