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100 best places to take the kids
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100 things to do in Philadelphia
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100 day trips from Baltimore
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100 Maryland places, attractions and landmarks
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Cubs prospect Adbert Alzolay leaves his Triple-A start with arm discomfort
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White Sox — 0-6 since the All-Star break — have been outscored by the Royals 23-7 in 3 games
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Ask Amy: Gran’s money request strains family
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Column: FBI tracks Michael Madigan in Chicago’s great tiger hunt
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Daywatch: Dangerous heat settling in, the ‘Mai Tai Guy’ Cubs fan is not sorry and other things to know to start your day
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Column: An alleged sexual assault victim may have lied to help acquit R. Kelly in 2008. Her cooperation this time is an act of bravery.
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Ranking the 100 best Bears players ever: No. 50, Larry Morris
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First a downstate Goodwill announced it would stop paying many disabled workers. Facing outrage, the local nonprofit rescinded the decision and apologized.
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Charles Simic reflects on what set James Tate’s late poetry apart
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Cook County’s forest preserve police chief has resigned, days after scathing report on a $250 parking ticket spat
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Lightfoot names five sites, all on South and West sides, as possible casino locations
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Aldermen say they’re surprised by Lightfoot’s casino site picks
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Protesters picket Naperville gas station after clerk questions teen’s citizenship, says her Mexican cousins need to ‘go back to their country’
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3 historic lighthouses on the Great Lakes to be auctioned
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4 takeaways from the Cubs-Reds series, including dominant starting pitching and no worries about Anthony Rizzo’s power outage
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Best Chicago happy hour deals: July 18-24
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President Trump vs. Dems: ‘Racist,’ ‘socialist’ lines drawn for 2020
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More warnings about high lake levels after boat hits breakwall — second time in a week
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President Trump again slams Democratic congresswomen at campaign rally as crowd chants ‘Send her back!’
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Watch for buckling pavement, slower Metra trains as temperatures climb this week
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Suburban Cooks: ‘Little’ desserts help launch culinary career
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ComplexCon invades and AIC throws a block party — here are 5 things to do in Chicago this weekend
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Autism largely caused by genetics, not environment, study finds
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Despite federal protections, rape victims still get billed for forensic exams
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You can now renew your passport in as little as 24 hours. Here’s how.
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Resavoir is a uniquely Chicago band with a unique sound
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Can jazz and cabaret make beautiful music together?
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Toys R Us set to return, but former toy giant restarting small: Just 2 stores in U.S.
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Medias Blancas suman su sexto revés seguido
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Do abuse allegations against ‘Bachelor’ creator Mike Fleiss spell trouble for the franchise?
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3 takeaways from the Fire’s 2-2 draw with the Crew, including how comfort is the team’s ‘enemy’ and the boo birds
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Man shouting ‘You die!’ sets Japanese anime studio on fire, killing 33 people; suspect taken to hospital
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Grant Park Orchestra review: Radiant music amid another storm
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Retired from many circuses and zoos, where do elephants go now? Milwaukee and its new $16.6 million exhibit.
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Vintage Cubs logo gets futuristic upgrade courtesy of Takashi Murakami. Here’s how to score the swag.
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Between ‘Fleabag’ and ‘Killing Eve,’ Phoebe Waller-Bridge has the Emmys nominations’ golden touch
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Rory McIlroy has horrible start at British Open with quadruple-bogey on first hole and finishes with a 79
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Pitchfork musicians from Chicago share their favorite restaurants in the city
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‘We’re like the forgotten people’: Chicago Riots junior roller derby offers rough-and-tumble community of acceptance
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La popular App que te dice cómo te verás de viejito y que entrega tu información a los rusos, es cuestionada
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Retailers announced plans to close 5,400 stores last year. This year, they’ve already hit 7,100
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Brandon Kintzler’s rebound came about the way his career did: Old-fashioned hard work (once, as an ice cream server in Vegas)
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Beach Park Domino’s Pizza worker charged with stealing $28,000 from the business
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Tours of replica Viking warship set for Saturday in Geneva
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren targets private equity ‘looting’ of troubled companies
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Niles man faces second charge of child sexual abuse after 9-year-old girl comes forward
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Una mujer fue acuchillada en un ataque ‘motivado sexualmente’ cerca de la Universidad DePaul
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Naperville gas station fires clerk accused of telling Hispanic customers ‘to go back to their country’
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¿Qué hacer con el Cristo ‘de la corrupción’?
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Highwood Bloody Mary Fest offerings top themselves each year
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Objetivo: Derrotar a Cruz Azul
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Sideshow Theatre Company announces 2019-2020 season
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‘You can see the confidence skyrocketing’: Tra Holmes goes on hot streak for Kane County Cougars
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Humboldt gator is the latest Chicago celebrity with a commemorative bobblehead
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Manny Machado calls MLB Network analysts Eric Byrnes and Dan Plesac ‘the biggest tools out there’
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Moraine Valley jazz ensemble swings into summer with free concert July 26
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Cantigny’s Military Through the Ages educates on the history of war
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Column: There’s no difference between supporting a racist and being one
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Despite resident opposition, Naperville commission endorses zoning for new stores on Washington Street
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Ebony photo archives auction resumes Monday after producing ‘multiple bidders’ but no clear winner
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Trespassing teens, black mold and garbage in vacant Winnetka buildings prompt lawsuit against developer of stalled mega-project
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Sally Field, ‘Sesame Street,’ Earth, Wind and Fire to receive Kennedy Center award
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Circus performers build a ‘Brave Space’ through the gift of risk
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A 42-year-old college instructor from Antioch will compete on new TV show that combines mini golf with ‘American Ninja Warrior’
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Watch: ‘It: Chapter Two’ new trailer as the Losers Club returns to Derry
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‘Werewolf Ninja Philosopher’ review: When your private eye’s extra-hairy, and someone’s killing the indie filmmakers in New York
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At the Cook County Jail, inmates cultivate empathy and patience by training rescue dogs
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4 local designers selected as ‘Brands to Watch’ for ComplexCon’s Chicago debut
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Conoce al primer fisicoculturista mexicano en Panamericanos
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GoFundMe campaign for Elmhurst-area father tops $10,000 goal after apparent murder-suicide
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Madre e hija acusadas de asesinato por la muerte del bebé de Marlen Ochoa
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‘Ready to go’: Mickey Reilly looks to take charge for boys soccer powerhouse Libertyville
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Libertyville considering prohibition on recreational marijuana sales, while Mundelein and Vernon Hills figure out next steps
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Flashback: Before Chicago erupted into race riots in 1919, Carl Sandburg reported on the fissures
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Detallan esfuerzos de Trump para acallar escándalos sobre amoríos
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Niles Township 219 to offer environmental science course through Loyola University for college credit
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50 years later, let’s get moonstruck again and take a giant leap
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Carpentersville police manhunt ends with 2 Harvey men charged with possession of a stolen car, other offenses
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More due diligence could have prevented need for Waukegan downtown entertainment district, alderman says
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Football notes: Average won’t do this season for Tinley Park quarterback Joe Mackessy
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Bulls sign Shaquille Harrison and Luke Kornet — but they still need to move one contract
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Weather service says ‘damage has been done’ to disrupt expected heat wave, thunderstorms postpone heat warning, drop 2 inches of rain, lead to canceled flights
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Batavia’s family connection to historic moon landing
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AMLO le ‘mete hacha’ a casi todo, desde deportes hasta arqueología
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‘The Lion King’ review: I cannot feel the love tonight
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Column: ‘You’re capable, but other people don’t see you that way.’ Blind memoir teacher helps Chicago seniors preserve their stories
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Review: Choosing between the two Japanese-inspired restaurant bars Kumiko and Kikko proves impossible
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En venta La Catrina Café en Pilsen
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Teatro Zinzanni opens in 2019 in Chicago
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Lawsuit: Boy in foster home was assaulted by sex offender who lived there
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Míchel debuta en el fútbol mexicano y Gignac busca gol histórico
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St. John Republicans want Plan Commission member removed over party affiliation dispute
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Amtrak to add round trip to Milwaukee in next three years
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De qué murió Sonia Infante
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‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli loses appeal, isn’t getting out of prison anytime soon
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Will Illinois’ new gun dealer license law reduce crime? Gun rights group say no, and file suit to overturn it
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Hobart eyeing a potential TIF district around U.S. 30 in effort to capture county convention center
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Despite late season start, residents enjoying Dancin’ in the Street concert series in Clarendon Hills
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Fox Valley senior women shaking it up as they step into the spotlight
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Chris Rock starring on Season 4 of ‘Fargo,’ which will film in Chicago
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Community news
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says downtown casino site could still end up in the mix for consideration
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Russian-made FaceApp, which can add years to your selfie, under fire for privacy risks
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‘I got one. I got one.’ Police audio reveals search to save girls in fatal St. John Township fire
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Buffalo Grove Park District seeking to fill board vacancy: ‘This is a true citizen volunteer position’
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Commission review of proposed CityGate apartment building pushed back to August
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‘Surviving R. Kelly’ executive producer dream hampton on the Emmy nod and justice
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Hobart Art Theatre hosts Gilbert Gottfried rare show in the Region
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Extra! Extra! Read all about Oak Lawn Park District Theatre staging ‘Newsies’
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Cool, calm and committed: Mundelein’s Morgan Frank at ease heading into senior season
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How to Instant Pot your picnic, with recipes for pate, savory cheesecake and dessert
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Despiden a empleado de gasolinera que le dijo a clientas hispanas ‘regresen a su país’
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‘Cats’ is back in Chicago at the Nederlander Theatre — it’s live, so put those claws away
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Chicago’s Revolution Brewing releases 2 wintry beers in July. What are they thinking?
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El Haragán & Cía.: Historia, vida y su rock mexicano #RumboAlos30
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‘I believe in what we’re building’: Indiana coach Tom Allen feels ‘grit’ will lead to turnaround
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10 questions with … Sonia Gasca, Elgin 311 citizen advocate
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City council tables discussion on creating business district for Mall of India
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Things to do in Chicago this weekend: Pitchfork Festival, ComplexCon, Taste of Korea, Silver Room Block Party
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Quickly
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The Joliet Drama Guild will ‘kick off the Sunday shoes’ to stage the movie musical ‘Footloose’
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Los fichajes, los candidatos, los desesperados y los nuevos en el Apertura 2019 de Liga MX
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Nate Cole comfortable as a leader, go-to scorer for Buffalo Grove boys basketball
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Community gives nearly $1.6 million in donations to District 204 schools
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Aldermen endorse home improvement grants in Aurora’s 3rd Ward
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Fun out of the sun: Southland libraries offer cool indoor events for a hot Saturday
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Tom Cruise drops first trailer for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ at Comic-Con
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Commentary: 400 years ago, Polish workers led the first strike for voting rights in North America
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Vernon Hills establish regulations allowing for new cellphone antennas on light poles as Verizon, AT&T look to boost service
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Editorial: ‘Do you know who I am?’ Not yet, but the people of Cook County deserve to find out.
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Canterbury Summer Theatre closes 2019 season with ‘Hold Me!’
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Northwestern NICU app gives parents baby’s vital signs, updates to ease their minds
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AMLO le ‘mete hacha’ a casi todo, desde deportes hasta arqueología
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Some of the deadliest cancers receive the least funding, Northwestern study says
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La suerte de llamarse Tommy en ‘The Music Man’
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Shelters open as heat wave expected to continue this weekend
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Mother, daughter charged in killing of baby cut from womb of slain teen
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Slowik: Saga of mysterious Tahoes takes back seat to other business in Blue Island
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‘We want to change the face of public housing’: Waukegan OKs use of federal dollars toward Barwell Manor overhaul
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Negar asilo agravaría el hacinamiento de migrantes
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Barbie gets a glam rock makeover as David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust
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Elenco de ‘It 2’ habló de su intenso rodaje
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Detroit contract talks: Four things to know as autoworkers seek bigger share of the profits
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Diario As entrevista a fondo al mexicano Héctor Herrera (VIDEO)
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Buscan a un sujeto por ‘indecencia pública’ en el tren
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Sequía de títulos no le quita el sueño a Cruz Azul
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Column: Ability to stand out separates those accepted at elite colleges from the rest
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Bare Bones Gastropub brings Burn ‘Em Brewing beer, creative dishes to La Porte
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Yates reina en etapa del Tour en la que favoritos declaran tregua
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Winnetka approves resolution halting cannabis sales until officials can examine local ordinances
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Surging temperature predictions have officials urging Lake County residents to prepare for the heat
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Active shooter drill results in police response
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Gary teen makes court appearance for having gun near Merrillville school
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Letters: New life for old churches
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Inmigración detiene a tres niñas estadounidenses en el O’Hare, ‘quieren que se entreguen sus padres indocumentados’
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Illinois to reject federal grant funds to avoid new ‘gag rule’ on abortion referrals
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Sale rompe mala racha en Fenway con blanqueada a Azulejos
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5 things to do in Lake County July 26-Aug. 1
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A congested NL wild-card race could affect these 3 trade needs for the Cubs
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City inspector accused of lying to FBI about relationship with developers involved in Ald. Carrie Austin probe
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Commentary: The VW Beetle was ahead of its time
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Boeing to take a $4.9 billion charge over grounded jet
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Commentary: Abandoning our nuclear arms treaties with Russia is a bad idea
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Park Ridge Park District receives grant for ‘pollinator garden’; will attract butterflies, bees, birds
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With excessive heat warning issued, Glenview and Northbrook announce cooling venues
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Will County board rejects plan to roll back video gambling ban
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29Rooms pop-up is back in Chicago, promising to ‘expand your reality.’ Here’s a look inside.
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Fifty years later, Aurora area residents ‘still in awe’ of first landing on the moon
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Trump says he was ‘not happy’ with his crowd’s ‘send her back’ chant at N.C. rally, after tweeting congresswomen should leave country
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Qué hacer este fin de semana
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Hammond man, 19, sentenced in Pulaski Park shooting
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Community news: Taste of Orland Park set for Aug. 2-4
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‘Genius grant’ art show set for Chicago in 2021
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‘Cats’ trailer drops: Watch Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson in movie musical
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Aurora area works to beat the heat
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FBI raids downstate home of longtime ComEd lobbyist who is close confidant of Speaker Madigan
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Former GOP candidate for governor Jeanne Ives now seeking party nod to take on Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten
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Which White Sox players might draw interest? 3 questions as the trade deadline nears
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The Spin: Home of Madigan confidant raided, plus Lightfoot tries to slam door on Preckwinkle criticism, keeps open mind about downtown Chicago casino
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Column: Trump can’t stop America from offering a safe harbor to huddled masses
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Trump took part in efforts to keep porn actress, Playboy centerfold quiet ahead of 2016 election, unsealed records show
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Cooling venues set to open as forecasts of intense heat announced
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5 things to do in the western suburbs July 26-Aug. 1
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Beatriz Solís escribe su propia historia
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Substitute teacher picked for Will County board seat
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Corrections and clarifications
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Porter County Fair offers a point of connection for families, friends
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Gary man pleads not guilty to murder in gas station shooting
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Appeals court backs Orland fire district in antitrust case
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Oak Forest man indicted on multiple charges, including sexual assault of a minor and child porn
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Man denied bond release in Gary rape case
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5 things to do in northwest Indiana July 26-30
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Trump says American warship shot down Iranian drone after it threatened ship
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Column: Sham candidates are bad for democracy, but let’s not make a federal case of it
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Jeffrey Epstein denied bail in federal sex trafficking case
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Naperville braces for temps that are going to feel like 104 to 114 degrees
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Tickets are on sale for Chicago Tribune Food Bowl’s opening night party, headlined by acclaimed Chef Rosio Sánchez
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Discover fascinating history on these local walking tours of Oak Park and River Forest
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Speak Out: Shootings, voting
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‘We need everyone to do their part’: Chicago prepares for heat wave
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Speak Out: New rule seems to be that laws don’t have to be followed
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House OKs raising federal minimum wage to $15, but bill looks doomed in Senate
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Tinley Park OKs new pay plan for firefighters
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Liberan a las tres niñas ciudadanas que Inmigración detuvo por 13 horas en O’Hare, se reúnen con su madre
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Nursing assistant accused of stealing from patients — many from Aurora and Naperville area — to finance Hawaii trip, kids’ tuition, vet care
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St. Nicholas School reunion in Aurora a ‘wish come true’ for grad
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Steve Stone tweets call for patience after 7th straight White Sox loss. Fans fire back at ‘clown show,’ ‘tire fire,’ ‘disaster.’
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Editorial: Soften the blow to Chicago employers, Mayor Lightfoot
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Is it bowl or bust for Lovie Smith in his 4th season at Illinois? ‘This is what we’ve been building for’
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Judge sentences U. of I. killer Brendt Christensen to life in prison after jury unable to decide on death sentence
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At murder trial, pathologist says suburban woman’s drowning in 2000 bothered him, but evidence was lacking at the time to call it a homicide
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Park Ridge police: Home caregiver charged with forging checks
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Nebraska may be the favorite to win the Big Ten West. The biggest reason is Adrian Martinez, a 19-year-old ‘tough guy’ quarterback.
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He had a ‘very unusual’ lump on his finger, so a Chicago-area man sought help from ‘Dr. Pimple Popper’
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Trump to nominate Eugene Scalia, son of the late Supreme Court justice, to be labor secretary
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Ride crash at Midlothian carnival injures child