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- Yoan Moncada’s slump drags on as Yankees sweep White Sox with 7-3 victory
- Jose Quintana’s control problems return, Cubs held to 3 hits in 9-0 loss to last-place Royals
- Deputies: Arrest made in North Carolina lemonade stand stickup
- New LADSE executive director promoted from within
- GOP congressman from New York charged with insider trading says he will remain on ballot
- Trump administration to impose new sanctions on Russia for nerve agent attack in England
- Before he was a Trump Veterans Affairs ‘shadow ruler,’ Ike Perlmutter transformed Marvel
- The early years of the Bud Billiken Parade
- Juveniles in CPD gang database
- ‘Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood’ review: From Ill. farm boy to LA denizen supplying ‘fix-ups’ for the stars
- ‘He really was just peace and love’: Neighborhood grieves after Washington Heights killing
- Morning Spin: Illinois Republicans disown GOP congressional candidate over conspiracy theories
- Stone Italianate-style home in Downers Grove: $1.4M
- Aldi unveils new products in aggressive push toward fresh and organic
- Nearly 33,000 juveniles arrested over last two decades labeled as gang members by Chicago police
- Stepfather prevents mother-daughter communication
- Civility left off menu at Maxine Waters’ cafe
- 2 killed, 6 hurt in shootings on South, West sides
- 5 underrated theme-park rides and experiences
- Police: Neighbor hits pit bull with shovel during attack
- Nagasaki marks 73 years since world’s second atomic bombing; UN chief attends
- Germany set to release man convicted of helping suicide pilots in Sept. 11 attacks
- Tinley Park: Artsy benches, waterworks, and an old-school roller rink
- Aurora: Museums, waterparks and the Paramount
- 12 key questions as Roquan Smith’s contract holdout drags on
- Valparaiso: Theater, booze and go-carts
- 3 things we learned from the Cubs-Royals series
- Petrak: Fresh supplies and clear outlook are assets heading back to school
- Antioch: Great Lakes Antiques Boutique, Vigneto del Bino Vineyard & Winery, William E. Brook Memorial Wetland
- Mitch Trubisky’s turn: What to watch for in tonight’s Bears-Bengals preseason game
- Third strong earthquake shakes Lombok as death toll tops 300
- Hackers compromise PGA of America files: report
- Prickly City- thinking
- Ejército de EEUU suspende baja de reclutas migrantes
- Best Chicago happy hour deals: Aug. 9-15
- Get out of town: What to eat, drink and do around the Midwest
- Evanston is about to squander a lakeshore treasure
- 5 things to do this weekend in Chicago
- ‘Nico, 1988’ review: A look at the singer’s harrowing final year
- ‘Dog Days’ review: Humans’ best friend helps forge connections
- A White Sox rebuild question: Will Yoan Moncada ever learn how to learn at this level?
- Pioneer Press girls volleyball preview: Central Suburban South
- Más de 100 indocumentados detenidos en restaurantes, supermercados y otros negocios
- ‘BlacKkKlansman’ review: Spike Lee delivers a blistering portrait
- Rush plans $473 million outpatient center in Illinois Medical District
- Wheaton mansion sells for $2.8 million, setting new record for single-family home
- Highland Park junior’s to-do list: Get tampons and pads to girls in need. Meet Chance the Rapper.
- The Oscars popularity contest just got worse
- ‘Scarface and the Untouchable’ offers new insight into Capone, Ness — even as it trashes earlier histories
- NCAA adopts college basketball reforms for agents and the NBA draft
- In a community association owner meeting, can residents force board members to answer questions?
- In aerospace industry, female execs soar to top
- Ohmme blows up boundaries
- Warren Buffett’s son announces $30M investment in Decatur social services program
- ‘Holding the Man’ at Pride Arts: Gay memoir is at once messy, inconsistent and powerful
- Deadline Day live: Wolves sign Dendoncker, Lucas Perez returns
- Series preview: Nationals at Cubs
- Goose Island changeup: Brewer reveals actual 2018 Bourbon County Stout lineup
- An artist found a parasitic worm in his eye – and turned it into art
- Manchester City sign Australian teenager Arzani
- ‘Night Comes on’ review: Revenge and sisterhood at heart of impressive directing debut
- Aurora teen charged after DeKalb shooting
- Busch Gardens: Howl-O-Scream houses set
- Cher to release new album, ‘Dancing Queen,’ next month
- David Cromer will take the stage with Broadway’s “The Waverly Gallery”
- Estudiante de Lane ‘amaba la vida’, se fue a Lollapalooza y lo encontraron muerto
- Kepa, Mahrez, Alisson and the top summer transfers in the Premier League
- New car safety systems found to be not so safe
- Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Jim Carrey to star in ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ movie
- Northwestern sports complex opens as student center stalls; some projects hinge on donor enthusiasm
- Iceland on a budget? Sure thing, it just takes planning
- Chicago Marathon field to feature 11 men who have run 2:07 or faster
- Se encienden todas las alarmas en el Chicago Fire
- 11 recommended shows to see now
- Stories on semi-autonomous and self-driving car technology
- Charges against Rep. Chris Collins highlight lack of trading limits for Congress
- Rosary High School to hold Party in the Park in Aurora
- League has not caught up to Nationals rookie Juan Soto, whose chief concern is next at-bat
- Inmigración entrega a michoacano buscado por violación en México
- Craft breweries in New England
- Getting to Key West is more than half the fun
- Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit
- As deadline looms, Elmhurst District 205 Board still not ready to put referendum on ballot
- Salesforce shakeup: Marc Benioff to share CEO duties with Keith Block
- Airstrike by U.S. ally on bus carrying Yemeni children kills and wounds scores
- Hopping around New England: Northern states are beer havens
- SEC examining Elon Musk tweets about taking Tesla private: report
- Mortgage rates dip after a weak jobs report
- Public piano brings people and music together in downtown La Grange
- Universal: ‘Poltergeist’ tapped as Halloween Horror Nights house
- Steppenwolf sets lineup for fall 2018’s “Lookout” series, featuring work from Lucky Plush and Lin Hixson
- Iconic Marilyn Monroe dress, personal photos going up for auction
- 4 former fantasy football studs who should drop off in 2018
- TV Review: ‘Insatiable’ on Netflix
- The alarm bells go off for the Chicago Fire
- School closings among 3 configuration scenarios floated for District 112
- Naperville Night Out brings residents and police together
- West Aurora superintendent gets contract extension with pay hike
- Monthly comedy show brings laughter to The Book Stall in Winnetka
- Tribune Media withdraws from Sinclair merger, sues for $1 billion
- Everton sign Mina, Andre Gomes from Barcelona ahead of transfer window deadline
- U46 hires Advanced Disposal for trash removal and recycling after bids rescored
- This forgotten video game helped pave the way for Madden NFL
- 52 weeks of growth: 4 ways Puerto Rico is key to world agriculture
- 40 teams set to compete in Park Ridge’s Vine Street BBQ competition
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- Hinsdale School District 86 addresses report of racist comment toward Asian-American parent
- David Bote’s success means the Cubs don’t need to rush Kris Bryant back
- Scott Stantis cartoon caption contest winner and extras
- Grant Park Orchestra review: George Li plays Chopin brilliantly
- Tribune Media withdraws from Sinclair merger, sues for $1 billion
- ‘Amazing Race’ game helps ease new sixth-grader fears at Naperville middle school
- Donated property being prepared as future Waukegan Fire Department training site
- Anheuser-Busch on its way to becoming king of craft beer too
- Bud Billiken Parade’s famous participants
- Girl arrested in connection with theft at Nebraska coach Scott Frost’s home
- Community news
- R.O. Kwon’s ‘The Incendiaries’ is a blazing read
- Did red tide kill this 26-foot-long whale shark in Florida?
- Oak Park Library cancels ‘America to Me’ viewings due to ‘overwhelming response and limited resources’
- $13,000 por ‘delincuente sexual’ que podría estar en Chicago
- Check out a Japanese-style cultural festival, Hot Dog Fest and other weekend plans
- ‘Never Goin’ Back’ review: Female bonding and social commentary swap sweat in wild, raunchy comedy
- Lurie Children’s Hospital to open outpatient surgical facility in Northbrook
- Buffalo Grove considers ban on pet sales involving puppy mills
- Some of Chicago’s most popular craft brewers talk beer at new ‘Meet the Makers’ series
- Jose Abreu is red hot after working his way out of a prolonged slump
- América recibe a Monterrey en busca de prolongar buena racha
- For many women, college debt means dreams delayed
- Yorkville residents report possible cougar sightings
- Minority college students in Indiana face more hurdles to graduation, state report says
- Should kids have homework? The great debate.
- Thousands sign petition calling for LeBron James to replace Betsy DeVos
- Enter the Scott Stantis Cartoon Caption Contest
- A look at Locanda
- Tock founders win Game Changer award from Chicago Tribune for industry innovation
- West Nile virus at levels not seen since 2012, North Shore agency says
- Police searching for missing 13-year-old girl last seen in Liberty Township
- New addition at Gemini Junior High School to help with transition to middle school
- Merrillville wants more detail on future uses of struggling shopping center
- Mom finds bite marks, bruise on son after picking him up from Franklin Park day care; DCFS, police investigate
- Schererville swears in new fire chief
- Obama Foundation’s first annual report shows spike in fundraising
- Fire causes $200,000 in damage near Barrington Hills home
- Former Lake Central teacher accused of snorting line in class to plead guilty to drug charge
- Glenview police seeking information in Plaza Del Prado hit-and-run
- Felon denied bail in Saturday shooting on West Side
- Hazy IPA reaches epic heights at Great American Beer Festival, setting record for entries
- Italian FA remove Parma’s five-point penalty in attempted match-fixing case
- Chicago pop-up tracker
- Tribune Media withdraws from Sinclair merger, sues for $1 billion
- NIRPC planning ‘pop-up’ appearances at area events
- Paramount Theatre’s plans for future involve triple the shows, theater-pub combo — and bigger seats with cupholders
- Pedestrian attacked, robbed by two men in Oak Park, police say
- Crown Point mayor: 109th Avenue widening will help relieve traffic congestion
- Cubs are still in 1st, but when will they heat up?
- Man shot while walking dog in Gary
- Coming up Aubry: Joliet West’s loss is Larkin’s gain with dad Jason coaching, son Jaxon playing QB
- Psych exam delayed for dad who allegedly locked girl in basement, but judge says ‘we have to get you evaluated’
- Shout Out: Graham Weinberger, aspiring salesman and lifelong Pink Floyd fan
- Puerto Rico concedes Hurricane Maria killed more than 1,400 people
- ‘This place will burn,’ says text allegedly sent by man arrested in connection with California fire
- Rite Aid, Albertsons call off merger deal, pushing pharmacy into uncertain future
- Meet the Boricua bike artist at the heart of Chicago’s ‘cruiser’ scene
- Section 8 gets suspended for Saturday’s Chicago Fire home game
- Honoring Ida B. Wells took the type of grass roots movement she championed
- Column: I’m going vegetarian. I think. Maybe.
- Why did a taxidermist invent a movie camera? ‘Mr. Akeley’s Camera’ knows
- Alex Jones and the very real fears of many white men
- Marijuana cultivators preparing to expand in Illinois
- Marijuana cultivators preparing to expand in Illinois
- Letter: Addressing the shortage of pro bono attorneys
- Trial set for 1980 Hammond cop killing case
- Death reports make opioid crisis personal for doctors who prescribed them
- Rauner on Downstate radio: ‘Corrupt’ Emanuel has ‘got to go’
- Pedro Strop is flashy, but he has a parental side that his Cubs teammates value
- McDonald’s new River North restaurant: Not ketchup-red or mustard-yellow, but green — and not quite cooked
- ‘It’s pretty cool’: AU men’s golf team to face NCAA Division I competition in Northern Intercollegiate invite
- Chili’s is joining Replay’s ‘Office’ pop-up for The Dundies
- PNW’s investments in on-time graduation pays dividends for students and state
- Mary Rohrs, who ran a popular children’s clothing store in Glen Ellyn, dies at 96
- Michael Lewis’ 1st audio-only project succeeds, plus more audiobook reviews
- Get physical: The best workout classes in Chicago
- Así quedó la Premier League tras el cierre del mercado
- Review: ‘The Reservoir Tapes’ confirms Jon McGregor’s mastery
- Column: How to stay secure when all your devices rely on the Internet of Things
- Demi Lovato cancels tour dates to focus on recovery
- When will Chicago’s violence evoke true citywide outrage?
- Michael Moore’s Trump documentary will release in September
- Wave election 2018
- Serving life sentence, ex-mobster Joey ‘the Clown’ Lombardo writes letter asking he be appointed a lawyer
- Amazon debuts trailer for ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Season 2
- Brazen burglars target 11 cars in Highland Park driveways, garages
- Write-ins offer alternatives to Republican with Nazi past, incumbent Democrat in 3rd Congressional District
- The Fire’s Open Cup ouster, late transfer moves in England and the best of the week in soccer
- Romey to roam: Romey Crawford finds comfort zone as returning starter at QB for Zion-Benton
- Mayoral hopeful who gave thousands in cash, checks: ‘I’m just tired of white people telling me what to do.’
- Gary man gets more than 72 years in 2016 death of mother of newborn
- Man gets 110 years for East Chicago gang murder of man shot 8 times
- Judge OKs Billy Goat Tavern’s trademark infringement suit against a potato chip company
- Dogs to have their day during Aurora Pooch Parade
- New judge to handle 3-year-old case against St. John town manager charged with stealing political signs
- Post-Tribune Local Scoreboard for Friday, Aug. 10, 2018
- Elmwood Park students enthusiastic as they pick up new Chromebooks provided by school
- Disney: Mandrill born at Animal Kingdom
- Fleeting mistakes live forever online
- Cowardice, cynicism animate opposition to Quinn’s referendum on term limits
- Bryce Harper is a $300 million fantasy the Cubs can’t afford
- La música y vida de Jesse Baez
- Keaton: Staying serene in the storm of adolescence no easy feat for mom
- Clothing, textile recycling program in Niles bringing cash to village as items bypass landfill
- Ask Tom: What are Chicago’s longest stretches of totally sunny or totally cloudy days?
- Awesome twosome: Brother-sister duo Matt and Joanna James win IJGA events on the same day
- First National Night Out ‘showed what Highland Park is about’
- Police reports: Vans reported stolen in Franklin Park
- Aurora may dedicate street in front of Hix Bros. music store for couple that started the business
- How to lead in times of change
- Elgin Craft Beer Festival to raise money for nonprofits, awareness for Breakfast Rotary Club
- National Night Out debuts in Highland Park
- Chicago Fire waive defender Ellis, midfielder Tchani
- Countdown to Football: Nick Krieger-led Whiting ranked No. 8 in the preseason by the Post-Tribune
- Southern California’s PettyBreakers pay tribute to Tom Petty at Beverly Arts Center in Chicago
- Former UFC champion Mark Coleman says he was victim of Ohio State doctor
- Grandfather: Remains at New Mexico compound are missing boy
- Do Your Allergies Seem Out of Control? Check the Signs for Chronic Rhinosinusitis
- Tire confidential: Tips on picking the right one for you
- Back to school: A lesson in wireless (Infographic)
- Elgin police offering free public class on use of force policies, nonlethal weapons Saturday morning
- School year brings new Chromebooks, dual-language expansion and projected 39,000 enrollment to U46
- Israel strikes more than 150 targets in Gaza in response to barrage of rockets
- Naperville man launching personal butler business
- Brewers melt down in 9th inning, fall 2 games behind Cubs in NL Central
- Pence details plans for ‘Space Force’ in what would be sixth branch of the military
- Elgin’s new police chief Ana Lalley discusses pursuing her 2nd master’s, culture at the department, body cams
- Police looking for Aurora teen charged with reckless homicide after hit-and-run
- A total Shock: NSA Shock wins U-19 national title in girls soccer with 2-0 victory over Utah FC 99
- Lake County News-Sun Local Scoreboard for Friday, Aug. 10, 2018
- Man charged with attempted murder in Gary stabbings
- Horses from around the Midwest participate at Lake County Fair
- ‘Bait trucks’ and the trust problem
- For now, Army suspends discharges of immigrant recruits
- Barn quilts in Indiana
- Willamette’s water and wine
- Man shot one week ago in Albany Park dies
- Daily Southtown Local Scoreboard for Friday, Aug. 10, 2018
- Meet the newest U.S. citizens: Melania Trump’s parents
- Chicago cops to target ‘large, unsanctioned street parties’ in effort to tackle violence
- Cubs TV voice Len Kasper, Twitter and ‘the kinds of debates I hate’
- Are we to blame for the Infowars problem?
- Warm, mostly dry weather expected in Chicago through weekend
- Naperville North’s Tom Welch commits to Loyola for basketball
- Stephen Curry shoots 1-over 71 in Web.com Tour event
- Will, Cook nature centers host hummingbird events
- New private equity firm Donerail bidding for Tronc
- Chairman repeatedly used Lake County credit card for personal expenses, but reimbursed the government
- ‘Missteps, mistakes’ made in Hybels’ case, Willow Creek Association president admits
- Gov. Rauner says he’s giving GOP candidates millions from his personal wealth: ‘Everything’s on the line’
- Bears GM Ryan Pace says ‘no new developments’ in Roquan Smith contract stalemate
- Barolo Ristorante serves ‘authentic Italian dishes’ in Joliet
- Opioid-related drug overdose deaths in Illinois
- Drug-induced homicide arrests in Illinois
- History of Homewood heralded at village’s Giant Block Party
- An evening for shopping, mingling on the Village Commons in New Lenox
- Court orders ban of top-selling pesticide, says EPA violated law, ignored scientific studies
- Prosecutors shift focus to fraud charges in Manafort trial; judge admits error
- Tony Stewart eyes next year’s Indy 500 to try for elusive title
- Ford bringing back Mustang to NASCAR’s top level
- Wright on target: Rising Andrean freshman Dh’Mari Wright leads Hammond to Babe Ruth World Series
- Trump administration proposes further dismantling of Affordable Care Act through Medicare
- Three Dolphins players protest during national anthem before exhibition game
- All that Chaz: Slammers shortstop Chaz Meadows learned from experience with Arizona Diamondbacks
- Police: Wake Forest hoops assistant threw punch that killed NYC tourist
- Preseason: Bengals 30, Bears 27
- After legal fight, Tennessee executes its first inmate in nearly a decade
- Chicago’s Amy Morton will direct an all-women ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ on Broadway
- Pelosi is the star of GOP attack ads, worrying Democrats upbeat about midterms
- University of Chicago law professor draws Twitter outrage after Sotomayor ‘Latinaness’ comment
- Kansas governor’s race turns nasty as Kobach’s lead dwindles
- Inside Brett Kavanaugh’s personal finances: credit card debts, $92,000 country-club fee
- Illini 4000 cyclists complete coast-to-coast ride for cancer awareness
- Melania Trump’s parents are ‘NOT ACCEPTABLE!’ President Trump said so
- Evanston ethics board violated Open Meetings Act at March meeting, attorney general rules
- Q&A: Rob Wennington, new Guerin athletic director
- Kyle Fuller’s pick-six a good start for Bears defense looking to force more turnovers
- Judge halts mother-daughter deportation, threatens to hold Jeff Sessions in contempt