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Daily horoscope for July 30, 2020
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Tropical storm what? Isaias has formed, but what does it mean and how do you pronounce it?
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A quick primer on Great Lakes water levels
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Ask Amy: Tragic loss brings on a strange family demand
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A dozen students at Bradley University test positive for COVID-19, including some at orientation, after social gathering
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Letters: Readers react to John Kass column
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Column: Police families, how do they bear it?
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Column: A member of Congress called out a colleague for saying her name wrong. As a Dahleen, I can relate.
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As Lake Michigan waters rise, erosion poses an existential threat to North Shore towns and homeowners
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Park District workers call for more communication and safety protocols when parks are closed because of COVID-19
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Father-son team market COVID-19 face shields from Palos Park office
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Daywatch: Pritzker warns of ‘reversal’ on reopening, Mercy Hospital is closing and Sketchbook Brewing is launching in Skokie
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As schools decide how to reopen, these elementary school girls open their own ‘classroom’ for neighborhood kids entering kindergarten
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The best Lollapalooza fashion: We look back at the zaniest, coolest festival styles from years past
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Commentary: ‘Tenet,’ the movie America didn’t deserve to see first, ushers in a nervous new multiplex era
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The Big Ten football schedule is expected to be out next week, with front-loaded divisional games and 3 to 5 open dates
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Column: I went to Media Burn for Studs Terkel, then stumbled on a 1978 documentary about the Ku Klux Klan
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Waiting for buyer for Fieldhouse, Merrillville votes to extend bid deadline
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How has the layout of Halas Hall changed? And what will be different at practices? The Bears infection control officer details all the COVID-19 changes.
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Tyson Foods to add nurses, increase virus testing in U.S. meat plants
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Without fans in the stands, the Cubs have supplied their own energy. ‘It honestly kind of brings me back to college,’ Kris Bryant said.
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Looking back at Lolla: Highlights, lowlights, rain, wind, mud, cancellations all set to a summer soundtrack
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30 great recipes to bring some Southern flavor to your table
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‘Love After Lockup’ returns to Chicago for Season 3
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Chicago Film Festival to host free Zoom master class with ‘Dear White People’ composer Kathryn Bostic
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Best cheap camping gear for late summer and fall
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The best Cricut machine of 2020
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The best streaming device of 2020
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The best telescope of 2020
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The best oral irrigator of 2020
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The best trail camera of 2020
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Alanis Morissette and Liz Phair on life during COVID-19 and swap horror stories about men in the ’90s
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4 takeaways from the White Sox-Indians series, including Lucas Giolito’s timely start and Tim Anderson’s preparation paying off
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Tropical Storm Isaias could hit Florida within 48 hours with wind speeds near hurricane strength
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Lloyd, Bobby V., Pleasure P headline drive-in concert festival coming in August to Soldier Field
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Toronto International Film Festival sets lineup, Regina King to debut Muhammad Ali film
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¿Despega la realidad virtual en ‘Iron Man’ y ‘Half Life’?
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‘Little House on the Prairie’ author’s life, times examined in PBS film
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¿Puede Trump aplazar las elecciones de noviembre?
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Regis Philbin to be honored Friday on ‘Live with Kelly and Ryan’
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This bright, balanced Thai grilled-beef salad will be your new favorite summer salad
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Davis, Williamson, listos para reanudar hoy la temporada de NBA
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Florida reports 253 new coronavirus deaths in third straight daily record
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Piloto mexicano Sergio Pérez enciende las alarmas por coronavirus
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Speak Out: There’s strong reasoning behind Black Lives Matter
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Gary schools name new financial, academic leaders
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COVID-19 cases are increasing in Illinois, making it difficult to bring back jobs. ‘Some people may be put out of the job market for a long time.’
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‘Hidden gem’ made popular by TikTok is shut to keep out-of-towners away
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‘Hidden gem’ made popular by TikTok is shut to keep out-of-towners away
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Spicy salad features jerk seasoning
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Charles M. Blow column: The tanned man has a green monster
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Women embrace #challengeaccepted, but some ask: To what end?
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Kevin Roose column: Don’t ban TikTok. Make an example of it
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Lake County and other municipal leaders plan to lobby state for federal funds to offset coronavirus impact
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What happens to all those foul balls at MLB games this season without fans?
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Papa: Trata de personas, una ‘herida en la humanidad contemporánea’
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CenterStage actors to perform favorite Shakespeare monologues online
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West Aurora school to change front canopy due to nesting birds
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Old vaccines may stop the coronavirus, study hints. Scientists are skeptical.
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Madeleine Albright on COVID-19, fascism and her dream superhero team
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Gail Collins column: Women have been voting for 100 years. What do we have to show for it?
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Secondhand shoppers worry about their favorite local spots
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Secondhand shoppers worry about their favorite local spots
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Ingrid Contreras: ‘A los 4 años le anuncié a mis padres que quería ser artista y que a los 18 me iba de casa’
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‘I tried to see through a child’s eyes’: Mundelein Park and Recreation author uses book to ease kids’ fears of face masks
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Chinese developer to sell ownership stake in Vista Tower for $270 million
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5 memorable Tom Thibodeau moments with the Chicago Bulls
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El PIB de China despega mientras EEUU y Europa se hunden
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Homer Glen man faces child pornography charges
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Se retira el estelar pelotero dominicano José Reyes
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‘Lawlessness in Chicago continues,’ says Ald. Raymond Lopez after his Brighton Park office vandalized for 2nd time in month
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Record economic plunge, bleak jobs numbers reveal coronavirus toll
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Letter to the Editor
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Naperville District 203 and Indian Prairie District 204 pushing back start of school to September
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Column: What Pompeo gets right — and wrong — about China
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Herman Cain, former presidential candidate, dies at 74
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Column: Korean War armistice and today’s world
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Will Chicago teachers strike — again — if CPS schools reopen this fall? Union officials remain mum so far.
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Minor league baseball stadiums change their lineups this year
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John Lewis column: Together, you can redeem the soul of our nation
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A strange new name for GM? Analyst suggests it, CEO Mary Barra deals with it — diplomatically
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GMC drops hints about electric Hummer pickup with help from LeBron James
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Getting to Mars is easy. It’s the stopping that can kill you.
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Ring video captures man peering into window of Arlington Heights home: Police
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After tearing his meniscus in football, Tinley Park’s Thomas Fitzgibbons gave his all to be ready for a baseball season that never was: ‘To have that taken away was heartbreaking.’
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Motormouth: What’s up with fuel filter?
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Senior golfer Delaney Adams wants to take Crown Point to new heights this season: ‘She has this incredible competitive spirit.’
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Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine protects monkeys, study finds
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Placido Domingo to receive lifetime award in Austria
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Electric scooters return to Chicago on Aug. 12 for 2nd year of pilot program
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Mike Hutton’s top 5 teams and top 10 players in Northwest Indiana for the 2020 girls golf season
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Need a passport? Is it life or death? About 1.2 million people are ahead of you
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Hawaii considers ‘resort bubbles’ for visitor quarantines
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Lake County relocates ROE to Libertyville
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Ask Anna: I’m a straight woman attracted to male crossdressing
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Three Castles: Eltz, Rheinfels, and Neuschwanstein
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Chicago police shooting leaves 3 officers, suspect injured
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Celebrity Travel: Go away with … Kiiara
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‘It’s been a crazy couple days’: The Yankees’ virus-scrambled week
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La número uno del tenis femenino se baja del US Open
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Former Portage officials claim defamation in lawsuit against former police chief, others over social media post
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How to get a refund during the coronavirus pandemic. Travel Troubleshooter investigates.
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Study says 1 in 3 children have unacceptably high lead levels
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NASA launches Perseverance rover, and in 300 million miles, it’ll land on Mars to scout out signs of life
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How to fight against big tech’s power
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Speak Out
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El Napoli teme ir a jugar en Barcelona ante rebrote de COVID
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Cook County Board passes symbolic resolution to shift money from police, jails in wake of ‘defund’ movements
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Community news: Environmental science teacher measures trees in Messenger Woods
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Plácido Domingo recibirá premio a la trayectoria en Austria
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A viral epidemic splintering into deadly pieces
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Face masks and hand sanitizer to be given away Saturday in Waukegan
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Tom Thibodeau, who was the NBA coach of the Year with the Bulls in 2011, is hired by the Knicks
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Blue Jays-Phillies series this weekend in Philadelphia is called off because of COVID-19 concerns as a 17th Marlins player and 2 Phillies staffers test positive
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Glenview home with heated pergola: $1.4M
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COVID-19 blamed as June area home sales prices decrease: report
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Column: IDOT plan funds several south suburban projects next year, but others may be wishful thinking
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Domestic violence case against R. Kelly girlfriend is dropped
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Gotham Bagels comes to Chicago
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Availability of teachers and staff, along with COVID-19 cases, will affect Elmhurst District 205 back-to-school plan
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Gotham Bagels comes to Chicago, by way of … Wisconsin?
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Grubhub sees orders jump but swings to 2Q loss
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Quickly
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Luján Grisham lista para servir si Joe Biden la llama
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Chicago rapper G Herbo, in looking for a path out of the cycles of violence in his life, started a Black mental health outreach project
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Chivas, con varias bajas por covid, busca sobrenerse con vuelta del técnico
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Herman Cain, Republican presidential candidate and businessman, dies at 74 after battling COVID-19
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Rising oceans could menace millions of people living beyond shorelines, study finds
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Warrior Wrestling welcomes fans to Friday Night Lights outdoors in Chicago Heights
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Festival de Cans reconocerá el trabajo de la cineasta Manane Rodríguez
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High schoolers across the country are seeking ‘teenager therapy’
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Michael Phelps says Olympic system neglects mental health
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‘Everything happened so quickly’: Northwestern COVID-19 patients who were first in U.S. to undergo double lung transplants share their stories
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A viral epidemic splintering into deadly pieces
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Mysterious coronavirus outbreak catches Vietnam by surprise
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Children may carry coronavirus at high levels, study finds
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Indiana reports 13 more COVID-19 deaths, 970 more cases
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You won’t find these masks at 7-Eleven
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Armstrong: IHSA delivers best possible plan for fall sports after what coach calls an ‘obviously political’ announcement by Gov. Pritzker
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2-year-old girl shot, critically wounded in Hammond
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Commentary: Remembering Lou Henson, a gentleman
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The best weather station of 2020
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Ice-T says father-in-law’s COVID-19 fight should scare everyone into wearing a mask
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The best Nerf gun of 2020
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Boxeador argentino se entrena en casa para llegar a Tokio (FOTOS)
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The best robotic vacuum of 2020
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‘Desafío aceptado’ y la militancia por la internet
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The best Nintendo Switch game of 2020
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NFL chief medical officer Allen Sills not surprised by positive COVID-19 cases and player opt outs
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President Trump floats delaying the presidential election, something ‘he has absolutely no power to do’
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Chicago elections board office closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19
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Rapero británico es sentenciado a 24 años de prisión por violar cuatro mujeres
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Chicago mom of 4 donates bone marrow to 7-year-old boy she doesn’t know. ‘You just want to protect them.’
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Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande top MTV VMA noms; quarantine categories added
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El piloto mexicano Sergio Pérez da positivo por coronavirus
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As police department discussions begin, Oak Park seeks testimonials from residents
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South Elgin fire district’s two new fire stations finished and in use
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R. Kelly lawyers say seizure of sensitive bank records a ‘fishing expedition’
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How to better protect the health of kids returning to schools, according to a doctor
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‘Tiburón’ y ‘E.T.’ vuelven a ser éxitos de taquilla en EEUU
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Special prosecutor sought in alleged attack on Black man near Bloomington
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Family of man fatally shot outside North Side bar files lawsuit against Walsh Security Company and guard
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AJ Freund’s father may be nearing a plea deal in 5-year-old boy’s slaying, his attorney says
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Exterior, interior changes offered in 2021 Volvo XC90
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2021 Hyundai Sonata set to hit market in August
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Column: If handshakes are coming to an end, make your last one meaningful
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School District 64 offers either a two-day classroom option or full remote learning for fall
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot pulls out of Crain’s roundtable to avoid being on same stage as Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, sources say
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Andrea Pirlo vuelve a la Juve como entrenador
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Hundreds of Chinese fishing vessels near the Galapagos archipelago raises worries about vulnerable species at the UNESCO world heritage site
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Nico Hoerner is staying safe in the Cubs’ bubble — and productive in the lineup: ‘If there’s anything to learn from 2020, predicting isn’t really worth much’
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Column: Documentary ’13th’ an eye-opener to connection between slavery and mass incarceration
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Serie de Azulejos en Filadelfia es cancelada por coronavirus
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New era: MLB players wearing face masks while in action
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La triple crisis de América Latina
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Pixar anuncia nueva película: ‘Luca’
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Aurora OKs agreement with music venue for use of park next door
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Confusion over signature differences rises as Indiana voters receive letters about rejected June primary ballots
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South Side marijuana dispensary reopens after looting forced two-month closure
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Art Institute reopens — and returning visitors finally get an art fix
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Lady Gaga y Ariana Grande lideran lista de nominados a los MTV
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Crown Point man sentenced to 5 years on drug charges
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Leyden D212 to start year with remote learning
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Northlight Theatre delays plans to build new space in downtown Evanston: ‘COVID put our progress on pause’
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Arabia Saudí desiste comprar al Newcaste
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Read the transcript of former President Barack Obama’s address at John Lewis’ funeral
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Former President Barack Obama, others call on people to follow John Lewis’ example and fight injustice at his funeral in Atlanta
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Chicago aldermen tee off on ComEd officials for bribery scheme during hearing on utility’s annual report
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It’s now even easier to fire U.S. workers for what they say
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Inquiry finds racial bias and bullying in the Iowa football program. Coach Kirk Ferentz apologizes but says his staff will remain unchanged.
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Employers require COVID liability waivers as conflict mounts over workplace safety
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St. Edward high school students to alternate between in-person and online classes for first month of school
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North Aurora company could relocate to former Aurora Cub Foods building
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Morton Grove trustees turn down plan allowing residents to keep backyard chickens
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Pandemia alienta a Lewis Hamilton a prolongar su carrera en la F1
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SEC football goes to a conference-only schedule and will start Sept. 26
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Editorial: ComEd hearing another example of lax (imaginary?) ethics in state government
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St. Louis County prosecutor declines to charge the former Ferguson police officer after reinvestigation of the fatal shooting of Michael Brown
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Both River Grove school districts starting remote learning in August
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As daily COVID-19 case count in Illinois reaches level not seen since May, Pritzker takes reopening reversal warning downstate: ‘We’re at a danger point, everybody’
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Seth Rogen opens up about the ups and downs of Judaism: ‘People hate Jews’
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Hit-and-run driver in custody after crash kills one bicyclist and critically injures another in Elgin
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The Spin: President Trump floats delaying election, Gov. Pritzker tweets a no vote | Lightfoot pulls out of event to avoid being on stage with Minneapolis mayor: sources | Madigan polling Democratic colleagues amid ComEd bribery scandal
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Chicago Heights man shot during robbery attempt
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Aurora officials hold final listening session aimed at police reform
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Elgin switching back to 24/7 downtown patrol, and using ROPE officer to deal with quality of life issues
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Cubs-Reds game postponed because of rain — and the delay doesn’t sit well with Anthony Rizzo
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At John Lewis’ funeral, Obama calls filibuster a ‘Jim Crow relic’ that should end if that’s what’s needed to pass Voting Rights Act
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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers issues a statewide mask mandate amid a spike in coronavirus cases
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3 takeaways from Blackhawks practice, including Corey Crawford saying he’s ‘ready to go’ for the play-in series and Kirby Dach looking special
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Column: John Lewis’ funeral was a few hours of hope, away from the doomsday world
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Why President Trump has no power to delay the 2020 election
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American accused of blasphemy is fatally shot in Pakistan courtroom
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America’s 2nd coronavirus surge appears to be leveling off, but deaths are mounting rapidly
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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened on July 30 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
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Players, coaches and referees kneel during the national anthem before the NBA’s reopening night
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CPS parents weigh difficult options for fall as officials try to quell fears about open schools and remote learning
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Taylor Swift swiftly changes ‘Folklore’ merchandise after ripping off Black-owned fashion brand
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MLB will play 7-inning games in doubleheaders
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How NBA and WNBA players are bringing attention to social justice causes
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Lynx 83, Sky 81
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House Speaker Michael Madigan: ‘I have no plans to resign’ after polling Democrats to gauge support amid ComEd bribery scandal
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7 wounded, including 8-year-old boy, in shootings on South Side Thursday, police say
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8-year-old boy shot in Altgeld Gardens
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Second stimulus check updates: Democrats reject White House offer for one-week extension of $600 weekly unemployment benefit, press for more sweeping bill
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Sky fall 83-81 to Lynx despite double-doubles from Azura Stevens and Cheyenne Parker