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Column: An early debate lead for Donald J. Trump but, in the end, he couldn’t help his own cause
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Trump and Biden clash over raging COVID-19 pandemic in final debate that showcased their vastly different visions for the nation
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Column: Trump’s debate performance was fantastic! He didn’t burn down the stage or kill a single person.
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Fact-checking claims on COVID-19 shutdowns, Trump’s taxes, Hunter Biden and more from the final debate
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Daily horoscope for October 23, 2020
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Review: For late-night hosts, a more muted presidential debate brings a more pointed response
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Ask Amy: Does it work to tell someone how you feel?
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Demand for community Halloween fun in Oak Lawn was high, so their holiday program got an encore
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Illinois launches statewide plan to boost monarch butterfly population: ‘If enough people get on board, we can turn this thing around’
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As temperatures drop and COVID-19 cases rise, gyms turn to virtual memberships
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Flashback: Movie projectionist’s slaying exposed the wrath of a power-drunk union boss in 1930s Chicago
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In bid for his fifth term, Sen. Dick Durbin faces opponents who stress religious faith and question pandemic response
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Column: To vote is to hope
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Column: Pritzker’s COVID-19 shutdown and the death of those great independent restaurants we love
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Proposed apartment building near Julian Middle School receives favorable review from historic preservation commission
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Daywatch: Lightfoot imposes curfew on nonessential businesses, Biden and Trump spar over COVID-19 and gyms turn to virtual memberships
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Big Ten football is back, so what TV channels have the games? Here’s your complete viewer’s guide.
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‘Day of Dead’ exhibition comes alive at Highland Park art center
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Jury finds Valparaiso teen guilty of murder in deaths of Lake County teens
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Column: Reflecting on the privilege of invisibility
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Some Will County restaurants say they will defy new COVID-19 restrictions: ‘We’re not on a fair playing field’
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Watch Ariana Grande occupy the White House in video for new single, ‘Positions’
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What’s the next step in Nick Madrigal’s development? Will Leury Garcia or Yolmer Sanchez be back? 4 questions about Chicago White Sox second basemen heading into 2021.
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Recovering from COVID-19, multi-system inflammatory syndrome
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Business, Department of Correction join forces for path to new career for offenders
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Friend tries to explain why man hung from the side of Trump Tower for more than 13 hours: ‘He’s never done anything like this before’
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Kohl Kaplan Fountain plays backup for blues group during pop-up concert
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What can the Big Ten can learn from the faulty COVID-19 blueprints of other college football teams?
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Cops seek driver of borrowed BMW who hit motorcycle on Lake Shore Drive, critically injuring 2
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College football picks: Big Ten openers — in Big Ten weather — highlight this weekend’s schedule, with Michigan’s trip to Minnesota one to watch
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House candidate in North Carolina criticizes journalist for working ‘for non-white males, like Cory Booker’
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Reward offered after homophobic slur spray-painted on Barrington home garage: ‘It was pure evil and not something … we stand for’
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What we know and don’t know, so far, about Hunter Biden’s laptop
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Brushwood Center’s At Ease program combines art, nature to help veterans heal: ‘After the class you can see their inner light is shining’
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Halloween won’t be as much fun this year, thanks to the pandemic
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Speak Out reader opinions: GOP’s unofficial ballot boxes hypocritical; town hall meeting ‘hostile’ to Trump; Illinois becoming ‘Pritzkerville’
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Kildeer-Countryside SD96 putting hybrid learning switch on hold due to COVID-19 spread: ‘We are disheartened but we follow the data’
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Lake County local scores and schedules for Saturday, Oct. 24
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More Tesla drivers may start testing ‘full self-driving’ software this weekend. Here’s a look at the hype — and the safety fears.
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‘So happy to bring my son home’: 10-year-old boy survives Kawasaki-like illness associated with COVID-19
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Waukegan mayoral candidates debate the role of the city’s leader
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Column: Small businesses in Aurora forge ahead as pandemic continues
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Sophomore runner Audrey Luell adds to family legacy at Zion-Benton as she learns to ’embrace how fast she truly is’
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Jamelle Bouie column: Lindsey Graham and his allies think 50 states is plenty
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Más de 50 millones ya votaron en EEUU
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Koeman: ‘No espero a un Madrid vulnerable, al contrario’
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MDX Prototype a preview of Acura’s next gen SUV
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Las mejores fotos en América Latina 16-22 Oct./2020
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Frank Bruni column: That’s the last we need to hear from Trump
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Paul Krugman column: How many Americans will Ayn Rand kill?
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David Brooks column: How Democrats won the war of ideas
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‘Speak Out’ reader opinion: Stop pointing the finger of blame concerning pandemic
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Speak Out reader opinion: Who will really benefit from graduated tax rate?
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Placing women on a different sort of pedestal
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Placing women on a different sort of pedestal
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Chelsea Handler’s personal ‘Evolution’ inspires new special
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s role in getting women fair access to mortgage loans paved the way for female homeownership to rise
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Piqué critica al Barca y defiende a Messi previo al Clásico
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Put it on the board: Junior swimmer Grace Bevers sets long-sought Warren record but still has ‘more to accomplish’
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Parents wanting Elmhurst schools open for hybrid learning to hold peaceful protest outside District 205 offices
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Zidane: ‘El Clásico es un buen partido para reivindicarnos’
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Shaken by Trump, automakers weigh what Biden win would mean
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Gary schools’ budget hinges on referendum cash
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COVID-19 cases in U-46 transportation facility delay Elgin district’s back-to-school plan
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El legendario Panenka revela su jugador favorito tirando penaltis
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Bolivia cierra cómputo electoral con amplia victoria de Arce
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Remote learning during a pandemic
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Older workers face higher unemployment amid virus pandemic
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Sonics legend Shawn Kemp to open Seattle’s first Black-owned marijuana dispensary
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Oregon vineyards lose lawsuit after alleging odor from nearby marijuana operation would mar grapes
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Luces y sombras tras cuatro años de política exterior de Trump
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More than 600 quarantined throughout NWI schools as cases around Indiana continue to climb
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Cold front drops Chicago-area morning temperatures, bringing rain, brief thunderstorms; snowy mix could hit parts of area Sunday
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‘We are not going to lie down’: A coronavirus revolt in England
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Hobart looking for developers for 60-acre residential project
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‘We are not going to lie down’: A coronavirus revolt in England
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Why doesn’t my mom realize what her vote means for me?
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Detenido, un sujeto que planeaba matar a Biden
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Bearaby review: Are these all-natural weighted blankets more breathable than synthetic options?
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Memorial constructed for Joel Jenkins who was shot and killed in Rogers Park
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Aurora council to vote on funding for program for underserved youths
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19 women allege medical abuse, including surgery without consent, while at ICE detention center in Georgia
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‘At capacity’: COVID-19 patients push U.S. hospitals to brink
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Desestiman demanda de abuso sexual contra Michael Jackson
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Some Merrillville residents skeptical of roundabout proposed for Taft Street and 73rd Avenue intersection
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‘At capacity’: COVID-19 patients push U.S. hospitals to brink
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Pricing announced on 2021 Infiniti QX50
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Editorial: The Chicago Police Department’s trust deficit and the need for lasting reform
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Evolución personal de Chelsea Handler inspira especial de TV
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Aurora City Council to vote on downtown marijuana dispensary delay
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After a successful summer, virtual internships are helping Chicago companies expand their recruiting reach
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American Express profits suffer as few leave home, with or without it
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¿Pueden los pacientes de covid recibir el tratamiento de Trump?
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Chicago-area grocers stock up to ward off shortages as COVID-19 cases rise
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State grant to fund Porter County COVID-19 testing; county to have two new sites to go with state site
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Muere la modelo de Disney para Blancanieves a los 101 años
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Army-Navy football game will be held at Michie Stadium in West Point instead of Philadelphia
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Sausage rolls: A childhood favorite reimagined
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El prejuicio inconsciente en la atención de salud
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As pandemic started, U.S. fatal overdoses soared in the first quarter of 2020, new data show
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Equipos de Argentina y Brasil chocan en octavos de la Libertadores
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Do Halloween masks protect you from COVID-19?
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Daycare center operator shifts focus with new Park Ridge ‘STEM’ school
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‘Boogaloo Boi’ from Texas accused of shooting at Minneapolis police station that was burned, looted during start of George Floyd protests
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Copa Sudamericana define cruces tras ocho meses suspendida
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Community news
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Las votaciones ya comenzaron, aquí una guía para votar en Illinois
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Down to Business: When you bang up your car and you need it fixed, the ‘car doctors’ answer the call
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Five running for two District 1 seats on Kendall County Board
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Column: In the debate, Trump kept demonizing immigrants
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Walmart sues US goverment in pre-emptive strike over opioid crisis
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How to build an anti-racist STEM lab: Tips from a DePaul University scientist
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Nebraska, Maine could play pivotal role in presidential race
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400 years on, Mayflower’s legacy includes pride, prejudice
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Lake County tops 55,000 early in-person ballots cast, setting new record, with 9 days remaining
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Polls overwhelmingly show Biden leading Trump in Wisconsin and Michigan. But are they right this time?
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A wonderful life, 104 years long
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Back in the drug game – legally, this time – Jay-Z announces Monogram cannabis line
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Letters: How three generations react to the way-it-was
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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Nelly releases new country rap single ‘Lil Bit’ with Florida Georgia Line
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Olaf is back. And the ‘Frozen’ short ‘Once Upon a Snowman’ explains why he loves summer
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Solemn Oath releases limited-edition beer in honor of ‘Tamale Guy’ Claudio Velez
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Aurora hospitals weigh return to heightened COVID-19 measures as cases rise
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Chicago-area grocers stock up to ward off shortages as COVID-19 cases rise. ‘We’re always chasing one thing to the next.’
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Commentary: A tribute to journalist Carol Marin
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Girls tennis notes: With teammates who ‘always had my back,’ Kayla McSweeney leads Richards to South Suburban Red title
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Tite llama a Vinícius y prescinde de Rodrygo en eliminatorias
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Aurora’s municipal union workers may get raise
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Hutton: High school basketball, like football, will start on time in Indiana. You can count on it.
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Record 1M-plus Indiana voters requested early ballots
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Commentary: I’m a social liberal, fiscal conservative — and politically homeless in our two-party system
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‘My students are struggling’: Joint pain, migraines, vision impairment and mental health are impacting student wellness during remote learning.
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Industria de la TV aún carece de diversidad detrás de cámara
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Final presidential Trump-Biden debate scores more than 55 million viewers
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Accidentada sesión para GP de Portugal de F1
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Longtime Northbrook District 27 superintendent announces retirement
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This Week in Naperville
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Aurora man sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexually assaulting child
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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Column: Best president for Black America since Lincoln? C’mon, man!
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Disabato: Batter up for both? After IHSA decision, for high school baseball and travel to work, communication will be the key.
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Column: John F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign made memorable visit to Aurora 60 years ago
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Column: Supporters crowd New Lenox restaurant in defiance of governor’s COVID-19 restrictions
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Recuperan jarrón chino valorado en $3.3 millones
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Ex-Cubs coach Brandon Hyde sells Evanston home — complete with Wrigley Field sod in backyard — for $840,000
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Decent: If necessity is the mother of invention, this Halloween will be like no other
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Commentary: Facebook has become ghoulish, so I’m taking a break
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For Italy’s masked rap diva, an era of face coverings poses a dilemma
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Voters weigh in on what issues the next Indiana congressman should address
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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Pandemic fatigue could make a cold-weather COVID-19 spike worse. Want a better 2021? Resist risky holiday gatherings, experts say
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Ariana Grande ocupa la Casa Blanca (VIDEO)
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Review: The David Rubenstein Forum
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Tras siete meses de cuarentena, reabren playas en Venezuela
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Column: Illinois should modernize its quaint old Supreme Court justice retention system
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RNC spent more than $492K in donor money to buy Sean Hannity’s ‘best-selling’ book: report
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NBA sopesa iniciar nueva temporada en diciembre
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Trump y Biden se preparan para batalla legal por la Casa Blanca
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Gary YWCA celebrating 100 years: Officials aim for $100K goal in upcoming fundraiser
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After Lake County Health Department recommends remote learning, Lake Forest schools take a mixed approach
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The price for not wearing masks: Perhaps 130,000 lives lost to COVID-19 through next spring, scientists say
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Ron Rivera encara último tratamiento contra cáncer
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Tinley Park mayor won’t seek 2nd term in April
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Murder victim’s mother happy convicted Valparaiso teen will pay ‘for his heinous actions’
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Mundelein officials say plans for Thorntons are still preliminary as residents’ comments opposing it continues
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Senate poised for rare weekend session as GOP marches ahead on Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court nomination over Democrats’ blockade
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Trump and Biden lawyer up as they brace for White House legal battle
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Commentary: Pope Francis’ support for civil unions is a call to justice — and nothing new
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Guest column: Voters need to know their rights
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Pregnant Cook County probation officer Stacey Jones and her baby boy killed in an ambush attack by the child’s father, authorities say
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Munster man charged with murder in baby’s death
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Send us photos of your scariest, funniest Halloween decorations from the Chicago area
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Jennifer Lawrence says she received apology from Anderson Cooper after stairs trip at Oscars
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In contentious election year, political parties recruiting thousands in Illinois to keep an eye on polling places Nov. 3
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Walgreens lowers age for COVID-19 testing to children 3 and older
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New Trier High School to spend up to $1.3 million on COVID-19 saliva screenings for students, staff
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State’s top health official pleads with residents to ‘fight the fatigue’ as half of Illinois’ counties now at ‘warning level’ for coronavirus resurgence
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Assistant hitting coach Terrmel Sledge not returning to the Chicago Cubs in 2021
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Aurora seeks grant for bike trail
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Serendipity resale shop moving from downtown Naperville to Route 59 in Aurora; Mission BBQ to open
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Oak Park police promote 20-year veteran to deputy chief becoming first woman to hold that position
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Grand jury subpoena indicates prosecutors investigating former Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson’s controversial night of drinking
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Law & Order column: State’s attorney asks for ‘calm and patience’ during potentially lengthy Waukegan police shooting investigation
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Why did Khalil Mack and Akiem Hicks miss practice Friday? 3 things we learned from the Chicago Bears.
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Lake County superintendents, with ‘no guarantee’ of normalcy in 2021-22 school year, prepare for long-term remote learning
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Lake County residents flock to early voting sites in large numbers
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COVID-19 a likely factor in Naperville District 203 enrollment decline, officials say
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Column: Pandemic has trade show industry displaying signs of despair
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Lincoln-Way East graduate Matt Jung inspired by his late grandfather while leading St. Ambrose: ‘I have a new purpose for running.’
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Lake Forest High School teachers say county health department’s COVID-19 warning being ignored by school board
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to start issuing speed camera tickets for cars going 6 mph over the limit
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Editorial: What nonpartisan redistricting in Illinois would look like
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Man shot by Chicago police fleeing earlier attack in Little Village dies
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Column: A binge-worthy show, a surprisingly effective leader and Keith Jarrett: 9 things to like at the end of October
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The Chicago Bears will take an earlier flight to Los Angeles for their ‘Monday Night Football’ meeting with the Rams, bracing for the time change and increased COVID-19 obstacles
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The Spin: Lightfoot’s budget will make more speeders pay | Is it OK to trust the polls in presidential race this time? | Griffin blasts Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’ in staff email
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Potempa: TV ‘Honeymooners’ kitchen wife ‘Trixie’ aka Joyce Randolph is 96
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Column: Would Joe Biden transform the American Way into the Chicago Way
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Noah’s arc: Vanderbilt baseball recruit Noah Schultz undergoes ‘meteoric’ rise at Oswego East to become No. 17 junior in the country
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As CPS weighs reopening schools, it claims the teachers union ‘refuses to even discuss a return to in-person learning’
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Jewish groups allege an ‘alarming increase in anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism’ at University of Illinois’ Urbana-Champaign campus
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Trump’s tax records show most of his charitable giving since 2005 came from tax deductions for agreeing to not develop land
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US nears record for new daily COVID-19 cases as several states reel under surge: ‘Our hospital is not built for a pandemic’
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Beautiful outside, decrepit inside — Cook building as an Elgin landmark makes it unusable, owner says
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Illinois hits another sad COVID-19 milestone — 5,000 deaths in long-term care — as cases rise
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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened Oct. 23 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
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As campaign enters final stretch, Trump and Biden scrap on oil and the worsening COVID-19 pandemic
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Washington state discovers first nest of ‘murder hornets’ in the United States
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West Suburban scores and schedules for Sunday, Oct. 25
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Daily Southtown local scores and schedules for Sunday, Oct. 25
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Waukegan fires police officer who killed Black teen; FBI joins investigation into fatal shooting
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Photos: Wisconsin 45, Illinois 7
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Madigan, billionaires clash in record-shattering $10.7 million Illinois Supreme Court contest that threatens court’s Democratic majority
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Kyren Abbott scores 2 TDs, intercepts pair of passes as Highland pulls away from Griffith in Class 4A playoff opener: ‘I just had to grab it.’
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Mollencupp twins Jackson and Jonathan open holes for Wheeler’s 322-yard rushing attack in sectional-opening win against North Newton
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Ryan Marx’s 82-yard punt return for a touchdown gives Lowell a boost in first-round win against Morton