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Daily horoscope for October 5, 2020
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3Arts to award $470,000 to Chicago artists: ‘This is the year to encourage people to find some hope.’
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An Illinois university got major pushback for cutting religion, French and anthropology. But other colleges are dropping the humanities too.
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Over some Democrats’ objections, Cook County Board approves a property tax break for south suburban gun club
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Editorial: For the Illinois House: Gong-Gershowitz, Matlis, LaPointe, Hurley, Ozinga, Meyers-Martin, Wehrli, Mejia-Beal, Lewis
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Letters: There was a time when political opponents could disagree and still be collegial
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Column: Trump supporters risk their lives for him. Most wouldn’t get the same health care he’s getting.
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Chicago area has the largest homes among US metros — but apartment sizes are shrinking
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Ask Amy: Friend is worried about pal’s abusive marriage
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Aurora community listening sessions start Thursday
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Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on the Chicago Bears’ 19-11 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 4
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‘Can’t Even’: Anne Helen Petersen persuasively argues that millennial burnout is a symptom of how work is failing us
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A look at all 16 potential World Series matchups: Yankees-Dodgers has the highest likelihood of happening, while Athletics-Marlins has the least
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Daywatch: Trump leaves hospital briefly to greet supporters, census outreach workers struggle in final days and Malort introduces a cocktail
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Winners and losers from the Chicago Bears’ Week 4 loss: The Bear Raid siren, Rich Gannon’s unfortunate ‘contagious disease’ mention and Mitch Trubisky
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Free ride over for Metra UP commuters as ticket verification begins at Ogilvie station
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In the final days of the census, outreach workers struggle against apathy and distrust
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Cochon 555, the pork-centered fest and competition, to go on but as a virtual event
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Here’s a timeline of Trump’s COVID-19 symptoms and treatments
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Obscure works by Raymond Chandler, Agatha Christie published this week
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Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker take over as CMA Awards hosts
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The 7 must-hear tracks from Mariah Carey’s ‘The Rarities’ album
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Voters dreading the looming presidential election and its aftermath: ‘It’s going to be hell no matter what’
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Older people will soon receive health coverage in Illinois regardless of immigration status under first-in-nation program: ‘It’s a relief’
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Goose Island shifting first Bourbon County release to United Center drive-thru event due to COVID-19
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Stop changing the channel and turn down the fake crowd noise. Here’s how to fix MLB’s postseason TV coverage.
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Woman accidentally shot herself in leg, state police say
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Captain Sky, the Chicago funk legend of the ’70s, has emerged from the phone booth as Daryl Cameron, still full of music and still going strong
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Talk of the County reader opinion: Chris Wallace ‘sounded as if he is also running for the presidency’
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La Casa Blanca encara crisis de credibilidad
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8 questions for candidates for Illinois State Senate
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Prevén que Trump salga hoy del hospital
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Triunfo diabólico marca la fecha 13 del Apertura mexicano
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Vino de heces y cerveza de testículos en el Museo de Comida Asquerosa
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Sondeo: Gobierno es culpable de crisis de coronavirus EEUU
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Frank Bruni column: A president in the hospital and a nation in the dark
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Talk of the County reader opinion: ‘Trump has gotten more done in four years than any other president’
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Gail Collins and Bret Stephens column: There is too much happening
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East Aurora loans Chromebooks to School District 308
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2 Americans and a British scientist win Nobel Prize for medicine for discovering hepatitis C virus
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Corte cuestiona control de lingotes de oro venezolano
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Speak Out reader opinions: Cabin fever triggers trip through Elgin; Jesse White wrong to send letter on voting; does cheese go under or over pizza toppings?
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Column: Tax votes are tricky at best, even in a non-pandemic election year
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Maureen Dowd column: Reality bursts the Trumpworld bubble
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Ross Douthat column: The tragedy of Donald Trump
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Un concierto de 639 años, sin intermedios ni para el coronavirus
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La pandemia no frena las remesas de trabajadores mexicanos
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Daily Southtown local scores and schedules for Tuesday, Oct. 6
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20 facts about the growing economic inequality in the U.S.
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New Music Chicago celebrates 15 years of daring ideas in sound
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Charytín se reencuentra y regresa a la TV
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Secret COVID-19 documentary ‘Totally Under Control’ lands at the perfect time
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Ed Perkins on Travel: Is there a travel adviser in your future?
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White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany says she has tested positive for COVID-19, days after Trump diagnosis
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Dealing with pandemic big issue in Kane District 16 race
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West Suburban scores and schedules for Tuesday, Oct. 6
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WeChat, wild rumors and all, is their lifeline. Washington may end that.
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Cardinals’ trust in Bob Gibson went beyond his fastball and slider
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Speak Out reader opinion: White Sox need to clean house with new manager
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How many people voted in each presidential election over the last 50 years?
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Teen in custody suspected in Valparaiso Target burglary; police say pursuit topped 100 mph
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Northwest Indiana local scores for Tuesday, Oct. 6
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Secretaria de prensa de la Casa Blanca tiene coronavirus
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Lake County local scores for Tuesday, Oct. 6
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What we learned from Week 4 of the NFL season
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Proud Boys: Un pequeño grupo revoltoso, amistoso con Florida y sus políticos
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Compras navideñas, trastocadas también por la pandemia
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WHO: 10% of world’s people may have been infected with coronavirus
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Tonight’s Patriots-Chiefs game is on after all COVID-19 tests are negative, while the Titans have their 1st day clear of positive results in a week
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Thomas Jefferson Byrd, known for Spike Lee films, killed
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ChicagoNow’s 20 best posts of September 2020
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Ben Smith column: How to cover a sick old man
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Can Halloween be saved? Yes, experts say. Here’s how.
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NYPD warns officers: Wear your masks
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‘We’ll see those guys again’: The Yankees and Rays wanted this series
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Division series: Faces are familiar, but the landscape has changed
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Column: We owe each other better than the toxic, tragic self-interest on display at that Rose Garden ceremony
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The one name the WNBA won’t say
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Pandemia le ha costado 238 millones al Barcelona
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The 24 steps to creating a family budget
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EEUU lidia con el impacto del racismo en la salud pública
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Girls cross country notes: Cece Light sees the light, returns for her senior season at Marist after ‘a lot of little things that added up’
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Naperville News Digest: Original Rainbow Ice Cream Cone truck back this week; Pumpkin Smash set for Nov. 7; winter clothing drive to be held Oct. 25
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6 ways to celebrate Halloween from behind the wheel
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With the Chicago Marathon off, Olympian Alexi Pappas and activist Jahmal Cole headline week of virtual events starting Monday
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Carbon Edition available on 2021 Mazda CX-5
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6 ways to celebrate Halloween from behind the wheel
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Oswego officials offer trick-or-treat guidelines
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Ancianos tendrán cobertura médica en Illinois sin importar su estatus migratorio
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Column: South suburban entrepreneurs discuss COVID-19 impact
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Gloria, Emily y Lili abordan espinosos temas en ‘Red Table Talk: The Estefans’
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New turbo-hybrid coming to 2021 Kia Sorento
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COVID-19 mata a una mujer, hijas adoptan a medio hermanos
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Column: Trump puts Secret Service agents at risk with COVID Car Ride — but relax, it was medically necessary
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A student dies, and a campus gets serious about coronavirus
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Convicted bookmaker with mob links and ties to Hired Truck probe charged with running illegal sports betting
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Baranek: A scrapper. A digger. A champion. Gary Raven followed up driving career with another ‘trying to give somebody a helping hand.’
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These Halloween events, activities will go on in the northwest Indiana
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A student dies, and a campus gets serious about coronavirus
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Why Morton Arboretum decided to make its ‘Illumination’ holiday lights experience drive-thru this year
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Lake County students, parents have variety of opinions about return to face-to-face learning, continuing online classes
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Fantasy football waiver wire for Week 5: Pick up Joshua Kelley and D’Ernest Johnson — just in case you need replacements for Austin Ekeler and Nick Chubb
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‘Stranger Things’ star Millie Bobby Brown almost quit acting — after missing out on ‘Game of Thrones’
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Different season, same ending: Crown Point repeats as best girls golf team in Northwest Indiana, and Michigan City’s Lia Thomas is top individual again
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Gold Coast 3-bedroom condo spanning full floor: $3.3M
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Boricua Sofía Maldonado es artista oficial del Latin Grammy
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Lake County Board District 12 candidates face off in respectful virtual debate
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Financial Times llama a AMLO ‘caudillo autoritario’
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Indiana First Congressional District candidates to debate Tuesday
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No contact order against Acadia chef Ryan McCaskey extended; lawyer says he wants to figure out who created site to harass former worker
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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Clorox wipes are still the hard-to-find pandemic item
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President Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis: What we know and what we don’t
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AMLO: ‘afortunado’ que caravana migrante volviera a Honduras
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Gustavo Alfaro afronta duros retos con Ecuador
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Los incendios de California alcanzan proporciones históricas
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Timothy Kilrea, Lyons Township High School leader, announces retirement
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Vital Proteins manufacturing facility
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Greenhouse marijuana dispensary opens in Northbrook with store designed to help educate consumers
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Venezuela: Sacerdote abre iglesia sin detenerse por pandemia
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Cross country notes: Defending state champion St. Charles East finds a leader in Zack Loomis to win DuKane Conference quadrangular
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Clorox wipes are still the hard-to-find pandemic item
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OMS: 10% de la población mundial ha tenido coronavirus
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20 questions you should be ready to answer at a job interview
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Clogged court calendar slows ability to schedule trial of second defendant in drug-related double murder of Lake County teens
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Column: President Trump deserves the unmasked backlash from critics over his COVID-19 diagnosis
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Lowell forfeits five games, all wins, for using ineligible player in ‘oversight’
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Cemetery walk gets ‘Faith in Tough Times’ theme from Oak Park and River Forest historical society
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Talk of the County reader opinion: Thanks to Trump, ‘the White House is the newest hot spot’
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Chicago Bears’ local TV ratings hit a season high as the team suffers its 1st loss in Week 4
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Summertime blues: After a strong summer, Burlington Central’s Tyson Malak goes into mini-slump, looks to recover for regional
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Post-Tribune boys soccer rankings and player of the week for Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020
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Glenview and Northbrook release trick-or-treating guidelines, details on other Halloween activities
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Maine’s marijuana market opening could be a letdown for many
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Augusta University: CBD could provide new path to treat COVID-19
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Talk of the County reader opinion: ‘This country is in for a rude awakening’ when good cops are forced out, leaving only bad ones
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McEntire y Rucker prometen risas y buena música en los CMA
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Gay men reclaim #ProudBoys on social media, after ‘Star Trek’ actor George Takei suggests co-opting the hashtag with ‘very gay things’
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Trump dice que saldrá del hospital el lunes ‘¡Me siento realmente bien!’
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Boys soccer notes: Class 3A Crown Point Sectional features three teams ranked in state coaches poll
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Review: ‘Run the Beast Down’ at Strawdog is a parable for our anxious times
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Late freeze shortens fall harvest for Indiana apple orchards
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How to prepare your houseplants for winter
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Fire destroys Orland Park home, no injuries
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Trump allies test positive for coronavirus
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Police: Oak Park man shot while group of men exchange gunfire along Austin Boulevard
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‘El Potrillo’ brilla en impecable concierto virtual
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Column: Trump keeps finding new ways to celebrate himself
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Aurora man found guilty of sexually assaulting child
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21-year-old man fatally shot on Edens Expressway on Northwest Side
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Column: If Theo Epstein leaves the Chicago Cubs, will Jed Hoyer assume the crown? Nothing is set in stone — but you can plan for the coronation.
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Huge American Dream mall reopens in NJ after COVID-19 closure
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Excessive social media use linked to depression during pandemic, study suggests
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No more excuses for not exercising
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Why getting vaccinated for the flu is doubly important this season
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Tofu’s having a moment. Here’s how to use it
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More ways to tackle the ‘Why this college?’ essay
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It isn’t Tua time yet for the Miami Dolphins. Here’s why, according to Brian Flores
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Five reasons why it’s time to kick Halloween to the curb this year
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Few requests for help with graves damaged by Hurricane Laura
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Letters: How Pritzker’s tax amendment targets your wallet
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Recovery from Hurricane Sally incomplete on Alabama coast
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Talk of the County reader opinion: I would fly my Trump flag, but I fear ‘I would get egged or my house would get burned down’
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You’re worried about a pandemic, the election, a safe Halloween. Are you ready for holiday shopping?
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¿Fraude electoral? Trump insiste, los expertos lo niegan
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2 justices slam court’s 2015 decision in gay marriage case as Supreme Court opens new term
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Roban bandera de estación de policía y la reemplazan por una de Trump
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Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey says he won’t run for another Senate term or governor
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Chicago aldermen advance new members for Northwest Side home equity board
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Facing $1.2 billion shortfall, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot schedules Oct. 21 budget address
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Regal, Cineworld parent to close hundreds of movie theaters, affecting 45,000 workers
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Hammond man charged with murder outside Gary bar
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Howard Stern finds it ironic the president is praising science — thinks the average person might have died
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Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will call Thursday’s Bears-Buccaneers game. But there’s more options, thanks to Amazon Prime and Twitch.
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High school notes: Jimsie Simmons succeeds Tanya Johnson as Zion-Benton’s girls basketball coach, knows he has ‘huge footsteps to follow’
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Landmarks: Prairies in Markham offer a glimpse into the distant past, and new opportunity to connect with community
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Blaktober event features food specials from 76 Black-owned Chicago restaurants all month
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Documental de Bruce Springsteen programado para finales de octubre
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Bill Mauldin Cartoons
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Tiroteo deja 6 muertos en el norte de Ciudad de México
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Demandan a policía por apuntar con su arma a mesera
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Environmental Nutrition: The deep freeze
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Acento defensivo al cerrar el mercado de la Premier
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Kary Osmond: My kitchen heats up as the weather cools down
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Willowbrook police charge pair with possession of four stolen vehicles
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GOP-aligned group files lawsuit challenging ballot language on Pritzker’s graduated-rate income tax amendment
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Most buyers will go over budget for their dream home
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The Savings Game: What do you need to retire comfortably?
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Having trouble reaching the unemployment office? Local nonprofit launches virtual chatbot to help people with jobless claims
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CDC now says coronavirus can spread more than 6 feet through the air in updated guidance
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Chicago man on probation faces multiple weapons charges after being arrested in Clarendon Hills
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Terry Savage: How to downsize
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The demise of coal-fired power plants in Arizona and Kentucky shows how the president, despite promises to restore jobs, failed to counter the forces decimating the industry
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Pese a COVID, republicanos van por confirmación de Barrett
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Vital Proteins plots big expansion as consumers try collagen as fountain of youth, health
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Column: For President Donald Trump, for all of us, there might be no second chance to repent
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Commentary: Without a plan to fix the state’s finances, the graduated income tax is a bad idea
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NFL commissioner: Teams that violate COVID-19 protocol could forfeit games
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Commentary: Why COVID-19 testing alone isn’t enough
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Huge turnout for Western Springs Styrofoam recycling collection
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Roy Pratt, 8-term Gary council member, dead at 82
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St. Viator High School moves to all-remote after ‘several’ positive COVID-19 cases over weekend
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Diseñador de moda Kenzo Takada muere de COVID
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Illinois recreational marijuana sales hit record of nearly $68 million in September
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La NFL advierte duras sanciones por violación a protocolos
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Guatemala frena nueva caravana de migrantes
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Theo Epstein says ‘change is warranted and necessary’ after the Cubs’ latest postseason flameout
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Biden dice aceptará debate con Trump si médicos lo aprueban
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Nearly one-third of COVID patients in Chicago-area study had an altered mental state — ranging from confusion to coma-like unresponsiveness
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Corrections and clarifications
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Three Floyds announces the contact-free return of Dark Lord imperial stout
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The Spin: Trump to exit hospital; Durbin, Duckworth slam his Sunday motorcade | Lightfoot phoning voters for Biden-Harris | Mayor to deliver budget address Oct. 21
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Brian Kelly pledges Notre Dame football ‘will be even more vigilant’ after a COVID-19 outbreak that involved 39 players
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Afroamericana azota redes sociales cantando música regional mexicana (VIDEO)
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Harris y Pence debatirán con escudo entre ellos
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Hybrid learning model could be offered to Oak Park Dist. 97 families by end of year
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Mundelein suspends water disconnections, penalties
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Will County receives nearly 25,000 mail-in ballots, 3,600 early voters in 10 days
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Parents making creative plans for Halloween celebrations, municipalities urge caution amid COVID-19 pandemic
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Baltimore City Council votes to change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day
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Suburban woman dies after crash during motorcycle safety training course at Harper College
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Manchester United incorpora pólvora charrúa
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Cook County’s grant program to provide funds for bike path extensions, street repairs
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British gym apologizes for ‘slavery’ inspired workout during Black History Month
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Since President Trump’s COVID diagnosis, numerous associates have tested positive, but the White House has not investigated how the outbreak unfolded
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City trucks deployed during unrest
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Police are seeking answers in the fatal shooting-suicide involving former White Sox pitcher Charles Haeger
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Recreational marijuana dispensary close to opening on the Aurora side of Route 59
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Singer Lana del Rey doesn’t understand how a mask works
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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened Oct. 5 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
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Bail denied to South Shore man tied to 2 shootings, including one on Red Line platform
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Trump sale del hospital; pide no temer al coronavirus
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Illinois marijuana license finalists file lawsuit over second-chance applications
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White House blocks strict new FDA guidelines for emergency release of coronavirus vaccine
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CPS teacher who died of COVID-19 cleaned houses before earning her college degree and had ‘an incredible instinct for working with children’
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Trump, after receiving unprecedented level of care, downplays COVID-19 and returns to White House without a mask
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Edmonton Oilers say star Connor McDavid tests positive for COVID-19