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Ask Amy: Dust off the glitter, and give
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Daily horoscope for December 30, 2019
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Letters: Volunteers make a food pantry possible
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From ‘Knives Out’ laughs to Jenny Odell’s bestseller ‘How to Do Nothing’: 49 moments I remember from the year
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Commentary: Far away from their parents, children like Elena, 11, and Edgar, 14 months, navigate Immigration Court in Chicago alone
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Column: 10 (or so) people who shaped and inspired me in 2019
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Editorial: As polar ice melts, Russia and China probe — at America’s expense
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Sickle cell disease is complex on its own, but black men with the illness battle its stigmas and stereotypes too
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Daywatch: Chicago, here’s what you’ll pay more for in taxes and fees and what your commute will look like in 2020
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New Year, new decade? Not for another 366 days, say historians
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South suburban towns eye revenues from marijuana sales
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Top 10 Naperville stories of 2019
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Zac Efron: ‘I bounced back’ from illness in Papua New Guinea
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What your commute will look like in 2020: Expect major work to continue on Jane Byrne Interchange, Edens Spur and Central Tri-State, plus rail projects
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Actress Sara Gilbert separates from wife, songwriter Linda Perry
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Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on the Bears’ 21-19 win over the Vikings
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Here’s a look at tax and fee increases coming to Chicago in 2020
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3 takeaways from the Blackhawks’ 3-2 shootout win, including a referee’s ruling that left Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella swearing up a storm
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Railing against patriarchy: Theme permeates top best-sellers of the decade
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Former boxer from Hegewisch accused of pummeling 2 men in attacks in the days before and after Christmas
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Don’t fire bullets to celebrate New Year’s Eve, police warn: They have ‘to land on something’
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Teens beat, rob man and good Samaritan who came to his aid on Red Line platform in the Loop, police say
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Looking to make a healthy change? These will help you reach your 2020 fitness goals
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Downstate crash of animal shelter’s van leaves Morton Grove organization seeking help
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Discovering the Baroque beauty of a revived Naples
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Lauri Markkanen found the antidote to his struggles in December — but there’s more work to be done
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Ask Anna: Too tired to have sex
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Michigan to pay $12 million in lawsuit over death of teen who crashed ATV after officer fired Taser
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Wildfires, earthquakes and floods: Breathtaking weather photos of 2019
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The best travel photos of 2019
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Odds to win the American League in 2020
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Las claves de la coronación de Rayados ante el América en la Liga MX (VIDEO)
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A la tercera, y por la vía penal, fue la vencida para el ‘Turco’
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Things to do in Chicago today | Dec. 30
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Help Them to Hope
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The 24 best things we ate and drank in Chicago restaurants in 2019
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This week in Chicago arts, food and drink via ChicagoNow
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Guido Rodríguez: ‘Me estoy muriendo por dentro’ (VIDEO)
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Murieron mientras grababan un video musical
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ICYMI: Jameis Winston joins group of one, the 30 TD-30 INT club
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5 things to do in northwest Indiana Jan. 3-9
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5 things to do in Naperville, Fox Valley Jan. 3-8
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5 things to do in the Lake County area Jan. 3-5
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Former Hammond official arrested Sunday: police
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Selle: ‘Council Wars’ erupts as Waukegan mayor, aldermen trade insults
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Newcomers headed to NFL playoffs
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Las mejores imágenes de la final del Apertura 2019 mexicano
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Murió Sebastián Ferrat
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will visit Ukraine this week as the Senate weighs Trump’s impeachment trial
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Chicago police release images of SUV that struck 73-year-old pedestrian, fled scene of the crash in Brighton Park
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Legalized marijuana, construction projects headline year to come in Oak Park and River Forest
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After changes in 2019, Aurora Housing Authority says it’s poised to tackle affordable housing shortage in new ways in the coming year
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Downtown Oak Park’s Pier 1 Imports to close early next year
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Los récords deportivos que deja el 2019
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Sharon Stone fue bloqueada en un sitio de citas
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A 7-Eleven in Japan might close for a day. Yes, that’s a big deal.
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With plans for growth, Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois finds new home in Evanston
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Gracie Gold embraces a rugged comeback path
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Campeones del Super Bowl iniciarán los playoffs antes de tiempo
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Shout Out: Don Herrmann, experienced painter at Village True Value Hardware in Western Springs
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Bolivia acusa de ‘conducta hostil’ a diplomáticos y los expulsa
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When the surgeon is a mom
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Motormouth: How driving can reset the ‘check engine’ light
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China sentences 3 researchers involved in births of gene-edited babies
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Auto factory towns prepare for what’s next after closures
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Lake County News-Sun Local Scoreboard for Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019
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Study: Legal weed does not increase underage cannabis use
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New Portage mayor announces department heads
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Six ways to develop healthy marijuana habits in 2020
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How long does a marijuana high last? It depends on a few factors
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What’s a sake cleanse? And why would you want to do one?
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5 things to know about the Baseball Hall of Fame voting, including only 1 sure thing — and Sammy Sosa barely staying eligible
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Plataforma de videos dirigidos a la comunidad LGBTQ+ hace temblar los tabús (VIDEO)
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New York Giants fire coach Pat Shurmur after missing the playoffs for 7th time in 8 years
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Democrats wooing Latino voters in Florida are fighting back against GOP accusations of socialism
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Woman struck by car, killed while crossing street in Niles
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Washington Redskins eye Ron Rivera to coach after firing President Bruce Allen
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El lujo de morir en país en crisis
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Lyons turns to Michael Niedermeyer for toughness
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Daily Southtown Local Scoreboard for Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019
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Oak Park shutters North Avenue massage parlor after finding it a ‘public nuisance’
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Dueño del América ratifica al ‘Piojo’ y manda mensaje a la afición
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Talk of the County: Sarcastic thanks to Pritzker for legal marijuana
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Kaylen Evans has the ‘green light’ as Nazareth’s go-to scorer
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Shout Out: CD Young, new restaurant owner
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After Trump’s tax cuts, big companies wanted more. Here’s how corporate lobbyists swarmed the Treasury Department — and won big.
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West Suburban Local Scoreboard for Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019
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‘Se han desatado las fuerzas del odio’, dice alcalde de NY
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Western Springs’ budget provides for pensions, infrastructure improvements
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Rescatan de la basura el arte perdido de Hollywood
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Eligen al futbolista colombiano del año
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La Grange foundation serves up ‘caring’ Christmas Day meal
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Post-Tribune Local Scoreboard for Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019
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After breakout game last season, Josh Smith finds his groove with OPRF boys basketball
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Inside Michael Bloomberg’s plan to flood voters with $400 million worth of ads attacking Trump before Super Tuesday
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Humorist Mo Rocca’s ‘Mobituaries’ makes for lively reading
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7 things to know about new White Sox pitcher Dallas Keuchel, including that beard’s backstory and his lawn-mowing prowess
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As robots take over warehousing, workers pushed to adapt
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Speak Out: Prices too high for a day at the ballpark
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Libraries’ book clubs evolve for people with special needs
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Nearly all Illinois metro areas see lower unemployment
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2020 preview: Evanston alderman will face Harley Clarke decision, city manager search
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It’s called ‘plant-based,’ look it up
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Actor’s final bow as Scrooge brings tears and an end to a 40-year tradition
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Patrons celebrate Kwanzaa at Oak Park Library event
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Looking back at New Year’s Eves past — fashion changes, lifestyles change, but family and friends remain center stage
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Lake Station woman found slumped over steering wheel with children in vehicle, faces drug and neglect charges: police
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Commentary: The presidential nominating process is absurd
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What to do with a restaurant gift certificate
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This New Year’s resolve to celebrate while also working to continue progress
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Person to Person: Why parents should teach good manners
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Two-story Near North home: $900K
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Railroad expected to reopen Gary crossing whose closure caught business off guard
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Map: Here’s which Chicago-area towns will allow recreational marijuana sales on Jan. 1 — and where it’s prohibited
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Maddie Miller’s commitment boosts Trinity at Dundee-Crown tournament
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Sheffield Neighbors mansion: $4.1M
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Chicago mansion with wine cellar on the market for $4.1M
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Harvey man sentenced to 5 years in prison for Skokie retail theft that left woman with head, hand injuries
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Técnico bicampeón de la Concachampions aterriza en la MLS
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Girls basketball notes: Ranya Jamison focuses on being a ‘role model’ in senior season for Zion-Benton
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Quarterback Ian Book says he’ll return to Notre Dame in 2020
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2019 in review: Aurora’s year marked by Henry Pratt shooting, changes downtown
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Police investigate after swastika spray-painted on Lake Zurich elementary school
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Lake County News-Sun girls basketball rankings and player of the week for Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019
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Elmwood Park set for crowds at marijuana shop as substance becomes legal
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Elmhurst Public Library adds social services for community members
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John Carragher’s ‘unselfish’ and ‘unstoppable’ play lifts New Trier at Pontiac tournament
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Top Stories of 2019: Grassroots campaign, new regulations focus on two Lake County plants using ethylene oxide
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Insultan a policía que fue por su café a McDonald’s
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California, climate change and the trauma of the last decade
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OPRF parent survey: Students should put down their phones
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Quickly
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Counties with the most expensive homes in every state
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Daily Southtown wrestling rankings and wrestler of the week for Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019
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Un español eligirá al nuevo seleccionador de Ecuador
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Wilmette, Winnetka ring in 2020 with capital improvement projects, new school initiatives and downtown economic development
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How to budget if you overspent on the holidays
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Morton Grove looks to new development, pool ballot question in 2020
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Tras escándalos, la Premier inglesa restringe el uso del VAR
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McCormick House in Elmhurst now open for tours with mid-century modern furnishings
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Otra importante baja en el Abierto de Australia
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Oswego leader says development projects in village coming along quickly
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Kwanzaa celebrates ‘rich culture’ in Evanston
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Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co. to shut down after New Year’s Eve
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The Kitchn: Sheet pan gnocchi is your solution to a quick dinner
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Column: Talk to your family now about advance care directives
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Niles North students use Shakespeare to confront teen issue, win slam
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Wrestling notes: Andrew’s Kyle Silzer wants to ‘push the pace on my feet and take my guy down’
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Our Chicago theater resolutions for 2020, and what happened to 2019’s
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La música favorita de Barack Obama de 2019 (VIDEOS)
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Expect a shortage of marijuana once weed sales start this week. ‘It’s no different than the launch of anything new … whether it’s a shoe, a phone or a new chicken sandwich.’
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Jens Jensen home in Beverly with mature oak trees: $1.6M
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Commentary: Beethoven was born 250 years ago. To celebrate, how about we ban his music for a year?
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Holidays offer opportunity for students to invite seniors back to school: ‘It’s a good time for everybody’
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Recreational marijuana goes on sale in Illinois Wednesday. Here’s how, where and what you’ll be able to buy.
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A haul for Tahj: Morgan steps up, earns all-tournament honors at East Aurora for Metea Valley
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2019 year in review: Glenview sued over plans for mixed use redevelopment, says ‘no’ to recreational marijuana, welcomes new trustees and bids farewell to schools chief
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Bears have the 43rd and 50th spots as their first two picks in the 2020 NFL draft
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Near East Side home with storage locker on the same floor: $995K
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2019 in review: Western Springs grapples with well water issues; La Grange has mixed response to new housing proposals
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Estrella de River Plate busca desesperado a su padre
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Column: The White Sox should sign Nicholas Castellanos now. Because why not?
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Loop home with views of Lake Michigan, Grant Park: $2.5M
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Inauguran inusual categoría en NFL de un solo integrante
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CPHS alumni art show accepting entries through Jan. 7
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Comings & Goings: Crash Champions building new repair center in Mokena
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Women share their inspirations at Oak Park TEDx event
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California, climate change and the trauma of the last decade
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It was the second-deadliest Atlantic hurricane of 2019, but you probably can’t name it
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Final snowstorm of 2019 packs one-two punch in New England
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10 tips for the new year
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Straight No Chaser to perform at Paramount in Aurora
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Naperville police investigating 21 reports of vandalism that include slashed tires, red spray-painted symbols
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Boys basketball notes: Luka Balac ‘not shy offensively,’ lifts Munster to repeat at Holiday Hoopfest
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Corrections and clarifications
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Relojero da vida a un arte ‘moribundo’
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Abelardo: ‘Lo único que prometo es que el equipo será competitivo’
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Church news: Bible study, strummer classes and more at area houses of worship
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Embattled Chicago Ald. Carrie Austin drops out of ward committeeman’s race
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Obligaba a sus hijos a mendigar para comprar drogas
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Calhkoun tras cambiar de equipo: ‘Honestamente, esto es un sueño hecho realidad’
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Social Security: Benefits and payments changes ahead in 2020
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Turmeric’s anti-inflammatory properties may relieve arthritis pain
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Who’s going to be on New Year’s Eve TV? How ABC, WGN, NBC, Fox and CNN will be celebrating — and who you’ll see in Chicago
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3 months after Cubs fired Joe Maddon, Wrigleyville restaurant named after him closes
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Police seek man who ran from Gurnee jewelry store with $50K in merchandise
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2019 Year in Review: Northbrook says ‘yes’ to cannabis dispensaries and approves its first one, new faces on the village and school boards and plans for developments get green light
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Palmer Square home with original stained glass, new tuck-pointing: $1.2M
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Jussie Smollett and R. Kelly: Among top Google searches of 2019
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Miguel Ángel Russo vuelve a La Bombonera (VIDEO)
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Historic preservation, the next village president and public projects ring in the New Year in Glencoe
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Would Joe Biden consider choosing a Republican as his vice president? He’s open to it, but ‘can’t think of one now.’
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Mata a su novia mientras jugaba con una pistola
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Khalil Mack had his worst season statistically since 2014: ‘I can’t really explain how I’m going to use (as motivation), but I’m going to use it’
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Robert Cooper, longtime production manager at Chicago Reader, dies at 68
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Glencoe approves tax levy increase of 3%
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19 celebrity vacation hot spots you can actually afford
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Colate arremete contra Paulina Rubio y Susana Dosamantes
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Bears finish the 2019 season with local TV ratings down 9% year-to-year
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Arrestan a jugador de Dolphins por agredir a su prometida
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What you need to know about ‘Surviving R. Kelly Part II’
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Letters: Steelmaker let off easy for polluting Lake Michigan
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Former Cook County Board President Todd Stroger drops out of race for water reclamation board
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Shout Out: Jim Crubaugh, worked his way up from summer job to general manager
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Editorial: New census numbers show another Illinois Exodus. Will a 6th year of population loss jolt voters?
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Year in review: A look back at 2019’s top stories in Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Oak Brook and Burr Ridge
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Ravenswood home with floating bamboo staircase, heated bathroom floors: $1.1M
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Veterano lanzador refuerza al equipo del sur de Chicago
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Column: It’s important for Ryan Pace to be honest about why this Bears season went wrong
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From the Space Needle to the Statue of Liberty, remarkable landmarks in each state
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Fill out the Tweet of the Week survey as though no one’s watching
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Recycled Christmas trees go to the goats
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Shout Out: Catherine Savage, who is helping officials in Lake County with the 2020 Census
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Snow and impaired drivers could mean dangerous roads on New Year’s Eve, but Metra, CTA offer free rides: All you need to know to get around Tuesday
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Warrant issued for Naperville man accused of stabbing his wife, and then himself
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La presentación de ‘Ibra’ por el AC Milán ya tiene fecha
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‘There’s a great need’: YouthBuild Lake County says state funding will help its sustainability, reach more young people
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Township veteran makes transition to Portage municipal office
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Dallas Keuchel says the White Sox’s ‘willingness to win’ swayed him to sign a 3-year, $55.5 million deal
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Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 approves nearly 5% increase in tax levy
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Deadlocked Wisconsin Elections Commission won’t purge voters from rolls — for now
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Park Ridge’s Make Room for Truman closes following parent company’s bankruptcy
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Doing good work is best defense against hostile co-worker
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New York Hanukkah stabbing suspect had anti-Semitic journals and researched Hitler online, officials say
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How to help your staffers set realistic goals for the year ahead
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The top 10 tweets from December, 2019
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Public defender wants adult court waiver for 15-year old boy charged in connection with death of Portage woman thrown out
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Irle al Monterrey salvó a Don Ramón de pagar la renta en la vecindad de ‘El Chavo del 8’
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Evanston marks Hanukkah with ceremony in Fountain Square
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Oak Lawn officials resist tax increases, service reductions despite credit rating downgrade over mounting pension obligations
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Police surround Darien home after report of shots fired
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For Portage woman, 82, 2010s filled with family, church, socializing
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After husband’s death, Lowell woman, 75, embraces friendships, new home
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Column: With post-holiday cleanup starting in earnest, it’s time to brush up on recycling guidelines
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Doctors say Bernie Sanders has recovered well from heart attack and is healthy enough for ‘rigors of the presidency’
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Firearms instructor who trained churchgoers fatally shot Texas gunman seconds after attack began
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Burglaries reported at four Naperville businesses early Monday morning
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66 memorable photographs of 2019 by the New York Times
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Alex Nylander remains upbeat after playing a season-low 7:19 in the Blackhawks’ latest win
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Joe Biden rebounds, Elizabeth Warren slows, Bernie Sanders rolls: How shifting financial fortunes illustrate the unsettled nature of the Democratic race
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Family mourns lost promise of their daughter, shot to death while home on break from Michigan State. ‘I’m very proud of her. Her legacy will live on.’
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Revelers light giant menorah in Uptown Park Ridge
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Redbox Bowl: Cal 35, Illinois 20
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Patrick Kane named an NHL All-Star for the 6th straight season
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Cops: Boy, 6, wounded by stray bullet on Southeast Side
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Illinois ends its resurgent season with a defensive breakdown in a 35-20 loss to Cal in the Redbox Bowl: ‘There’s a lot to build on’
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Zack Smith’s story helped Robin Lehner get over his shootout woes: ‘It wasn’t PG’
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Illinois loses population for 6th straight year — and it lost more residents than any state this decade
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Late Jesuit priest abused boy he met in Chicago in 1970 ‘more than 1,000 times’ around the world, new lawsuit says
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Sued over alleged sex assault, River North bar El Hefe raises potential defense that woman as much as 50% at fault
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Baranek: Fun to watch Jillian Gray and Ryan Hinshaw put adversity on ice for Joliet Catholic
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Bucks 123, Bulls 102
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DePaul goes cold late and drops Big East opener to Seton Hall 74-66
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Wrong-way driver killed after crashing into semi-truck on Indiana Toll Road in LaPorte County
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Daily Southtown girls basketball rankings and player of the week for Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020
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Girls basketball notes: Grace Hall ‘looked like Candace Parker’ as H-F wins Hillcrest Holiday Classic