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2019 > December > 17
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‘Come to Bethlehem’ recreates nativity story with pageantry, marketplace
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Northbrook approves recreational marijuana dispensary
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Bulls blow a 26-point lead in a 109-106 loss to the Thunder
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Weeks before recreational marijuana is legal in the state, 5 things Glenview residents should know about it locally
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Holiday spirit arrives with Santa in Harwood Heights
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Maine South recognized for student inclusion with national Special Olympics award
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Drew Brees sets NFL all-time mark for touchdown passes as Saints crush Colts 34-7
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Ask Amy: Man needs friendship, and a dose of Paul Rudd
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Notable deaths in 2019
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Mark the calendar: A globetrotter’s guide to the world’s big events in 2020
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Review: Chicago-style ‘Working’ is all the more real in the intimate Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre
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The 12 best gift books of the year — the trick is to match the pages to the person
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Daywatch: Eight Illinois hospitals are named among best in nation, cable news channel CLTV is shutting down and Mayor Lightfoot wants the city to grow its own pot
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Banking on home equity to retire? Better check those expenses
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Pakistan court sentences former dictator Pervez Musharraf to death in treason case
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‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ gets a standing ovation from celebrities at its premiere in Hollywood
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Police: Report of teenage girl groped on CTA Brown Line is ‘unfounded’
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What happens to the weed black market when recreational marijuana goes legal Jan. 1? ‘I see it opening the door to more clients,’ one dealer says.
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5 observations from rewatching the Bears’ loss to the Packers, including Mitch Trubisky’s familiar inconsistency and Khalil Mack’s quiet game
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Eight Illinois hospitals named among best in nation. You might be surprised who didn’t make the cut.
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Chicago lands six restaurants in OpenTable 2019 ‘Top 100,’ giving Illinois third-most in U.S.
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Calendar: Holiday-themed magic show Saturday in Lake Forest
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How to decide which tablet is right for you (or anyone else)
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‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ movie premiere
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What you need to make your New Year’s resolution a success
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Chance the Rapper subs for James Corden, jokes about canceled tour
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Parents feel burnout just like other workers: ‘When you’re a mom, you don’t know when your next break is coming.’
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Patient-induced trauma: Hospitals learn to defuse violence
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Foxconn plant doesn’t qualify for tax credits, Wisconsin governor’s office warns tech giant
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Video shows 16-year-old girl trying to shield herself from shots fired ‘indiscriminately’ on street in Little Village, police say
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Rudy Giuliani says he was directly involved in effort to oust Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch: She ‘was going to make the investigations difficult for everybody’
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Chicago’s best suburban restaurant meals in 2019, according to these chefs and restaurateurs
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Post Malone to headline Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with BTS, Alanis Morissette
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‘We’re hoping to make it through’: Oak Park merchants optimistic about final shopping season ahead of Lake Street construction
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Column: A powerful photo of 3 CPS students hangs in the National Portrait Gallery. The photographer wants to fly them to D.C. to see for themselves.
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Wilco at Chicago Theatre
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Review: Wilco, Jeff Tweedy go inside the music at its ‘Winterlude’ residency at the Chicago Theatre
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‘Turco’ Mohamed previo al partido ante el Liverpool: ‘Vamos a ganar con nuestras armas’
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Help Them To Hope
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Trump, Siria y Facebook, el cóctel volátil de la década de 2010
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Speak Out: Donate electricity money to charity instead of providing light displays
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Definidas las eliminatorias sudamericanas al Mundial de Catar 2022
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Navistar stock falls; 4th-quarter revenue down from 2018
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Things to do in Chicago today | Dec. 17
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Lake County News-Sun Local Scoreboard for Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019
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Para el combativo Trump, un juicio político no suena nada mal
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NFL, Raiders both botched finale at Oakland Alameda Coliseum
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La segunda temporada de ‘Narcos: México’, ya tiene fecha de estreno. Y regresa Diego Luna (FOTOS Y VIDEOS)
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Letters to the Editor
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Democrats to debate this week after party helps settle labor dispute at college
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El Barca presume de la paternidad de Messi sobre Courtois previo al clásico
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Fantasy football for Week 16: Who should you start — and who should you sit?
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Marte, Crispr, cáncer… Seis grandes avances científicos de la década de 2010
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‘Endangered’ runaway from Arizona who disappeared in Chicago has been found: Cops
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News-Sun girls basketball rankings and player of the week for Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019
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Holiday food drive at Lyons Township High School has become a tradition that students hope will continue years into the future
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Why did Chance the Rapper cancel his ‘Big Tour’? Here’s what he says — and what industry experts say.
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Return to the essence of Hanukkah with olive-oil based recipes
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Daily Southtown Local Scoreboard for Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019
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Hallmark’s flip-flop on same-sex ads backfires
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Espectáculos de la década 2010: streaming, mujeres empoderadas y Disney hasta en la sopa
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Lessons learned from 2019
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Dog melts hearts and teaches life lessons at high school
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Klopp desprecia el Mundial de Clubes y halaga al Monterrey
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Los que se suman a la segunda temporada de ‘Narcos: México’
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‘Jumanji’ ends ‘Frozen 2’ hot streak to claim top spot
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West Suburban Local Scoreboard for Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019
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Shout Out: Will Knight, Christmas tree entrepreneur
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Steve Cochran’s New Year’s Eve show returns to the Raue in Crystal Lake
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Lake County judge finds Marni Yang’s petition seeking exoneration for murder conviction has ‘merit,’ can move forward
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Girls basketball notes: Antioch ‘still kind of rebuilding’ in post-Reisers era
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Shout Out: Gregory Mishkel, cardiologist
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Incautación récord de metanfetamina procedente de México
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East Dundee will allow food trucks to operate downtown through the end of next year
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The Four C Notes return to Munster for a holiday show
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Post-Tribune Local Scoreboard for Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019
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Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Steve Carell are paid $1 million per TV episode
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LTHS hosts annual food drive, readies to donate non-perishables to local schools and charities that have food pantries
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Hinsdale Middle School claims bragging rights with basketball wins over Clarendon Hills Middle School
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Talk of the County: Put everyone under oath
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A runaway dog was treated like a king by prison inmates until his owners were found
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‘Winter beauty is subtle’: How to bring cold-weather color into your garden
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My worst moment: Rob Corddry knows that sick days just don’t exist for actors. Even when you have a 103 fever.
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Hinsdale High School District 86 approves first round of contracts for referendum-funded projects
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El festival Vive Latino tendrá su primera edición en España
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Men’s basketball notes: Nick Robinson exits with back tightness as Valparaiso gets shut down by Charlotte
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Wisconsin audit bureau urges tighter monitoring of Foxconn tax credits
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Kendall volunteers work to make sure it’s not the end of the line for historic caboose
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Illinois man found dead after 100 mph Colorado chase was wanted in 2 Iroquois County homicides, police say
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Charlotte lands expansion side to become the 30th team in Major League Soccer and plans to play at the Panthers’ stadium
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Go jump in the lake to celebrate the new year at Waukegan Polar Plunge
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Matan a golpes a recién casado durante su boda
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Creció con el cartel de Sinaloa al lado y se convirtió en ‘El Chino Antrax’, fue sentenciado
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Blindan el clásico Barca-Madrid con máxima seguridad
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Santa arrives in a chopper, hosts families at shopping center bookstore for holiday celebration
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David Lee Roth, who hasn’t toured as a solo artist since 2006, joins KISS’ farewell tour, with a stop in Chicagoland area
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East Aurora School Board approves $32.6 million tax levy
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Charged in Mueller probe, ex-Trump campaign aide Rick Gates gets 45 weekend days in jail for Ukraine political work
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Daily Southtown girls basketball rankings and player of the week for Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019
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Thomas the Tank Engine chugs back to Great Train Show in Grayslake
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Mariah Carey se anota este éxito 25 años después
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Beach scenery and a small-town vibe make Todos Santos a calming Mexico getaway
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Post-Tribune wrestling rankings and wrestler of the week for Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019
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Girls basketball notes: Jalynn Alexander picks up pace by ‘being aggressive’ for Marian Catholic
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Beacon-News girls basketball rankings and player of the week for Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019
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Las Águilas del América felicitan al Papa Francisco y le mandan mensaje
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Elmhurst and District 205 agree on stormwater plans for York High School and Jackson Elementary
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Talk of the County: Why do taxpayers have to pay to keep ‘garbage’ alive in prison?
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Tiene casi 80 años y con este fin, posa en lencería
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Aurora man facing weapons charges
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Wrestling notes: Bradley Conrad sees the same ‘Portage-tough’ mindset under first-year coach Andrew Bradbury
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Eiffel Tower closes as staff joins nationwide worker protests in France over plan to raise retirement age
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Christmas pork roast smells like the holidays with an orange-and-spice rub
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Ex-Trump campaign boss Paul Manafort hospitalized after suffering cardiac event in prison
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Girls basketball notes: Naperville Central’s 3-point blitz gives shorthanded West Aurora first loss
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Tejedoras indígenas difunden y buscan justicia a su trabajo textil dentro y fuera de México
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The Uber and Lyft of dog walking fight state oversight
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Beach scenery and a small-town vibe make Todos Santos a calming Mexico getaway
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School news: District 64 hosts special education meetings; Oakton partnership focuses on cannabis careers
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Ford recalls nearly 500,000 vehicles for risk of catching fire after crash
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Talk of the County: Neener, neener. If Pelosi is a witch, ‘your orange chosen one … is as ugly as the day is long’
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Tesla’s getting a boost from batteries, China plant, analysts say
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Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott changes stance on impeachment; clarifies comments on Facebook
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Car buyers may see even deeper discounts this holiday season
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David Stern remains in serious condition after brain surgery
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Un productor de ‘The Hangover’ ayudó a un joven acusado de asesinato; ahora es él a quien investigan
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New CEO at Bed Bath & Beyond shakes up chain of command
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Naperville’s 100 Women Who Care donates $19K to pay for holiday gifts for domestic violence victims
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Christmas geese and turkey feasts: Where to find festive in-flight meals this holiday season
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The demise of formal nights on cruises: How dress codes are tearing passengers apart
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16-year-old Angie Monroy was latest ‘unintended target’ of gang conflict in Little Village, police say
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Courier-News boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019
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The best iPad Air case
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The best vitamin E supplement
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The best toe separator
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The best radar gun
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Column: Gary’s Richard Hatcher helped launch a post-civil rights era
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The best window film
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Ring in the new year with Motown and More at Theatre at the Center
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The best smart light bulb
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The best PS4 headset
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The best CPU processor
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The best shoe horn
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The best women’s ski boots
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Chicagoans, your holiday gift packages keep getting stolen. Now what?
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Park Ridge City Council adopts first increase in tax levy in three years
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Avisail Garcia signs with the Brewers on a 2-year, $20 million deal — a move that could shift Ryan Braun to first base
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Quickly
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Shout Out: Laura Kirshner, faculty sponsor of Maine South’s school-wide fundraiser
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Homenajes, ovación y estrellas en el estreno de Star Wars
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OPRF student, District 97 mother hope to inspire others after attending UN climate summit in Madrid
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Boys basketball notes: Collin Woods showcases ‘new attitude’ in leading Hampshire to five straight wins
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Former neighbors in Northbrook remember ‘devoted’ Hollander family who died in New Zealand volcano eruption
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Dec. 17, 2019: Dozens of workers laid off at parent company of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
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Hammond council unanimously approves resolution supporting DACA, Dreamers
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A child’s wish for Christmas decorations blows up in Frankfort
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Gin Blossoms want fans to sing along with the hits
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‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ was banned 90 years ago. Now we’re — yawn — bored by obscenity.
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Beer industry burnout brings lauded Texas brewer to Chicago for a new chapter and a new project, Keeping Together
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A falta de petróleo, bueyes y caballos
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Being a Jewish woman comes with baggage. What you see on TV just scratches the surface
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‘Con lo que te regalan, comes’
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Boeing’s 737 Max halt could generate wider economic turbulence
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Western Springs officials, siding with Hinsdale, recommend new location for pedestrian bridge over Tri-State Tollway
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With about 30% of students receiving mental health services, New Trier officials say they’re working to meet a growing demand
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Guerra entre pandillas se cobra otra víctima inocente
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Wrestling notes: Northwestern recruit David Ferrante on winning a state title for Huntley: ‘I want to do it again’
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No injuries in Tuesday morning Wilmette basement fire
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Slowik: With 86% of students low-income, District 205 sees Thornridge High School move from ‘lowest performing’ to ‘commendable’
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Technology is transforming our love lives — and our romance novels
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25 helpful tips to become a more efficient packer
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Campeón mundial de los pesados se ofrece como sparring
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Ford to add 3,000 jobs, invest $1.5 billion at 2 Detroit-area factories
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En esta batalla de los sexos entre raperos, ella ganó
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2020-21 schedule would have U-46 students starting and finishing earlier, going on spring break later
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Roosevelt fate could be clearer at state meeting in January: ‘The board will do something’
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‘The Revisioners’ reminds us of slavery’s long reach, through the generations
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A un paso del Oscar
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Choir provides individuals with memory loss Good Memories
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Glenview residents, elected leaders talk village ideas over coffee: ‘I like the way it helps keep us informed’
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Vuelve la lluvia de peluches del Real Betis de Guardado y Lainez
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Mustard magnate Carl Plochman, who helped develop the distinctive yellow squeeze barrel, dies at 95
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Commentary: The Apple store has become one Chicago neighborhood’s default church
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Comings & Goings: Misericordia’s Christmas pop-up shop returns to Beverly Arts Center
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You’re a liberal — and your uncle is a Donald Trump super-fan. How to talk politics at holiday gatherings.
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Police clerk in New Chicago charged with theft
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From Kirby Dach to Adam Boqvist: Which Blackhawks rookie is having the best season?
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Young Waukegan couple and Beach Park man identified as victims of fatal weekend crash
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Read the letter from President Trump to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
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Instagram expande a nivel mundial la verificación de información
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Merrillville man charged with assault in alleged drug deal on Purdue Northwest campus: documents
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‘This is what we play for’: Neuqua Valley grad Broc Rutter leads North Central College to berth in Stagg Bowl, first appearance in national title game
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In fiery letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, President Trump angrily objects to impeachment, calls it ‘perversion’
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La MLS sigue creciendo
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FDA approves Moonlight cigarette with 95% less nicotine, meant to help addicted smokers
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Glenview lawsuit that challenged a 1988 zoning change decision dismissed
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Answers to questions about flying with your pet in the U.S.
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How to be treated like a regular when you’re on the road
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Top Stories Of The Decade: 2013 ?— Highland Park murder case continues with upcoming trial of final defendant
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Church news: Blue Mass, candlelight services and more planned
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Wrestling notes: Neuqua Valley junior Bryce Boumans eyes holiday tournaments as a springboard to the state meet
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Archaeologists in Greece find 3,500-year-old royal tombs that grave robbers couldn’t get in to plunder
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Waukegan District 60 finalizes purchase of downtown building to house administrative offices
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El Flamengo, de rozar el ridículo a meterse en la final del Mundial de Clubes (VIDEO)
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Junior board holiday tea, craft sale in Northfield raises funds for Rush University Medical Center
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‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ actor Brian Tarantina died of accidental overdose
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Recycling services included in new Elgin garbage contract start Jan. 1, composting starts April 1
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EEUU le niegan fianza a exfuncionario de seguridad mexicano
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Navistar to cut 1,300 jobs as orders dry up at Lisle-based truck-maker
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Man, 25, arrested in sex assault of 11-year-old girl at Far South Side library
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Freshman Democratic Rep. Lauren Underwood, who won a Trump district last year, will vote for articles of impeachment
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Boys basketball notes: Grant Johnson ‘confident’ playing in centerpiece role for Naperville North
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Don’t suspend your job search during the holidays
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House passes $1.4 trillion federal spending bill
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Yes, unlimited PTO can work well – here’s how
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Cook County Commissioner Jeff Tobolski resurfaces nearly 3 months after feds raided his office
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Bobby Flay’s Eggplant Bolognese is meatless but hearty
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Cura se suicida, era investigado por abuso a menores
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New Trier, Salvation Army musicians bring holiday tunes to downtown Glencoe
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Column: Good news about Pedway signage and fake meat, plus other year-end updates
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Presentación de Alfonso Sosa como DT de Necaxa (VIDEO)
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Chicago police expanding number of detective divisions in hopes of improving response time and clearance rate
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Para el combativo Trump, un juicio político no suena nada mal
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Aurora Library Board supports forming library district
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Lake Zurich’s ‘Shop with a Cop’ event spreads holiday joy to kids and police officers
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Late cuts reduce expenditures by more than $500,000 in Oak Brook’s 2020 budget
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Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany
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Two men hospitalized following electrical accident in Loop
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Southtowners: Southland College Prep students score first place “three-peat” in speech tourneys
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Jim Delany’s run as Big Ten commissioner ends Jan. 1. And when it comes to his 30-year tenure, he has few regrets — not even adding Rutgers and Maryland.
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El América castiga a canteranos Sub’17 por burla sexista
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Three Crowns Park retirement community exploring large expansion in Evanston
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Infectious diseases A-Z: Children aren’t getting vaccinated before international travel
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Niles mayor apologizes for walking out after tiff on how to spend cannabis revenue; ‘I’m going to try to be the Fonz and be cool, be cool’
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Evanston Township H.S. tracking attendance, academic measures as part of student well-being
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You’ll shout out with glee at this all-Christmas version of the Tweet of the Week poll
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South Elgin hires Lamp Construction to oversee improvements being made to Panton Mill Park
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Commentary: 8 great gifts family caregivers can give to themselves
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Southwest cancels more flights, a day after Boeing suspends 737 Max production
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Chance the Rapper dice que canceló su gira por esta razón
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Shout Out: Denise Bradstreet, a police officer in Lake Zurich who helps coordinate many of the department’s events
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Pets of the week
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Man pleads guilty to misconduct for taking painkillers from Villa Park police evidence locker
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Un Barca-Madrid por el liderato bajo la amenaza independentista
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Reputed mob figure indicted on charges he stole from Social Security
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Evanston/Skokie District 65 hires new superintendent
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Filipino tradition of Simbang Gabi celebrated as local churches host masses
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A fireworks ban led to the New Year’s Eve we know today and more fun facts about the Times Square Ball Drop
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Bears’ Danny Trevathan takes part in winter boots giveaway
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The Spin: Count Reps. Underwood and Lipinski ‘yes’ on Trump impeachment | Cook County commissioner back 3 months after raid | Is Chicago about to delay legal weed sales in the city?
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‘Canelo’ renuncia a su histórico cinturón sin pelear
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Editorial: Let the murder of Angie Monroy, 16, demand a commitment from every Chicagoan
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Executive director for Food for Greater Elgin leaving her post in February
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NJ lawmakers pass marijuana referendum for 2020 ballot
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How to fly with CBD over the holidays
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Special education worker arrested in sexual assault of student
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Driver ticketed in garbage spill on Route 120 near Volo
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Mount Greenwood’s Santa creates original photo ops in local studio
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Naperville police commander promoted to deputy chief
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Charlize Theron habló por primera vez de la noche en que su mamá mató a su papá
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Editorial: Corruption experts have descended on Chicago, a rich habitat
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Griffith police, fire investigating blaze find wounded man in garage
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Search for person continues after Matteson police vehicle stolen
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Two more River Forest District 90 students have whooping cough; 12 local cases total
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Shout Out: Jef Anderson, co-owner of design firm
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Letters: Atonement demands owning up to wrongdoing, writes Humane Society president
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Americans steadfastly divided over impeachment of President Trump as historic vote nears
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Oak Lawn expects to reap at least $500K from ‘penny per push’ video gaming tax, believed to be first of its kind in Illinois
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NFL power rankings for Week 16: Saints climb to No. 2 behind record-setter Drew Brees; Bears drop to No. 17
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5 things you should do for your health before year ends
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Measure to delay Chicago’s recreational marijuana sales till July narrowly clears panel of aldermen; full City Council may vote Wednesday
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Chicago’s top government lawyer gives up pass for exclusive ‘Bat Cave’ road
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Aurora mayor says notices forcing out Wayside residents are ‘state law’ — and that he’s not a ‘mean Scrooge mayor’
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Aurora honors Mae Smith for Human Relations Commission work
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Utility player Hernan Perez reportedly joins the Cubs as a non-roster invitee on a minor-league deal
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Federal lawsuit seeks to stop purge of 234,000 voters registered in Wisconsin
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Doctor’s report says 77-year-old Joe Biden is ‘healthy, vigorous’ and ‘fit to successfully execute the duties of the Presidency’
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Commentary: A teacher’s assignment to write a letter about a memorable Christmas — with poetic license — goes awry
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Muchos cancelan Netflix por ‘ofensivo’ filme de Jesucristo ‘gay’, que se burla de creencias cristianas
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Danny Trevathan’s contract is up once the Bears season ends. But the linebacker says he’s not focusing on free agency: ‘It’s not my first rodeo.’
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Khalil Mack, Eddie Jackson and Cordarrelle Patterson are named to the Pro Bowl and 3 more Bears are announced as alternates
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Chicagoans rally in support of impeachment
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Hundreds turn out for Naperville rally calling to impeach President Donald Trump
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House has votes to impeach President Trump with majority now in favor, AP count shows
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Residents of Uptown homeless encampment fear city is trying to evict them: ‘They came down to tell us we can’t be here anymore’
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On eve of House impeachment vote, Chicago-area residents rally in support of ousting President Trump
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Robbins man found after disappearing during weekend outing at Brookfield Zoo
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Tarik Cohen shows off his new line of hats — ‘everybody wants me to be a fashion designer now’ — and reflects on a disappointing Bears season
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Hayden Fry, the iconic Iowa coach who revived Hawkeyes football, dies at 90
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Did Chicago singer Katie Kadan win ‘The Voice’ Season 17?
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‘I think that shifted the game’: Oshawn Lee’s breakaway dunk in the fourth quarter gives Griffith a lift in a come-from-behind win over Merrillville
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‘I kept shooting’: Larenzo Coney comes off the bench to spark Streamwood to rout of Elgin