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Baranek: Former Joliet Catholic star Nicki Ekhomu takes the leadership reins at Florida State
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Trump said he thinks ‘the people would revolt’ if he were impeached
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Chicagoland boys basketball notebook for Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018
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Ask Amy: Kids want to nudge dad toward divorce
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Full-floor unit in River North: $2.8M
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‘There are bad people out there’: Update your family safety plan for the age of school shootings
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Family’s holiday card tradition takes them to photo booths around Chicago, from Ed Debevic’s to Double Door — and now Michigan
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On guard, unchecked: Security guards get little scrutiny, even when they fire their guns
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Never baked holiday cookies. Never been caroling. Why you shouldn’t feel guilty for skipping holiday traditions.
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DEA agent in Chicago charged with conspiring to traffic guns and drugs with international gang
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Former West Chicago state legislator Tom Johnson dies at 73
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Amazon Go cashierless stores may land at airports
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Which Bears will earn Pro Bowl invites? The case for — and against — 7 players
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Most Midwestern Book of the Year? Read Biblioracle columnist John Warner’s idiosyncratic list of books of the year
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Magnitude 4.4 earthquake jolts Tennessee; felt in Atlanta
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Police thought he was eaten by alligators in 2000. Now his Florida high school sweetheart is on trial for his murder.
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El Papa saluda a los latinoamericanos y en especial a los mexicanos por la fiesta de Guadalupe
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Illinois Marine among those missing, declared dead after Japan crash
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Trump’s new consumer bureau director says data security, privacy will be priority
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Dramedy rules this year’s best TV
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Florida camp turns mom into mermaid after bout with cancer
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NFL isn’t changing its investigative procedures in wake of Kareem Hunt case
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Thousands walk miles in cold to pay homage to Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines — ‘an act of faith beyond culture, tradition’
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Bears Q&A: What’s up with Mitch Trubisky’s accuracy? Could Vic Fangio coach the Packers? What’s the preferred playoff path?
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10 best movies of 2018
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Can the Bears beat the Packers on Sunday? Check the numbers.
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Prickly City- Pat
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Best of Broadway 2018: The terrifying ‘Three Tall Women’ leads top 10
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Mississippi man gets 32 years in prison for shooting death of son, wounding of niece, both from Waukegan
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‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ exposes sexism in 1950s comedy, but it’s not just a relic from the past
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3 takeaways from the Blackhawks’ 8th straight loss, including another horrible first period
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EKG, other heart health features come to Apple Watch
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‘You could just feel the history’: Lake County Council returns to historic courthouse
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Romanian Consulate in Chicago moved national day event to Trump Tower, drawing scrutiny
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Iris Temple has made a mental and musical home in the welcoming Chicago community
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Susana Mendoza looks to block election challenge filed by Toni Preckwinkle campaign
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No hacked Marriott data has posted on ‘dark web’ — one clue China may have been behind breach, experts say
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Neymar, Cavani, Mbappe lead PSG past Red Star, into knockout stage
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CBS News settles lawsuit with three women who accused Charlie Rose of harassment
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Cubs may need to subtract before adding some bullpen help
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Illinois second only to California in number of computer science degrees awarded — and more from STEM survey
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Inter eliminated from Champions League after draw with PSV
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2018 Chicago reads: 15 books of note with local ties
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Former national security adviser Michael Flynn’s lawyers ask judge to spare him prison time
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Atletico miss out on first place after draw with Brugge
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Bulls Q&A: Will Jim Boylen be the coach next season? When does laughingstock status end?
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Man struck by CTA Red Line train on South Side
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Rick Renteria happy with the White Sox’s progress, but knows his job isn’t finished yet
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Fantasy football Week 15 lineups: Start Aaron Rodgers, sit Kenyan Drake
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El argentino Rubén Romano ve pareja la final entre Cruz Azul y América
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Trump cita ataque en Francia para demandar muro
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St. John Township votes to reject Griffith bid
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Millones de fieles llegan a la Basílica de Guadalupe
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Dortmund climb to first place with win at Monaco
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Read: Mueller recommends ‘substantial’ prison time for Michael Cohen
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Porto upend Galatasaray, finish group stage unbeaten
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Schalke deny Lokomotiv spot in Europa League after last-gasp goal
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Niles Township District 219 school board may rethink student fee as families decry hardship
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Elgin ready to permanently adopt public nuisance rules; repeat offenders could be banned from areas for 180 days
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Evanston names former deputy chief to lead police department
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FC Cincinnati’s roster takes shape after expansion draft, trades
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Shout Out: Bahir Mansur of Clarendon Hills, still running marathons at age 69
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LAFC trade top pick Moutinho to Orlando City for El-Munir
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Luis Miguel recibe críticas tras concierto en Auditorio Nacional
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Crew SC goalkeeper Steffen to join Manchester City in July
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DNR checking harvested deer for wasting disease
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Miles desafían el frío para rendir culto a la Guadalupana en el área de Chicago
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Toure leaves Olympiacos after three months
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Oak Brook Village Board votes 4-3 to approve 22-story luxury condo development
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North Township holds off on vote to take in Griffith
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Fox Valley Park Board hires private security for events
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Column: Six reasons you need hugs on a regular basis
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Security experts explain how to stay safe shopping online
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Inspired gifts for a magical holiday (shhh, you can find them all online!)
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Holiday hype: Baked goods in high demand during the holidays (Infographic)
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UEFA desmiente que contemple jugar la “Champions” en fin de semana
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Old drive-in property sale to Merrillville approved
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Digne’s free kick earns Everton draw with Watford
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JPMorgan Chase lends Chicago nonprofit $10 million to fund development on South and West sides
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Spanish league scraps plans for regular-season US match
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Julián Castro contempla postularse a las presidenciales de 2020
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Peter Jackson, del Anillo único a las ciudades rodantes de ‘Mortal Engines’
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Athletic Bilbao break winless streak in Garitano’s debut
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Selle: Roadwork drives hot topic of higher gas tax
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LA Galaxy name Mexico national teams director te Kloese as GM
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Chance the Rapper, Renee Fleming pair up for January public talk
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Three south suburban parents talk opioid addiction, loss
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‘Ben is Back’ review: Julia Roberts and Lucas Hedges explore the depths of addiction. Happy holidays.
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‘A Star Is Born’ tops SAG Awards nominations, snubs abound
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Shout Out: Emily Ioppolo, Oak Park native embraces role as a stage manager
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Proposed City Council ordinance would strip Ald. Ed Burke of workers’ compensation control
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WGN-TV’s Lauren Jiggetts learned from ex-Bear dad’s hard knocks — and her own lumps in basketball
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Kane County Board OKs six new union contracts calling for 2% raises, no health insurance increases for four years
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Santuario en Illinois sueña con una gran basílica para la Guadalupana
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Feature winter whites at the table, with cauliflower dressed with garlic, anchovies
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Mike Ditka reportedly suffered a ‘massive’ heart attack last month: ‘I’m feeling a lot better’
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Bears playoff picture: Week 15 scenarios and your guide to scoreboard watching (and rooting)
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Joe Maddon dealing with millennial Cubs? There’s a book for that.
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‘Vox Lux’ review: A narcissistic pop star is born, and Natalie Portman’s drowning in glitter
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Liverpool’s defensive woes continue after injury to Matip
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Shout Out: Rashad Easley, studying graphic design at Triton College
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Exabogado de Trump es condenado a tres años de prisión
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Lucky Fish offers multicultural seafood dishes
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NFL tendrá 4 partidos en Londres y otro en México en 2019
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Cody Parkey got a police escort to practice at Soldier Field. But why stop there?
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Blackhawks put Artem Anisimov on injured reserve, call up top prospect Dylan Sikura
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Rachael Denhollander receives SI ‘Inspiration of the Year’ award with message from Christine Blasey Ford
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Community news
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Stephanie Izard opening rooftop Peruvian restaurant in spring
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Red Bulls bring back defender Parker on three-year deal
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Retrial set for man in 2015 beating death of Waukegan 3-year-old
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Mid-week holiday period spreads out travel as experts predict 104M on roads
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Obamacare sign-ups lagging as Saturday deadline approaches
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New White Sox pitcher Ivan Nova on Guaranteed Rate Field’s challenges: ‘I’ll do everything possible to be effective’
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Quickly
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Niles North team wins in Shakespeare ‘Slam’
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Who was behind ‘Crooked Joe’ election flyers? Judge orders unmasking of person who funded smear campaign
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‘The Voice’ controversy: How Adam Levine’s odd decision resulted in a sad, awkward conclusion
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Speak Out: Term limits and pensions
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21 thoughts on Pat Fitzgerald, the Packers and whether he ‘fitz’ in the NFL
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Police: Wrigleyville home invasion suspect charged
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Trump attorney Cohen goes to prison. Why is nobody locking HER up?!?
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Winter is the right time to prune, rejuvenate overgrown shrubs
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CTA approves contracts that pave the way for $2.1 billion Red-Purple Line modernization
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State asks ex-Kankakee Valley football coach to repay fundraiser money
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If Jim Boylen likes directness, somebody in charge needs to deliver a blunt message: The Bulls coach must change his ways
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Santa and Mrs. Claus have breakfast with Lincolnwood families
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Thousands of Aurora-area children expected to get Christmas gifts through Salvation Army ‘angel’ program
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Naper Settlement offers nostalgic look at Ronco, Popeil products
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Boy, 16, caught driving stolen vehicle charged in 3 carjackings on North Side
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Surrounded by empty schools, one overcrowded Gary school is adding portable classrooms
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El Volkswagen Passat 2020 tendrá nuevo estilo exterior
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Mexican tradition of honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe on feast day continues at Elgin, Fox Valley churches
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As ‘Silent Night’ turns 200, its Austrian home cracks down on immigrants
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CSKA stun Real Madrid at Bernabeu in group stage finale
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Pininfarina le puso nombre al automóvil más rápido y poderoso
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Lincoln letter from just before Christmas during Civil War gave safe conduct to wife’s family
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West Suburban Local Scoreboard for Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018
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Step back into the past during tours of Kline Creek Farm
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La Ford Ranger tendrá el motor más eficiente de su rango
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Shout Out: Ray Gillette of Winnetka, on board of Chicago Salvation Army
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Gary planning to reduce school class size, hire more teachers
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Viktoria Plzen topple Roma, qualify for Europa League
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‘The Full Monty’ doesn’t yet fit in Theo Ubique’s new home
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Local author recounts her mother’s journey from Nazi Germany to the U.S.
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NFL toughens its Rooney Rule standards for interviewing head coaching candidates
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Ex-Porter sheriff’s officer asks for probation in FOP embezzlement
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Wilmette Board approves 2.75 percent levy increase
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Shout Out: Dan Hennessy, architectural designer
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How’s Trump going to pay for his wall?
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HopCat beer bar drops name of ‘crack fries’ after 11 years, prompting criticism about political correctness
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The best meal of 2018: Chicago-area chefs share their picks
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‘Hoop Dreams’ director Steve James on why now is the time to make a film about Chicago
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Corporate help for CPS? Here’s how it can work
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Slowik: Riverdale 15-year-old donates $1,000 to pay for school supplies at former district
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Save the Seats is coming — want to know the shows for NYE?
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The best meal of 2018, part 2: More Chicago-area chefs share their picks
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Clarkson: What to do when this is not the most wonderful time of the year?
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Verizon stumbles in bid to take on Silicon Valley ad giants
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McGrath: When you’re a kid, winter, snow and the great outdoors are gifts from God … until they’re not
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Emanuel’s pension prescription: Amend the Illinois Constitution
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10 best shows in Chicago theater in 2018, from ‘Downstate’ on down
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CSKA humilla 3-0 al Real Madrid en el Bernabéu
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Keepsake pin honors memory of late teacher Abby Ohl, who collapsed in classroom
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Octavia Butler exhibit pushes SAIC students to showcase their ‘visionary muscles’
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New playground planned for Lincolnwood’s Proesel Park
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Chef’s Choice: No meatballs and spaghetti sauce for this Naperville chef, who likes to send diners on an Italian adventure
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Oak Forest levy hike could result in higher tax bills next year for city residents
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The Spin: Pritzker pushes back on Emanuel pension plan | Burke could lose some power | Mendoza attacks Preckwinkle
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Pelosi-Trump exchange put the rudeness of ‘talking over’ on full display
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Girls basketball notes: Undersized Claudia Grunwald shows ‘the heart of a lion’ on defense for Yorkville
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Sospechoso de invasión residencial fue detenido y acusado
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Lake County News-Sun Local Scoreboard for Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018
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Marijuana legalization isn’t the answer
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A simple solution for the Brexit dilemma
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Potempa: Northwest Indiana represented on Indiana State Museum’s tree featuring county ornaments
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Ex-Palatine junior high teacher found not guilty of striking student with laptop during French class
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Get complete Japanese dining experience at Shinto
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Buffalo Grove residents reflect on 2018 while preparing to ring in new year
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‘One of the best’: Bryant Brown scores a career-high 40 points as Waukegan rolls past Libertyville
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John Paxson calls tumultuous week ‘good’ for the Bulls: ‘There’s so much noise, so much negativity. I don’t feel it inside our building.’
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Montgomery Village Board gives first-reading approval to Ricky Rockets development request
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3 Gary School Board members resign
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Former Obama housing chief Julian Castro takes step toward 2020 presidential run
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Epstein accusers deserve due process
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Merrillville OKs Broadway car dealership; votes no on neighborhood kennel plan
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Lauri Markkanen discusses his role in quelling a potential Bulls boycott: ‘I think I can be one of the leaders of the team’
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What’s in your handbag? Too much stuff
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Lyon salvage draw with Shakhtar, earn final knockout round spot
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Rahm Emanuel’s pension fix
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Check out our guide of suggestions for spending New Year’s Eve in the Region
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Sane’s double leads Man City to beat Hoffenheim, finish atop group
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The nation’s capital is being overrun by literal vermin
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Judge in alleged police cover-up of Laquan McDonald’s shooting holds off ruling on media access to exhibits
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Highland Park police officers show playful side in ‘Friends’ lip sync video
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Benfica end Champions League run with win over AEK
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5 ways to refresh your winter style
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What’s streaming and leaving Netflix: January 2019
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PAWS Fur Ball raises $1.2 million for its no-kill animal rescue mission
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Partygoers and pups dressed up for the annual PAWS Chicago Fur Ball
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Girls basketball notes: Junior guard Lydia Crow gives Libertyville something to crow about on 3-pointers
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Juventus win UCL group despite shock loss to Young Boys
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Subasta de arte y más, a beneficio de ‘Girls Mpowered’ en Pilsen
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Girl accused in Uber driver’s slaying to be moved to adult jail after saying she wanted to go on killing spree, prosecutor says
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Bayern finish atop UCL group after shootout draw with Ajax
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France declares deadly shooting at Christmas market terrorism; gunman still at large
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Daily Southtown Local Scoreboard for Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018
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Bulls appreciate opportunity for ‘family business trip’ to Mexico City: ‘It’s a privilege to be here’
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Gelsosomo’s is famous with locals for its pizza, meatballs and generous philanthropy
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Post-Tribune Local Scoreboard for Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018
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Jones nets own goal in Man United’s loss at Valencia
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Is Chicago’s food scene over? Of course not.
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Aurora church to hold musical that will also include a food, coat drive
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Round Lake shooting victim’s unborn baby dies; husband charged with firing fatal shot
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Lincolnshire mayor to seek second term
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Ask Tom: Where would I have to go to see northern lights?
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5 things we heard about Mitch Trubisky on Wednesday: His inaccuracy vs. the Rams, improved decision-making and more — including that ‘Favre’ nickname
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Steve Zucker, agent for ‘punky QB’ Jim McMahon and other stalwarts of ’85 Bears, dies at 78
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Elgin man, 34, killed in truck crash on Route 20, police say
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Adults welcome to gather for winter solstice program in Griffith
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Bears cornerback Bryce Callahan out for the season with broken left foot: ‘That’s a big loss for us’
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Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker doesn’t dismiss gas tax hike but says public works bill a ways off
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Early filings show 6 candidates joining race for Waukegan District 60 school board
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Calling all mayors: Join Emanuel’s pension push
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Aurora City Council cuts up to $100 rebate for property owners in 2019 budget
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Major players in John Wayne Gacy investigation
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Wrestling notes: Tinley Park’s Jose Marban keeps run of injuries in perspective in quest for state title
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Clouds overspread the area, with rain late
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Our Lady of Guadalupe murals in Chicago neighborhoods
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John Wayne Gacy investigation evidence
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Mayor Rahm Emanuel pushes public pension fix to City Council, including legalized marijuana, Chicago casino, constitutional amendment
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Jay takes flight: Jaume Sorolla rounding back into form for Valparaiso after ankle injury
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A dog’s loyalty is real. Michael Cohen’s ‘blind loyalty’ to the president is not.
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Blackhawks’ Carl Dahlstrom confident he can make an impact in latest NHL stint
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Jurkowski: Tickets on sale for downsized Chicago Open Air
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National Enquirer owner admits it buried stories to help Trump’s presidential run
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Column: This year’s hottest Secret Santa gift is a spurtle. Let me explain.
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NFL expects more lowering-the-helmet penalties to be called next season
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Second City show at Beverly Arts Center brims with seasonal satire
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Trump turns down Meadows for White House chief of staff, removing leading contender
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John Wayne Gacy arrest timeline
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Theresa May survives no-confidence vote, but Brexit troubles still loom
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Girls basketball notes: Emmery Joseph not bored, takes steps to get bigger and better for Marquette
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Cook County restores tax on parking apps before January cut took effect
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Santa Claus vs. Amazon — a modern Christmas story
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Congress’ $867 billion farm bill is out. Here’s what’s in it.
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As White Sox pursue Bryce Harper, agent Scott Boras says prized free agent is ‘looking … in the long term’
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OPRF officials: First part of proposed renovations would focus on classrooms; pool plan part of second set
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Mike Clark’s Chicago-area high school boys basketball rankings, Dec. 12
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A healthy Kris Bryant is training without restrictions after missing 50 games with a shoulder injury
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District 64 superintendent accepts new leadership position with Palatine schools
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Pelosi secures votes to return as House speaker after pledging to serve four years
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Ex-Trump attorney Michael Cohen gets 3 years in federal prison: ‘I felt it was my duty to cover up his dirty deeds’
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DePaul runs home record to 6-0 with blowout of Chicago State
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Parkland safety panel recommends arming some teachers
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Blackhawks 6, Penguins 3
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Meet Melania Trump’s enforcer — it’s not her husband
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Chicagoland boys basketball notebook for Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018