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- Ask Amy: Young adult ponders leasing car to mom
- New book takes whack at hacking Disney World vacations
- Leaving the priesthood
- Kim Foxx plays the race card to save herself from her Jussie Smollett fiasco
- Deerfield native led climate panel disbanded by Trump. Now he’s launched a new group to help local communities.
- When Lincoln Yards arrives, many won’t know the Chicago before it
- ‘Is God really only calling single, celibate men to the priesthood?’ Why two men left
- Decades after nuclear disaster, tourism is booming in Chernobyl
- Proposal would require fingerprints from those wanting gun permits in Illinois
- A big, traditional, get-your-money’s-worth ‘West Side Story’ opens soon at the Lyric Opera
- Man, dead, found on fire next to burning car in Near West Side
- How to change up ham for Easter, plus a killer chedder biscuit cobbler made from leftovers
- Doc10 preview: The little film festival that could. And did. Now with the AOC movie.
- 4 Chicago cops fighting dismissals in alleged cover-up of Laquan McDonald shooting
- Naperville native sets new ‘Jeopardy!’ record for 1-day winnings with $110,914; 4-day streak continues
- Gov. J.B. Pritzker to opponents of a graduated income tax: ‘Where’s their plan?’
- Shout Out: Ali Sisk of Western Springs, scoops ice cream at Oberweis, interns at La Grange school
- Shout Out: Claudia Klocek, works at Harwood Heights bakery
- How to attend, what you need to know about Maryland’s Triple Crown steeplechase races
- Bears Q&A: Will Cody Whitehair and James Daniels trade positions? Is Ryan Pace more likely to trade up, trade down or stand pat?
- ‘Amazing Grace’: Satisfy your soul with long-dormant Aretha Franklin concert film
- ‘I got y’all… you ain’t gonna make no money neither,’ then gunfire: 3 men shot in Englewood
- 3 takeaways from the Bulls’ 96-86 loss to the Knicks, including a 32nd home loss (a new franchise record!)
- Signal problems cause delays on Union Pacific Northwest line
- Advocates say Portage lakefront needs $1 million in state funds to fight erosion: ‘Time is not on our side’
- Her addiction landed her in prison when he was 8. But Dwyane Wade never gave up on his mom.
- Magic Johnson abruptly resigns as Lakers president: ‘I want to go back to having fun. I want to go back to who I was before taking on this job.’
- Who’s hot and who’s not at the Masters, from the sizzling Rory McIlroy to a chilly Jordan Spieth
- Chicago web series ‘The Right Swipe’ explores diverse digital dating experiences
- Free things to do in Chicago this week
- Prickly City- problem
- Grant to fund full-time Porter County drug interdiction unit
- Owls to keep an eye in Lake, Porter public art project
- Prince Harry, Oprah work on mental health program for Apple
- Chicago’s Instagram hashtag game is strong, from #summertimechi to #chiberia
- Twitter removes Trump video for using ‘Dark Knight’ movie score
- Gary to transfer telephone system funds to municipal building maintenance
- Scientists reveal first image ever made of black hole, showing bending halo of orange light
- Studying to become a priest
- ‘New kids on the block’ Ajax next challenge for Ronaldo, Juventus
- ‘Canelo’ sigue hambriento
- Most of us don’t tip our hotel housekeepers. Shame on us.
- Column: Reasons you shouldn’t fight in front of your kids
- Kane vows to ‘come back stronger than ever’ after ankle injury
- Caos en frontera EEUU-México crea esperas de horas
- Want to hear some Beatles? Head over to Milwaukee Avenue
- How ‘Game of Thrones’ linguist David J. Peterson became Hollywood’s go-to language guy
- ‘The Lion King’: Watch Simba receive advice from Scar and Mufasa in stunning new trailer
- Rising Star chefs Alisha Elenz, Sarah Rinkavage collaborate on dinner benefiting No Kid Hungry
- Passenger who was dragged from United Airlines flight breaks silence after 2 years
- Artists sought to paint Geneva fire hydrants
- Boka Restaurant Group, Union Square Hospitality join up for collabo dinner, ‘Backyard BBQ’ and Izakaya party
- Un herido grave en choque frontal
- Vadhir Derbez a la ‘Mala’
- U46, teachers union reach tentative deal on new contract
- The Cubs are off to a poor start reminiscent of the 1997 team — but the outcome should be different
- El primer avance de ‘The Lion King’
- Arsenal, Chelsea turn to Europa League with Champions League in mind
- Fiorentina hire Montella to replace manager Pioli
- It’s a damn shame: Katherine Dunn’s ‘On Cussing’ reminds us of the writer we lost
- Al Capone family home in Park Manor sells for $226,000 — double the asking price
- Yacht Rockettes
- Lincoln Yards and The 78 projects head to City Council
- Hinsdale training on Narcan and drug overdose prevention draws about 85 people
- Ezequiel Barco: Atlanta United staying ‘calm’ through winless streak
- AC Milan face punishment for breaching FFP rules
- Tomás Boy: ‘Estoy acostumbrado a agarrar papas calientes’
- Youth conference at Indiana University Northwest targets how to respond to bullying, promote trust
- 7 ways to be proactive about your health and health care costs
- 4 tips to help achieve a healthy pregnancy
- How one mother took control of her asthma – recognize the signs
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- Amazon Go stores to accept cash under growing pressure to serve low-income shoppers
- Hard rock supergroup Captain Beyond shoulda been somebody
- Abortion opponents launch new attacks on Roe v. Wade
- Guitarist George Freeman celebrates his 92nd at the Green Mill
- Principals from schools where shootings occurred have formed a support network
- If black people have to play the race card to save Kim Foxx and her reform agenda, let the games begin.
- 13 takeaways from ‘Pooh: The Derrick Rose Story’ — there’s almost as much crying as sweating in this film (and there’s a lot of sweating)
- Show us what Chicago Tribune means to you
- Taureaux Tavern
- Mr. Maki
- Humble Design makeover
- ‘Game of Thrones’ deals in sadistic audience manipulation. Why we keep watching
- Longtime South Side investor tapped to lead group aiming to spur redevelopment around Obama Presidential Center
- Expo in St. Charles aims to arm Baby Boomers with information on range of services in area for seniors
- 5 things to do in Lake County April 19-21
- After Zlatan, Whitecaps face Schweinsteiger’s Chicago Fire
- Faster bus service: CTA says bus/bike lanes could be a solution
- Black hole image inspires an escape from Trump, anti-vaxxers and earthly stupidity
- Selle: Ball finally gets rolling to test EtO emissions at Lake County plants
- Oswego church fundraiser no small potatoes
- Bones found in a Philippines cave reveal a new human cousin
- Facebook is changing how it handles the profiles of deceased users
- Macy’s unveils new store concept, Story, in 36 locations — including two Chicago-area shops
- Naperville cop justified in shooting suspect outside restaurant, state’s attorney says
- Picasso auction nets $40,500 for Gary schools
- Mr. Maki menu items revealed for the upcoming Streeterville teishoku (combo meals) restaurant
- 5 things to do in the western suburbs April 19-22
- It’s the spot at the Masters where VIPs schmooze and Tiger Woods ignores you. And, oddly, it’s an oak tree
- ¿Puede Tiger Woods ganar el Masters a los 43 años?
- Brexiteers are just like Trump fans — except on one thing
- Benjamin Netanyahu poised for 5th term as Israel’s prime minister as rival concedes
- Dreamy corned beef hash, unforgettable toast toppings and more as Breakfast Queen ventures back out
- Cubs are the 4th-most valuable MLB franchise at $3.1 billion, according to Forbes
- Earth just saw its first glimpse of a black hole. This University of Illinois professor looked into the black hole’s abyss.
- Witness slips can impact legislation governing community associations
- Judge rules marital privilege prevents use of texts that prosecutor says ‘prove the case’ against Melodie Gliniewicz
- 2 dead, 1 wounded in shooting on West Side: ‘Sounded like a machine gun’
- ‘Little’ review: ‘black-ish’ star and Issa Rae go big in body-switch tale
- ‘I owe my life to this dog’: How dogs rescued these 3 people from loneliness and poor health
- From Library of Congress to the classroom: U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly comes to Homewood-Flossmoor bearing books
- Community news
- From aquavit to fruit liqueurs to 100-proof bourbons, Minneapolis distiller makes just about everything
- Trump says only 1 person is in charge of immigration: Him
- Readers want prognosis for ‘Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet’
- Rompe el silencio el pasajero arrastrado fuera de un vuelo de United Airlines
- Speak Out: Online voting, spring
- Lake County News-Sun Local Scoreboard for Thursday, April 11, 2019
- Illinois dad and son charged in Michigan body parts probe
- ‘Star Wars Celebration’ llega a Chicago, y esto puedes esperar
- Kirstjen Nielsen was miscast for Trump’s ‘bad cop’ role on immigration
- Shareholder suing Boeing, alleges investors were misled about 737 Max jet
- Monthly artisan market being added to East Dundee’s slate of downtown summer and fall events
- Jurors hear 911 calls Minnesota woman made before responding officer killed her
- What’s real armor like to wear? With ‘Game of Thrones’ as the excuse, I found out at the Art Institute
- 5 things to do in Northwest Indiana April 19-21
- Milbank: Candace Owens’ presence turned a serious inquiry into a farce
- West Suburban Local Scoreboard for Thursday, April 11, 2019
- Lake Forest City Council postpones decision on 100-bed assisted living center along Route 60
- Aaron Rodgers says Bears defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris broke a bone in his leg last season
- US to start warning travelers about kidnapping risk abroad following abduction in Uganda
- Being poor means constantly having to say no to your child
- Indiana University Northwest forum seeks lessons from Detroit for Gary turnaround
- Israel’s policy of oppression
- Lincoln Yards and Lightfoot: A new project, new mayor and new chance for Chicago to grow
- Chaos and confusion reign at Westlake Hospital as staff members accuse owners of defying judge’s order to keep it open
- Lincoln Yards and The 78: A look at what’s planned
- Megadevelopments just got approved for Chicago’s North Side and South Loop. Here’s what gets built first.
- ‘Pinocchio’ by House Theatre has moments of greatness and the best puppet in town
- Softball notes: Less equals more as Kaneland’s Emilee Erickson strikes out 14 in win over Yorkville
- Cuentos Políticos: La dictadura que viene
- Lincoln Yards development property
- Acaba la temporada regular de NBA, es hora de hablar de premios
- Roosevelt academy students to finish school year at Gary career center after pipes ruptured in January
- With ‘growth going on,’ North Aurora looks to promote its own identity
- Rain, thunderstorms, snow, sunshine all expected in Chicago area — but at least we won’t get a blizzard
- Parking fee doubles, outside alcohol no longer allowed at Taste of Oak Brook as changes finalized
- Pitch perfect: Brandon Sfikas throws three-hitter as unbeaten Metea Valley downs Naperville Central
- Black hole Illinois
- Rapids-Sounders match postponed due to blizzard warning
- El meme ‘Se tenía que decir y se dijo’, ¿de dónde surgió?
- Police: All suspects in custody in Griffith homicide
- Ronaldo returns with goal in Juventus’s draw with Ajax
- Alcalde mexicano usa pasaporte falso para ir a Disneylandia, pagará condena en una prisión federal
- Desactivando a Trump
- 4 things we learned from the first black hole image
- Aurora University plucks Matt Airy from successful program in Washington to be men’s basketball coach
- Outgoing board members say District 308 will ‘move forward’ despite budget challenges
- Oak Brook officer known for ticketing handicapped placard misuse will train others
- Deerfield High School students learn from Holocaust survivors during annual Genocide Commemoration Day
- Plastic Easter eggs are raining down from helicopters. We traced this tradition to Chicago suburbs and elsewhere
- Own goal gives Barcelona away victory against Manchester United
- Oak Forest OKs changes to fire, construction codes in first official updates since 2009
- Just months after tumor removed, West Aurora freshman returns to running
- Pique: ‘After what happened at PSG, we can’t be overconfident’
- Reality and renderings: Lincoln Yards development
- Casino donation puts Aurora Strong fund near half-million dollar mark
- Vero Voce Theatre hosts open house at new space
- Unshakeable Jake: Smith strikes out seven, pitches complete game as West Aurora routs Bartlett
- Reality and renderings: The 78 development
- Aurora City Council honors retiring aldermen
- How about ‘Let the people vote’ — on pensions, term limits and remap?
- Want to be one of those pampered yacht guests on ‘Below Deck?’ Bravo is looking for people to set sail in Greece.
- Former Northwestern student charged with sexual assault appears in court with new attorney
- Judge refuses to make public nearly 20 court filings from historic Jason Van Dyke prosecution
- Remembering Dick Thomas — teacher, naturalist, steward of the earth
- A man convicted in a grisly crash won a library board seat. The victim’s family says he ‘shouldn’t have been on the ballot.’
- Downsizing as you age: 8 smart organization tips and tricks
- A powerful, personal look at the impact of multiple sclerosis
- Boxer Vivian Gutierrez outside of the ring
- Lake County grasslands treated to ‘periodic fire’ that looks alarming but benefits native plant systems
- Lots of Easter egg hunts — traditional, glow-in-the-dark and by flashlight — set for Naperville
- Column: I had measles as a kid. Why would you take that risk?
- Teacher Feature: What started as childhood games in pretend classroom became a vocation
- Ex-Chicago Heights Park District police chief found not guilty in one felony case; charges dropped in another
- Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot puts clout on the line as City Council approves Lincoln Yards, The 78 deals after developer concessions
- Oak Park District 97 welcomes new administrators, OKs contracts with teachers’ assistants and support professionals
- Aldermen pay tribute to Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel in his final City Council meeting. Ald. Walter Burnett: ‘You a hustler, man. In a good way!’
- Orland school district chief resigning in June, currently on leave
- The Spin: Lincoln Yards passes despite last-minute drama | Lightfoot’s transition team announced | Lauren Underwood back from the border
- Baranek: Road from Richards takes John Chappetto to new coaching challenge at Moraine Valley
- Man found shot to death at Calumet City intersection, police say
- A hole-in-one, a scoring miscue and a 3-hole playoff: Matt Wallace wins wild Masters Par-3 Contest
- CTE researchers discover possible step toward diagnostic test for living patients
- Rays 9, White Sox 1
- Post-Tribune Local Scoreboard for Thursday, April 11, 2019
- Shout Out: Frederick ‘Fred’ Henry Disch, longtime Niles resident enjoying retirement
- Region roots: Chris Limbach returns to the area as offensive coordinator for Valparaiso University
- Slow-motion video shows Laquan McDonald still a threat after he was shot and fell, cop’s attorney contends
- Jared Kushner, Stephen Miller in battle for future of Trump’s immigration policy
- Lauri Markkanen’s summer plans include getting stronger and improving his lateral quickness
- John O’Malley’s top 5 teams and top 10 players from Northwest Indiana for the 2019 girls tennis season
- Rain pushed back the start of the White Sox game. But the Cubs got their (chilly) game in.
- Teachers at 5 privately run Chicago schools authorize strikes as contract talks continue
- Reynaldo Lopez’s woes continue for the White Sox in a 9-1 loss to the Rays that completes a 3-game sweep
- First things first: Freshman Sanjana Tallamraju unseats older sister Shalini at No. 1 singles for Munster
- The White Sox are struggling. Rick Renteria says the younger players are trying to ‘eliminate some of the emotion’ to get back on track.
- All 5 Notre Dame starters taken in WNBA draft, led by No. 1 pick Jackie Young; Sky select UConn’s Katie Lou Samuelson at No. 4
- Cubs take on frigid conditions at Wrigley Field: ‘You’re not going to die out there, hopefully’
- With Jon Lester on the injured list, the rest of the Cubs rotation has to pick up the slack: ‘It’s tough. He’s our main guy’
- Shout Out: Mick Archer, music teacher and musician who’s a Friday regular at select Mariano’s locations
- Daily Southtown Local Scoreboard for Thursday, April 11, 2019
- Parent of National Enquirer explores possible sale of tabloid
- In visit to Springfield, Chicago Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot preaches statewide unity
- 76ers 125, Bulls 109
- Photos: Dwyane Wade’s final NBA game
- A Bulls season that created more questions than answers comes to merciful end
- Pirates 5, Cubs 2
- Attorney General William Barr says ‘I think spying did occur’ on Trump’s campaign
- Britain, European Union agree to delay Brexit until Halloween
- Jason Heyward hits his 4th home run, but Yu Darvish allows 2 homers in the Cubs’ 5-2 loss to the Pirates