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Ask Amy: Backyard ‘Battle of the Sexes’ carries some risk
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Standoff at Aurora house ends with 1 boy, 1 man arrested in connection with earlier shots fired, police say
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Caution: Fall is deer mating season. Here’s what you can do to prevent costly, scary car-animal collisions.
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Daywatch: The lasting impact of the widely criticized stash house stings, fighting back against condo deconversions and other things to know about to start your day
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Letters: Ken Griffin’s ego is bigger than his wallet
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Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on Bears’ 24-21 loss to the Raiders in London in Week 5
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Michael Chabon says ‘Art bridges the lonely islands.’ Thanks for crossing that bridge, dear readers.
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Editorial: Using TIF money for the CTA Red-Purple Line rebuild is the right way to go
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The I-294 pedestrian bridge connecting Hinsdale and Western Springs will be removed. Will a new bridge have a new location?
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Matt Nagy is optimistic Mitch Trubisky can return after the Bears’ bye week for the Oct. 20 game vs. the Saints
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Jay Gruden fired by the Washington Redskins after an 0-5 start
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Driver of stolen car causes rollover crash on Lake Shore Drive near Hyde Park, police say
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A violation of unwritten gang rules led to the execution of 9-year-old Tyshawn Lee, authorities say
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Convicted in a controversial stash house sting operation, Leslie Mayfield is struggling to rebuild his life after prison
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What to watch for this week as Democrats move forward on Trump impeachment inquiry
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Column: Some unsolicited advice for White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, who always has strived to win — partly to prove his critics wrong
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An Appalachian Eden for apples thrives in North Carolina’s Henderson County
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Dog found buried alive in the Bahamas more than a month after Hurricane Dorian
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Abortion, LGBT rights, guns and more: Here are the biggest cases the Supreme Court will hear in its upcoming term
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2 men arrested without incident at Chicago AMC River East during ‘Joker’ screening for smoking, being loud, police say
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Cubs Q&A: Is David Ross really the best candidate to take over for Joe Maddon? What about Joe Girardi or Raul Ibanez?
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Tinley Park to settle lawsuit over alleged faulty water meters
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In tiny doses, an addiction medication moonlights as treatment for chronic pain
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Ask Anna: How do you know when to stop giving someone another chance?
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Lake County News-Sun Local Scoreboard for Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019
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Kids can learn to code, develop their own apps, at Code Ninjas
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This week in Chicago arts, food and drink via ChicagoNow
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Want to know about legal weed in Chicago? City officials are holding informational meetings on proposed zoning rules this week.
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Contract talks with GM ‘have taken a turn for the worse,’ UAW official says
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Park Ridge CBD shop sells ‘wellness,’ not cannabis, owner says
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NBA statement different in English and Chinese
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CPS teachers are being offered 16% raises. Here’s a look at why they’re holding out and might go on strike.
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NFL’s biggest trend in 2019 is setting trends
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Penn State, Wisconsin lead Big Ten sack attack
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Players Championship to stream every shot of every player
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Ex-Buffalo Bills player accused of pulling gun on pranksters
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Niña escapa de intento de agresión sexual por 4 adolescentes en un callejón de Cragin
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Todos los goles del histórico récord de Carlos Vela en MLS (VIDEO)
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A tweet from the Houston Rockets GM — ‘Fight for Freedom. Stand with Hong Kong.’ — angers China
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Close games the hallmark of NFL week 5
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Dos mexicanos entre los 4 asesinados en tiroteo en bar
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Miguel Herrera pide disculpas en redes sociales tras insultar al árbitro (VIDEO)
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Mundelein runner Carter Schorr goes the distance to experience ‘breakthrough year’
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Security camera captures deer crashing through window of New York hair salon
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Food scraps for pigs
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Talk of the County: Trump’s new reality show should be cancelled
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Goleador colombiano Borré está que se sale en la Superliga argentina
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These 6 things can stave off weight gain, even if your genes boost your risk of obesity
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Run for Kelli draws hundreds to annual fundraiser
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Infectious diseases A-Z: Roll up your sleeve, it’s time for your flu shot
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Talk of the County: ‘Democrats, you’re ruining America little by little every day’
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Selle: Energy efficiency remains an elusive goal for Illinois
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‘I’m a human, right?’ Transgender patients fear health care discrimination under Trump administration proposal.
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Trump impeachment hearings will be a really big show for TV news
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Posponen la cremación del cuerpo de José José
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Chicago teachers have authorized a strike. Here’s what you need to know, and the latest on the talks.
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Video of Central Florida bloodhound soothing kitten goes viral
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Talk of the County: Finland’s president should have been asked if he could get away with what Trump does
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Responsable de inmigración en EEUU abandona conferencia por boicot estudiantil
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Eating disorders can happen later in life
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If you’re multilingual, you may be able avoid dementia, study suggests
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Doctors may need to ‘step up’ asthma treatment for African American children
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Police warn of pickpockets at stations on Blue, Red and Pink lines
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Chicago named ‘Best Big City’ third year in a row by Condé Nast readers
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Baby girl dies from head injuries, Hammond police launch homicide investigation
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With EPA and Indiana on sidelines, groups threaten to sue steel mill for fish-killing chemical spills in Lake Michigan tributary
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Fall Festival brings hayrides and pumpkins to Western Springs
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Will Smith talks digital de-aging in Ang Lee’s ‘Gemini Man’
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Aurora Historical Society to hold Halloween party fundraiser
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Letters: Aloha Poke should reduce carbon footprint
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Once a soccer player, Lyons receiver Chris Clarke now a college football recruit
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After no-confidence vote in chief, Merrillville FOP urges action from town council
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Dice Vicente Fernández que José José ‘ha sufrido más ahora que murió, que en vida’; también se disculpó por el comentario del ‘hígado gay’
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Allies of Trump, Giuliani pressed Ukraine to change gas company management to help steer contracts, sources say
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Matt Nagy’s ‘dark side’ comes out as he searches for answers to the struggling Bears offense: ‘When is the offense going to step up and take over?’
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12-year-old girl killed in two-car crash in Carpentersville
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Jeff Daniels to play former FBI director James Comey in CBS Studios miniseries
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Cannabis during breast cancer treatment: What are the benefits?
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Local artists share their stories as well as products at Harwood Heights craft fair
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Shout Out: Heath Schecter, a personal chef and author of ‘buttered noodles’ cookbook
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Film and TV names with local roots attending 9th Annual Gary International Film Fest
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La Corte Suprema de EEUU inicia un periodo explosivo
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Did Ethiopian Airlines tamper with Boeing 737 Max maintenance records? Former chief engineer alleges airline accessed files a day after crash.
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Southport Corridor home once owned by former City Treasurer Miriam Santos sells for $952,500
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La entrada de un ciervo a una peluquería quedó grabada en video, y se ha vuelto viral
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Trump defends decision to withdraw U.S. troops from northern Syria ahead of Turkey incursion as GOP leaders push back
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Clarendon Hills Fire Department open house keeps with tradition, attracts a crowd
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Man seriously hurt when his car splits in half, catches fire after striking traffic signal, Naperville police say
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Supreme Court opens election-year term with criminal insanity case
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México aún no ha recibido pedido de traslado de José José
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Money mistakes parents of college students make
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‘Sarge’ is the untold story of a real Chicago cop, brought to life with the help of his daughter
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New program grates on Deerfield residents
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50 Cent to produce docuseries on legal dramas of Tekashi 6ix9ine, Snoop Dogg, himself
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot ‘concerned’ CPS contract deal with teachers remains elusive as deadline nears: ‘We can’t bargain against ourselves.’
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Elmhurst residents try out new playground as park district opens redeveloped Salt Creek Park
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A day after being injured in a fall, former President Jimmy Carter showed up to help build a home with Habitat for Humanity
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Lockdown drills can affect kids in different ways, change the way they view school: therapist
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¿Cómo protege la ley a los denunciantes?
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Talk of the County: What were library, parents and newspaper thinking with ‘Drag Queen Storytime?’
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Lincolnshire residents call for $1.3M improvements to Riverwoods Road to also address safety concerns
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Fantasy football: 10 players to watch for on the Week 6 waiver wire
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Worldwide climate protests
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Clemson’s Dabo Swinney makes $9.3 million a year but doesn’t think players should be paid. Why?
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Chicago-area congressman wants to limit nicotine in e-cigarettes — the latest move to try to regulate the industry
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Commentary: How ‘Joker’ mirrors our fascination with monsters, now in the Trump years
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8 things to know before using cannabis topicals
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Football notebook: Kaden Cobb paces Fenwick to homecoming victory
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Dank, the brand that isn’t, scrutinized amid vaping illness
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Commentary: We need a queer Batwoman more than ever. Just look at the Supreme Court
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Maine on track for legal marijuana sales by spring 2020
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Talk of the County: Leave Obama out of comparisons to ‘incompetent, imbecile’ Trump
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US vaping illnesses top 1,000; death count is up to 18
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Confirman que solo las cenizas de José José llegarán a México
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Warrant issued after man charged with Griffith rape
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Review your performance review process
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The truth about Libra
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House Democrats subpoena Pentagon, White House budget office for documents related to Ukraine
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Kansas police still seeking one of two men wanted in bar shooting that killed 4 people
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Naperville People in the News
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Alarma entre republicanos tras decisión de Trump sobre Siria
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Rise of Gators, Buckeyes among 10 things we learned this college football weekend
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Column: His sister died by suicide. He’s running the Chicago Marathon to honor her life and maybe save others.
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Former Bears player Nathan Vasher lists his house in Vernon Hills for $998,500
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Girl Scout project lets kids make their own music in Lake Zurich
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Bad weather grounds eagle set to fly filming Alpine glaciers
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Fire in the Chicago River
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Big greenhouse gas emitter moves to join climate initiative
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Climate activists block roads, demand action in global marches
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Speak Out
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Leyden high schools approve unbalanced budget, but state gave $6.7 million to lower residents’ taxes
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Column: Trump hands the Kurds to Turkey. Beware, GOP lackeys: He’ll abandon you too.
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Boy, 11, struck by car while riding bicycle in Niles: Police
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Martin Scorsese declares Marvel ‘not cinema,’ and Samuel L. Jackson’s not having it
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Renovated auditorium at North Chicago High School reflects ‘the quality that we see in our students’
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Speak Out: If you know Harvey shooter, give them up
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Bees buzz around businesses in Deerfield and Skokie to help pollinate flowers
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Ridgewood begins study on consolidating with elementary districts, surprising Union Ridge officials
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Stocking stuffers for $10 and under
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Quickly
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New Trier junior Tyler Hardin excels in first start at QB
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José Joel a Sara Salazar y Sarita Sosa: ‘No entendemos qué quieren. Todavía hay tiempo de hacer lo correcto’
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St. John panel defers on OK of subdivision plan
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Wisconsin man arrested for 10th drunken driving offense
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Choose your side — survivors or zombies — at ZombieWauk
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3 win Nobel Prize for Medicine for discoveries in how cells use oxygen
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Deerfield School Chest fundraiser selects congenital heart disease research as beneficiary
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No need to bring up neighbor’s inconsistencies
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Alex Trebek has ‘some regrets’ about sharing his pancreatic cancer diagnosis
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Former champ Mike Tyson takes a swing at MMA coverage
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Key points from an Ethiopian Airlines whistleblower’s report
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Caos en Ciudad de México por protesta contra Uber y Didi
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Patch of orange pumpkins greets visitors to Wilmette’s Trinity United Methodist Church
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Leyden’s Tyler Lester finding a home on defense; records six tackles, two sacks against Lyons
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Original Chicago Hoagie Hut offers 27 varieties of famous sandwich
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Gary fire kills two; identities not yet released
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Chicago retains unlikely national hazy IPA crown with gold medal for Old Irving Brewing
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Sia says she suffers from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and other illnesses
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5 things to know about the Bulls’ preseason opener Monday against the Bucks, including Kris Dunn’s clear mind and why Cristiano Felicio is starting
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Cuentos Políticos: La república amenazada
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The world’s largest Starbucks will open soon in Chicago. Here’s when the Mag Mile gets its Reserve Roastery.
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Glencoe library offers kits to entertain, stimulate dementia patients
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‘A gentle soul’: OPRF High School announces death of 17-year-old student
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Michelle Obama to release second book next month, with questions and quotes for readers to reflect on themselves
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Long-shuttered Balena will make its final goodbye at Dutch and Doc’s
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National Guard officer rescues dogs from high-kill shelters, gives them homes with returning veterans
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Buscan al sujeto que golpeó a un pasajero de la CTA al que sin provocación le dijo P —— mexicanos’
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For Aurora club, healing garden a labor of love
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‘A Man of Good Hope’ is the long, hard story of a Somalian refugee. There’s hope at least in the singing.
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When cocktails inspire dessert — Aperol spritz bars, anyone?
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GE freezes pensions for 20,000 workers in bid to trim mountain of debt
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Commentary: The best SNL sketches in the Trump era aren’t about politics; they’re about race
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Don’t expect to see Kirby Dach in the Blackhawks’ home debut Thursday as they return to practice looking to tighten up after sloppy opener
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North Korea criticizes upcoming UN Security Council meeting
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Halloween-themed activities abound in Park Ridge, Niles, Morton Grove, Lincolnwood
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Keep working into your 60s, but be sure to recharge batteries
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Despite recent sinkholes on two Will County roads, officials say no long-term concern
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Police warn residents to lock doors after string of River Forest burglaries
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Can’t wait for Starbucks’ Chicago Roastery to open? Good news for you.
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Dallas judge in murder trial of Amber Guyger said she ‘could not’ refuse hugging the convicted cop
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Christian McCaffrey is carrying the Panthers, and may be the NFL MVP
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Buffalo Bills lineman finds another way to beat Tennessee Titans left tackle
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Trump tax returns: Judge rejects president’s challenge to tax return turnover in New York criminal probe
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Commentary: Bernie Sanders’ heart attack and the secrecy around past presidential medical crises
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Mike Tyson se pasa a las artes marciales mixtas
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Democrat Amy Klobuchar raises $4.8 million for presidential bid
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West Suburban Local Scoreboard for Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019
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Evanston sophomore foursome proving they belong on varsity, learning from loss to Maine South
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Beacon-News boys soccer rankings and player of the week for Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019
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Yorkville looks at zoning rules for marijuana sales
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Preparan una miniserie sobre Trump y este actor lo interpretará
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Oak Park Fire Department kicks off fire protection week with open house
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AMLO mantiene su nivel de popularidad
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Column: A.J. Freund’s mother gives manipulative jailhouse interview. Of course.
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Ellie’s Deli owners are always looking for new recipes to try out
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Fire in pilings that shut Lake Shore Drive Bridge extinguished
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FTA approves engineering, design phase of West Lake rail project
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Chicago Tribune photos of the week
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Oaktober Fest at Barrington Hills nature preserve featured planting, bonfire, live entertainment and more
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‘Estoy usando a México’
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Editorial: The 3.5% jobless rate: America’s long-awaited boom for low-skill workers
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One last sale at Stanley’s Fresh Fruits & Vegetables: Property heads to auction 7 months after produce market shut down
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ChicagoNow’s 20 best posts of September 2019
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Commentary: Donald Trump’s superpower is his shameless self-interest. One day, it might finally fail him.
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Maine South crowns homecoming queen and king
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Rays rough up Zack Greinke in a 10-3 win that cuts their ALDS deficit to 2-1. Justin Verlander will start Game 4 for the Astros on 3 days’ rest.
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McGrath: Taste buds don’t lie — plant-based Impossible Whopper indistinguishable from its meat counterpart
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Hinsdale homeowners frustrated in dealings with tollway regarding Interstate 294 widening
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Yorkville City Council examines plans for enhancing downtown
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The Spin: Michelle Obama’s releasing a self-help book | Mayor Lightfoot’s first public signs of frustration with CTU | Senate Dems take a pass on Pritzker vs. Cullerton
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Editorial: Chicago’s the ‘Best Big City,’ and it has big city problems
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Bears hit a season-low TV rating in their 24-21 loss to the Raiders
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Récord goleador de Carlos Vela proporciona miles de dólares al fútbol base
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The portrait of Portage’s disgraced former mayor still hangs in city hall. A social media post defending the decision referenced Holocaust museums.
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Boys soccer notes: Senior goalkeeper Alejandro Barrios ‘ready to make some noise’ for West Aurora
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Statue of former Gary mayor Hatcher to be unveiled Wednesday
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Naperville woman becomes second Dem to announce primary bid for DuPage County Board District 5 seat
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As closure vote looms, MetroSouth operators say they are open to transferring hospital control to Blue Island
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Chicago-area environmental activists demonstrate downtown during rush hour
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‘From the earliest age, our children are aware.’ As Evanston schools celebrate LGBTQ+ Equity Week, here are a few ways to talk to your kids about sexuality.
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Muere futbolista argentino, ex del Atlante, al caer de un sexto piso
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Police reviewing video evidence of man dragged 25 feet by SUV in fatal Waukegan hit-and-run
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Walgreens to pull e-cigarettes from 9,500-plus stores as feds investigate vaping devices
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi says Trump’s latest Syria moves are not ‘American’ and he fears for Kurds who fought alongside U.S.
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5 questions the Blackhawks need to answer during their 7-game homestand, including whether the Alex Nylander-Jonathan Toews-Patrick Kane line should stay together
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Mike Hutton’s five takeaways from the 2019 girls golf season
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Knowles: Salon, restaurant owners among successful entrepreneurs to share stories at InspireHer event
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Top runner finishes Morton Grove’s 5K, Race to the Taste, in less than 18 minutes
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Editorial: Chicagoans see CTU stalling talks, trying to cut class time and dodging anti-abuse efforts. Don’t cave, Mayor Lightfoot.
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Column: NBA joins Trump in cozying up to China’s brutal dictators after Daryl Morey tweet
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Lindenhurst man given time served — 32 months in custody — for building highly flammable pipe bombs at home
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Protesting at Daley Plaza, climate change activists call for action: ‘The oceans are rising, and so are we!’
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Budget office estimates the U.S. deficit is just under $1 trillion
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Daily Southtown girls volleyball rankings and player of the week for Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019
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Sheriff: Wanted man threatens to jump from sixth floor balcony in Vernon Hills when tactical team raids apartment
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After its fifth straight loss to start the season, upbeat Valparaiso University is ‘excited for another opportunity’
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Cody Parkey returning to the NFL? Titans reportedly set to sign the ex-Bears kicker.
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Condé Nast Traveler readers love Chicago. Tribune critics weigh in on the many reasons why.
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Girls volleyball notes: Western Michigan recruit Mairead Boyle saves ‘best part’ for Asics Challenge
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2 former nursing home workers charged with stealing life savings from resident with dementia
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Cardinals force NLDS Game 5 against the Braves with a 5-4 win in 10 innings
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Daily Southtown Local Scoreboard for Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2019
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Search warrant signed outside Chicago steakhouse to be key at trial of two veteran Chicago cops on charges of stealing drugs, cash
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Chicago-based Hometown Foods acquires organic baking brand Arrowhead Mills
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California inmate who claims to have killed 90 women is most prolific serial killer in U.S. history, FBI says
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‘We dedicated the game for them’: Pablo Guerra scores twice as T.F. United takes down Eisenhower
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Preseason: Bucks 122, Bulls 112
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‘DWTS’ recap: Kel Mitchell continues on. So does Sean Spicer. But there’s no longer an obvious front-runner.
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‘Breaking through’: Nikko Knight scores twice early in the second half as Merrillville tops Portage in the sectional
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Post-Tribune Local Scoreboard for Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019
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Elmwood Park gets cool with Fall Fest
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‘It feels good’: Alex Lilly leads St. Charles North to first regional title in boys golf since 2012
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Max Scherzer’s gem lifts the Nationals past the Dodgers 6-1, setting the stage for an NLDS Game 5