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Daily horoscope for October 20, 2020
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Niles Chamber hands out ‘Night of Roses’ awards as business owners cope with pandemic
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2 killed, 1 injured in Logan Square crash
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Ask Amy: ‘Right person, wrong time’ needs translating
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Area business groups harness Halloween themes in effort to drive shoppers back into small shops
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Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoán Moncada
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Why are Chicagoans moving away during the pandemic? As study suggests outbound migration is spiking, we asked them.
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Just as schools begin to reopen, many are closing again as COVID-19 surges: ‘It’s almost an impossible situation’
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Daywatch: A ‘second surge’ of COVID-19 cases, schools close as virus roars and secluded cabins for a Midwestern escape
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3 observations from rewatching the Chicago Bears’ Week 6 win, including a no-huddle offense providing rhythm and Mario Edwards Jr. making the most of his playing time
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Disinformation targets Latino voters in South Florida
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NFL power rankings for Week 7: Seattle Seahawks move into the top spot as the Green Bay Packers tumble, while the Chicago Bears check in at No. 11
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Lara Prescott’s debut novel ‘The Secrets We Kept’ selected as Arlington Heights library’s community reader
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Review of federal charges from city protests show few charged have ties to extremist groups, many from suburbs
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Jeff Bridges says he has lymphoma, cites good prognosis
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Indiana county clerk refuses to wear mask while administering polls
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Brian Wilson repudiates Trump fundraiser that featured Beach Boys performance
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Netflix previews ‘Ma Rainey’ and Chadwick Boseman’s final performance
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Is the front office set up for a transition? How will David Ross do in Year 2 at the helm? 4 questions about Chicago Cubs management heading into 2021.
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Will closer Alex Colome return — and who replaces him if he leaves? 4 questions about the Chicago White Sox bullpen heading into 2021.
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MLS announces programs to combat racism, promote diversity
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Buffalo Grove to change cost and frequency of residential rental inspections, seeking to ‘increase compliance and accountability’
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David Letterman, returning to Netflix, isn’t here to cheer you up this time
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Can you trust that Amazon review? 42% may be fake, independent monitor says.
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Consulting firm offers North Shore School District 112 an ‘honest’ and ‘eye-opening’ evaluation of its special education student services
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Northwest Indiana Excellence in Theatre Foundation revamps gala as virtual reception
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My worst moment: ‘Suits’ and ‘The Right Stuff’ star Patrick J. Adams on the sting of getting fired
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Native American tribes make new move to shut down flow of oil in Dakota Access Pipeline
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Amazon Fresh hiring 1,500 for its grocery stores opening in Chicago area
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A Look Back column: Spirit Fruit Society brought its version of utopia to Ingleside
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The best mayonnaises you can buy
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An apple lover’s apple crumble that highlights its fresh fruit flavor
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Persimmons pack plenty of nutritional punch
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Naperville District 203 puts hold on back-to-school plans as COVID-19 cases increase in DuPage
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Dolphins debut brought tears for Tua’s parents, now they’re determined to be there for his first start
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Miley Cyrus’ love of cover songs runs deep, from Britney Spears to the Cure
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John Oliver visits Danbury as city officially renames sewage plant after him
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Kershaw recibe otra oportunidad con Dodgers, cerca de casa
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Jeff Bridges anuncia que tiene linfoma
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Remembering Dmitry Paperno: A great Russian pianist who enriched Chicago
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EEUU: Hay estados que aceptan votos adelantados de muertos
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Writers Theatre adjusts season again; About Face hopes to return to live performance in the spring
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Lake County local scores and schedules for Wednesday, Oct. 21
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Retired Bulls champion Toni Kukoc sells Highland Park home for $920K
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EEUU: Comisión de debates adopta regla de apagar micrófonos
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11 mayors of Big Ten cities send a letter to the conference seeking clarity on COVID-19 protocols with football season 3 days away
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Hawaii reopens for tourism amid more masks, fewer leis
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Trump says Fauci is ‘a nice guy’ but not ‘a team player’ after calling doctor ‘a disaster’ the day before
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Candidates in Illinois House 49th District race talk taxes, state budget
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Northwest Indiana local scores and schedules for Wednesday, Oct. 21
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CVS busca contrar 15,000 trabajadores y ofrece empleos desde casa
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Michelle Goldberg column: Is the Trump campaign colluding with Russia again?
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Bret Stephens column: The encroachment of the unsayable
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Ross Douthat column: Trump is giving up
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Los pasajeros aéreos en EEUU superan el millón, primera vez desde marzo
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Paul Krugman column: Why Biden will need to spend big
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Speak Out reader opinion: Town hall moderators were both anti-Trump
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Doctors push flu shots as season begins: ‘The worst thing that could happen is having a community where there is a COVID outbreak and a flu outbreak’
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8 new scary films and TV shows streaming this month
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Daily Southtown local scores and schedules for Wednesday, Oct. 21
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Guatemala: se fuga exministro buscado por lavado
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West Suburban scores and schedules for Wednesday, Oct. 21
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Doctors may have found secretive new organs in the center of your head
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Centro de Informacion in Elgin eligible for state funding to help immigrants through pandemic
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Review: Cary Grant bio a perceptive look at captivating star
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Braun MultiQuick 7 Immersion Hand Blender review: Can this kitchen tool really do it all?
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Former Hinsdale resident makes it three ‘Jeopardy!’ wins in a row
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Más de 1,500 arrestados en acciones de la DEA
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The best Samsung tablet of 2020
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What to expect from the Dodgers and Rays in World Series Game 1
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Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ returns to the top 10, thanks to TikTok
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Michigan woman found alive at funeral home dies 8 weeks later
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EEUU inicia demanda antimonopolio contra Google
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Highland Park, Deerfield high schools sticking with remote learning through end of semester
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Muere hijo de Robert Redford
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What it’s like to be a teacher in 2020 America
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Mask mandate? In a Montana town, it ‘puts us at odds with customers’
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African American History Museum displays Kobe Bryant’s jersey
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Argentina llega al millón de casos de coronavirus
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Having dementia doesn’t mean you can’t vote
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Mask mandate? In a Montana town, it ‘puts us at odds with customers’
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The Book Table, Oak Park Library partner to provide books to local families
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Letter to the Editor
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Oak Park police: Two men rob pedestrian at gunpoint along Madison Street
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Barrington counseling center moves to new location but remains near the high school
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Dem challenger in Dist. 4 House race eyes budget priorities
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Ask Anna: Threesomes gone awry, love sickness and staying with the wrong people
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Former freshman standout Taylor Latza’s evolution into senior leader for Warren has been ‘really special to watch’
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Niños, la mitad de la gente en pobreza extrema en el mundo
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Chicago Bears QB rewind: Nick Foles and Matt Nagy are feeling optimistic. But is their hopeful outlook justified?
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The cast of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ reunites for charity
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Burr Ridge and Willowbrook residents in Gower School District 62 are being asked to approve a $15 million referendum
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Colored-pencil artist Phil Schorn gets inspiration from leaves
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Someone stole my American Airlines miles! Travel Troubleshooter investigates.
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Cuffing season has hit Chicago. Sex and short-term relationships may persist during winter despite COVID-19 thanks to video dating.
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Históricos del Real Madrid analizan el próximo Clásico
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‘Spooky Stroll’ takes guests through haunted Austin Gardens in downtown Oak Park
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Review: ‘Grizzly II: Revenge,’ in which a young George Clooney (and his mullet) are killed by a bear. In the first five minutes.
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Jóvenes cantineros cubanos crean tragos con plantas nativas
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Man whose Burge-related case imploded this month seeks investigation of prosecutors, finding of innocence
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COVID-19 concerns have area towns split on allowing trick-or-treating, hosting live Halloween activities
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Column: Remember Cuban Missile Crisis lessons
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Post-Tribune boys soccer rankings and player of the week for Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020
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Voters line up in Wisconsin as early in-person voting begins
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Girls swimming notes: Cheerleaders Elizabeth Gbabiri and Jill Magafas took up diving as sophomores. Now, they cheer each other on for Stagg.
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Boys soccer notes: Coronavirus pandemic brings Clark’s historic final season to ‘terrible’ end
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‘Synchronic’ review: A unique, sci-fi-tinged drama rooted in real-world stakes and emotion
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Las mujeres blancas abandonan a Trump
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‘If you can’t stand up, stand out’: Sandburg student wins national Heart of the Arts Award
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Harrison Ford y Ed Helms protagonizarán comedia sobre un naufragio real
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In District 36 survey, Winnetka parents applaud back-to-school plan while majority of teachers say they are overburdened by workload
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Southland voters face long lines on first day of Cook County expanded early voting: ‘It was worth the wait’
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Park District of Franklin Park holds pumpkin scavenger hunt, other Halloween events
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Italia: Aparecen nombres de mujeres en tumbas de fetos
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5 states added to Chicago’s travel quarantine order: ‘We all need to double down on COVID precautions’
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Hinsdale School District 86 continues hybrid learning, despite increase in COVID-19 cases in DuPage County
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Editorial: The right way to preserve Pilsen
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Coronavirus travel: How to go home for the holidays as safely as possible
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Indiana adds 48 coronavirus deaths as hospitalizations grow; Lake County tops state with 146 new COVID-19 cases
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Orland Park police officers to wear body cameras in pilot program
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Melania Trump stays off campaign trail, citing lingering cough from COVID-19
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Remembering late ESPN reporter Vaughn McClure, one of the most authentic people you’d ever meet
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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OPINIÓN/Volver al teatro durante la pandemia
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‘Co-therapist’ dogs and ponies to help boost mental health of pediatric patients
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Hard hit by virus, airlines push for tests over quarantines
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Woman teaches her Sheepadoodle how to communicate using buttons
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‘Incredibly rare’ white baby sea turtle pops out of the sand on South Carolina beach
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Column: Is Tony La Russa too old? Would the young Chicago White Sox — and their big personalities — be given freedom by a 76-year-old manager?
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Simeone: ‘Mi asignatura pendiente es seguir mejorando al club, no la Champions’
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A boy and the black rhino isn’t a children’s book: Elmhurst toddler bonds with Brookfield Zoo veterinarian caring for endangered animal
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Florida voters break records on the first day of early voting
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Feds say man accused in Bridgeport bank collapse tried to contact widow of dead CEO
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Jim Durkin seeks reelection in 82nd District against newcomer Kassem Moukahal
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Naperville News Digest: Naper Settlement offering Halloween trick-or-treating; Van Buren parking deck work starting; I-88 lanes switch for construction
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Disabato: Crete-Monee’s Trayvon Rudolph came to Northern Illinois as a preferred walk-on. With one catch, he had a scholarship in his hands.
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Community news
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Column: Surging number of ‘pandemic brides’ say I do as sickly industry weds ancient customs, new restrictions
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Cancelan celebraciones a la Guadalupana en la Basílica el 12 de diciembre
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Public hearing Thursday for new Merrillville roundabout at 73rd Avenue and Taft Street
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29-home subdivision on former Hoover estate in Glencoe approved; construction could start by year’s end
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Boys cross country notes: Eisenhower ‘put in the work,’ edges Richards for program’s first conference championship since 1962-63 season
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Polling place workers overcome technical glitches as hundreds vote early at Oak Park village hall
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GM to build electric vehicles at former Saturn plant in Tennessee
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7 charged in flying squirrel trafficking ring that extended from Florida to Chicago to South Korea, officials say
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Miami Dolphins name Tua Tagovailoa starting quarterback
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Chicago Bears sign Manti Te’o, the former Notre Dame star linebacker, to their practice squad
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Girls tennis notes: Metea Valley’s Meera Baid keeps bead on ultimate prize, clears final hurdle by winning elusive sectional title
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Letters: Scientific experts are working to protect public health during the pandemic
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Generation agoraphobia
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Letter: We should not politicize COVID-19 deaths
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El ‘trail running’, la forma exigente de correr
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Jean-Claude Van Damme saves life of chihuahua puppy
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‘If there were no hashish here, you wouldn’t see a single house’
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La contaminación aumentaría la mortalidad por covid-19
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University of Michigan students hit with stay-at-home order until Election Day after surge of COVID-19 cases
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As Lake council seeks authority over purchasing, former area politicians, experts question decision
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York Drama staging virtual performances of “Almost, Maine” in masks
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UCLA product Zoey Goralski, a Neuqua Valley graduate, scores first goal as a professional for Chicago Red Stars: ‘It was kind of surreal.’
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Miami cop wears ‘Trump 2020’ mask near voting site. His agency calls it ‘unacceptable.’
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Got crystals? Gem mining could be your full-time job
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¿Quién tendrá hinchas? Nueva línea divisoria en la Champions
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Comings & Goings: Doc’s Smokehouse shuts down in Mokena; banks closing branches
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Column: The rise of QAnon isn’t surprising. Americans have long been sucked into conspiracy theories.
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Feds file landmark antitrust case against Google, which calls lawsuit ‘deeply flawed’
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Aurora’s top cop is one of five finalists for police chief in Nashville
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A perfect ending: Naperville North’s Ireng Zhang and Tiffany Zhang culminate 16-0 season in doubles by winning West Aurora Sectional
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100 best horror movies, according to critics
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Las 100 mejores películas de terror según los críticos
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Pritzker announced tighter COVID-19 restrictions for Kane, DuPage, Will, Kankakee counties. Here’s what that means for restaurants and residents.
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What’s happening in Park Ridge: Community Church pumpkin sale continues; Farmers Market wraps up Oct. 31
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Thanks to COVID-19, older workers now face higher unemployment than those 35 to 54
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It’s Google’s world. We just live in it.
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Skokie Park District event puts theatrical spin on local wildlife education
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Apple iPhone 12 review: Superfast speed, if you can find it
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U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood
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New O’Hare Airport runway, set to open Nov. 5, will send arriving flights over southern Park Ridge
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Aurora’s first marijuana dispensary now open on Route 59
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DuPage sets record on first day of early voting while Will reports lines of voters waiting to cast ballots
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Libertyville pulls about $205,000 in first disbursement for 1% sales tax enacted earlier this year
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Southtowners: Beverly residents serve despite COVID obstacles, more
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Republican Mazzochi of Elmhurst faces Democrat Zordani of Clarendon Hills in election for state rep of 47th District
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Western Springs voters to voice their opinion via referendum on marijuana businesses in village
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Letters to the editor: good government, banner celebrating diversity
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NY desplegará ‘cientos’ de policías adicionales por las elecciones
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Novel brain surgery seeks to reverse epilepsy in sea lion
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Glenbrook North High School lights up the sky with school spirit
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Manzanero: ‘Llevo la bandera de la mejor música del mundo’
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Pets of the week
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Election board: Workers should wear masks or risk losing their jobs
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Former Bears player Nathan Vasher sells Vernon Hills home for $780,000 — just over half what he paid before recession
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Más de 100 positivos a COVID en boda en frontera México-EEUU
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Hammond’s proposed water price hike leaves municipal customers looking for cover; price has been unchanged since 1985
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Elgin, IDOT strike deal to install traffic signals at dangerous Route 58/Shady Oaks intersection
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U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood through the years
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Lake County Health Department calls on schools to immediately end in-person classes and return to virtual learning
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Jill On Money: What do the October surprise and the September jobs report mean for recovery?
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Melania Trump no acompañará al presidente a mitin por tos
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City releases information on arrests, attorney visits after legal aid group sues
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Evanston City Council formally approves contract for new city manager
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Niegan fianza a exsecretario de Defensa de México
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More early voting sites open in Lake County, drop boxes available for mail-in ballots ahead of General Election
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Looking to watch “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” this Halloween? Don’t check ABC.
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It’s never too early. Give your kids one of these financially smart gifts this holiday season.
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Parents of Stevenson High School call again for hybrid learning option: ‘We want our kids in school’
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Bolsonaro expresa su apoyo ‘de corazón’ a Trump y asegura que le gustaría asistir a su toma de posesión
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Chicago Bulls champion Toni Kukoc sells Highland Park home for $920,000
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Commentary: Quiz: Test your knowledge of U.S. presidents and elections
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Great Halloween decorations? Our contest to feature best-decorated houses
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El Senado de EEUU votará el lunes la confirmación de la candidatura de la jueza Barrett al Supremo
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U-46 still bringing youngest students back to school next week despite Kane, DuPage COVID numbers
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U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood vs. state Sen. Jim Oberweis
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State Sen. Jim Oberweis through the years
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Corrections and clarifications
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Koeman tras la goleada en Champions: ‘Si había dudas con el gol ha quedado claro esta noche’ (VIDEO)
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Skokie man charged with burglarizing two local restaurants
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EEUU ha registrado 300,000 muertes más de lo usual
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Chicago-area hospitals watch surge in COVID-19 patients, brace for things to get worse
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The Spin: Mail-in, early voting in Illinois soars past 1 million mark | ‘Trumpocrat’ Blagojevich to endorse Willie Wilson over Sen. Dick Durbin | Gov. J.B. Pritzker tightens COVID-19 restrictions in suburbs
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Civic Federation opposes graduated tax amendment. It previously backed taxing retirement benefits as an alternative.
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Chronic polluter General Iron is moving from its wealthy, white North Side home to a low-income Latino neighborhood. The feds want to know why.
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Niles-Maine Library Board gets two new trustees after resignations due to relocation, work
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Column: Dirt flies as Calumet City feud threatens to sink into ugly political brawl
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Commentary: Trump missed an opportunity in Syria to succeed where Obama failed
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Column: COVID-19 numbers — and fatigue — on the rise; ‘We are not out of the woods’
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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened Oct. 20 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
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Second stimulus check updates: Mitch McConnell warns White House not to make COVID-19 relief deal with Democrats
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Indian Prairie survey shows 43% of parents prefer some in-person classes over all-remote learning
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Column: With the Chicago Blackhawks officially rebuilding, Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Duncan Keith deserve a chance to play for a winner elsewhere
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Illinois orders tighter restrictions on bars, restaurants and gatherings in several suburban counties as coronavirus positivity rates rise
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Proposed 2021 village of Oak Park budget down $22 million, calls for cuts due to effects of pandemic
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Breonna Taylor grand juror says panel was not given option to consider homicide charges
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Wendell Pierce to portray blues legend B.B. King in upcoming biopic
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot exchanged emails with lobbyist about O’Hare client as city ethics board declined to enforce lobbying ban, records show
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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred hopes to keep larger playoff field and runner on second base in extra innings
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Will County bars, restaurants headed back to restrictions on indoor service
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Trump’s taxes reveal details about his activities in China, including a previously unknown bank account
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Rohingya Americans in Chicago venture out to local polling place en masse to cast first-ever votes
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Calor récord en EEUU: El verano 2020 en cada estado
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30 soup recipes perfect for warm, inviting meals
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5 takeaways from the Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit against Google, including what might be coming down the line
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‘Disgusted’ NU president condemns students who burned a school banner and vandalized campus during police protests, sparking calls for his resignation
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After delays, CBD-infused all-day brunch concept Wake ‘N Bacon launching in Lakeview this week
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Rohingya Americans in Chicago venture out to local polling place en masse to cast their first-ever general election votes: ‘Really I’m so grateful’
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2 days before final debate, Trump shuns formal practice in favor of Pennsylvania rally as Biden holes up for prep
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Mia Nutile keeps Oak Forest on an unbeaten course: ‘The individual wins are fun, but I really love when we get those team wins.’
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How the Trump campaign plowed through $1 billion, losing a massive cash advantage
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Six years after Laquan McDonald shooting, activists rally for justice for slain teen
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World Series Game 1: Clayton Kershaw and Mookie Betts lead the Dodgers to an 8-3 win over the Rays