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Daily horoscope for August 14, 2020
For religious leaders who serve families affected by Chicago’s violence, the work takes a toll: ‘It’s a very lonely place’
Ask Amy: Pandemic brings out the boring
You’re a college student planning to vote by mail in Illinois. What if COVID-19 sends you home but your ballot goes to your college?
Flashback: Happy campers: A look back in photos at the many summers Chicago kids spent at Indiana camps
Column: The giant green frog from Chicago’s Rainforest Cafe must be preserved. Maybe it can help fight coronavirus?
Can you really teach how to shape a phrase of Chopin or a riff by Ellington online? Music schools sing a new tune for teaching during a pandemic.
Column: The thrill of Kamala Harris’ rise comes with a dash of sorrow
In another troubled time, Englewood continues efforts to transform
Community news: Smith Village in Beverly adds 3-story addition
Shoreline erosion is a ‘regional problem.’ Why is a regional solution for the North Shore so elusive?
Michael Cohen’s book foreword: Trump ‘wouldn’t mind if I was dead’
Arlington Heights resident puts apiary in his backyard after not seeing enough honeybees in the area
Daywatch: Protesters turned away from Lightfoot’s block, state senator charged with tax evasion, and why millennials may be leaving Chicago
Musicians sue ‘The Voice’ producer, claiming it did not fully pay wages
Hobart police, Southlake Mall report few altercations; work to stem fights
New Trier will start remotely before gradually returning to in-person learning in September, a move decried by some teachers
About 6 months in, will the COVID-19 pandemic change Americans’ views of the social safety net?
‘I’m a lot more confident. I’m ready to go have fun now’: A look at the Bears running backs and David Montgomery’s ability to make a Year 2 leap in 2020
5 beauty products to try while you’re in quarantine
Hurricane evacuees from South Florida would spread COVID-19 cases by the thousands, new study finds
Column: Gary twins’ YouTube sensation taps into a deeper sensation of music appreciation for viewers of all ages
Family of woman who died of COVID-19 sues North Aurora meat packing plant over working conditions
10 takeaways from the Blackhawks’ Game 2 loss to the Golden Knights, including a ‘tired’ overtime shift, Patrick Kane’s franchise milestone and the goalpost from hell
Casinos report $71.9M revenue in July: ‘It’s more normal at the slot machines’
Colleges pressing on with fall sports during COVID-19 feels like ‘we have hit the iceberg and we’re (deciding) what time the band plays’
US retail sales back to pre-virus pace — but end of relief payments may bring slowdown
Chrissy Teigen, John Legend expecting baby No. 3
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle move into new California home
Review: Netflix’s ‘Project Power’ flexes its muscles nicely
Highland Park Senior Center offering bingo, other activities on social media apps in effort ‘as best we can to keep people engaged and connected’
Foxconn’s $100 million pledge to the University of Wisconsin is largely unmet
Chicago restaurants sue for coronavirus insurance payouts, struggle to hang on. ‘We’re just hoping it’s not too little too late.’
7 movies to celebrate Bill Murray’s 70th birthday
Frustrations grow over long waits for canceled cruise refunds
El América marcha con paso de líder en la Liga MX
Trump da credibilidad a intriga sobre Kamala Harris
Elgin council bans tents on city land to stop homeless from setting up camp in downtown parks and parking garages
Community news
Civil rights activist Ruby Bridges writes children’s book
For Harris, memories of mother guide bid for vice president
Codependent pets: How to reduce separation anxiety when owners leave home
The secret to ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ success? Toothpicks and blue jeans
Los Chicago Bulls despiden al técnico Jim Boylen
Harris aporta dólares, entusiasmo y algo más a la campaña
Column: Vice presidents have Nixon to thank for the importance of the office
‘Speak Out’ reader opinion: Statues should be for patriots
Broadway used car dealership approved in Merrillville
La alpinista mexicana que tocó el cielo y rompió un Récord Guinness
J Balvin says he is recovering from the coronavirus
Speak Out: Opinions differ on choice of Kamala Harris as Biden running mate
EEUU limita los vuelos chárter privados a Cuba
Saved by the Max returns to Chicago for a five-day, coronavirus guideline-abiding ‘carryout experience’
El ‘Zurdo’ López es sometido a una angioplastia
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CDC chief sees urgency to cut COVID rate to avoid flu collision
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Private schools in Lake County preparing for in-person classes in coronavirus era
Jamelle Bouie column: Black like Kamala
J Balvin tiene coronavirus y lanza un aviso a jóvenes
Column: Aurora woman embraces role as parent educator
Harvey’s mayor calls derecho an ‘apocalyptic event’ as thousands in south suburbs still lack power; Oak Forest tornado confirmed
Lake Fire burns through California
Llega Midnight Sky, el ochentero regreso de Miley Cyrus (VIDEO)
Venezuela: arrestan a 81 personas por incumplir cuarentena
Para Kamala Harris, el recuerdo de su madre guía su carrera
Park Ridge Library Board considers test for possible fine-free future
Frank Bruni column: The undertold, undersold story of Kamala Harris
A third of TikTok’s U.S. users may be 14 or under, raising safety questions
Young adults report rising levels of anxiety and depression in pandemic
Letters to the Editor
David Brooks column: This is where I stand
The best laptop computer of 2020
How Joe Biden chose Kamala Harris: A search that forged new stars, friends and rivalries
The best baby handprint kit
The best beverage cooler
The best cat flea and tick medication
Why the Cubs’ 13-3 start is even more impressive this season: ‘We just got to keep doing what we’re doing’
‘The garden has not gone away’; Future of Antioch Community Garden in doubt
The best laundry detergent pod of 2020
The best pinot noir glass
El Real Betis confirma dos nuevos positivos por coronavirus
Maine Township Board considers salaries, insurance contributions for members elected next year
District 181 finalizes plans for hybrid learning option
Prison inmate hanged himself with coronavirus mask, officials say
Niles VFW post to create new ‘home’ for veterans inside recently purchased headquarters
Can little kids social distance? This is how it works in Chicago’s child care centers
In New York City’s coronavirus surge, a frightening echo of the 1918 flu
España prohíbe fumar en la calle y cierra bares ante aumento de Covid-19
In Europe, millions of jobless are falling through the cracks
$400 unemployment supplement is really $300, and won’t arrive soon
Study: Deaths from heart failure and high blood pressure are rising in the US, and Black men and women suffer more severely
He is 16 and his mother died of COVID-19. What happens to him now?
Crown Point among few school districts in NWI using hybrid model: ‘We just really felt this was the best opportunity’
‘I just wish I could have done more.’ Good Samaritan describes trying to save woman killed by SUV driver who circled block and hit her a second time.
He is 16 and his mother died of COVID-19. What happens to him now?
Countdown to football: Led by Reilly Granger and Matt Walters, Crown Point ranked No. 7 in the preseason by the Post-Tribune
Dogs gone! Flossmoor Station helps animal shelter find homes for 14 foster puppies
FC Dallas y MLS apoyan a Cannon ante amenazas de muerte por defender el Black Lives Matter
Three shot at bar in Leyden Township, police say
Dueño de Cowboys suaviza su postura sobre protestas en el himno nacional
Ex-FBI lawyer expected to plead guilty in Trump-Russia investigation review
Hallan a niño de dos años desaparecido en Chiapas, México
Federal gun violence initiative unveiled in Indianapolis
At least 30 Rutgers football players test positive for COVID-19
Reseña: ‘Project Power’ tiene buen músculo
As the Seattle Kraken joins the NHL, here’s the story behind every NHL team name
With thousands of trees felled by Monday’s storm, residents of hard-hit neighborhoods lament lost shade and greenery: ‘This is going to be very devastating’
COVID-19 reported among Kane County jail detainees
Trump visitará a su hermano hospitalizado en Nueva York
‘Succession’ star Nicholas Braun writes a virus dating song
Katy Perry isn’t sorry she defended Ellen DeGeneres: ‘Not everyone is going to agree’
Recuperado de coronavirus, ‘Checo’ Pérez regresa para GP de España
Lawsuit over potential future Soundgarden album moved to Washington state
París y Marsella declaradas zonas de riesgo de coronavirus
Voting by mail in Indiana is a point of contention. We asked political experts to clarify some misconceptions.
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula provides nature-filled escape
Detainees show off their bruises as protests swell and workers walk off the job in Belarus
Aurora closer to tearing down Bilter Road houses
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why summer weather can trigger migraines
Avoiding care during the pandemic could mean life or death
Hefty ambulance fee hike approved in Lake Station
Fiscal de Miami contra corrupción en Venezuela deja el cargo
Chickens pecking way back in Lake Station
Facing a no-visitor hospital policy, Lakeview woman begs to see her terminally ill husband
Local artists create work for a collection focused on documenting the emotion of the COVID-19 pandemic
Column: With Kamala Harris in the race, is Donald Trump bringing birtherism back?
‘Fast and Furious’ director Justin Lin to direct adaptation of Kartemquin doc ‘Abacus’; casting TBA
Naperville News Digest: Riverway Trail closures planned, outdoor movies at Naper Settlement, Ribfest donors get special face masks
Norwegian taxis, wirelessly charging while they wait for a fare
Muslim McDonald’s worker alleges manager told her to ‘take that hoodie off.’ She’s suing franchisee.
This Week in Naperville
Column: A geopolitical earthquake just hit the Mideast
‘You can tell he has been playing this game for a long time’: Bears receivers offer their first impressions of new QB Nick Foles
R. Kelly’s manager charged with phone threats to theater
For Lake Forest College football, which had a COVID-19 testing partner and a plan to isolate players, there is no ‘solace in company’ as others cancel too
Hinsdale District 86 changes course; high schools will start with all-online instruction
HVAC companies see high interest in air filters, UV lights in war on COVID-19
Speak Out reader opinions: Americans need new mindset, animal abuse intolerable, Ives not the only one at fault on face masks
Pockets of customers wait as utility workers restore power across NWI
Chris Evans crea sitio para presentar a políticos
Countdown to football: Kyler Newcom-led Lowell ranked No. 6 in the preseason by the Post-Tribune
Disabato: It’s time to fawn over Providence running back Aaron Vaughn. He still doesn’t have a college scholarship offer. That should change.
Have a question about coronavirus testing? Submit it here and local health experts will provide the answer.
Waukegan students, teachers and parents prepare for remote start of school year: ‘Everyone is going to have to be flexible’
Samuel Umtiti, positivo por coronavirus
Coco Gauff was rising when tennis stopped. Now she might be even better.
Payasos se adaptan para sobrevivir a la pandemia
Major US postal workers union endorses Joe Biden for president
Anthony Miller has heard the Bears’ call to take the next step. So how will the third-year wide receiver respond?
Sen. Mitt Romney slams politicians attacking mail-in voting
Kane, Will counties listed as showing warning signs for increase in COVID-19 cases
Column: Doom scrolling, emotional depletion and our national narrative of negativity. ‘I’m honestly just exhausted.’
Illinois puts 14 counties on COVID-19 warning list, blames local officials for failing to enforce social distancing and isolation orders
Painter Luchita Hurtado, who became an art star in her late 90s, has died at 99
Boing! Amid retail’s sag, a nice bounce for mattress sales
Cracking codes with Sanford Biggers
Tamale Guy restaurant opens in Chicago, but his tamales may be more elusive than ever
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s 4-year-old saga proceeding heading back to court in battle over private judge
Andrew’s Kevin McKeown among Southland athletic directors dealing with upheaval due to coronavirus pandemic: ‘You can’t let it get to you.’
With EPA grant, Indiana researchers to study how toxins seep into brain
Ajustan calendario para torneos de la ATP
Woman shot Wednesday on Aurora’s East Side
Northwest Indiana Oilmen to play DuPage County Hounds in Midwest Collegiate League championship series
IU President McRobbie to retire next year after 14 years
Fact check: A look at the false claims spread about Kamala Harris, including her eligibility to serve as president
Hans Zimmer reinventa la música de la intro de Netflix
Hilary Decent: Old-fashioned pen pal letters striking a chord for teens who find they love corresponding with seniors
Mold pushes SELF to virtual instruction to start school year
Editorial: Why did Kerrigan Rutherford, 6, have to die? Could DCFS have saved her?
This $3 ingredient will fix dry, bland chicken breasts every time
Top 5 panels to check out during DC FanDome
EatingWell: A slice of heaven
All the answers to the most common CBD questions
June was Colorado’s biggest marijuana sales month ever. July was likely bigger.
On ‘Late Night,’ Jim Belushi talks about his cannabis farm and new show ‘Growing Belushi’
Neuqua Valley makes splash in girls swimming with transfer of UC Berkeley recruit McKenna Stone: ‘It just adds to our repertoire.’
Down to Business: Q&A with owner of Naperville’s Anicca Float Club, which uses water to put you in a different state of mind
Chicago Public Library branch on North Side temporarily closed after employee tests positive for COVID-19
Indiana Election Commission stalemates on vote-by-mail expansion
Greenhouse dispensary in Skokie
How to save money on groceries online
3 men fatally wounded overnight Thursday on South Side
City Council holds off on voting on new Aurora mural
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Bulls fire coach Jim Boylen, ending his rocky tenure — and starting the final leg of their franchise overhaul: ‘I can’t wait to find the next coach for this group’
Small business vendors attract customers at Gary street fair
Column: Can Kamala Harris get Joe Biden to push for legalizing pot?
Emma Kirvan wants to lead caravan of Naperville North golfers back to 2A state meet: ‘Her determination and work ethic will drive the team.’
Bob Mould announces massive post-Husker Du box sets
Letters: Kim Foxx is shifting the blame
Column: Cracking down on businesses that tolerate the maskless is a fine idea
A Black Marxist scholar wanted to talk about race. It ignited a fury.
Corrections and clarifications
Highland official pulls newsletter story about controversial senior living center; says politics not the reason
Realizan funeral de la soldado asesinada Vanessa Guillén
Column: Crisis counselors adapt to pandemic, keep working to prevent child suicides
Mayor: Macy’s considering leaving Water Tower Place
Union Township man, 72, hit neighbor and dog with pellet gun: charges
Man stabbed to death in daytime attack in forest preserve near River Grove, police say
Rural families without internet face tough choice on school
Study hints, can’t prove, survivor plasma fights COVID-19
Elgin News Digest
Agencies try to help people avoid eviction or foreclosure
El Bayern aplasta y humilla al Barca de Messi
Football showcase event in Naperville broke COVID-19 guidelines, park district says
Judge sets March trial for man charged in Portage cold case murder
Those charged with downtown Chicago looting a mix of college students, out-of-work parents and convicted felons. But none have obvious ties to Englewood.
Amid COVID-19 concerns, JoJo Fletcher replaces Chris Harrison on ‘The Bachelorette’
Venezuela: dictan 24 años de cárcel a detenidos en incursión
Aurora seeks larger redevelopment zone
Plans for transportation company’s new headquarters off I-90, city’s fourth Starbucks win Elgin council approval
Northbrook trustees reject residential development as affordable housing discussion continues
Commentary: 7,300 trees lost in the storm: Just one reason Chicago needs an urban forestry board
Column: The Jim Boylen era won’t be forgotten — as much as we’d like to try. His legacy will live on alongside Chicago’s many unfortunate coaching hires.
Corrections and clarifications
Column: I used to love political conventions. Now, I hope they die.
White Sox are preparing for the Cardinals’ 1st game back since their COVID-19 outbreak — and the uncertainty that comes with it
Bartomeu, tras la derrota del Barca: ‘Tendremos que tomar decisiones’
Cook County Board of Ethics members ousted by Toni Preckwinkle are frustrated with shakeups, pace of proposed reforms
Orland Park District 230 superintendent James Gay to retire at end of school year
Aurora looks at new laptop computers for police and fire departments
Potempa: Melody Drive-in theater near farm is an entertainment icon
Commentary: Black farmers and the USDA: Lessons for the Black Lives Matter movement
Collaboraction Theater announces 24th season with virtual programming
Government watchdog finds two most senior Trump Homeland Security officials are ineligible for their positions
Funeral held for Elias Valdez, 15, as investigation into his Glenview homicide continues: ‘He’s going to be missed a lot’
Ready for this strange season to get weirder? The Cardinals are set to visit Wrigley Field for ‘home’ games against the Cubs.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announces beefed-up Chicago police plan to track, prevent future looting throughout city
Northwest Indiana local scores for Saturday, Aug. 15
Two new street drugs contributed to 15 deaths in DuPage County, coroner says
Media coverage left some Black South Siders feeling misrepresented — again — after Englewood police shooting, underscoring yearslong feelings of distrust
Trump visits brother, Robert, at New York hospital
Naperville man involved in 2017 fatal crash convicted of misdemeanor amphetamine charges but acquitted of aggravated DUI
Column: News weak — a once-proud magazine shames itself by publishing birther nonsense
3.5% of local businesses close to failing, 50% with ‘significant revenue loss,’ Naperville chamber survey says
The Spin: Lightfoot outlines Chicago’s new anti-looting measures | 14 counties, 2 collars, on COVID-19 warning list | Former Cook County ethics board members frustrated
Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened on Aug. 14 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
Column: Best wishes — and prayers — to kids, parents and teachers as school set to start
Waubonsee’s Plano campus ready to reopen
Chicago man steals county-owned truck after bonding out on theft charge: DuPage County officials
Armstrong: Big names from the Big Ten’s top men’s basketball programs are lining up to woo rising Yorkville Christian standout Jaden Schutt
What’s at stake for the Bears as they begin padded practices? The Bear Download podcast sets the scene.
7 out of 10 people arrested at CPS schools are Black, and most are younger than 18
US Postal Service warns it cannot guarantee mail-in ballots for November election will arrive in time to be counted
Trump orders Chinese owner of TikTok to sell US assets
Chicago Sky stage 4th quarter rally but fall short in 77-74 loss to the Connecticut Sun
Meghan Markle says she’s ‘devastated’ by state of America today
‘Hamilton’ lighting designer Howell Binkley dead at 64
Recruiting notes: Hersey’s Mary Kate Fahey admits to ‘amazing’ feeling after committing to play basketball at New York University
Boy, 12, shot after playing basketball with cousins on South Side, police say
Billie Eilish, John Legend to perform at Democratic National Convention
Lake Forest boys and Stevenson girls understand the concept of ‘high expectations’ in staging defense of golf state championships
Welcome to new era of high school football: Munster and Portage scrimmage in front of empty stands, with masked players on sidelines
Countdown to football: Cam Thornton-led Andrean ranked No. 5 in the preseason by the Post-Tribune
Photos: Brewers 4, Cubs 3
To Taylor Rose, with love: D.J. Weltmeyer dedicates late model victory to his sister winning her own battle with breast cancer

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