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From the vault: A look back at the Maryland State Fair
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Starbucks Happy Hour: Free Frappuccinos and espresso drinks on Thursday
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Johnston a ton: Sophomore QB Riley Johnston scores the go-ahead TD as Hobart edges LaPorte
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Newcomer Daniel Murphy calming influence as Cubs turn on power in 8-2 victory over Tigers
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After fast turn against Trump, Michael Cohen threatens to leverage secrets against the president
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As electricity fails, desperate Venezuelans buy spoiled meat
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New drone shots show isolated Amazonian tribe in Brazil; agency aims to protect their isolation
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Ron Chernow, George Saunders and Caroline Fraser win 2018 Tribune literary prizes
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2 dead, 4 wounded in city shootings
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Morning Spin: State Rep. Jeanne Ives says she’s ‘not surprised’ Gov. Bruce Rauner trails in poll
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Hadiya Pendleton murder trial reveals ugly and controversial world of police interrogations
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Brick country manor in Libertyville: $1.1M
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You want to talk about separating families? Let’s talk about Mollie Tibbetts.
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Teens are anxious and depressed, and turning to the school nurse for help. But most Illinois schools don’t have one.
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Paul Vallas’ economic plan: Take advantage of Trump tax bill, dump Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s City Colleges plan
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High school student dreads start of school year
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Salads, fruit and cereal have sickened diners this year. This lab is on the front lines of the fight against food poisoning.
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Merlot-red alert: Disney breaks out Epcot’s food-fest merchandise
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Protest organizers announce route for planned Kennedy Expressway shutdown
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Mom remembers slain nursing student as ‘friend, a caregiver, incredible soul’ as judge denies bail
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Brendan Sodikoff’s new 900 North Michigan food hall, to include offerings from Small Cheval, Doughnut Vault
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Cook County jury convicts getaway driver of murder in Hadiya’s slaying
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3 things we learned from the Cubs-Tigers series
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Trump afirma que si se le abre un juicio político ‘los mercados se hundirían’
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Donald Trump starts petition to get ‘spineless’ ESPN to televise anthem
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12 observations from Northwestern football practice: How does Clayton Thorson look? And who is the No. 2 QB?
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Urban Meyer is clueless and Ohio State is gutless
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Mariano’s, other Kroger grocery stores, to phase out single-use plastic bags
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Sears to close 2 more Illinois stores — 1 Kmart, 1 Sears — before Christmas
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Prickly City- hacked
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‘Happytime Murders’ review: Welcome to puppet, comedy and movie hell
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5 things to do this weekend in Chicago
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Choose your own adventure: 4 ways to spend a day in Chicago
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Best Chicago happy hour deals: Aug. 23-29
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Man kills mother, sister; France sees no apparent terror tie
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For one night, Urban Meyer needed to speak like a human being. He couldn’t do it.
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Series preview: Reds at Cubs
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‘Skate Kitchen’ review: An irresistible hangout movie that showcases female skateboarders
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‘Juliet, Naked’ review: Rose Byrne, Ethan Hawke star in a story of second chances and connection
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St. Louis mom will be one of the first hijabi athletes to compete in the Chicago Triathlon on Sunday
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‘Support the Girls’ review: Regina Hall radiates compassion in a rough world
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Wilmette mom investigated for letting 8-year-old walk dog around the block. ‘For something like this to happen to me, there’s something really wrong.’
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‘Finish yourself off’: Yorkville cop suspended, sergeant fired after video reveals police taunting distressed man
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Set visit: Comedy Central’s ‘South Side’ looks to get Chicago right
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Art on theMart announces artists who will turn Merchandise Mart into huge, riverwalk-facing video wall
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Andersonville contestant talks decision that led to her shocking ‘MasterChef’ exit
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LinkedIn will allow economics researchers to mine its data
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Two Florida destinations make Time’s Top 100 places: One is at Disney, the other underwater
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Bayern begin Bundesliga title defense with new coach, same expectations
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Old Times Family Picnic a celebration of Oak Forest Park District’s 50th anniversary
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Where to eat like a ‘Crazy Rich Asian’
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Kline Creek Farm hosts educational Country Fair
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President says ‘flipping’ in criminal prosecutions ‘almost ought to be illegal’
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Juventus hope for more Ronaldo goals in his return to Turin
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Beats and Eats in downtown Oswego to feature music, food trucks
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Jimmy Bennett breaks silence about report that Asia Argento sexually assaulted him
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Petrak: La Grange counselor says back-to-school a great time to get organized
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Mortgage rates continue their summer swoon
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‘Tuca’ es la opción más sólida para el Tri
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‘It was kind of a pleasant surprise’: River Forest library foundation gets anonymous $150,000 donation
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Chicago Sinfonietta ends 30th year with concert featuring Waubonsie choir
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Rivalry Week turns up the intensity around MLS
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9-man NYCFC hold Red Bulls to draw in Hudson City Derby
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‘Chepo’ Reynoso: ‘Golovkin es un púgil ordinario’
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Offering a range of styles and flavors, riesling is the wine lover’s wine
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Sevilla lean on Caparros to return to winning ways
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Photos: Ramsey Lewis through the years
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How to make goetta, that oaty, meaty breakfast loaf, sliced into slabs and fried in butter
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‘I have to take care of these kids.’ With participation declining, can a new approach at St. Charles North save football’s future?
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A look at Che Figata
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Use Uber or Lyft a lot? Owning a car can be cheaper, says AAA
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Photos: Old Joliet Prison
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Last Fling features Cheap Trick, pop-up escape room, parade, and more
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Early settlers experience at Old World Wisconsin
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Step into the shoes of an immigrant in new experience at Old World Wisconsin
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Murders in paradise threaten Costa Rica’s main source of income
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Tiroteo deja un muerto en los alrededores del campus de la Universidad de Chicago
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Wilmette to continue summer concert series in 2019
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Time magazine: Disney’s ‘Avatar’ land makes 100 best places list
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A test of Emanuel’s urban design backbone: Salesforce wants a big video board on proposed riverfront tower
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Gomez stars in Atalanta’s thrashing of Frosinone
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‘No es quien dijo ser’
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Too dense, no increase in Metra parking among residents’ concerns for 5th Avenue redevelopment
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Will Ramsey Lewis retire after Jazz Fest? He’s having second thoughts.
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Snedecor announces re-election bid for Hobart mayor
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White Sox prospect Eloy Jimenez: ‘I’m beyond ready. I’ve been waiting to play pro ball in Chicago since I was 11 years old.’
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White Sox manager Rick Renteria returns to Chicago for more tests
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Developers pitch plans for 171-unit building on tricky Karger Center site
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Top 5 tips to maximize your conference room (Video)
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New Oak Brook playground designed for all children, regardless of their abilities
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Mike Cohen is guilty, and Paul Manafort. For Trump it adds up to a bad day in court. A new TrumPoem.
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George Clooney tops Forbes’ highest-paid actors list
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Arlington Heights borrows nearly $10 million to pay for first phase of flood control program
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Epcot’s Frozen Ever After ride leads Disney list for most evacuation calls
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New Oak Brook playground
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Are we setting our kids up to do the one thing we haven’t taught them to do well: Fail?
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Where to eat like a “Crazy Rich Asian”
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Picture it: Disney’s tiger cubs turn 1 year old
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Quickly: Immunity deals, corruption and Trump’s future
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Teens could be added to Elgin boards and commissions under proposal to improve diversity and representation
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Renovated St. Charles middle school opens to sixth-graders as work continues on project
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The more you do to promote your cardiovascular health, the lower your risk of dementia
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Turmoil at Man United, a ‘lucky’ carpet in Russia and the best of the week in soccer
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Aurora man dies in motorcycle crash
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Children, teens should not be on a paleo or gluten-free diet
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New East Aurora superintendent hired former employer for district assessment
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‘This is my home’: Woman confronts intruder in Ogden Dunes as son calls 911
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New contract for Lake Zurich public-safety dispatchers includes raises, bonus payments
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Column: More accolades for ‘stunning’ Unity Temple restoration in Oak Park
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Tollway board approves extending online payment grace period to 14 days
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Basile pide a Simeone como técnico de la Albiceleste
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There’s no meat, eggs or dairy, but don’t call them vegan
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Prairie Fest celebrates preservation, restoration along Wolf Road
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Former Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King dies at age 68
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Hobart bison ranch lets guest roam with the buffalo
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20 years later, story of colorism and self-worth in ‘The Skin I’m In’ still resonates with educators, students
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At 87, Naperville man is oldest competitor in 2018 Chicago Triathlon being held this Sunday
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Half Acre’s Far & Away will bring a fresh twist to beer festivals
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Lake Zurich police warn public to be vigilant after burglars smash into vehicles at Paulus Park
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Few residency credentials ‘flagged’ as Norridge District 80 starts school year, superintendent says
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Lockdown lifted at Oswego High School after replica weapon found in locker
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Enthusiasm is key to selling a stellar high school record to college interviewers
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Chef’s Choice: Pay for the best, and you get the best sushi, Japanese chef says
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Don’t be afraid to stock up on running backs early and often in your fantasy football draft
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Glenview moves to add ‘historic’ practice of alcohol purchases to credit card policy
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East Dundee board grants rezoning, variances for 54-unit apartment complex
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Indiana Senate candidate’s outsourcing ties magnified under Trump
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Sessions defends himself from Trump’s criticism, says Justice Department won’t be ‘improperly influenced’
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What to watch this weekend: Ronaldo’s home debut, Man United vs. Spurs, MLS Rivalry Week
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JOANN Fabric creates online petition over tariffs
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Employee of Canton Regio accuses owner of ongoing abuse to immigrant workers
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Regenstein African Journey, 2003
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Tim Anderson’s work on fielding mechanics pays off
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First carved items and saplings from the old Hobson Road oak tree being auctioned for Loaves & Fishes
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Rey Mysterio among stars booked for ‘Warrior Wrestling 2’ in Chicago Heights
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United Airlines loses challenge to union drive
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Hinsdale officials seek more fees from platform tennis group to cover upkeep, improvements
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The whole world was watching: How the Tribune reported the 1968 Democratic convention
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Whiting orchestra salutes immigrant experience
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Countdown to Football: Led by Minnesota recruit Tyler Nubin, St. Charles North ranked No. 1 in preseason by The Courier-News
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Ex-Michigan State gymnastics coach charged in Larry Nassar case
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Defendants plead not guilty in Lake Villa alley beating death
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West Suburban Local Scoreboard for Friday, Aug. 24, 2018
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Ben Affleck reportedly back in rehab
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Reality Winner, leaker of secret report on Russian election hacking, gets 5 years in prison
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10 recommended shows to see now
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Is it OK to leave your child home alone?
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ESPN’s Chris Fowler: ‘I’m in this business … because of the Blackhawks and the Cubs’
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Lone holdout on Manafort jury blocked conviction on all 18 counts, juror says
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Countdown to Football: Led by new quarterback Jack Meyers, Batavia ranked No. 1 in the preseason by The Beacon-News
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Pritzker Family Children’s Zoo, 2005
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Kane state’s attorney says officer justified in firing fatal shot during Delnor hostage standoff
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Stevie Wonder, Faith Hill among all-star lineup for Aretha Franklin funeral
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Comparing Elaine May and Barbara Harris, if mostly through the eyes of Mike Nichols
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Excitement abounds as the school year begins at Ivy Tech Community College
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Antioch high school cross country coach dies after collapsing during practice
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Community news
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71-year-old man crashes SUV into Cedar Lake gas station: police
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Olympia Fields supports tax incentives for upscale restaurants
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Get physical: 30 of the best ways to work out in Chicago
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Google deletes accounts with ties to Iran on YouTube, other sites
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Headlines about medical studies may be more enthusiastic than accurate
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Hesston Steam and Power Show showcases classic vehicles
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Clarendon Hills farmers market going strong in second year
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Aurora Beacon-News: Countdown to football season
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Tigers 7, White Sox 2
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Detroit-style pizza, a Motor City classic, revs up Chicago dining scene
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Indiana fertility doctor who used own sperm to impregnate women surrenders medical license
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Rentería, manager de los Medias Blancas, regresa a Chicago para más exámenes
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Two men sentenced to 24 years each for Aurora KFC robbery that left 3 workers shot
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Empleado de ‘Cantón Regio’ acusa al dueño de abuso continuo a sus trabajadores inmigrantes
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Speak Out: Queen of Peace High School purchase, Halloween, Willie Wilson and more
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Hack attempt on DNC voter database was a false alarm, the national committee says
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An open letter to incoming college frosh from a parent
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The U.S. can’t bring Russia ‘to its knees’
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The bombs of August
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Do we need to know so much about Ben Affleck?
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Brett Kavanaugh can’t be trusted
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U.S. officials coerced migrants to sign documents they didn’t understand, complaint alleges
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Former Indiana woman accused of sending supplies, funds to ISIS fighters
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Requiem for the plastic bag
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Lake County News-Sun Local Scoreboard for Friday, Aug. 24, 2018
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End of an era: Rosary and Marmion swimming coach Bill Schalz to retire from coaching
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Elgin Courier News: Countdown to football season
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Countdown to Football: Jack Fabbrini-led Lake Zurich ranked No. 1 in the preseason by the News-Sun
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I’m a lifelong conservative. Trump has ruined the Republican Party.
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Roquan Smith likely out for Saturday’s game but could play in preseason finale
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Congregation Ahavat Olam grows, finds a home in Glenview
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Until fentanyl supplies run dry, drug overdose deaths will continue to soar
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Lake County News-Sun: Countdown to football
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Daily Southtown Local Scoreboard for Friday, Aug. 24, 2018
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World’s highest-paid actors in 2018
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Countdown to Football: Jack Baltz, Lincoln-Way East ranked No. 1 in the preseason by the Daily Southtown
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Sterling Bay buying ADM wheat mill in Fulton Market, eyes adding Metra station
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Indiana Ballet Theatre gala will benefit new home
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Homer Glen officials call plan for the future ‘pulse of the community’
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Cubs’ Willson Contreras visits a friend at Franklin Park school
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For all the focus on passing in the Bears’ new scheme, the running attack should be strong, led by Jordan Howard
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All-star lineup performing at Aretha Franklin’s funeral
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Enter the Scott Stantis Cartoon Caption Contest
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How to get your child out of a classroom that isn’t working
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Big Ten football preseason power rankings
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Aaron Lynch returns to Bears practice with time running out to win roster spot
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Medical GoFundMe campaigns are a symptom of a sick health insurance system
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MacArthur Foundation to lend $15 million to Seaway bank
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Purdue Northwest students return with rally and bioscience building groundbreaking
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Post-Tribune Local Scoreboard for Friday, Aug. 24, 2018
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Pictures: 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival featured dishes
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Hutton: A turf field, new uniforms and a giant video board lead to a new attitude for Calumet football
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Ex-Ford Heights mayor accused of stealing nearly $150K from village is out of jail but under electronic monitoring
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Judge accused of taking handgun into courthouse is scheduled for bench trial in October
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Northwestern football practice
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South Africa blasts Trump over farm killings tweet based on ‘false information’
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Hadiya Pendleton trial recap: Jury finds suspected gunman guilty in slaying
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Chicago Bears practice at Vernon Hills High School
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New police chief, commanders appointed in Tinley Park
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Chicago man who sped from Kenilworth cops, abandoned toddler and fled on Metra gets 3 years in prison
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Some Chicago aldermen leery of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s possible $10 billion pension borrowing plan
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Chicago Bears players give Vernon Hills a practice under ‘Friday night lights’
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Progress being made in improving diversity and inclusion in Elgin government, consultant tells council
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Lincoln-Way is now ‘family,’ says Tournament of Roses official
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Safety first: North Dakota State recruit Julian Wlodarczyk wants to be everywhere for Metea Valley
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U.S.-China trade talks end with no breakthrough
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Mollie Tibbetts killed by ‘sharp force injuries,’ according to autopsy
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Oregon man gets jail time for harassing Yellowstone bison
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Community news: Oak Lawn High School group raising funds for service trip
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4 career lessons we can learn from millennials
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Man facing burglary, theft charges for West Side car break-ins, Elgin police say
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Arlington Heights police honored for traffic safety efforts
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Trump’s tenure in the White House is a disappointment and a disgrace
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‘He was Mr. Deerfield’: Bernie Forrest, who spent 32 years as mayor, dies at 89
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White Sox GM Rick Hahn: Michael Kopech has grown, matured since his offensive tweets as a teenager
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Best friends: Cubs’ Willson Contreras a big hit in surprise visit to Franklin Park school
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Arrest of Mount Greenwood’s ‘Flower Guy’ draws mixed response
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Adult, juvenile charged in BB gun incident that prompted Elgin school to go into ‘secure’ mode
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Daily Southtown’s Countdown to Football
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Countdown to Football: The Post-Tribune’s preseason top 10 football poll
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Man charged with burglary after alarm alerts Elgin police to business break-in
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Superintendent, teachers union rep defend Portage school security plan
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Ask Tom: Why does wind die down around sunset during summer?
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Naperville Sun: Countdown to football season
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Betsy DeVos considers allowing schools to use federal funds to buy guns
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Jordan Lynch era begins at Mount Carmel: ‘If I wasn’t nervous, it wouldn’t be right’
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Bonded by blood, Northwestern’s Ben Skowronek and TJ Green hope to find home in the end zone
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Police officer running for South Side alderman opposes cop academy
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Appeals court tosses out conviction of Geneva man found guilty of killing wife
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Dad charged in sons’ deaths, admits he was on heroin when boys, 2 and 4, drowned in Kankakee River: affidavit
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Tarik Cohen says rookie season was ‘warmup’ for what he can do in new Bears offense
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Aurora man says he was threatened by drug cartel before he fatally shot man at club
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Week of protests in D.C. targets Brett Kavanaugh nomination to Supreme Court
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For group members, reasons unclear why sheriff axed longtime DuPage jail ministry
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Super Mario’s Part: Left-handed pitcher Mario Samuel perseveres in landing bullpen role with the RailCats
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Can Chicago’s mayoral candidates stomach powerful inspectors general?
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Clouds, rain precede weekend heat and humidity
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Fire’s losing streak ends with draw against Crew SC
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Ryan Burr’s relief debut a resounding success, but the White Sox fall 7-2 to the Tigers
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Room for Romano: Junior defender Christian Romano’s long thrown-ins spark Naperville North past Lyons in boys soccer
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Life of Reilly: Senior outside hitter Reilly Briggs revs up as LaPorte rolls past Crown Point
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Rep. Hunter, wife plead not guilty to illegal spending, claim to be living paycheck to paycheck
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Vigil for Armani Harris
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Cubs place Tyler Chatwood on DL, select Alec Mills to pitch Friday
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Bruno Stars: Junior forward Bruno Ortiz scores 2nd goal in as many games to lift Bremen past Marist
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Cubs 7, Reds 1
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Laura Ricketts’ voice deserves to be heard on the Cubs’ trade for Daniel Murphy
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Critics fear Trump’s attacks are doing lasting damage to the justice system
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John Lennon’s killer remains behind bars after being denied parole for 10th time
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Chicago Fire acaba con racha histórica de derrotas pero sigue sin ganar
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New York AG looks to open probe into whether Michael Cohen violated tax law