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Column: 5 key things we learned from the Democratic debate
‘She definitely carries the team’: Anna Jaworski sets up Naperville North’s hitters in sweep of Batavia
Ask Amy: Procrastinator will definitely get to it later
Column: Democratic debate’s winners and losers, and a vaping ban so all teens have a chance to get shot: The Week in Review.
Daywatch: A ComEd wire and a tragic accident, Chicago vape shop owners are worried and other things to know about to start your day
Column: Chicagoans aren’t born cynics. We’ve just had it beaten into us from birth with stories like this one.
Column: My car broke down. I lost my bag. Three strangers saved me.
The Democratic debate featured some fiery exchanges and put the divide between liberal and moderate candidates on display
Column: Theo Epstein changed the culture of the Cubs. And in the process, cursed them.
Editorial: Dear Chicago Public Schools teachers: Take the deal
Editorial: When taxpayers trust Springfield … Part 5: How many Illinois pols would return this money to taxpayers?
Celia C. Pérez empowers kids to ruffle feathers in ‘Strange Birds’
All access with Northern Illinois football: Go behind the scenes with 1st-year coach Thomas Hammock
Teen charged in death of woman hit by stray bullet while driving her children from Dolton day care
China will suspend tariff hikes on soybeans, pork, other U.S. farm goods
New York Fashion Week Spring 2020: The best looks
4 takeaways from the Cubs-Padres series, including Yu Darvish’s importance and Nico Hoerner’s quick start
Homofobia en los estadios, nuevo desafío para el fútbol europeo
Chicago nonprofit brings art to schools to get kids to ask ‘What’s that?’
‘Vinicius es el futuro del Real Madrid’, dice Zidane
If flavors are banned, vape shop owners warn they’d have to close — and e-cig users would go back to regular cigarettes
Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert backpedals on earlier admission of sexual misconduct as Yorkville High School wrestling coach
London Stock Exchange spurns $36.6 billion takeover bid from Hong Kong rival
Like wine from France’s Rhone Valley? Head to Walla Walla
Gun stores, isolation, and lack of hope fuel rise in U.S. suicides, study finds
New Bauhaus museum debuts in Dessau
Illinois college enrollment numbers are out. Two schools broke their all-time records this year — again.
Housing authorities in Lake County and North Chicago are repaying thousands of federal dollars following poor audits
Man charged in June stabbing death of fire lieutenant’s son, arson of his van on South Side after dispute over cash from sale of hydraulic car lifts
New ‘SNL’ player used anti-Chinese slur in 2018 YouTube post
A suburban man lost his life — and his nephew lost his arms — from an improperly installed ComEd wire. State regulators can’t guarantee it won’t happen again.
Column: Black Chicago families get rare chance to preserve their photos, stories, artifacts for free. ‘This history is important.’
Lake County Big Read: Collaborators offer free books, tree hikes, writing workshops, book discussions
Nursing home mogul Philip Esformes sentenced to 20 years for $1.3 billion Medicaid fraud
Fall preview: Indie movies and film festivals on tap in Chicago
Fall preview: Forget ‘Joker.’ Here’s 10 better movies to see.
Cyr: Growing conflicts between Japan and South Korea must be reduced
A composer’s chilling “Get Out” score highlights Chicago’s fall movie season
Can the Bears beat the Broncos in Week 2? Check the numbers.
Bold? No. Signing gun control letter carried little risk for CEOs, marketing experts say
With Tony-winning ‘Oslo,’ TimeLine Theatre makes a pact with Broadway in Chicago
Kobe Bryant: Easy days for USA Basketball are over
4 takeaways from the White Sox-Royals series, including Lucas Giolito’s elite company and Tim Anderson’s impact
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Patti Smith join full roster of Chicago Humanities Festival speakers, but you can’t buy tickets just yet
End of an era: Raiders prepare for possible final dirt game
Winnetka mansion demolished, ending multiyear effort to combine two lots
Review: ‘Considering Matthew Shepard’ more striking with lessons of hope on Ravinia’s bigger stage
Broadway top-10 for this fall: ‘Jagged Little Pill,’ Tina Turner and the risky ‘Slave Play’
Review: Chicago quintet Twin Peaks explores intimate country-soul on ‘Lookout Low’
Speak Out: Trump is the Marlon Brando of politics
Lake Zurich police warn residents to secure their vehicles following rash of unlocked car burglaries
What you should know about Time Out Market, aka the next fancy food hall in Chicago
University of Wyoming marks 1969 ouster of black players
Chicago man charged in Burbank sex assault of 14-year-old student, police say
Lake County News-Sun Local Scoreboard for Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019
South Shore projects moving ahead
Marijuana at the airport: That part of your packing list might not fly
Long commutes decline slightly in Northwest Indiana: study
Fantasy football Week 2: Who to start and sit
‘Empire’ star Terrence Howard quitting his day job? ‘I’m done with acting,’ he says
Eddie Money, ‘Two Tickets to Paradise’ singer, dies at 70
Area casinos show growth; sports betting off to strong start, official says
Uber wants to hire 2,000 more employees in Chicago. Here’s what that means for the tech industry.
Precandidatos demócratas chocan intensamente en 1er debate
Michigan Avenue condo in full-amenity building: $990,000
Scientists think they know why dogs have eyes that tug at our hearts
Your friends in a relationship have split, but you like one better. Here’s how to keep both friendships alive.
How many Americans have pets? An investigation of fuzzy statistics
Lawmakers introduce bill to allow pets on restaurant patios
5 new cases of mysterious disease found in dogs in Norway
Retired Utah war dogs continue to save and heal lives
Boston, L.A. offer best property returns as economy slows, portfolio manager says
Olympic figure skater Evan Lysacek sells Chicago condo for $827,000
Google reaped millions of tax breaks as it secretly expanded its real estate footprint across the US
Moran: Daytrippers continue pumping tourism dollars into Lake County wallets
Student held in Hammond High social media threat: police
Miami woos New York homebuyers fleeing over tax law
Flooding again has closed a viaduct at Deerpath Road, Route 41 in Lake Forest. A new project may minimize the issue in the future.
Elgin News Digest
Review: At American Blues, ‘Five Presidents’ puts Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush and Clinton in the same tiny room
Column: Remembering Sept. 11 and all that came after
Encuentran el cuerpo de un hombre desaparecido en 1997, gracias a Google Maps
Paintball fever arrives with NXL Chicago Open: ‘Think capture the flag meets chess meets action sport’
Hinsdale District 86 Board agrees to build 10-lane pool at Central, larger than promised in referendum
Wilmette considers placing cannabis sales referendum on the Nov. 2020 ballot
Man sentenced to 23 years for killing Merrillville mother, son
Rush Copley director’s heart leading him back to the stage
UAW extends contracts with Ford, Fiat Chrysler, but 49,200 GM workers could go on strike Sunday
Editorial: Sean Spicer spoke at Northeastern Illinois. Some students protested. Perfect.
As doctors sound alarm, those vaping in Northwest Indiana say it has kept them off cigarettes
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez takes swipe at former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel for his post-Democratic debate analysis
A Gurnee teen hospitalized for a vaping-related illness is suing e-cigarette company Juul
As Evanston’s black population continues to drop, city officials will study reparations initiatives
El Chicago Fire, bajo nueva administración
Davich: Disabled persons deserve our attention, and not just when something bad happens
Column: Andrew Yang’s cash giveaway makes an important point about jobs
McGrath: Scrappy 1959 Sox pennant-winning team captured love of fans who saw themselves in their cast of characters
Aurora GreenFest to feature nature exhibits, music and more
‘Off to a great start’: Camden Kowalski scores 7th goal of the season as Mundelein tops Lake Forest
Amid community pushback, ComEd gets permit to demolish historic Bronzeville substation
Community news
Mexican cannabis users eagerly await legal marijuana
Bob Marley’s son seeks New Jersey marijuana dispensary
California lawmakers OK medical marijuana in schools; will Gov. Newsom approve?
Universities worry college athletes might partner with marijuana brands
Marijuana makes you paranoid? Study suggests your genes are to blame
New law now opens public eye on teacher bargaining
Community news
Antonio Brown eligible to play for the Patriots, sources say
Down to Business: French chef taps science, creativity to create the macarons he sells from his Naperville bakery
Villages drying out but river flooding still expected after storms drop more than 3 inches of rain across north, northwest suburbs of Chicago
Kirby Dach, the Blackhawks’ 1st-round pick, is in concussion protocol and misses the 1st day of training camp
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot calls for test of water main lining that could save trees, taxpayer money
Down to Business: Family ties in the area, hot dog stand experience in Chicago leads to fast-food restaurant in Elgin
Amazon’s Whole Foods is cutting health care benefits for part-timers
Billionaire Joe Mansueto takes full ownership of the Chicago Fire
Meeting shows cleanup work at former East Chicago DuPont site
Vero Voce stages ‘Willy Wonka Kids,’ starring elementary school-age actors
España y Argentina se citan por el título mundial de básquet
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Palos Hills WWII veteran gets long-sought medals for Navy service
Valparaiso senior Ava Gilliana’s committed to running, and to medaling at the state meet
Adele files for divorce from husband Simon Konecki
‘The storm sewers can’t keep up’: Flooding reported across Lake County; Marriott Theatre and Fox River shut down after overnight downpour
Eufórico Messi saluda clasificación de Argentina a final del Mundial de Básquet
Registration open for Electric Christmas Parade
Naperville News Digest
Public hearing on Waukegan casino proposals set for Sept. 18
Acusan a un sujeto de apuñalar a muerte al hijo de un bombero
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First responders visit Willowbrook Elementary as students and staff commemorate 9/11
Column: How Trump should deal with Afghanistan, the Taliban and an unwinnable war
Letters: Tipped minimum wage makes it hard to survive
Rockford resident gets diagnosis for mysterious foot swelling on TNT’s ‘Chasing the Cure’
Aurora looks at deal for downtown block that includes historic Hobbs Building
Evanston aldermen look to increase protections for trees on private property
¿Merecen sueldo los deportistas universitarios?
Four U46 students among National Merit Scholar semifinalists
Zantac contains cancer-causing chemical, FDA says
Church news
Análisis: Biden luce a veces como favorito, a veces no
‘Canelo’ Álvarez sube de división para retar a Kovalev
Nestle to close Glendale Heights distribution facility and lay off 121 workers
This Week in Naperville
Slowik: Peace activists hold forum on Islamophobia and other forms of hate
Carpentersville cracking down on illegal fireworks with new rules fining offenders up to $500
Have old-fashioned family fun at Oak Park Fall Fest
Grammy winner Sam Smith announces new pronouns of ‘they’ and ‘them’
Shout Out: Julia Bass, Glenview Grind barista and fast-pitch softball player
Local high school students named National Merit Scholar semi-finalists
Blackhawks training camp
Davich: When guests arrive at your home, treat it like a special event with old-fashioned hospitality
21 dogs rescued from South Carolina as Hurricane Dorian comes closer
Cat-lovers built their indoor cats a ‘catio’ so they can enjoy the outdoors
Pet World: Ask vet for help with nutrition plan for cat who’s losing weight
Art for every taste and budget — and a chance to talk to the creators — part of Riverwalk Fine Art Fair lure
Volunteers step up to help a struggling animal shelter
Michigan Avenue condo in full-amenity building: $990,000
Highwood open to allowing recreational marijuana businesses in downtown as city’s neighbors prefer outright bans
Matt Nagy is optimistic Trey Burton will play vs. the Broncos, but the Bears list him as questionable
Winnetka residents could soon opt for less posh, but more affordable, curbside rubbish pickup
New St. Charles police headquarters to open Monday
‘Downton Abbey’ review: The servants are revolting
McDaniel-Hale: Legalized pot puts new burden on cops to keep streets safe
Lake County takes precautions after ransomware attack shuts down email server for more than 2 weeks
Lightning strike suspected cause of fire at vacant Elgin house
Editorial: Why did Chicago pay lawyers $213 million to defend police misconduct cases?
Aurora to look at tax increment financing districts at Fox Valley Mall, old Copley property
Former Veeck family home in Hinsdale sold for $1.25 million, will be preserved
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Like canaries in a coal mine: Local bird banding efforts gage health of the environment
Woman killed in hit-and-run crash in downtown Deerfield: coroner
Decent: ‘Downton Abbey’ reimagined with a very different dowager countess evaluating the scene
Column: Have smartphones turned us into Goofus Nation?
O’Rourke: tuit de legislador republicano es ‘una amenaza de muerte’
Metra train derails after hitting truck on Southwest Side; no injuries reported
Juwan Howard connects with Matt Nagy in visit to Halas Hall: ‘They were out of the box’
Elgin council briefed on township plans to put mental health board referendum on March election ballot
Girls from P.E.A.R.L.S. craft blankets for newborns
Speak Out: Trump, gambling, marijuana
The Spin: AOC, Rahm Emanuel and the dead fish comment | Chicago to look at cheaper water pipe fixes | Hastert backpedals on previous abuse admission
District 207 School Board approves $131 million bond issue toward referendum-authorized projects
The 6 hottest Chicago shows to see right now
City considers $450,000 settlement for man who claimed cops used racial slurs and started a fight in downtown garage
Teacher Feature: Tales on Montana youth bring a different dynamic to Naperville teacher’s junior high classroom
Teen charged in Dolton mother’s slaying ordered held without bail
Lurie Children’s Hospital gives free haircuts to sick kids, their parents: ‘A haircut is a little boost of confidence’
Commentary: Kids are not helped by the secrecy around juvenile court records
Park Ridge community, first responders reflect on 9/11 anniversary during annual ceremony
tl;dr: vaping is bad, Twitter trolls got owned and architects know better than to move our Art Institute lions
Yorkville man who worked with Plano Area Special Education Cooperative facing child pornography charges
Column: The social media value scale of ‘being hacked’
Hillary, Chelsea Clinton join upcoming Chicago Ideas Week panel
Joe Maddon has no regrets as he enters what could be the final homestand as Cubs manager: ‘I can’t lament anything’
McGrath: Why it’s worth listening to all those old stories from ‘back in the day’
Letters to the editor
Tinley Park is revisiting license plate-reading cameras at intersections
‘Tigers Are Not Afraid’ review: Grim fairy tale peers at war through a child’s eyes
Column: Congress is shirking its constitutional duty by not impeaching Trump
Four men charged with attempted murder in Hammond bar fight: police
Contractor wins West Dundee OK to do Huntley Road work on Sundays so job can finish by mid-November
YouTube star Lilly Singh makes bold leap to late-night TV
Hutton: Busting the myth of the two-handed catch in baseball
Aurora softens rules on liquor locations
Commentary: California’s new law could slam the brakes on Uber and Lyft
Even without recording a sack, Khalil Mack played ‘as well as I’ve ever had a guy play’ in the Bears’ season-opening loss
DuPage clerk’s request to buy new election equipment gets big push from the county’s seven League of Women Voters groups
Escuela homenajea a la primera comisionada hispana del Condado de Cook
In the Bahamas, 1,300 people remain missing nearly 2 weeks after Hurricane Dorian hit
Felicity Huffman gets 14 days in prison for her role in the college admissions bribery scandal: ‘I was stupid’
Naperville second only to Chicago for Bears fans based on ticket sales from platform
Plan to add Gary code enforcement worker questioned
Matteson School Dist. 159 students, community members plan protest over hiring of principal accused of sexual misconduct
Patrick Kane and the Blackhawks open training camp with new players and a newfound confidence: ‘Just have to put it all together’
Illinois primary’s not until St. Patrick’s Day, but ballot requirements present early challenge to large field of Democratic presidential contenders
A new city ethics ruling offers a warning to Chicago City Council members who also work as attorneys
South suburban fire departments in line for almost $1.4M in federal grants
Park board votes 4-3 to OK neighbor-opposed deal to reduce prairie grass plan for Naperville’s Buttonwood Park
Proposed changes to Naperville’s renewable energy program would allow residential customers to apply for grants
Women’s issues focus of Aurora meeting
Accidental drowning cause of Calumet High School athlete’s death: medical examiner
U46 may create alternative classrooms for elementary and middle-school students with behavioral, emotional problems
Cubs 17, Pirates 8
Troubled times at Ronald Reagan’s boyhood home in Dixon, Ill.: ‘We cannot keep bleeding money’
Column: 6 great books to read right now — from Toni Morrison to Sally Rooney
Family that owns OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma used Swiss accounts to conceal $1 billion in transfers: court filings
As trial approaches, lawyer in Hastert hush-money lawsuit alleges possible perjury
Character counts for Beebe and son, who continue to defy odds
Column: Can Bernie Sanders’ authenticity sway Democrats?
Read a document about the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s ”Chicago’ style replica’ training facility
Oswego looks at using doorbell camera video to fight crime
ICE plans to create ”Chicago’ style replica’ in new training facility
From boos to oohs: After falling into a 4-run hole, the Cubs romp past the Pirates 17-8 with 5 home runs
Post-Tribune Local Scoreboard for Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019
In defense of the offense: Valparaiso dials it up on the ground for DAC victory over Michigan City
‘Any week it can be any receiver’: James Mitchell gets his turn with 2 TD catches as Merrillville rolls past Portage
Daily Southtown Local Scoreboard for Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019
Blackhawks legend Stan Mikita had the degenerative brain disease CTE, study finds
‘I had to make up for what I had done’: Dominick Jones delivers 4 TD passes as H-F rolls past Andrew
Max Oberman helps Buffalo Grove run past Highland Park

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