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- Half off hot and cold espresso drinks at Starbucks on Thursday
- Arizona State, North Dakota State emerge from First Four matchups
- Max Strus’ 33 points help DePaul beat Central Michigan in first round of CBI
- Ask Amy: Parent worries about son’s Michael Jackson fandom
- Cole Hamels is the 1st Cubs starter to throw 6 innings this spring
- It’s official: Blackhawks will play in Europe for the 1st time since 2009 — opening next season in Prague vs. the Flyers on Oct. 4
- Democrats want end to Electoral College. Is it idiocracy or a rush to the ‘Hunger Games’?
- Dance for Life 2019 announces lineup, will honor late Hubbard and Ensemble Espanol founders
- NCAA Tournament: No. 2 Michigan State vs. No. 15 Bradley — who will win and advance?
- This red-light district helps the star-struck keep their eyes on the sky
- ‘The Hummingbird Project’ review: Salma Hayek, meet the cable guys
- ‘The Aftermath’ review: A foreign affair, right under Keira Knightley’s roof
- Recreational marijuana has been legal in Colorado for years. What can Illinois learn before its residents start firing up?
- Suburban ex-cop who wants drug conviction vacated says authorities lied to get warrant
- In TV debate, Toni Preckwinkle questions whether Lori Lightfoot has the experience to run Chicago
- How did the living room of a Chicago waffle house owner wind up in the Smithsonian?
- Trump versus ‘Saturday Night Live’: Actually, the president has a point
- Climate change has already started disrupting life in the Great Lakes region — and it’s only going to get worse
- Zion and beyond: The NBA fan’s guide to the 2019 NCAA Tournament
- Prepare for cute: Another baby rhino is expected at Lincoln Park Zoo
- Tom Izzo, nearing 50 NCAA tournament wins at Michigan State, remembers when he had none
- Separate European, Canadian reviews of Boeing 737 Max changes could keep jet grounded longer
- 5 things to do this weekend in Chicago
- Best Chicago happy hour deals: March 21-27
- President Trump says public should see ‘ridiculous’ Mueller report
- Nurses say proposed state law limiting number of patients would save lives. Hospitals say it could cost billions of dollars they don’t have.
- Northwestern kid to crying piccolo girl: The memes of NCAA Tournaments past
- Midwest events: Take a house tour at Taliesin, follow trivial pursuits in Milwaukee and more
- Healthy diet might not lower dementia risk
- If Chicago’s Pool Holograph can survive SXSW, sky’s the limit
- Accordion whiz Julien Labro brings his Chanson Experiment, with Brel, Piaf and others, to the Green Mill
- Barrington prosecutor chosen as new Lake County Circuit Court judge
- Metric, with roots in how bad another band was, has had an erratic-but-measured track to indie stardom
- Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst deliver soft rock for hard times as Better Oblivion Community Center
- A year ago, they were March Madness darlings. Now, some of Loyola’s Final Four stars are scattered around the world.
- The cheesy, flawless, irresistible musical charms of Il Divo hit Rosemont Theatre
- Lee Daniels reveals the ‘Empire’ team’s ‘anger’ and ‘sadness’ at the Jussie Smollett fallout
- An American figure skater is accused of deliberately cutting a South Korean competitor
- Venezuelan intelligence forces detain chief of staff of opposition leader Juan Guaidó
- Fentanyl overdoses spark rise in Lake County opioid-related deaths despite progressive efforts
- 3 takeaways from the Bulls’ 126-120 OT win over the Wizards, including Shaquille Harrison belongs on an NBA roster
- How to stay overnight inside Madame Tussauds
- Uran speech laud’s Crown Point’s tax rate, growth
- Prickly City- ageist
- Weaving as metaphor at Karolina Gnatowski’s compelling solo show
- ‘The Mustang’ review: At a Nevada prison, man and horse learn some mutual respect
- Before and after: Flooding in Roscoe
- Hammond Community Theatre finally ready to present ‘Ruthless!’
- Enrique Bunbury en Chicago con su ‘Ex Tour USA 19’
- Icardi ends Inter 6-week exile, returns to training
- Levi Strauss & Co. IPO
- Fan group calls for UEFA to curb ‘exorbitant’ Champions League ticket prices
- Multiple lineups and a season of ‘reckoning’: 6 things to know about the 2019 Cubs
- State trooper hit by semi downstate, 14th to be struck by a motorist this year
- Export slump deepens for U.S. whiskey distillers as trade disputes take toll
- Una madre y su novio fueron acusado de la muerte de un niño
- ‘Hopera’ brings blend of hip-hop and opera to University Park
- ‘Woman at War’ review: When a choir director sings a song of radical activism
- UEFA fine Ronaldo for obscene gesture during Atletico win
- A winning attitude and a marquee attraction: 6 things to know about the 2019 White Sox
- ‘The Highwaymen’ review: Woody Harrelson, Kevin Costner confront the cost of Bonnie and Clyde’s violence
- Ex-police chief in DeKalb County town of Hinckley accused of illegally recording conversation with village president
- Lincolnwood board OKs property tax breaks for car dealership as it expands into nearby warehouse
- Nazareth Academy to take on old-school musical with ‘Anything Goes’
- Minor league baseball: More than peanuts and Cracker Jacks
- Stock exchange suspends ‘no jeans’ rule for Levi’s IPO
- Fox Valley Park District to hold Job Fair
- Elmhurst neighbors in Pick subdivision oppose proposed gas station
- Social media post from Hubbard Woods art teacher sparks impromptu visit from NYC street artist Marco Santini
- San Francisco Symphony makes moves to back striking CSO colleagues
- Acclaimed soprano Emily Birsan performs with Southwest Symphony Orchestra in Palos Heights
- ‘El Tigre’ de Chicago viene hambriento
- Davich: Young chess whiz mastering ancient board game in world of video games, electronic screens
- Put that dress on repeat: When formal looks work, can you wear them again?
- A peek inside 9 W. Walton
- Shout Out: Bruce Jones, Oak Park native prepares for Teach Abroad Film Festival
- Apple executive buys a $3.9M condo in No. 9 Walton building
- Taxes, downtown growth among issues in Batavia 4th Ward race
- Police: Valparaiso man fired gun inside apartment
- Evanston Township High School teacher wins prestigious Golden Apple award
- Does Netflix have a killer problem?
- You’re not alone: How to recognize and support kids with anxiety and ADHD
- Your partners along the road: A look at the warriors who help to keep you safe while driving in the winter
- Report: Young car enthusiasts spend $7.2 billion a year customizing vehicles
- How genetic testing may help to identify your risk for a rare disease, Hereditary ATTR Amyloidosis
- 5 reasons a river cruise is the ideal way to see Europe
- Mötley Crüe’s long-awaited biopic ‘The Dirt’ readies for its Netflix debut. After #MeToo, do we need it?
- Yorkville man accused of driving 108 mph in Montgomery
- ‘The Dirt’ review: Mötley Crüe biopic as vapid and sexist as the band in its heyday
- Gary to remodel Steel Yard stadium suites
- ‘A team that’s brave’: Berhalter leads USMNT transformation in new era
- Hobart funeral home employee gets probation, must pay $15K restitution for theft
- Quickly
- Arena Theater aims for audience to see themselves in ‘You’re a a Good Man, Charlie Brown’
- Stop asking high schoolers where they’re going to college, and other lessons we should learn from the college cheating scandal
- Hate crimes program Sunday at Temple Israel
- Attacked as ‘wealthy corporate lawyer,’ Lightfoot defends legal work, progressive credentials
- 10 March Madness oddities that could actually happen this year
- Teen running against slate for Glenview trustee announced his fundraising has surpassed $5K
- What to drink now that you’ve had all the tequila/mezcal: Charanda, a rumlike spirit is coming your way
- Up to 600 million passwords were left visible to Facebook employees in security lapse
- White Sox send Thyago Vieira and Ryan Cordell to Triple-A Charlotte
- Hobart police ask for help identifying theft suspects
- Company won’t operate duck boats this year after fatal sinking in Branson that killed 17
- Bunny, please! 17 times rabbits in pop culture were cuddly or creepy
- Attorneys for Family Christian Center pastors seek gag order in drowning death lawsuit
- Culinary delights found along the Charlevoix Flavor Trail
- After report of ‘whistleblower’ complaint, Yorkville mayor denies allegations
- Bulls players recall NCAA Tournament triumphs and crushing defeats: ‘That’s go time’
- After laws that limited his powers blocked by judge, Wisconsin governor pulls state out of ACA lawsuit
- Bike trails to get new signs in Lake, Porter counties
- Former Blackhawks star Patrick Sharp on his TV work: ‘I’m still pretty uncomfortable’
- Free agency grades for all 32 NFL teams
- Superfans are rushing to the defense of Michael Jackson and R. Kelly. Here’s why.
- After considering staff cuts, Niles Township District 219 to retain school psychologist position
- Elizabeth Holmes’s weird, possibly fake baritone is actually her least baffling quality
- Read Ald. Willie Cochran’s plea agreement
- Fox River Valley libraries director to retire
- Oak Park seventh-grader shared racist image using cellphone during school trip, district officials say
- Patriots owner Robert Kraft wants prostitution video blocked from public
- ‘Schitt’s Creek’ renewed for a sixth and final season
- Emilia Clarke reveals she nearly died of a brain aneurysm in early ‘Game of Thrones’ days
- U.S. Steel expanding paid family leave, as work-life perks spread across industries
- Chiesa ruled out of Italy’s Euro qualifying games due to injury
- Michigan Avenue has a new tower, but it doesn’t live up to the street’s high standards
- 5 ways to conquer C2E2
- Community news
- Barack-etology is back as Barack Obama reveals his NCAA Tournament picks
- Mayor delivers Hobart highlights in video presentation
- MillerCoors sues over Bud Light corn syrup ads, calls them ‘deliberate deception’
- Schererville man charged in 17 cases for string of robberies considering plea deal
- How do the rich smoke pot? Barneys New York is selling $1,100 hand-blown glass bongs.
- 5 things to do in Northwest Indiana March 29-31
- Petrak: What makes you happy?
- Trump endorses Israeli control of the disputed Golan Heights
- Four Baltimore mayors press black caucus to help keep Preakness in city, block bill benefiting Laurel Park
- It’s not just about the bride: For under $200, guys can get a custom-like suit for the big day
- West Suburban Local Scoreboard for Friday, March 22, 2019
- Shaquille Harrison is making the most of his Bulls opportunity: ‘Honestly, you have to believe in yourself’
- Chicagoland best-sellers: ‘Becoming’ by Michelle Obama continues at No. 1
- National best-sellers
- Independent pharmacies across Illinois say they can’t afford to stay open. Here’s why.
- Lake County News-Sun Local Scoreboard for Friday, March 22, 2019
- Teachers at an Indiana elementary school were shot with pellet guns during an active shooter training
- Can’t wait for patio season? We booked an igloo tent on a 27-degree night because it’s never too cold to eat outside
- Senate bill would raise state gas tax by 19 cents per gallon to fund road and bridge repairs
- Modern farmhouse in Glenview with golf simulator: $2.7M
- ‘It’s special’: Patrick Kane is happy with a 100-point season but return to the playoffs is what he really wants
- Illusionist Bill Blagg presents interactive magic experience in Palos Hills
- Golden retriever Tobias lends a listening ear to help Mundelein students improve reading skills
- Celebrate 100 years of Bauhaus design with these items
- Chance the Rapper: ‘I don’t have any more money for Chicago politics,’ as he backs Toni Preckwinkle for mayor
- Lawyers for ex-state Rep. Nick Sauer — accused of posting nude photos of 2 women online — want victim’s phone preserved
- Hundreds gather at Libertyville mosque for multi-faith vigil after New Zealand mass shooting: ‘We have to stand together’
- Waiting for Mueller
- Oak Park School District 97 plans kindergarten registration sessions
- Paramount Theatre and Fox Valley Park District form ‘strategic alliance’ with soon-to-open Aurora arts school
- Burlington Central’s Patrick Mayfield is the 2018-19 Courier-News Boys Basketball Player of the Year
- ‘America’s Got Talent’ star Jackie Evancho to perform in Waukegan
- Don’t fall for the myth that you ‘can’t sing’
- Postponed road resurfacing could delay possible bike lanes in Park Ridge
- Scott Stantis Cartoon Caption Contest Winner and Extras
- Argentina coach Scaloni: ‘We hope Messi can bring the best out of his teammates’
- Los shorts más cortos vuelven al baloncesto universitario
- Gary, East Chicago Lighthouse schools not affected by Indianapolis closure
- New agreement between Township High School District 113, teachers eliminates 2-tier salary schedule
- Pioneering Chicago obstetrician Beatrice Tucker spent 4 decades overseeing crucial care for impoverished women
- Announcing the 2018-19 Courier-News Boys Basketball All-Area Team
- Lifeline Theatre 2019-20 season includes ‘Middle Passage’ and a rock musical based on Norse mythology
- Shout Out: Jim Feeney, Harwood Heights resident, keeps the music in him, even at work
- The Spin: Obamas not ‘planning’ mayor endorsement | Ald. Cochran guilty | Madigan less popular than Trump
- Judge postpones sentencing in terrorism case after defense alleges evidence withheld
- SWAT surrounding South Chicago home after shots fired at officers
- Queiroz busca ‘afinar la orquesta’ en su debut con Colombia
- Document: Baltimore County lawmakers’ letter opposing bill that would boost Laurel Park
- ‘He’s a bulldog’: Northwestern-bound pitcher Coby Moe anxious to begin senior season for Grayslake Central
- Aide: Obamas not planning to endorse in Chicago mayor’s race
- Florida man pleads guilty in pipe bomb mailings that targeted CNN, Trump critics
- The fight over Pritzker’s tax plan has hit TV. Could it become Illinois’ most expensive ballot push?
- FIFA impone sanción vitalicia a dirigente ecuatoriano
- Community news: Oak Lawn theater students heading to state competition
- Lux: Legislating financial harm to public schools
- Judge tosses Junior Mints fraud lawsuit alleging deceptively large boxes
- Tradition of dirty politics slithers into mayoral runoff contest, but we’ve come a long way since 1983
- Orland Park mosque to add cameras, increase police presence and host active shooter drill after New Zealand massacre
- Center field at times? Sitting against left-handed starters? Jason Heyward is prepared for 2019’s uncertainties
- Homer Glen hires firm to study drainage improvements in 4 areas prone to flooding
- Iowa coach Fran McCaffery is in dad mode until the game starts
- Euro 2020 Recap: Belgium win despite Courtois blunder, Dutch win ahead of Germany clash
- Trump signs executive order on free speech on college campuses
- Rick Armstrong’s preview of softball teams from the Aurora area for the 2019 season
- More April 2 showdowns: Rebellious taxpayers and the ‘Illinois Exodus’
- Lake County planning for independent ethylene oxide tests near 2 facilities after EPA declined to do assessments
- NCAA Tournament: No. 2 Michigan State 76, No. 15 Bradley 65
- Jared Kushner uses WhatsApp for official business, Democrat says aide’s lawyer told him
- Some Illinois lawmakers want to let you bet on the NCAA Tournament by next year. Where you’d place bets is up for debate.
- Why the feds should protect Midwest wolves from slaughter
- Naperville first-responders raising money to fight pediatric cancer
- A fresh approach to helping traumatized Chicago residents heal
- Proposal would make state medical pot program permanent, add osteoarthritis, chronic pain, autism, migraines, other conditions
- Slowik: Southland school board candidate learns the hard way not to present informal support as an official endorsement
- Northwestern recruit Ashley Schultz and Oswego East focus on catching wave of successful run
- Trial starts for south suburban man charged with kidnapping and robbing 69-year-old woman
- Daily Southtown Local Scoreboard for Friday, March 22, 2019
- Doubles the pleasure: Maggie Fitzgerald fires up as Richards tops St. Laurence in softball season opener
- Zion police ask public for help finding man who went missing after leaving home to go to work
- Spring training: Cubs 5, Giants 5
- City has work to do on diversity and inclusion, panel says during first Naperville Neighbors United meeting
- Merrillville School Board names new administrator
- Glendale Heights man charged with homicide after crash kills 2 in Elgin
- Jury finds man guilty of fatally shooting boss’s husband during robbery at McHenry home
- Ald. Willie Cochran pleads guilty — finally — to federal fraud charge for misusing ward’s charity fund
- It’s not just you: New data shows more than half of young people in America don’t have a romantic partner
- Boys basketball notes: Defensive stopper Deshon Burnett only scratching the surface for Andrean
- New $40 million North Chicago middle school set for 2021 completion
- No, a pregnant teen who wants an abortion should not be forced to tell her parents
- ‘Health comes first’: Drake Caggiula is making progress but won’t rush his return from a concussion
- Golder on the go? Markus Golder moves toward leaving Valparaiso as graduate transfer
- Majority of Illinois House members sign on as co-sponsors of resolution to slow process of legalizing marijuana
- From Bill Murray and the Gophers to Charles Barkley’s picks: TV highlights from Day 1 of the NCAA Tournament
- Sullivan’s drive: Schubel’s goal in second half helps Naperville Central earn tie with St. Francis
- Arcada Theatre in St. Charles closed for building code violations
- 4 takeaways from Cubs spring training, including Kris Bryant and David Bote working at different positions
- Feisty Bradley shows fight but runs out of luck in a 1st-round loss to Michigan State
- Tom Izzo not a fan of Michigan State facing Big Ten foe Minnesota in the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament
- You really need to enter the Scott Stantis Cartoon Caption Contest
- ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ on Broadway: Great songs but this ‘life and times of the Temptations’ tells us little
- Lori Lightfoot counters Chance the Rapper’s criticism during Chicago mayor debate
- Maureen Atwell, who held key role at MacArthur Foundation, dies at 77
- Post-Tribune Local Scoreboard for Friday, March 22, 2019
- Osundairo brother at Golden Gloves
- Porter County Election Board welcomes new president; sets course for May primary
- Missouri declares state of emergency amid flooding; Nebraska estimates over $1 billion in damage
- Gerson: Why should a Republican stay in a party that has gone off the moral rails?