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Daily horoscope for April 8, 2020
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Ask Amy: Sandwich issue brings Costanza to mind
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Visit the zoo virtually for Zoo Lovers Day
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Looking for love? Singles share tips for first dates while social distancing
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What the world needs now: Your pet selfies for an online exhibit
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Column: When the Seder turns into a Zeder. Holding a Passover dinner during a pandemic — on Zoom.
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‘It could not be more perfect for right now’: Whimsical video game world of ‘Animal Crossing’ flourishes amid coronavirus lockdowns
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Daywatch: Officials say shutdown won’t end soon, innocence claims sit as courts shut down and how to control your pandemic drinking
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2020 NFL draft predictions: Five first-round quarterbacks, running backs get ignored, receivers fall and more
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First Chicago firefighter dies of coronavirus, officials say
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From dinner to funeral to birthday party to church service: How 1 sick person led to 16 likely coronavirus cases and 3 deaths
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While MLB considers a plan to play the entire 2020 season in Arizona, here are some other suggestions for a potential condensed schedule
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Lots of time to read, but too grief-stricken to do it. Sound familiar?
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After Wisconsin voted in middle of coronavirus pandemic, Democrats and Republicans prepare for state-by-state legal fight over election safety
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South suburban residents worry about blood shortage amid pandemic
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Quiche for an easy Easter brunch: Choose from 4 variations, 2 that go crustless
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How Jason Benetti is helping fans reach out to their loved ones: ‘It’s been an awesome amount of humanity that’s washed into my Twitter feed’
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Shoppers are buying groceries online to stay safe during the pandemic, but Illinois’ 1.8 million food stamp recipients — who advocates say are at greater risk — can’t, thanks to red tape
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Vantage Specialties of Gurnee producing sanitizer to meet need during coronavirus crisis
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Prize-winning reporter writes book on Melania Trump
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The Olympic flame has been taken off public display in Japan. And it’s not clear when it will reappear again.
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Foodbank, pantries ramp up distribution, availability as need heightens
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Daughter’s boyfriend charged in killings of doctor, husband in Wisconsin
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China’s Huawei faces a showdown, in court
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Rahm Emanuel wrote a book about local governments stepping in for the fed. The coronavirus response is proving his point — and its limits.
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Bruce Springsteen, Sheryl Crow, Stephen Colbert among celebs paying tribute to John Prine
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Letter to the Editor
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Speak Out: Social distance requirements should mean only drive-through restaurants
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The Chicago Fire signed 5 teenagers recently — giving them 11 homegrown players on the roster. ‘It’s not the age. You’re either a good player or you’re not such a good player.’
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Alton’s mayor told police to crack down on people violating Illinois’ stay-at-home order. They cited his wife at a downtown bar.
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Muere el cantante y compositor John Prine por coronavirus
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What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Modern Family’ finale; coronavirus
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Meet Chicago native Mike Castle, who stars on the new Netflix comedy ‘Brews Brothers’
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Conmebol ya piensa en la vuelta del fútbol
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Looking for a new book to read? Check out these bingeable series for avid readers
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle self-isolating after security detail member tests positive for coronavirus
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Pact to allow Aurora to use former Todd School for emergency use during pandemic
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Families with food allergies struggle with bare shelves
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Oficina de Censo de EEUU envía formularios en papel
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Celebrate Easter at home with virtual worship experiences from around the world
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How a luxury hotel on Billionaires’ Row became a dorm for hospital workers
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Gerard Piqué jugaría en la MLS en 2021
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Uber drivers, other gig workers are still waiting for unemployment benefits from the federal stimulus law
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Passover in isolation dampens holiday mood in Israel
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What will tomorrow’s workplace bring? More elbow room, for starters
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Naperville council OKs 3% tax on recreational marijuana should sales be approved in future
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Mourinho admite haber roto el confinamiento
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Column: Personal shoppers filling our pantries during the lockdown
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Tom Brady admits marital problems with Gisele Bundchen prompted him to skip Patriots offseason workouts
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Universal prepara un remake de La noche del cazador
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Column: This Coronavirus Pandemic Weight Loss Plan will help you flatten your curve
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North, southwest suburbs have lowest percentages of ICU hospital beds available
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Coronavirus pandemic deals huge setback to push against plastics
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New pastor selected to lead Christ United Methodist Church in Deerfield
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Chicago man charged in Blue Island gas station slaying
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UFC 249, skirting coronavirus limits, is set for tribal land in California
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Passover in isolation dampens holiday mood in Israel
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More countries are embracing face masks after initial reluctance
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What will tomorrow’s workplace bring? More elbow room, for starters
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India savors a rare upside to coronavirus: Clean air
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How to handle ‘pandemic dreams’
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Why coronavirus conspiracy theories flourish. And why it matters.
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Rents are late, and ‘it’s only going to get worse’
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Lives Lost: A mismatched pair’s love story ends with coronavirus
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Trump slammed the WHO over coronavirus. He’s not alone.
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Column: These friends, ages 106, 101 and almost 90, haven’t let coronavirus dim their spirits
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Broadway will stay closed at least through June 7
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New retirement account rules ‘make complete sense’ amidst pandemic
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‘I’m in high school again’: Virus sends college students home to parents, and their rules
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Sanders se retira, dejando libre el camino a Biden
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The best Mario game
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How to still celebrate mom this Mother’s Day in the wake of coronavirus
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14 days with a quarantine tracker wristband: Does it even work?
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Dermatólogos advierten lesiones cutáneas por coronavirus
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1990s Bulls collectibles are spiking in value — and industry experts say it’s because of the buzz around ESPN’s ‘Last Dance’
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Paper Easter egg hunts. Rooftop sunrise service shot with an iPhone. DIY stained glass crosses and lamb cakes. How families and churches plan to celebrate holiday amid coronavirus.
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Chicago jazz singer Judy Roberts battles rare cancer with the help of her husband
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Fund established to help Chicagoans during coronavirus pandemic announces 2nd round of grants to nonprofits
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With Bronx Zoo tiger catching the coronavirus, should pet owners be concerned about COVID-19? Health experts weigh in
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With museums empty, security experts hope thieves stay home, too
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Editorial: Baseball without fans? It’s possible in 2020, ‘The Year of the Asterisk’
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Is this the most virus-proof job in the world?
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What’s the best material for a mask?
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Cárcel en Chicago punto caliente de propagación de coronavirus
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Celeb chefs unite to feed hungry, help bleeding restaurants
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Naperville firefighters tackle two garage fires in 12-hour period
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How to experience an Easter egg hunt while social distancing
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Group monitoring tennis gambling ties alert rise to COVID-19
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Former MLS player Toni Dovale helping Spain in fight against coronavirus
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Academias de fútbol base se reinventan en tiempos de coronavirus
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Cleaning out the fireplace, inspecting the roof and other home maintenance projects to tackle in the spring
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From his home in Lake Bluff, Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg holds out hope that the Major League Baseball season can begin in July ‘if it’s safe enough for all involved’
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Brick home in West Town with roof deck: $1.25M
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NBA lookback: Michael Jordan scores career-high 69 points
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Elimine los límites a la imaginación
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Tom Brady: It was ‘just time’ to leave the Patriots for a new challenge
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Coronavirus vapulea agricultura en Florida
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Aun varados en casa, Alesso y Liam Payne filman videoclip
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With no theaters, film fans find ways to gather virtually
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Connecticut Communities Show Appreciation for Healthcare Workers
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How a luxury hotel on Billionaires’ Row became a dorm for hospital workers
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John Prine, revered singer-songwriter from Maywood, dies at 73 of COVID-19 complications
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‘I keep telling them to have faith’: Tinley Park softball coach Wendy Podbielniak hoping for at least a partial final lap of 25-year career
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Can I hang out with my friends if we stay 6 feet apart for social distancing?
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Quickly
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Authorities, 3M cracking down on phony N95 masks. Here’s how to spot fakes.
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Mayo Clinic Q&A: Exercise is important for body, mind
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Opción de jugar en Arizona intriga a peloteros y managers
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Coronavirus crisis hitting New York transit system hard, with dozens of workers dead, canceled trains and long waits for riders
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Marriott Theatre posts videos to stay in touch with audience
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How to look better in video meetings: Tips from TV news people
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The CDC suggests deep breathing to stay calm. Try it. It’s oh-so soothing
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Orders from businesses, residents a ‘godsend’ to Montgomery greenhouse stuck with 10,000 lilies
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Proponen una solución para terminar en Canarias LaLiga española
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‘Sea Fever’ review: A story of conflict between isolated people fearful of an infection, and those skeptical of it. Sound familiar?
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2020 Election schedule: Here’s when the debates, primaries and conventions will happen
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle not ready to consider layoffs as ‘economy falls off a cliff’ because of coronavirus crisis
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Inmates with ongoing innocence claims sit in prisons threatened by coronavirus as courts shut down
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México ya ha perdido miles de empleos por coronavirus
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Valparaiso University athletic director Mark LaBarbera guides the department through an unprecedented situation: ‘You do the best you can for the day you’re in.’
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With Portage Township leading county in COVID-19 cases, mayor says, ‘maybe we need to do a better job’
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World Health Organization on the defensive after President Trump slams it over coronavirus recommendations
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The history of pandemics in Chicago: Historian is giving tours via livestream about 1866 cholera, Influenza pandemic of 1918
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Boys basketball notes: Homewood-Flossmoor’s Josiah Palmer stays on ‘the right way,’ picks Parkside after breakout senior season
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14 bake-at-home cookie kits to pick up from Chicago’s best bakeries and pastry chefs
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Cómo sobrevivir a la oficina en casa
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Toque de queda a la venta de alcohol en Chicago
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John Prine: 10 essential songs, with picks from a former bandmate
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A season cut short: Waubonsie Valley graduate Bryan Jefferson leads Luxembourg pro team to 1st place, promotion to top league
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Exjugador de la MLS ayuda en España contra el coronavirus
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Commentary: Collateral damage in a doctor’s fight against COVID-19: Personal stories and connection
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Easter dinners, brunches and cocktails to-go from 32 Chicago-area restaurants
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Some doctors are moving away from ventilators to treat coronavirus patients. The reason: Unusually high death rates.
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Column: The Bulls might reassign Gar Forman and John Paxson, but GarPax will last forever — just look at Ken Williams and the White Sox
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Inside the factories where workers rush to build lifesaving ventilators: ‘It’s a lot of pressure, I’m not going to lie’
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Oak Brook adjusts hours, procedures during coronavirus pandemic
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Un ‘cara a cara’ más difícil
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John Prine’s widow mourns his death from COVID-19: ‘John was the love of my life’
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Bocelli: No es un concierto por el virus, es una plegaria
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Gary is emerging as new epicenter of Lake County’s COVID-19 outbreak, reports show
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Whiting’s Pierogi Fest postponed until 2021 amid COVID-19 pandemic
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Y el próximo viaje será a…
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Fútbol boliviano declara emergencia y reduce sueldos
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NCAA grants DePaul’s Jalen Coleman-Lands a 6th season of eligibility
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‘Full House,’ Broadway producer Thomas Miller dies at 79
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For most, COVID-19 is a tragedy. For scammers, it’s an opportunity. Don’t let them win.
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Mueren al menos 108 mexicanos en EEUU por COVID-19
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Review: The Strokes triumph on their 1st album in 7 years
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Melania Trump es retratada en una biografía no autorizada
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Earl Graves Sr., founder of Black Enterprise magazine, dies at 85
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La mayoría de los muertos por coronavirus en Nueva York son latinos
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Chicago’s new normal
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Corrections and clarifications
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Tom Brady: ‘Nunca me importó el legado’
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Letters: Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi’s one-size-fits-all approach is hurting commercial property owners
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Celebrating the greatest Jewish athletes on Passover
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Chicago liquor sales banned after 9 p.m. starting Thursday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot orders
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Social distancing got you down? Brighten up the at-home Easter table with these colorful foods
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Patience, planning ahead needed right now
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Ex-etiquette: Partners with children come as a package deal
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‘A silly amount of effort’: Waukegan District 60 considers eliminating uniform requirements after 26 years
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Muere veterano actor de Hollywood Allen Garfield
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Hiring freeze among Tinley Park’s budget responses to coronavirus revenue hit
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Porter County health officer explains impact of COVID-19 on residents
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Libertyville home with tennis court, in-ground pool: $980K
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Google makes Stadia gaming service free
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¿Cómo se preparan los jugadores de la NBA para un eventual regreso?
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Illinois supera los 15,000 casos de COVID-19; 82 nuevas muertes
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Column: Census response rates align with income data for south suburban communities
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Vandalism reported inside Maine South cafeteria during Park Ridge school’s closure
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Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says direct deposits under the coronavirus stimulus package will begin next week
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McDonald’s executives take pay cuts as COVID-19 pandemic causes March sales to plunge
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A haunting, beautiful look at Chicago’s new normal as residents cope with coronavirus anxiety
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From the Bay State to the Battle Born State, here’s how all 50 got their nicknames
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EEUU busca reducir medidas para que gente vuelva a trabajar
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Chefs alimentan y ayudan en pandemia
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High schools considering virtual proms, graduations as end of academic year nears amid pandemic
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Groupon furloughs sales staff amid coronavirus pandemic
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Jugadores del Real Madrid aceptan reducción salarial del 10%
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Four Oak Park senior living facilities report residents with COVID-19, village health director says
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Guayaquil, ¿lo que le espera América Latina con el coronavirus?
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Michael Burkhart, the Cubs’ visiting clubhouse manager for 16 seasons, dies at 63
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Photos: Remembering the lives of those in Illinois who died from coronavirus
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Column: For Italian-Americans, COVID-19’s destruction in Italy particularly hard to watch
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Sadio Mané no vería mal que no proclamen campeón al Liverpool
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Now is the time to make non-urgent projects a priority
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Linda Tripp, key figure in the Clinton impeachment, dead at 70
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Passover rules may have to bend to keep the pantry stocked amid the coronavirus pandemic
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‘Sexology’, la opción para los milenios que buscan consejos sobre sexo
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Two more coronavirus deaths reported in DuPage County, including the 17th at a long-term care facility
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Conmebol pide reunión a FIFA para activar fondo de ayuda
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Ana Belén canta con Ojete Calor en una nueva versión subnopop de su éxito ‘Agapimú’ (VIDEO)
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Naperville News Digest
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Editorial: Mayor Lori Lightfoot puts a curfew on booze sales. Good.
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The Spin: Biden (with Obama assist expected) vs. Trump | Lightfoot’s biblical moment | Chicago’s new liquor curfew
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Aurora mayor, top cops share their experiences battling coronavirus: ‘This is real’
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Commentary: Is America a roaring giant or crying baby?
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Hail, high winds possible as severe thunderstorms sweep parts of Illinois on Wednesday evening
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Chicago’s Catholic archdiocese to air ecumenical Stations of the Cross on Good Friday; Mayor Lori Lightfoot among those featured
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Greater Chicago Food Depository launches coronavirus crisis grant program, suspends charges to pantries for food, seeking volunteers
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Potempa: Lamb cake annual competition inspires creativity from afar
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Former Outcome Health execs can’t access $10.3 million in frozen funds to pay lawyers, judge rules
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Retired WGN-Ch. 9 anchor Steve Sanders lists six-bedroom Lakeview home for $1.55 million
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Two people at Aurora’s Hesed House test positive for COVID-19
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DuPage, Will reporting more than 1,940 coronavirus cases and 78 deaths; Edward Hospital treating 60 patients
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NEA and NEH announce how arts and cultural organizations can win a share of pandemic stimulus funding
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‘It’s just not there’: Bernie Sanders suspends presidential campaign, leaving Joe Biden as presumptive Democratic nominee
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Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump: The 2020 general election is here — and transformed
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Así vive México la pandemia
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Chicago’s top cop calls spike in violence a ‘pandemic’ that is draining resources from fighting coronavirus outbreak
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CDC issues new guidance to make it easier for essential workers exposed to coronavirus to return to work
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Chicago Mayor Lightfoot supports suspending FOIA deadlines during coronavirus shutdown, says saving lives more important
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Are heart attack patients avoiding hospitals because of coronavirus? Some Chicago doctors think so
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Federal stocks of protective equipment nearly depleted, officials say
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Fewer deaths, earlier peak in new coronavirus prediction for Illinois
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Coronavirus updates: As the death toll mounts, governments are slowly beginning to envision an exit strategy
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3 new names pop up in the Bulls’ search for their new top basketball executive, but a favorite also emerges
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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened April 8 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
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Column: Focus the COVID-19 fight in black cities
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Illinois falls short of coronavirus testing goal as known case count rises to over 15,000
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Coronavirus: Tips on how to protect yourself and what to do if you’re sick
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Former Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton is facing charges for allegedly beating his 14-year-old daughter
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A Brooklyn courthouse was still packed as coronavirus spread. Judges, their staffs and lawyers are paying the price.
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Most New York coronavirus cases came from Europe, genomes show