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- Half-price slices at Cheesecake Factory for National Cheesecake Day on July 30
- Cubs acquire pitcher Jesse Chavez, and Joe Maddon predicts more deals are coming
- Lydia Crow among Libertyville guards hoping to make the most of their chemistry
- Bears betting a more grueling training camp will pay off during season
- Cubs give their All-Stars a rest but don’t need them for 9-6 victory over Cardinals
- Why Emmett Till still matters
- A reincarnated ‘American Jesus’ on Netflix? Build an ark. Quickly.
- Rauner embrace of Trump means more questions about president
- Morning Spin: Moody’s has some good news for Illinois’ credit
- Refugees who have settled in Chicago feel gratitude, guilt amid immigration crackdowns
- Timeline: Key events in the murder of James Jordan
- Senior wants to go for the gold in his ‘golden years’
- Vintage home in Lincoln Park high-rise: $7.9M
- 25 years after Michael Jordan’s father was murdered, key questions still remain unanswered
- Deb Wills, founder of Disney fan site All Ears, retires
- Orlando Science Center: Space Exploration Weekend set
- Chef Marcus Samuelsson explores Chicago’s Mexican-American culture on new PBS series
- Even U.S. intel chief in the dark about Trump-Putin talks
- Now that Chance the Rapper’s a media baron, we look back at his brawls with journalists
- Mom of aspiring restaurateur after man convicted in son’s 2012 murder: ‘Every day of my life. I’m completely changed’
- Prosecutors quietly dropping dozens of criminal cases tied to two indicted Chicago cops
- Father of girl allegedly held captive in Waukegan basement claimed he was Jesus, acquaintance says
- New book ‘Breakaway’ tells all about the Blackhawks-owning Wirtz family — and its painful saga
- LaVar Ball still not clear about JBA coach’s discipline — or his plan for players’ futures
- Lean in on that police consent decree
- Cubs closer Brandon Morrow on MRI results: ‘Nothing that can’t clear up with rest’
- Roquan Smith’s holdout, Allen Robinson’s challenges and more
- Brass Heart announces opening date; online reservations available now
- ESPN Bears reporter Jeff Dickerson takes leave to care for wife, son
- Walmart cutting 108 jobs from western Indiana optical lab
- John Legend’s EGOT, a World Cup trick and more conversation starters for your weekend
- Pitchfork 2018: Greg Kot picks the best acts to see
- 11 outdoor yoga classes in Chicago
- Jennifer Hudson, Taylor Swift, James Corden cast in ‘Cats’ movie
- TreeHouse Foods moves 200 jobs from Omaha to Oak Brook, Green Bay
- Prickly City- stale
- Bears receiver Allen Robinson, now at ‘100 percent,’ is ready to trust his knee again
- A seven-nation Balkan odyssey, far-flung ways to pop the question and more
- High school students reveal a link between screen time and ADHD
- Between a rock and a high place, facing down a 300-foot drop
- 2019 Acura RDX SH-AWD A-Spec at a glance
- Se apagó El Rayo de Jalisco
- Porter County Fair begins 10-day run
- Gene tests can provide health clues — and needless worry
- 2019 Acura RDX compact crossover: Details make the difference
- Whoopi vs. Judge Jeanine: “Trump Derangement Syndrome” comment sparks yelling match on The View
- Cardi B, Banda MS, Carol G y Aterciopelados se suman al festival Los Dells 2018
- Beware the wild parsnip: Flowering plant found throughout Illinois can cause 2nd-degree burns
- Cyr: The summit — Finland, Russia and the U.S.
- Trump administration to explore drug imports to counter price hikes
- Tech leaders say killer robots would be ‘dangerously destabilizing’ force in the world
- Peruano Ruidíaz y caboverdiano Tavares encabezan ausencias del Apertura
- ‘Charlie Brown’ musical to feature 35 chidren at Community House in Hinsdale
- AC Milan’s ban from Europa League overturned in court
- Speak Out: Compassion — not prosecution — for suicide attempt survivors, Elgin will miss Rich Dunne, more
- Pillars Community cites suicide prevention as success of ‘whole patient’ services
- ‘Charlie Brown’ musical in Hinsdale
- Fabinho: ‘I will try to convince’ Mbappe to join Liverpool
- Large crowd at new Gurnee farmers market sows hope for business east of Route 41
- Mother of two gunned down, and Chicago will quickly forget
- Rummenigge calls German federation bosses ‘amateurs’ after World Cup failure
- Reports: Conte to sue Chelsea after his sacking as manager
- Speak out: What happened to old-fashioned customer service?
- Matt Nagy eager to continue tutoring quarterback Mitch Trubisky: ‘He’s very focused, very driven’
- Mark Wahlberg buying auto dealership in Ohio
- Try brunch with a DIY mimosa bar, check out a Hyde Park block party
- Republicans are bringing back the real ‘death panels’
- 8 shot over 12 hours in Chicago, including man gunned down near church in Bronzeville
- Another probe of the Trump Foundation launches in New York
- Shout Out: Vinnie Dolan, parade organizer and Army veteran
- 9 things you must know about Ida B. Wells-Barnett
- Putin says Russia could bid to host another Olympics
- Indiana State Police to participate in six-state ‘Move Over’ project
- ‘Monsters of Mock’ salutes hard rock bands
- Edelman names former BuzzFeed, Leo Burnett exec to head PR firm’s Chicago office
- Libertyville to install extra storm water sewer under park
- Shout Out: Mary Block, sculptor from Lake Zurich with artwork throughout Chicago area
- Chicago, proceed carefully with Lincoln Yards
- Statue honoring Chris Cornell to be erected in Seattle
- Trump suggests he’s ‘ready’ to impose tariffs on every Chinese import
- Firefighters help remove metal rod from worker injured in the Loop
- Trump-Putin II: Planning fall event in aftermath of Helsinki
- Macron’s security aide, filmed beating activist, detained
- 5 food-safety slips that can ruin summer cookouts
- Chicago’s Instagram influencers on staying authentic while #sponsored
- México no define a su entrenador para el próximo Mundial
- ‘Mycelial: Street Parliament’ review: Ever been invited to a dance about digital connection and your phone doesn’t work?
- The grossest show on TV stars a dermatologist known as Dr. Pimple Popper
- Food Truck Friday at Whalon Lake in Naperville canceled because of rain
- 100 years after his death, Irish soldier who fought for America in World War I to get a marker on his grave
- Sanitary precautions nothing new at Porter County Fair swine barn
- Jewell Loyd, now a WNBA All-Star, fondly recalls her time at Niles West
- Illinois woman struck by lightning at Country Thunder festival campground, Kenosha sheriff says
- Backyard Entertainment Starts with Clean Concrete
- 5 key areas to building a secure and successful work-from-home setup
- Letters: Roskam no supporter of the Great Lakes
- Letters to the Editor: Congressman Roskam says one thing, does another, reader says
- Fans getting out of control on Tour de France climbs
- Up on the roof: Garden club thrives atop Park Ridge condo building
- Church news
- How did these Blackhawks prospects become goalies? Let us count the ways
- Chicago la ‘capital de las ratas’
- Neymar: ‘I’m staying at PSG. I want to win with this club’
- Robin Williams artworks, memorabilia to be auctioned
- Speak Out
- Ford’s teen defensive driving program comes to Chicago area this weekend
- Real Madrid offically unveil Brazilian youngster Vinicius Jr.
- Five Things to Do in Northwest Indiana July 27-31
- Women deputies in Lake County to appear on ‘Live PD’ spinoff show about ‘female officers on the front line’
- Parking lot permits available for Uptown Park Ridge employees, city announces
- Lamela, Son sign new contracts with Tottenham
- Trump and Putin are working toward peace. Let’s give them a chance.
- 9 injured in knife attack on bus in Germany, suspect arrested: police
- Cruz Azul, con plantilla renovada, recibirá mañana al Puebla en el Apertura
- Retiro discreto de casos vinculados a policías acusados de mentir a jueces
- Protecting the oceans, one straw at a time
- Median costs at select Chicago-area hospitals
- 2018 fantasy football rankings: The top 30 tight ends
- Elgin News Digest
- Fox Valley Trolley Museum holds open house for public to see vandalism damage, raise money to fix cars
- Republicans pick Charlotte, North Carolina to host 2020 convention
- The fallacy of judicial ‘originalism’
- This Aurora food pantry is working to make sure Waubonsee students don’t go hungry
- Ohio State: 100 ex-students report sex misconduct by now-dead team physician
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- Five Things to Do in Lake County July 27-31
- Aurora police looking for man in connection with convenience store robbery
- Want to be Chicago’s next mayor? Make no little plans.
- Evanston paramedics deliver baby at condo: ‘The lady went right into labor in the hallway’
- Chowbus service delivers dishes from Chicago’s Chinatown to Naperville residents
- Marseille acquire Croatia defender Caleta-Car from Red Bull Salzburg
- Public pools making a big attendance splash during summer 2018: Officials
- NFL y sindicato detienen sanciones a jugadores que protesten
- White House: Russia call for Ukraine referendum illegitimate
- UEFA hand Roma president Pallotta three-month ban
- Germany doctor Muller-Wohlfahrt quits after 23 years
- Colleges ask for a share of future salary in lieu of loans
- Men charged with stealing $8 million of rare books, photos, maps from Pittsburgh library
- Former Ald. Edward Vrdolyak faces trial on April 15 on tax-related charges
- A 4-day work week may not be as far off as you think
- Huddersfield sign Monaco youngster Diakhaby
- Reptiles, birds and two dozen children attend day camp at Hinsdale Humane Society
- Field education: Deerfield coaches bring academic prowess to their teams
- Brighton sign South African striker Tau from Mamelodi Sundowns
- Obama warns against ‘identity politics’ — a message for both parties
- Highland restaurant relocation subject of Monday meeting
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- ‘I went from being nana to mom’: Naperville woman finds fulfillment parenting granddaughter, editing kids website
- McCaleb: Work requirement should be mandatory for healthy Medicaid recipients
- Bank wouldn’t deposit wrongfully convicted man’s check from the state for 23 years in prison
- Israel strikes Gaza in ‘wide-scale attack against Hamas military targets’ after shots fired at soldiers
- Lawsuit in Legionnaires’ death at Quincy veterans’ home
- These are the five proposed sites for a Lake County convention center
- Naperville News Digest
- ‘Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure’ review: Blink on Navy Pier and they’ve flown away
- Liverpool send goalkeeper Ward to Leicester in permanent deal
- Lawsuit alleges state was negligent in veteran’s death after outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease
- Missouri man charged with armed violence in Aurora
- Legalizing fireworks will invoke neighbors’ fury
- More than 160 people sickened by foodborne illness outbreak linked to McDonald’s salads
- Why don’t more people shop for health care? Online tools exist, but most don’t use them
- This Week in Naperville
- Canoeing in Sylvania
- Adam Boqvist stands out as Blackhawks close development camp with intrasquad scrimmage
- Woman dies in crash with South Bend police cruiser in Indiana
- And the best food truck in Illinois is…
- Gov. Walker wants federal disaster declaration for northwestern Wisconsin
- EPA finalizes $26.6 million cleanup for contaminated East Chicago site; will dispose material off site
- Michigan teacher and seven-time “Jeopardy!” winner gets probation for sneaking into emails
- Orland Park rolls out scavenger hunt
- Down to Business: Treat your employees well, and they’ll treat your customers well, auto repair biz owner says
- Lake Zurich’s Will Tucker among players adjusting to bigger roles
- Neymar asegura que se quedará en PSG para ganar títulos
- Sylvania Wilderness map
- Three teens, one armed with a knife, steal cellphones from Northlake Sprint store, police say
- Even inland, hurricanes are going to cost you
- James Williamson tries to get out from under Stooges’ shadow
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- Instead of fixing what’s wrong with baseball, it’s time to appreciate what’s right
- Alisson move to Liverpool could create goalkeeper merry-go-round
- Meet the Mexican-American between the Chicago Bandits and the Mexico Women’s National Softball Team
- Five Things to Do in the western suburbs July 28-Aug. 1
- Shakira: Pensé que nunca más volvería a cantar
- South Elgin fire station construction could start this fall, pending village board approval
- Down to Business: Making sweet music with guitars at Fat Cat
- ‘Humor is that special sauce’: DePaul doctoral grads find funny works in the workplace
- The next sidewalk clash: Pedestrians vs. scooters?
- Man accused of crashing one stolen car, stealing another to escape: Griffith police
- Trump fue grabado hablando de pagar a modelo Playboy
- With a crafty tweet, Park Ridge teen becomes a caddie on PGA Tour
- Paseo en bote se torna mortal en Missouri
- Community news
- Trump promised to remake the courts. He’s installing conservative judges at a record pace.
- Don Williams Sr., Maywood activist and insurance agent who served one term as mayor, dies
- Based on a 4-city sampling, apartment search service calls Chicago the ‘rat capital’ of the nation
- Ohio State: 100 ex-students report sex misconduct by doctor
- ‘Show up for democracy’: Naperville woman to protest every night at Riverwalk until mid-term election
- ‘Walking Dead’ unveils Season 9 trailer, Andrew Lincoln’s exit at Comic-Con
- WGN-Radio interview will share Ann Landers’ recipe for success
- St. Charles Jazz Weekend to feature 27 performances
- 3rd agency signs on to West Lake Corridor plan for South Shore
- Letter: Unintentionally reinforcing negative stereotypes around massage therapy
- 18 Target stores to remodel
- Capital Gazette shooting suspect Ramos indicted on 23 counts
- Council cool to new tax for Lake convention center
- In Aspect/Ratio’s ‘Gold,’ artists reclaim the precious metal
- Got the memo: International students face uncertain future under USCIS policy change
- Housemates Zach Johnson and Kevin Kisner top bunched British Open leaderboard; Tiger Woods 6 back
- Passerotto review: Thoughtful, intensely personal food with fun Korean flair
- Disabato: A high school baseball home run derby? It’s not out of the question for the IHSA
- Home Run Inn CEO Joe Perrino, who helped turn business into frozen pizza empire, dead at 64
- 15-year-old boy shot in Gary in city’s 2nd shooting in less than 24 hours
- Moran: Grand Avenue repaving near Gurnee Mills, Route 53 discussion on the midsummer menu
- 15th Annual Disability Pride Parade calls for “long overdue” equality
- Consent decree deal close; lone sticking point is if Chicago cops must document after they point a gun
- Porter County Fair goes on despite rain
- Chicago Fire trade Bakero, GAM to Toronto FC for defender Hasler
- Maluma to headline Lift Off, Chicago’s first-ever Latino multi-genre music festival
- 6 under $6 at Pitchfork Music Festival
- Advocates to make one last pitch to save 1890s-era Old Kendall County Jail
- Bears expected to honor Brian Urlacher at halftime of home opener
- Water main break was cause of road closure in downtown Aurora
- Inspirational journey: Olympic wrestler Kevin Bracken brings personal message to camp at St. Laurence
- Oak Park residents asked for feedback in North Avenue survey that aims ‘to guide revitalization efforts’
- Pitchfork Music Festival food: 6 best bets under $6
- Man found dead in backyard in Englewood neighborhood
- Frankfort approves downtown land sale for restaurant, retail and office space
- Company pulls back on proposed gun shop, shooting range in Lake Zurich
- 7 Food Bowl events you shouldn’t miss
- School District 218 anticipates property tax hike: ‘When it comes to education, you tend to get what you pay for’
- Democrats take note: ‘Normal’ isn’t coming back
- Manny Machado’s career — Orioles and beyond — in photos
- Waukegan mentoring program for girls adds another group for boys
- In spite of all their woes, the Cardinals don’t believe in sell-offs
- 5 tips for towing trailers, boats and campers
- 5 tips to help keep pests from attending your backyard party
- Ask Tom: Was a new record for the world’s highest minimum temperature set recently?
- The CEO of floral delivery giant FTD is leaving amid corporate shake-up, restructuring
- NFL, players hopeful of resolving anthem policy before season
- Hammond brings libraries to local parks
- West Aurora suspension rate ranks in top 20 percent for 3 straight years, state says
- Youth questioned about Prospect Heights fire, but blaze not a ‘criminal event,’ fire officials say
- Dyer man gets probation after pleading guilty to hate crime, shooting in Flossmoor
- Loyola’s Ben Richardson signs with professional team in Poland
- Bayer to stop sales of birth control implant tied to injuries
- Emanuel allies launch new political action committee
- Trump out of his element as president
- Gurnee officers cleared in fatal Route 41 shooting of woman armed with military-style rifle
- Latinos tienen millones en exenciones de impuestos a la propiedad no solicitados, le explicamos cómo hacerlo
- Aurora man pleads guilty to threatening Kane County judge
- Aurora man charged with heroin possession
- Bradshaw: Bring your personality, goals to essay writing
- Fire trade Jon Bakero, $50K in GAM for Toronto FC’s Nicolas Hasler
- 13 vehicles stolen in Naperville since June — all unlocked and with keys inside
- Revelan video de ‘cámara azul’ del momento en que disparan a agente federal en Back of the Yards
- The mantra of summer storms
- St. Joseph’s Parish opts out of deal with Elgin to buy nearby parking lots for bigger church
- What we think about Supreme Court hearings is wrong
- Hideout, DMK restaurants plan to stay as Lincoln Yards builds, Stanley’s Grill unsure
- Long day for Cubs as Cardinals’ Matt Carpenter hits 3 homers and 2 doubles in 18-5 victory
- Vibes Media lawsuit against Kim Kardashian West’s KKW Fragrance
- ECC hosts first manufacturing camp for teens
- Director James Gunn fired from ‘Guardians 3’ over old tweets
- Fire does $65K in damage to attached garage in South Elgin, officials say
- Mueller seeking to question ‘Manhattan madam’ in Russia probe, she says
- As use of overdose antidotes spreads, is extreme empathy for addicts normalizing the opioid culture?
- Jay Cutler on stealing the show on wife Kristin’s reality program: ‘We were just going to call it ‘Barely Cavallari”
- Troubled detainee finally moved to Stroger Hospital after long standoff over who would care for him
- McDaniel-Hale: Decision to smoke is personal, but changing the age tobacco can be purchased a good influencer
- Can you believe anyone hates cicadas? Some diverting thoughts for a summer weekend
- Not hamstrung anymore: Railcats’ surge in American Association standings sparked by Randy Santiesteban’s return
- Clouds to persist Saturday with light showers
- Ask Tom: Why do Chicago’s sunrise/sunset times provided by the media vary?
- Corey & Co.: Corey Kimber and Liam O’Sullivan lead much-improved pitching staff for Joliet Slammers
- Lucy Dacus talks books, writing songs as ‘short stories’ at Pitchfork Music Festival
- Cubs’ Jon Lester tells the analytics crowd: ‘Watch the game’
- Cardinals 18, Cubs 5
- Dolphins owner says he was keeping options open on national anthem policy that calls for player suspensions
- Trump was taped talking of paying for Playboy model’s story
- A scoreless ninth inning leaves one Cubs position player Happ-y
- Officials investigating abuse claims by migrant children at Chicago-area shelter
- Matt Nagy says Bears await word from NFL, NFLPA before determining national anthem policy
- With White House silent, Russia continues to shape narrative of Helsinki summit
- Pitchfork Music Fest 2018: 12 things we loved (and hated) from day 1
- White Sox looking for improvement with start of second half of season
- Steadier Eudy: Eudy Ramos beginning to tap into his power potential for the Kane County Cougars
- Newly released video from Brazil’s Amazon shows man believed to be last of tribe
- Armstrong: West Aurora’s Battle of the Big Butts elevated by Michigan recruit Denver Warren