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Daily horoscope for August 3, 2020
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Music of Baroque announces revamped 50th season
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Tropical Storm Isaias projected to regain hurricane strength, take aim Carolinas
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Book publisher who served 30 years for murder is trying to prove the innocence of convicted killer Marni Yang
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Column: Let’s give credit where credit is due for the feds’ major gang bust in Chicago. But it’s not due to Trump.
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Letters: History lessons my 110-year-old mother taught me
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Devastating toll of Chicago’s violence: Number of shooting victims younger than 10 years old three times higher than last year
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Suburbs didn’t want to be linked with Chicago over coronavirus restrictions. Now many areas are showing positivity rates higher than the city.
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Ask Amy: Pandemic porch-drinking pal needs push
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Nearly 60 different types of fish found in Chicago waterways, study shows. 30 years ago, there were fewer than 10.
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Daywatch: The suburbs and COVID-19, answers to CPS reopening questions and mother-daughter bonds grow during pandemic
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5 takeaways from the White Sox-Royals series, including Luis Robert’s comfort in the leadoff spot and the significance of Saturday’s lineup
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Opinion: Charlie Kaufman’s ‘Antkind’ entertains, but is it worth reading all 700 pages?
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4 takeaways from the Cubs-Pirates series, including Kyle Schwarber becoming a fixture in left field and more certainty in the bullpen
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Naperville-area school districts reverse course, will have students do remote learning into October
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Boy, 8, in critical condition after falling from third-story window in Chicago’s Washington Park
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What lessons can other sports learn from MLB’s COVID-19 outbreak? ‘You have to look at every point of contact to try to have control.’
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Long-lost 1923 silent movie turns up at Chicago Film Archives
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East Aurora schools will now start with remote learning this fall, and West Aurora schools could follow suit
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Which U.S. state has the most small businesses?
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John Hume, who won Nobel Peace Prize for work to end Northern Ireland violence, dead at 83
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Pandemic parody of `Goodnight Moon’ to be released in fall
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Pictures: SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-2 mission lands
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Purple Hotel site still on track for redevelopment despite pandemic, Lincolnwood officials say
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Federal judge whose son was killed by gunman dressed as FedEx driver speaks out: ‘We are living every parent’s worst nightmare’
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Parent of Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank files for bankruptcy, the latest retailer hit by COVID-19 pandemic
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‘Got milk?’ ads return as US milk sales rise during pandemic
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Quickly
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Leon Fleisher, spellbinding pianist with one hand or two, dies at 92.
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Federal PPP money is gone. COVID-19 still threatens America’s restaurants. Now what?
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Detienen a ‘El Marro’ líder del cártel de Santa Rosa de Lima
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1st-round pick Garrett Crochet is getting acclimated to pro baseball with the White Sox in Schaumburg: ‘This was really a best-case scenario’
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Regreso a clases deja a padres en dilema
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Lucky No.7: Taylor Swift nabs 7th No.1 album with ‘folklore’
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Menos sexo, más audiencia: la pandemia reanima a las telenovelas mexicanas
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Speak Out: Anyone can be replaced, even Mike Madigan
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Oswego rally aims to keep focus on social injustice, reform
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Pandemic cuts in restaurant work brings cooks back to butchering
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Un debilitado Chivas sufre su primer revés en la Liga MX
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Oro en bóveda secreta apunta a la exenfermera de Hugo Chávez
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Yorkville Hometown Days canceled due to pandemic
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Taylor Swift rediseña su disco Folklore tras ser acusada de plagio
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OMS advierte que ‘quizá no haya nunca’ cura para el covid-19
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Charles M. Blow column: Trump forecasts his own fraud
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15 minutes with Chicago-area native Taylor Zakhar Perez of Netflix’s ‘The Kissing Booth 2’
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New owners of Pier 1 Imports say online store is coming soon
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Ed Perkins on travel: Seat families together, airlines
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Posible vicepresidenta de Biden defiende postura hacia Cuba
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Steve McQueen sets 3 premieres at New York Film Festival
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Scientists worry about political influence over coronavirus vaccine project
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Jarrett Allen triunfa con su camiseta ‘Sí Se Puede’
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After 100 podcasts, JJ Redick widens his range
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Oswego looks at analysis of water supply options
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Frank Bruni column: How to go to college during a pandemic
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Coronavirus pandemic takes girls choral group to virtual format
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Jamelle Bouie column: John Lewis was the anti-Trump
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Talk of the County: Nadler was ‘king of the fools’ during disgraceful questioning of Barr
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Hawthorne gets approval to build first Chicago-area racino; Arlington track looking to relocate
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Black-owned businesses see wave of support but still face barriers, according to survey
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Maureen Dowd column: Double, double, Trump’s toil, our trouble
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La burbuja de la NBA funciona bien, por ahora
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‘American Pickle’ review: Seth Rogen, twice, brings out the sweetness in an immigration fable
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Gymnasts worldwide push back on their sport’s culture of abuse
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Lake Central’s Tommy Philpot plays a near-perfect round to win the Lake-Porter Classic in style: ‘My game has come a long way.’
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Pedro Almodóvar presentará su corto ‘La voz humana’
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Baby elephant dies at St. Louis zoo weeks after his birth
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Manhattan construction company offers free lunches to thank communities during pandemic
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Britain tried to bring fans back to indoor sports. That lasted a day.
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Why one team named the Indians won’t be changing its name
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Microsoft busca comprar TikTok en EEUU
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Private boats enter SpaceX splashdown area, raising concerns
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Lena Dunham details her intense COVID-19 experience: ‘Like a rave gone wrong’
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Fire damages Aurora garage
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Female doctors ask: Who gets to decide what’s ‘professional’?
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What back to school might look like in the age of COVID-19
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Trump blasts Dr. Birx as ‘pathetic’ for telling truth about coronavirus resurgence
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What back to school might look like in the age of COVID-19
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Talk of the County: Trump critics are the ones silencing dissenting opinions
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A hospital forgot to bill her coronavirus test. It cost her $1,980.
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Bolivia: fabrican hornos crematorios móviles por la pandemia
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Weighing the risks of traveling
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Former Wauconda basketball star Donovan Carter honored by village of Island Lake
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Column: Meyers Leonard received support, understanding and compassion for showing dissent during the national anthem. But where was this empathy for Colin Kaepernick?
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Spain’s former king is leaving the country amid ‘disturbing’ financial scandal
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Peluches, joyas, clases de baile: así sobreviven en Broadway
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Michigan lawmaker tests positive for coronavirus, prompts cancellation of the legislative session
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Northbrook cancels fireworks show that had been rescheduled for Labor Day Weekend
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COVID-19 outbreaks hit cruise ships in Norway, Tahiti, Italy
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Rebrote de coronavirus afecta a los jóvenes en España
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In-flight internet company Gogo lays off 14% of employees, citing continued damage to airline industry
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Muere Wilford Brimley, actor de ‘Cocoon’ y ‘The Firm’
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Make the best out of e-learning with these home schooling essentials
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Longtime Mother Guerin High School teacher dies at 93
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Steve James documentary ‘City So Real’ coming to National Geographic channel this fall, with added footage
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What do you see in a year on the road with traveling carnivals? A father tells us in ‘American Oz’
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Clubes de Grandes Ligas hacen rastreo interno de contagios
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Estalla brote de coronavirus en crucero en Noruega
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Column: Dems fine toeing the line with patriarch Madigan’s rule
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Bouncer appeals murder conviction of Chesterton bartender: Attorney cites pretrial publicity among concerns
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Column: If you could ask one question to a deceased parent, what would it be? It may say more about you than them.
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Regreso físico a las escuelas es incierto en México
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Hobart weighing virtual start to school year: Superintendent says it’s inevitable that COVID-19 would enter schools
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Column: Recalling when U.S. Rep. John Lewis called Park Forest a ‘beloved community’
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Sand dredged from Waukegan Harbor to be used to replenish four area beaches
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Suspect in custody for shooting death of 9-year-old Janari Ricks, police say
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Crown Point summer events to continue; will follow Indiana Back on Track guidelines
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Suburban summer festivals canceled because of coronavirus: a running list
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Very different football programs, Waukegan and Antioch both defy expectations with increased turnout for camps during pandemic: ‘Our numbers are crazy high.’
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With ‘Remain in Love,’ Chris Frantz sets the record straight on Talking Heads
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Retired Bears player Kyle Long lists Lake Forest mansion for $2.65 million
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Here’s which US retailers have sought bankruptcy protection in 2020
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Lord & Taylor, Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank seek to close 10 Chicago-area stores as list of chains in bankruptcy continues to grow
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The star-studded movie adaptation of ‘Cats’ was ‘ridiculous,’ according to Andrew Lloyd Weber
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Spend the rest of summer with these 6 new paperbacks
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‘Son tantos, que ya perdí la cuenta’: El sombrío negocio de trasladar víctimas latinas del coronavirus, mientras el número de muertos crece
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Researchers draw from ‘Star Wars’ in developing artificial skin able to replicate sense of touch
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Forecasters: Stay away from Lake Michigan Monday as waves build, waterspouts likely
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Column: As the coronavirus rages, families are left to decide how — not whether — it will affect their kids’ right to an education
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Sin saludos, las giras de tenis se reanudan en Palermo
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Strawdog and Congo Square Theatres announce leadership changes
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USDA tested those mysterious seeds from China. Guess what it found?
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No abran esos extraños paquetes de semillas enviados de China
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Lemont native Lauren Beaudreau, a former state champion at Benet, starts U.S. Women’s Amateur with confidence: ‘I’m really happy with how I’m playing.’
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In a sweeping lawsuit, 42 Chicago businesses seek insurance coverage for COVID-related business losses
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration shuts down weekend warehouse event as city looks again at cracking down on large parties
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Las series más pirateadas del mundo durante el confinamiento
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Will you trust Google with your home security? The search giant is buying a stake in ADT.
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Feedback on NIPSCO Bailly coal plant cleanup extended till Oct. 18
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‘Got milk?’ ads return as pandemic boosts dairy sales
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Egypt prime minister invites Elon Musk over after he tweeted that Great Pyramids were built by aliens
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Low bids allow for a second basketball court, additional parking at Central Park North Fields
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Dreaming of a better work-from-home space? Try a tiny backyard office.
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Milwaukee Brewers bench coach Pat Murphy is ‘resting comfortably’ after a heart attack during a team workout at Miller Park
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Commentary: After George Floyd’s death, remedy for apathy is equity in civics education
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These conservative commentators have a laser focus: ‘Owning the libs’
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Steve McQueen estrenará tres films en el Festival de Nueva York
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Fiscal tras datos fiscales de Trump cita pesquisa a negocios
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How TikTok’s owner tried — and failed — to cross the US-China divide
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Less sex, more viewers: Pandemic boosts Mexico’s flagging telenovelas
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Recreational marijuana sales reached almost $61 million in July, setting a record for the third month in a row
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The most soothing man on TikTok
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Nordstrom uses influencers to promote safety and draw anxious shoppers
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Does a 401(k) plan still make sense for you? It might, or might not
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Lordstown Motors, an electric truck rival to Rivian and Tesla, gets GM investment and becomes publicly traded
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Conmebol inicia con Maradona y otras estrellas la campaña ‘Juntos por Sudamérica’
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Did the shop owner risk a customer’s safety?
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Letters: We need public funding of campaigns
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Editorial: Saying goodbye to another slain child and teen in Chicago, but not giving up
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Puerto Rico: Renuncia director de AEE en medio de apagones
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Lo que debes saber en el regreso de la Liga Europa
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Portia de Rossi thanks everyone for support and stands by spouse Ellen DeGeneres
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CTU caravan for no in-person school
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House panel calls new postmaster general to explain what’s causing delays in mail deliveries across the country
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Niles police sergeant, third to die from Texas drunk driver crash, honored with procession
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‘The biggest monster’ is spreading. And it’s not the coronavirus.
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Safety Jordan Lucas becomes the 2nd Bears player to opt out of the 2020 season
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Trump prohibirá TikTok el 15 de septiembre
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Commentary: Doctors and the MedBikini movement: Nebulous standards of professionalism reveal biases
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University of Chicago engineers develop tool to protect your photos from facial recognition
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Lena Dunham dice que su cuerpo se ‘rebeló’ con el COVID-19
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Commentary: Trump can’t postpone the election. But here’s why we have to take his tweet seriously.
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University of Chicago engineers develop tool to protect your photos from facial recognition
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Parents struggle as schools reopen amid coronavirus surge: ‘This is the hardest it’s been’
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Car-motorcycle crash in East Dundee leaves 2 people seriously hurt
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House bill blocks feds from enforcing marijuana ban in states that legalized recreational, medical weed
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New breed of hemp growers tout resurgence of the plant
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Family of man stabbed to death outside Fulton River District bar in February files wrongful death lawsuit against suspect, bar
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Weed workers will outnumber computer programmers by end of 2020, study
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El juego ‘Field of Dreams’ entre Medias Blancas y Cardenales es cancelado
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LaPorte suspends activities in football, boys tennis and wrestling because of coronavirus pandemic
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Perú contratará médicos y enfermeros extranjeros por COVID
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TikTok ban? Creators and fans are big mad
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Child’s death in Hammond shooting ruled a homicide, officials say
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TikTok ban? Creators and fans are big mad
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Aurora looks at rent assistance plan to help those hurt financially by pandemic
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South Elgin cops seeking info on suspects who stole one car, burglarized another Saturday
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Column: Face masks, the death of sacrifice and the ‘Me Only’ movement
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Highland opts for 9 weeks of virtual learning to start new school year
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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson adquiere la liga de fútbol americano XFL
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Baptist ministers back Gary school referendum
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‘La misión está a la vuelta de la esquina’
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Navy investigates video after dogs attack a ‘Colin Kaepernick stand-in’ during K-9 demonstration
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Navy investigates video of dogs attacking Colin Kaepernick fill-in
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TikTok could become Microsoft’s deal of the decade
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University of Illinois will require two COVID-19 tests weekly for students and faculty with in-person classes at Urbana-Champaign campus
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Multitalented Wisconsin teen shows flair for indie music
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Rockford protesters sue Winnebago County officials, allege ‘unconstitutional detentions’ without timely hearings
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Duque confía que fútbol colombiano se reactive en septiembre
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9 wines perfect for a social distancing wine tasting
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Last but not least: Michigan City forward Trinity Thompson commits to Northern Kentucky, the most recent Division I program to extend an offer
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More Chicago high schools vote to keep police resource officers, though protests against them go on
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El ‘ransomware’ acecha a las elecciones de EEUU
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Chávez sobre su hijo: ‘Cuando no hay hambre, es difícil sobresalir’
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The Spin: As Biden nears VP decision, Duckworth’s in the national spotlight | Illinois weed sales soar | CTU vs. Lightfoot | Obama’s endorsements
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Inspired by Sandra Bland project, former Naperville resident’s independent film ‘The Drive’ will be released in August
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Glenview, Northbrook schools solidify start-of-year plans, but those could change: ‘There isn’t a perfect model out there’
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Illinois launches $5 million mask awareness campaign, Pritzker opens door to fines for those who disregard rules
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Hinsdale District 86 appoints capital construction program manager from Darien to its school board
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Community theaters making post-pandemic plans
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Prosecutor seeking President Trump’s tax returns cites reports of ‘protracted criminal conduct’ at the Trump Organization
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Las Carolinas se preparan para llegada de Isaías
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Trivia podcasters around Chicagoland lend their skills to raise money for Black Lives Matter
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Oak Lawn fines 13 video gaming companies for failing to comply with ‘push tax’ requirements
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Police: ‘Strong possibility’ two Saturday evening armed robberies in southeast Oak Park are related
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Naperville People in the News
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Contemporary Thomas Roszak mansion in Northfield sells for $2.63M
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McHenry County deputy placed woman in an apparent chokehold during arrest, video shows
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Fenwick, Trinity high schools announce reopening plans, will offer in-person, virtual instruction
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Cardinals’ 4-game series in Detroit postponed after 7 players and 6 staffers test positive for COVID-19
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At least 18 Illinois football players tested positive for COVID-19 since returning to campus in June
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Lightfoot ‘does not have the guts to close schools,’ Chicago Teachers Union claims as it protests plan for in-person classes in CPS this fall
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‘Field of Dreams’ game with the White Sox and Cardinals reportedly is canceled because of logistical problems
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Next game TBD: Naperville Central graduate Cameron Dougherty tries to prepare for future with Harvard’s water polo team after cancellation of another season
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Cook County recommends further COVID-19 restrictions for suburban bars, other businesses to voluntarily follow
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Nearly 40 people shot in Chicago over the weekend as July goes down as most violent month in 28 years
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How does the NFL hold a season amid a pandemic? Who has the edge in the Bears’ QB competition? The Bear Download podcast dives in.
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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened on Aug. 3 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson acquires the XFL
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As Kris Bryant returns to the lineup, the Cubs express concerns that this weekend’s series in St. Louis might be postponed
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As the 1918 influenza pandemic raged in the US, masks took a role in political and cultural wars
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Second stimulus check updates: Negotiators of huge coronavirus relief bill report slight progress as talks resume at the Capitol
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Family remembers young activist slain in West Rogers Park. ‘To see him speaking out so millions could see him … it meant a lot to us.’
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Craig Kimbrel isn’t out of the Cubs’ late-inning plans despite his struggles
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A Chicago farmers market kicks out a vendor, alleging COVID-19 safety violations
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White Sox reinstate right fielder Nomar Mazara from the injured list: ‘It’s a big add for us’
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Northwestern pauses football workouts after a player tests positive for COVID-19
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Teen activist Caleb Reed slain in West Rogers Park
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Big 12 announces 10-game schedule plan that allows for 1 nonconference home game
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Juez: Negar asistencia pública discrimina a puertorriqueños
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Niños quedan en el fuego cruzado de la violencia en Chicago
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$32.6 million OPRF High School campus renovation begins with demolition of south cafeteria
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Photos: Cubs 2, Royals 0
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Photos: White Sox 6, Brewers 4
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Letter to the editor: Social worker urges funding of police, training and mental health services
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Cook County Board of Review opens appeals period for Oak Park property owners
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Have the Blackhawks found the right balance of give and take between offense and defense?