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Morton Grove’s budget rises almost 13%; includes many one-time costs
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Ask Amy: Family should reunite in small stages
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Calendar: Avoiding holiday stress the focus of Antioch seminar
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How we reported this story: Creating a first-ever database of thousands of seclusion incidents in Illinois
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The federal government collects data on how often schools seclude children. The numbers don’t add up.
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Tudor-style home in Evanston near Lake Michigan: $2M
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Column: ‘Nora’s life mattered’: The search for a place to memorialize a 17-year-old girl takes two friends on an emotional journey
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When Illinois legalized marijuana, it sparked a backlash from suburban residents who don’t want pot shops in their towns
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U.S., Australian hostages released in exchange for 3 Taliban prisoners held in Afghanistan
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Daywatch: Schools are locking children away, a backlash to pot shops in the suburbs and who is the greatest ‘Jeopardy!’ player of all time?
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School report cards show under 50% of District 207 students proficient in math, language arts, science
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NFL power rankings for Week 12: Bears slide again after their loss in prime time, while MVP front-runner Lamar Jackson keeps the Ravens No. 1
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Column: Disgraceful. What other word is there for the impeachment hearings?
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‘American Warsaw’ by Dominic Pacyga is an invaluable history of Chicago Polonia
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Marijuana retailer Medmen is laying off more than 190 workers, but it plans to grow in Chicago
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5 observations from rewatching the Bears’ loss to the Rams in Week 11, including signs of Mitch Trubisky’s hip pointer and Khalil Mack’s empty stat line
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Holiday dresses from Nordstrom for $100 or less
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Aurora has sparred with a nonprofit for much of the year. Now a youth ministry could lose a city grant.
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Cubs likely to add prospects Miguel Amaya and Tyson Miller to the 40-man roster before the deadline
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29 advent calendars you should buy right now (warning: spoilers)
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Make progress on your shopping list with these products that are cheaper than they should be
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Taylor Swift, Elizabeth Warren and the record company dispute, explained
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Some conservatives upset as Chick-fil-A stops giving to 3 groups opposed to gay marriage; ‘cautious optimism’ from LGBTQ rights organization
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Why are insulin prices still so high for U.S. patients?
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Naperville photographer comes to the aid of 8-year-old Michigan girl who wasn’t allowed to get her school photo taken because of red hair extensions
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Santa Cruises, holiday home tours and more festive events in the Midwest
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Shun Yamaguchi, a 32-year-old Japanese right-handed pitcher, wants to move to MLB
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Kangaroo attack left Australian woman with blood gushing from her head
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Lake Station approves teacher contract
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Ciudad de México se rinde ante el ‘Efecto Mahomes’
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Blackhawks Q&A: Should they explore trading Corey Crawford? Is Kirby Dach getting enough ice time?
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El convulso y sorpresivo regreso de Luis Enrique a la selección española
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From Miller time to aloe water break: Molson Coors buys stake in health-focused beverage maker
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Apelación de Garrett a castigo se analizará el miércoles
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Tiffany CEO says millennials are buying diamonds — just not the way their parents did
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The best DeWalt drill
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What is the best chair mat for carpeted floors?
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The best boombox
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The best PS4 controller
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The best Pilates reformer machine
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Da a luz una de las acusadas del asesinato de Marlen Ochoa, la madre a la que le sacaron el bebé del vientre
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Doobie Brothers reunite with Michael McDonald, announce 50th anniversary tour, including a stop in Chicago area
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The best marble run
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Rob Gronkowski will be in Miami for Super Bowl as party host
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Seclusion at school: Look up Illinois districts
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Sweden discontinues alleged rape investigation involving WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
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A pilgrimage to the stark desert landscape that inspired painter Georgia O’Keeffe
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A pilgrimage to the stark desert landscape that inspired painter Georgia O’Keeffe
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Shout Out: Rob Sullivan, motivational speaker
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Protests force Lebanon-North Korea game into empty stadium
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Carmelo Anthony aims to knock off rust, knock down shots for Blazers
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My worst moment: Kimberly Williams-Paisley, known for role in Steve Martin’s ‘Father of the Bride’, remembers when she broke the fourth wall on stage due to a medical emergency in the audience
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How to watch the 2020 Grammy Awards nominations
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Baby Shark Live announces new tour dates, including 3 stops in Chicagoland area
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3 takeaways from the Bulls’ 115-101 loss to the Bucks, including some shade from Giannis Antetokounmpo
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‘Silenced Voices’: A haunting album with music from those who died in the Holocaust
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Lady Antebellum get honest, vulnerable on new record ‘Ocean’
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Coffee and chile-spiked rub makes a stunning Thanksgiving turkey
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Art Design Chicago celebration of city’s visual arts to return in 2024
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10 essential Black Friday shopping tips from the pros
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Lake County News-Sun Local Scoreboard for Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019
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District 181 teachers get four-year contract with raises averaging 2.55% annually
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State. Sen. Kimberly Lightford emerging with lead to be new Illinois Senate president: sources
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Testigos: Llamada de Trump a presidente de Ucrania nos pareció inapropiada
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This is the beloved Thanksgiving ‘classic’ most people hate to eat, survey reveals
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Daily Southtown Local Scoreboard for Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019
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Disney Plus user accounts already found on hacking sites
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University of Chicago Medical Center moving sickest babies, children as it prepares for Thanksgiving week nurses strike
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Rescatan de un auto bajo el agua los cuerpos de dos desaparecidos
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Two bodies pulled from car submerged in DuSable Harbor
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‘She gets it done’: Grace Hall gets a pass, finds any way to the basket for Homewood-Flossmoor
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Lyons Township High School plans updates to south campus air conditioning
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TV Ratings: ‘Dancing With the Stars’ continued its form from last week’s episode
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Update: 18-month-old girl who had been missing was found with grandfather, has been reunited with rest of family
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‘Waves’ review: Sterling K. Brown co-stars in a gripping family odyssey of tragedy and redemption
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Tony Baranek’s top 10 teams and 20 players to watch for the 2019-20 girls basketball season
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Hikes in Hammond stormwater rates likely for residential, commercial, industrial properties
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Another hotel headed to Michigan Avenue: Dutch company citizenM bills itself as ‘affordable luxury,’ skips the room service
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Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx releases reelection ad addressing Jussie Smollett case: ‘Truth is, I didn’t handle it well. I own that.’
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Elmhurst Council tentatively approves 7% property tax hike
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Church news: Community Dinners, Cookie Walk and more at area houses of worship
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‘Sleeping giant’: New Mexico poised to be outdoor go-to spot
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Derek Jeter among 18 newcomers on Hall of Fame ballot
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Post Malone announces dates for 2020 ‘Runaway’ tour, with a stop in Chicago
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West Suburban Local Scoreboard for Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019
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Album review: Prince’s ‘1999’ keeps on giving in 2019
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Rockapella brings eclectic mix of music to Dominican concert
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Cirque du Soleil to reprise ‘Alegría’ next summer
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Speak Out
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A rare find: 50 of the best steakhouses in America
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‘Frozen 2’ busca seguir empoderando a mujeres y niñas
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Airline fares are complicated. Here’s how to know which one you need.
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Evo, el fraude y el golpe
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Review: ‘The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley’ is Jane Austen fan fiction in its holiday finery
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A shot of Malort with beef broth and giardiniera chaser — the Talbott Hotel wants to test your Chicago mettle
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¿Cuándo comprar el pavo? ¿Se vale pre cocinar? Consejos para un mejor día de Acción de Gracias en la cocina
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Rolando Cantú: ‘Me gustaría ver un equipo de México en la NFL’
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‘It’s very cool’: Huntley’s Taylor Jakubowski is the 2019 Courier-News Girls Volleyball Player of the Year
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Don Cherry wouldn’t apologize for his ‘you people’ comment as a condition for his return to Sportsnet
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Go back to Christmas past with Nat King Cole tribute concert
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Camel, cow, donkey found roaming together along Kansas road
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Amazon ofrece música gratis, pero con publicidad
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YWCA Evanston/North Shore plans major expansion in downtown Evanston, including larger domestic violence shelter
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Therapy animals are coming to a Portland, Oregon, hotel for the holidays
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Gringo and Blondie restaurant opens, features Mexican street food
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Kris and Jessica Bryant are expecting a baby boy in April
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Southtowners: Oak Forest’s Cardenas graduates from U.S. Air Force basic military training
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Former Cubs executive Andy MacPhail to receive Bud Selig Award
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Maradona dimite como técnico de Gimnasia La Plata
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Column: The Bears need help at tight end. So it’s time to see if rookie Jesper Horsted can be part of the solution.
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Activista por inmigrantes, cortejada por candidatos a la presidencia de EEUU
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Long summer vacation in 2021 and 2022 for Hinsdale District 86 students
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Announcing the 2019 Courier-News Girls Volleyball All-Area Team
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A rogue cat who ‘will not be contained’ keeps trying to free his shelter comrades
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Comings & Goings: Tuzik’s Bakery closes in Oak Lawn
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Implicit bias the top of Focus 203 sessions being held Thursday by Naperville District 203
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Evanston extends Divvy bike share program to 2023
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‘Sleeping giant’: New Mexico poised to be outdoor go-to spot
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Billie Eilish: ‘Las más grandes artistas del momento son mujeres’
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Following severe fall storms, a project to salvage Chicago’s disappearing shoreline kicked off on the Far North Side
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El feminicidio, una plaga mundial y persistente
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Clarendon Hills to pay $9,000 in lawsuit settlement with former police officer
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Ron Hawking celebrates Frank Sinatra with tribute concerts
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Mandy Moore reveals dates for first concert tour in more than a decade, with a stop in Chicago
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What’s happening in Park Ridge: Volunteers sought for Blanket of Dreams; food drive, Toys for Tots launched
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‘A town like Frankfort should have something like this’: New art gallery throws open its doors with ‘Dreams Come True’ exhibit
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Copays, deductibles and out-of-pocket costs: What you need to know about open enrollment before it’s too late
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A steam grill cleaner, a 4-in-1 toaster and more: The coolest products from the International Home and Housewares Show
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‘It’s humbling’: Larkin graduate Keion Adams a key for AU’s defense heading into NCAA Division III playoffs
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Estrellas MLS vs. Estrellas Liga MX en verano
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Man killed ex-wife and another man before shooting himself in parking lot of Oklahoma Walmart, police say
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24 merry and bright things Christmas lovers are guilty of
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Post-Tribune Local Scoreboard for Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019
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Guaidó camina por el filo de la navaja en su nueva apuesta contra Maduro
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Chicago parents of newborns will receive free nurse visits at home
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Top stolen cars in Illinois
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Zion police: Parking lot shooting leaves man wounded in both legs
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Jury sides with families in lawsuit against body donation business accused of mishandling remains
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NFL fantasy football: 10 players to pick up on the waiver wire in Week 12
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Pets of the week
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Nerf gun, scented slime, plastic Power Rangers claw: Safety nonprofit issues ‘unsafe toys’ list
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Court event celebrates adoption awareness in Porter County as families make it legal
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Earn $3,000 a month for smoking weed; American Marijuana will pay people to try cannabis products
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Naperville People in the News
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Kohl’s misses Wall Street expectations, but claims it has holiday ‘momentum’
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Liz Weston: 5 financial tasks you should tackle by year-end
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Fact check: Republican Devin Nunes pushes discredited accusation that Joe Biden tried to shut down Burisma investigation
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Countdown to boys basketball: Keon Thompson-led Merrillville ranked No. 6 in the preseason by the Post-Tribune
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La policía busca al ex esposo de una víctima de doble homicidio
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Chunks of metal and plastic found in cottage cheese, leads to recall
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Study shows record number of TV episodes directed by women or directors of color
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Twitter plea leads to a tasting of (some) 2019 Bourbon County Stouts — here’s what to expect
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Countdown to boys basketball: The Post-Tribune’s preseason top 10
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Skokie District 69 moving forward with plans for Lincoln Junior High demolition
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Quickly
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D.C. attorney general sues DoorDash, accuses it of pocketing drivers’ tips
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Oscar Lee’s Barbecue serves Texas-style barbecue smoked low and slow
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Un nuevo comienzo para Carmelo Anthony
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Do you believe in Krampus? How Chicago is partly to blame for bringing the Christmas devil to America
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European airline easyJet says it will be net-zero emissions. But Greenpeace calls that ‘jumbo-size greenwash.’
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Ten most stolen vehicles in 2018, Illinois
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Efforts to overhaul Elgin finances are paying off: revenue is up, expenses down and property taxes flat, officials say
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Dolphins dan de baja a jugador tras golpear a su novia
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‘Me van a aventar por ahí muerta’
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Antonio Brown apologizes to the Patriots and team owner Robert Kraft
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Gary Common Council President Ronald Brewer pleads not guilty to kidnapping teen at gunpoint
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Ridgewood to launch new special education courses focused on life skills, career training
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Review: In ‘Rutherford & Son’ at TimeLine Theatre, a forgotten daughter takes on her own family
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How to have a tough conversation with an employee whose performance has dropped
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An ‘amazing’ finish: Colleen McGuire’s kill clinches Benet’s fourth state title in girls volleyball since 2010
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Gurnee says no on recreational marijuana dispensaries and puts moratorium on new vape shops
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The best handheld massager
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The best bulb planter
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The best futon
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The best eyelash growth serum
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El Tottenham cesa al técnico argentino Pochettino
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Aurora man charged with aggravated DUI
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Queen-inspired V-Show rocks Maine South stage this weekend
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Owners of Skokie hotspot Libertad plan two new Evanston restaurants
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‘We’re a really close group’: Wisconsin-bound Brooke Schramek ready to lead Benet back to state
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OEA pide que las elecciones en Bolivia sean lo antes posible
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Indian Head Park police chief dies at 63
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Herencia mexicoamericana, hecha cerveza en Chicago
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Eight more marijuana dispensaries approved to sell recreational weed, including stores in Chicago, Evanston and North Aurora
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Aurora Winter Lights fest to feature parade, fireworks
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Matt Le Cren’s scouting report on the Naperville area in girls basketball for the 2019-20 season
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Why the Mustang Mach-E reveal felt like a preview of ‘Ford v Tesla’
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Column: Elizabeth Warren put the brakes on ‘Medicare for All’ for a good reason: She listened to what people actually want
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Chick-fil-A to open Thursday in Crestwood turning parking lot into pop-up campground
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Mister Rogers movie gets rave from Mrs. Rogers
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It takes fewer workers to build battery-powered cars like the new Ford Mustang SUV. Expect job cuts.
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‘Shaking with anger’: With Waukegan residents calling for property tax relief, aldermen ask mayor for lower levy number
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Ford Mustang Mach E electric SUV shows battery power is going mainstream
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Daniel Gafford had a big night for the Bulls: ‘The athleticism just kicks in’
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Old milk house once part of the Case Dairy Farm finds new home at Naper Settlement
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She ‘must be out of her mind,’ dad jokes of 10-year-old girl’s extravagant Christmas list that went viral
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Republicanos intentan poner en duda lealtad de testigo
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Speak Out: America’s military funding should be used for military purposes
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A group of Northfield residents say they might pull out of their library district: ‘I’ll do anything to change what’s happening’
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New Streeterville pizzeria L’Aventino hopes to succeed where four others have failed
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Boeing notches another order for its grounded 737 Max
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World’s first birth control for men, an injection to the groin, coming soon
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Ana Bárbara se equivoca en el himno mexicano en pleno ‘Monday Night Football’ (VIDEO)
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Do Mitch Trubisky’s performances and injury signal a change for the Bears? The Bear Download podcast breaks it down.
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Crosby: City of Aurora’s recommendation to cut funding to Wayside’s youth program has a bad look
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‘This is our Super Bowl’: At BravoCon, a reality TV empire has its moment in the sun
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Oakton Community College plans signage and safety upgrades to Skokie campus entrance
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Safety board wants Boeing to redesign 737 engine part after fatal Southwest incident
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Where to get a great vegan meal in all 50 states
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Orland Park not budging on homeless shelter lawsuit despite outcry from residents
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Magic co-founder Pat Williams pushing to bring Major League Baseball to Orlando
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Explosive device found in South Chicago neighborhood home, disposed of by cops
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The 2008 Chevy Impala is the most stolen car in Chicago
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Thousands of Indiana teachers gather at statehouse to demand higher wages, less standardized testing
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¿Cómo han evolucionado las protestas en Chile?
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The Spin: Embattled State’s Attorney Kim Foxx makes her reelection bid official
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‘Vikings’ sequel series set at Netflix from Michael Hirst, Jeb Stuart
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Which of this week’s best tweets fit your sense of humor to a tea?
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Niles West students organize forum on immigration issues
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Letters: Treating gun violence like an epidemic
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot: Uber’s plan for Chicago ride-share fee increase not a ‘good-faith proposal’
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East Aurora School District leader gets new five-year contract
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Column: Orland Park’s hardball stance against a church homeless shelter paints the village as a stereotypical ‘bad guy’
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Proposed upgrade to Panton Mill Park to include band shell, concessions, shelter
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Erik Gustafsson’s 1st career fight is a reminder that the Blackhawks — and the rest of the NHL — don’t drop the gloves much anymore
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Commentary: Relax, millennials. Social Security won’t entirely break down before you collect.
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Attorney: Protective order notice not ‘properly served’ to Virginia woman linked to revenge porn case involving Fox 32 anchor Rafer Weigel, Valparaiso woman
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Mariano Rivera, embajador deportivo de Panamá
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East Chicago man gets 25 years on gang charges
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Penn State QB Sean Clifford says he got death threats on social media after loss to Minnesota
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Aurora library set to vote on 2020 tax levy
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Children’s Theatre of Winnetka stages ‘Beauty and the Beast’
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Tom Hanks no quería ser Mr. Rogers. Hasta que conoció a la directora de ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’
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Column: Bill Clinton testified under oath during his scandal, so come on, President Trump, raise your right hand and swear to tell the truth!
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Population growth, new development prompting West Dundee to add more staff to the village ranks
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Proposed Indian Prairie levy hike to add about $95 to tax bill for owner of $300K house, D204 official says
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Several north suburban towns join solar power program
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President Donald Trump expected in South Florida for Thanksgiving holiday
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Brian Bosma, Indiana House speaker, says he’ll retire after 2020 session
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DePaul student wrote computer code to help spread ISIS propaganda online, feds charge
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Glencoe Park District receives $667,000 grant for Old Green Bay Road project
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Organization Day: Bosma promises hold harmless provision after teacher outcry, increase in vaping age for 2020 legislative session
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Only 1 invited guest showed up to a Plainfield boy’s birthday party, so firefighters celebrated with him instead
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Bodies of two friends found in DuSable Harbor after going to River North club over weekend lost control of car, drove into lake: authorities
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Man searching for imaginary intruders with gun taken into custody with red flag law
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Judge declines to expunge records in ex-Chicago cop Dante Servin’s controversial acquittal for fatal off-duty shooting of Rekia Boyd
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Oak Park approves proposed Holiday Inn for downtown
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Same-sex marriage became legal 6 years ago in Illinois. Since then, nearly 15,000 gay couples have wed in Cook County.
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Editorial: Chicagoans, find the error* in this editorial about the vacancies of Senate President John Cullerton and Rep. Luis Arroyo
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Illinois dismisses Lere Oladipo, who has been suspended since September, from the football team
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Police: Ex-husband of woman slain in Buffalo Grove double homicide has current passport, unknown whereabouts
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Moran: No, a ‘sinkhole’ hasn’t returned to Washington Street in Waukegan — but construction has
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Woman charged with cutting baby from Marlen Ochoa-Lopez gives birth to her own child
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Editorial: University of Chicago Medical Center nurses, cancel your strike before ambulances come for these infants
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Oak Lawn village manager announces retirement days after being charged in hit-and-run crash
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Column: Mitch Trubisky is struggling. Again. He’s also hurt. Again. So now what?
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LSU, Ohio State, Clemson, Georgia remain atop the College Football Playoff rankings, while Minnesota drops after its loss
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Tropical Storm Sebastien churning in the Atlantic Ocean
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Woman who lived in northwest suburbs and worked as florist before being extradited to Lithuania on criminal charges is free on bail
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Commentary: Rachel Maddow and other debate moderators should challenge Democratic candidates on health, equity and safety for women
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11 days after losing to Merrimack, Northwestern falls to Radford, 67-56
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Hurricanes 4, Blackhawks 2
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‘His eyes and his vibe’: Junior guard Nick Pierre plans on keeping Round Lake psyched up this season
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2 jail guards responsible for monitoring Jeffrey Epstein charged with falsifying prison records
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Trump impeachment hearings: 5 takeaways from the longest day of testimony yet, with four firsthand witnesses appearing