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- Shout Out: Ron Hawking, Grammy-nominated singer who has performed his tribute to Sinatra over a thousand times
- Ask Amy: Woman fears running into her hometown abuser
- Letters: An alternative to opioids
- Daywatch: Elevator woes at former John Hancock Center, an apparently false gator sighting and other things to know to start your day
- Column: Cory Booker is wrong. Joe Biden isn’t the enemy of black people. Donald Trump is.
- 2 elevators got stuck at Chicago’s former John Hancock Center over a recent weekend: ‘I don’t know what they have to do’
- Ranking the 100 best Bears players ever: No. 39, Gary Fencik
- Column: Guided meditation vs. a columnist’s broken brain
- Cresco Labs changes name, look of dispensaries as recreational marijuana sales near. ‘We want this store to fit in the retail corridors.’
- 3-year-old dies from gunshot wound to the face in what police are investigating as an accident
- ‘He was shaking and scared’: 10-year-old boy, 2 cousins shot in East Garfield Park
- As an abused child, J. Michael Straczynski took refuge in superheroes. Then he made a career out of them.
- How much will Mitch Trubisky improve? A closer look at the Bears quarterbacks
- Woman accused of stealing identity of ‘Empire’ star Taraji P. Henson
- Dan Coats, who often clashed with Trump over Russian election interference, is out as national intelligence director
- Heart-wrenching ads put focus on crash victims in road safety campaign
- The new Philz Coffee in Chicago doesn’t do espresso drinks but no one seems to mind
- 5 takeaways from the Cubs-Brewers series, including Kyle Ryan pitching in key situations and the curious case of Jose Quintana
- State EPA cites University Park water supplier for alleged violations as lead contamination issues persist
- Flying solo: Why traveling alone is the way to go
- Markham, church settle long-running legal dispute
- Many youngsters aren’t ready for kindergarten, pediatricians say
- ‘I’ve never coached an athlete like this’: A closer look at Leonard Floyd and the Bears edge rushers
- ‘Soy mexicano…y estadounidense’, el capitán de EEUU que no cree en fronteras
- EEUU toma cima de medallero; guatemalteco logra bicampeonato
- Hit a Wisconsin fest, watch a tug-of-war over the Mighty Mississippi and more Midwest events
- Chivas toma un respiro con triunfo sobre Tigres
- Little Friends submits demolition application for its Naperville buildings, including Kroehler mansion
- Talk of the County: Members of The Squad want ‘to force their views on this country’
- Ravinia review: Renee Fleming brings to life Andre Previn’s ‘Penelope’
- Mothers Against Senseless Killings reclaims corner where 2 women were shot dead: ‘Spraying bullets on indefensible women is total cowardice’
- Un niño de 6 años, entre las víctimas del tiroteo en California
- 4 takeaways from White Sox-Twins series, including all those homers and Eloy Jimenez’s impact
- Subastan joyas incautadas a criminales en México
- This week in Chicago arts, food and drink via ChicagoNow
- ‘Hamilton the Exhibition’ is closing early in Chicago
- Selle: Naturalized citizens patiently wait their turns to be called
- Pfizer to merge its off-patent drug business with EpiPen maker Mylan to create a generic giant
- Man critically injured when hit by pickup truck during argument over lawn mower, Lake County sheriff says
- Virtual reality technology helped make ‘The Lion King’ a hit. It could also change moviemaking
- Group embraces way to raise awareness about suicide
- Not even a cardboard glove and a roster snub could derail Robel Garcia’s remarkable journey from the Dominican Republic to Italy to the Cubs
- As Norman Lear reaps new attention from TV classics, partner Bud Yorkin is again left out of the picture
- Trump signs Sept. 11 victim compensation fund extension, tells first responders ‘you inspire all of humanity’
- ‘Hamilton the Exhibition’ cerrará pronto en Chicago
- Immersive TV and movie ‘activations’ are reshaping fandom, but is audience participation going too far?
- Dwayne Johnson brought his Samoan roots to spinoff ‘Hobbs & Shaw’
- Neighborhood events planned throughout Aurora for National Night Out
- ‘Tel Aviv on Fire’ review: Playing an Israeli/Palestinian soap opera for laughs
- Pleito entre goleadores históricos de Tigres en México
- ‘Mike Wallace Is Here’ review:
- Developer of stalled condo project now proposing townhomes at River Forest site
- Steven Romero de 6 años fue asesinado en el festival del ajo
- Deadline approaches for Deerfield residents interested in replacing trees lost to Emerald Ash Borer
- El ‘Neymar colombiano’ anota su primer gol en River
- 5 dead, 2 injured in shootings at 2 Wisconsin homes
- Two cats die in Valparaiso apartment building blaze
- Hamilton: The Exhibition (How to get to the 35,000-square-foot room where it happens)
- Naughty and revolting children will perform in BAM’s musical ‘Matilda’
- Before you see ‘Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood,’ read this guide to Charles Manson-related music
- ‘Lunch in the Park’ draws crowd in Libertyville
- Sen. Kamala Harris releases single-payer health care plan with role for private insurance
- Body camera footage contradicts police report of South Carolina police shooting of homeowner
- Ask Anna: The art of cruising for sex
- Field Museum’s Emily Graslie gets a national TV series: ‘Prehistoric Road Trip’ on PBS, produced in Chicago
- Trio of northwest suburban library districts pick up Illinois Library Association award for ‘one book’ efforts
- ‘These aren’t scofflaws’: New Illinois law to cap interest rates on consumer debt judgments
- Lake Bluff celebrates pro and amateur cycling
- Western Springs 12-year-olds battle back to Little League District championship game
- A 100 años de Verano Rojo que acentuó segregación en Chicago
- ‘Making the Band’ alum Aubrey O’Day wants women to empower women
- Wisconsin Republican won’t allow Democratic legislator who uses wheelchair to phone in to committee meetings because he says it’s ‘disrespectful’
- Taking the plunge into color — and breaking free of an all-black wardrobe
- David Ortiz happy to be recovering at home, despite not being allowed to ‘crush food yet!!!!’
- Collision of personal watercraft on Cedar Lake under investigation
- Software problems cripple Washington state pot industry
- 2 suburban homes once owned by retired Bears linebacker Lance Briggs sell at foreclosure auctions
- How black pepper sedates marijuana paranoia, according to Neil Young and science
- CBD regulations might come sooner than expected from FDA
- Figuring out her story to tell: ‘Jane the Virgin’ head Jennie Snyder Urman opens up about the show
- One person injured in early morning Elgin shooting Sunday
- Indiana On My Way Pre-K applications now available in Porter County
- Lincolnwood Fest beat the heat, thanks to volunteers
- ‘A proven winner’: Waubonsee hires former Aurora University men’s basketball coach Lance Robinson
- Highland Park’s Francesco Moore steps away from pro soccer: ‘It was just a game to me.’
- The Federal Reserve is set to cut rates for the first time in a decade. But is it a risk?
- How shaky has Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel been? Check the numbers.
- Hinsdale Little League manager questions fence distance, umpire calls in state tournament losses
- Girls volleyball notes: Ferris State recruit Maddie Arundel feels 3rd state title for Marist has nice ring to it
- Column: Divided if we do; divided if we don’t. Should we keep engaging over Trump’s tweets?
- Talk of the County: Rand Paul would be ashamed if he had a conscience
- Frankfort man killed in collision with Amtrak train
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- The best summer dresses — all under $100
- Lil Nas X sets new Billboard record for most weeks at No.1
- Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Mayor Lori Lightfoot criticize Trump’s Twitter attack on Baltimore: ‘Racism is a part of who he is’
- An eye-opening ‘Auschwitz’ exhibition in New York illuminates a dark era
- Football notes: ‘Shocked’ Adam Musielak takes over for Ben Geffert as interim coach at Griffith
- Naperville students make Benet Academy honor rolls
- From sushi to pork chops, mixologists use creativity during Bloody Mary Fest in Highwood
- Extra-alarm fire on West Side that left 6 injured was arson, police say
- Talk of the County: McConnell is ‘the biggest traitor this country has ever seen’
- Motín en cárcel deja 52 muertos entre ellos 16 decapitados
- Winning picture chosen in St. Charles photo contest
- Speak Out: Red light cameras, Trump
- Talk of the County: Trump’s White House shares a lot with Hitler’s Germany
- Vuelca autobús; hay seis muertos y 40 heridos
- Shoutout: Brian Fruits teaches, founded a theater company
- Quién es Erica, la revelación de ‘Stranger Things’
- El ‘Woody’ Sánchez se luce en Chicago
- Column: When it comes to Russia, McConnell is no patriot
- Talk of the County: ‘Yeah, we know he’s an idiot,’ but Trump is guilty of nothing
- Joan Kerwin, member of Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame — an organization she helped found — dies at 87
- Archaeologists uncovering ancient settlement in Will County with help of local volunteers
- Brewers trade for Jordan Lyles, who had a 3.31 ERA in 11 appearances for Milwaukee late last season
- Arlington Heights may ban sweepstakes video gaming terminals: ‘To be fair…we need to close the loophole on this’
- Saints waive former Bears wide receiver Cameron Meredith
- 3 things to watch for in the Cubs-Cardinals series, including the need to contain Paul Goldschmidt
- Shout Out: Lisa Gagliano runs ‘Growing Up in Niles’ Facebook page
- Where Democratic presidential candidates stand on cannabis
- El mexicano Héctor Moreno pone rumbo a Catar
- Cruzeiro y River buscan los cuartos de final de la Libertadores
- Desconcierto por nuevos poderes para ICE
- Highland Park police investigate attempted armed robbery thwarted by CVS employees
- U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski and his wife were at California festival when gunman opened fire and killed 3 people
- ‘Big Papi’ contento de estar en casa tras ser baleado
- How rock veterans from Runaways, Fanny joined forces
- Downpours could dampen afternoon commute, mostly on South Side and south of city
- Fans of local whiskey mark last call with ‘Irish wake’ for Frankfort Spirits
- Shark Week is back. Get your fix with Shedd Aquarium’s live demonstrations
- Suburban Chefs: Urban farmer plies his trade in Aurora, sells his wares in Naperville and local markets
- Corzo, mexicano con ‘patio’ en la playa y que surfea en Lima
- Lake Michigan drownings up 80 percent from this time last year
- Mets adquieren al abridor Marcus Stroman de Azulejos
- Commentary: Why create new gambling laws when we don’t enforce our existing ones?
- Identifican al autor de la masacre en California
- Letters: Trump gives working class hope
- Highland official to host sessions to explain municipal budget process
- Michigan man, 32, identified as Lake Michigan drowning victim
- Se abre la pelea de los gigantes en los Juegos Panamericanos
- Commentary: Trump’s racist tweets put GOP on the spot
- The Spin: U.S. Rep. Lipinski at California festival during shooting | Lightfoot, Pritzker call out Trump’s ‘racism’ | Luis Gutierrez’s political future
- Fingerprint, iris scans could be used to screen travelers at O’Hare security checkpoints
- Man enters guilty plea in 2017 shooting deaths of Merrillville mother, son
- Inviable para Guatemala acatar acuerdo migratorio con EEUU
- El americanismo vota a sus preferidos para la portería
- At least 52 prisoners killed, including 16 decapitated, during prison riot in Brazil
- De Rossi dispuesto a dar lo mejor en Boca Juniors
- Questions already emerging about qualifications of Trump’s pick for national intelligence director
- Trump lashes out amid growing accusations of racism for his incendiary tweets
- Gov. J.B. Pritzker fills two seats on Illinois Gaming Board as work toward Chicago casino, massive gambling expansion begins
- Editorial: Is Trump’s pick the right kind of intelligence chief to replace Dan Coats?
- Valparaiso officials address issues for renters in light of bug-infested apartments on Union Street
- Corrections and clarifications
- Crystal Lake officials seek to have dilapidated, unoccupied family home of slain 5-year-old ‘AJ’ Freund torn down
- Thank the old Hobson Oak tree for Naperville North’s new cycling program
- Blueface takes a slower approach to staying in circulation
- Volunteers spruce up Gary’s Beveridge Elementary
- Howard Moore suffers a setback in his recovery from a fatal car crash and won’t coach for Wisconsin this season
- 5 observations from Bears practice Monday, including Mitch Trubisky’s deep ball, Khalil Mack’s explosiveness and kicking in heavy rain
- The 16-year-old Fortnite world champ won $3 million — that’s more than Tiger Woods made for winning the Masters
- Editorial: Every shooting in Chicago expands the circle of trauma
- Park Ridge, Niles, Morton Grove, Maine, Lincolnwood to host National Night Out events Aug. 6
- Knowles: Kelly proposes measure to help minorities, women get additional funding for businesses
- Column: Let’s cut to the chase: A Chicago casino must be near downtown
- Gunman posted online minutes before killing 3 people at California garlic festival
- U.S. Soccer says women’s team was paid almost $8 million more than the men from 2010-18
- EEUU complica aún más la solicitud de asilo
- Fire damages wing of Gates Elementary School in Aurora; officials say school should be ready to open next month
- Panthers safety Eric Reid says he’ll continue to kneel during the national anthem
- Police: Father charged with leaving kids in locked car with windows up for over two hours in Lake Forest
- River Forest rallies from 6-run deficit to win Little League baseball state title
- Steak and Lobster Fest covers all the bases
- Lightfoot: Why was there a gun in the house where a 3-year-old boy apparently shot himself?
- St. Martha’s Catholic Church Marks 100-Year Anniversary