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‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Iota makes landfall in Nicaragua; another system with odds of development appears
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Lindy McDaniel, an All-Star reliever who played 3 of his 21 seasons with the Chicago Cubs, dies at 84
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Daily horoscope for November 17, 2020
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Thunder complete a trade of Chris Paul to the Suns, while Jrue Holiday and Robert Covington reportedly are on the move as NBA frenzy begins
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Column: It’s only getting worse. The Chicago Bears offense has no answers and the season is headed nowhere.
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‘Living in a cocoon’: As coronavirus pandemic grows longer, experts fear isolation’s impact on Baltimore-area seniors
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Once thought to be locally extinct, red squirrel has been spotted living among the cherry trees and raiding the bird feeders at a local nature center
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College students are urged to get a COVID-19 test before heading home for the holidays, but even a negative result doesn’t mean they won’t spread virus
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Every toilet flush reveals a clue in fight to stop COVID-19
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Tropical Storm Eta’s floods, COVID-19 pandemic spur ‘unexpected influx’ at county animal shelter
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More than 10,000 times in a single year, Illinois schools put children into seclusion, latest federal data shows
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From 5-1 to 5-5, what’s next for the Chicago Bears? Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts after the 19-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
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Trump asked advisers for options to attack Iran’s nuclear site, but was dissuaded
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Opinion: The reason I loved Matthew McConaughey’s memoir is the reason I won’t read Barack Obama’s
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What’s happening: Public invited to view Park Ridge sustainability plan; holiday food drive kicks off
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Daywatch: Illinois hospitals pass spring highs for COVID-19 patients, schools put children into seclusion more than 10k times and what toilet flushes reveal about the pandemic
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Lake Forest High School students, American Legion Post 264 hold virtual Veterans Day salute to soldiers – past and present
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Lincolnshire considering levy increase, taxing fuel and recreation marijuana sales to help fill budget gaps
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This day in history, November 17: Richard Nixon tells Associated Press: ‘I’m not a crook’
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Chicago Bulls in the 2020 NBA draft: Everything you need to know before the No. 4 pick is made
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Man injured at South Side rail yard sues Norfolk Southern, claiming it intentionally puts workers at risk
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A deep dive into the world of ‘The Bowmakers’
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‘West Wing’ alum Richard Schiff hospitalized with coronavirus
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Winners and losers from the Chicago Bears’ Week 10 loss, including SkyCam catching up with Cordarrelle Patterson, Adam Thielen’s cleats and Michael Pantazis (you know, that guy)
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Boy reported missing after minivan stolen in Bridgeview found safe in Chicago, police say
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Erykah Badu’s nostrils yield conflicting coronavirus test results
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Here’s how to handle discussing politics during the holidays
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Why experts say Moderna COVID-19 vaccine holds advantage over Pfizer’s candidate
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Real Clear Politics, a site once popular among political junkies of all stripes, took a sharp right turn in Trump era. Here’s what happened.
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Quentin Tarantino has deal for 2 books on films, including 1 his own
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My worst moment: Julia Stiles and the grocery thief who was actually her co-star
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The head of an obscure government agency won’t let the Biden transition begin. Here’s the deal.
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Turkey for two? A rookie’s guide to a homemade Thanksgiving
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The Kitchn: How to make whipped cream from a can of coconut milk
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Los Chicago Bears siguen en picada
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GM recalls 68,600 Chevy Bolts for fire risk, warns do not park it in a garage
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Trump could file for recount in Wisconsin as soon as Tuesday. He trails Biden by about 23,000 votes in the state.
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Twitter: 300,000 tweets flagged over election disinformation
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US casinos recovering from virus, but challenges remain
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Kim Ng lista para romper barreras como primera gerente general
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A year behind SpaceX, Boeing Starliner redo of test flight pushed to 2021
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He bought a flower truck on Craigslist. Now it’s his lifeline during COVID-19
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When schools closed, Americans turned to their usual backup plan: Mothers
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Classrooms may be sparse these days, but public health programs see surge in enrollment during pandemic
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Northwest Indiana local scores and schedules for Wednesday, Nov. 18
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Milwaukee Bucks trade for Jrue Holiday to play alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo
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West Aurora schools to switch to full remote learning
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Here’s who met with Biden and Harris to discuss the economy and COVID-19
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Getting a COVID-19 vaccine won’t be required for 2021 Olympians, but IOC’s Thomas Bach issues a gentle plea for athletes to get one: ‘It will be their free decision’
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U-46 students will return to remote learning as COVID-19 cases keep rising in Kane County
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Speak Out reader opinion: Politicians shouldn’t tell us how to celebrate holidays
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Michelle Goldberg column: Leftists and moderates, stop fighting. You need one another.
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Bret Stephens column: Groupthink has left the left blind
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Limardo, un campeón olímpico que no se da por vencido
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The county with no coronavirus cases (and plenty of suspicion)
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Vaccine unproven? No problem in China, where people scramble for shots
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Tesla set to join S&P 500 in December as largest-ever new member
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Paul Krugman column: COVID, climate and the power of denial
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Hate crimes in US rose to highest level in more than a decade in 2019
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The 2020 Hurricane season in rewind
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These researchers tested positive. But the virus wasn’t the cause.
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How do tourist shops survive with no tourists?
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How do tourist shops survive with no tourists?
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New virus, old enemy
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Disappearing tweets coming to Twitter with launch of Fleets
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New virus, old enemy
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Corte en Pennsylvania considera reclamos de campaña de Trump
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With Marlins job, Kim Ng is ‘bearing a torch for so many’
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Roger Espinoza recaba ayuda para Honduras en EEUU
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Cricut Explore Air 2 review: Is this popular precision-cutting machine useful for DIYers?
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Pick up Thanksgiving dinner, help keep these local restaurants alive
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En Nicaragua, tras la tormenta no siempre llega la calma
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Joe Biden filling top White House staff positions with campaign veterans
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CLC dance concert reflects isolation, hope of current times
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Chicago-area educators respond to having one of their own in the White House with first lady Jill Biden
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Amazon sacude a CVS y Walgreens con farmacia online
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A ‘perfect’ pitcher, a home run stealer and two-thirds of a big 3
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Orland Park officials set course for slightly lower property tax levy
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Wilmette extends financial help for village restaurants struggling during COVID-19 pandemic
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‘The Last Vermeer’ review: Showy courtroom drama saps mystery from tale of stolen art
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Gift guide: Shopping for book lovers? Chicago booksellers have you covered.
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Chris Nikic, you are an ironman. And your journey is remarkable.
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Hospitales y COVID-19: ‘Antes nos aplaudían. Ya no’
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Ex-escort who allegedly obtained pandemic-relief loan while awaiting prison now back in custody
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Disabato: After 25 years of coaching boys basketball, ‘crazy’ Mike Curta brings the Grinnell system to Eisenhower’s girls program
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Drama fronterizo mexicano es galardonado en Grecia
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Duneland, Highland schools announce move to online amid rising COVID-19 cases, staffing issues
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Chris Nikic, you are an ironman. And your journey is remarkable.
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Iota deja graves daños en isla colombiana
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Jhay Cortez celebra a Kobe Bryant en nueva canción
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Community news
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Naperville officials are considering mask mandate, mayor says at COVID-19 town hall meeting
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Township High School District 214 pushing ahead with hybrid learning
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Barrington Hills 5-bedroom home with putting green room: $1.2M
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2 Chicago restaurants make Esquire’s Best New Restaurants list
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Conan O’Brien to end TBS late-night show, launch weekly series on HBO Max
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Libertyville women’s shelters providing Thanksgiving meals with goodwill of local donations
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Grayslake North quarterback Nick Fish could be a four-sport athlete this school year. But he’ll follow a family path to Division I lacrosse.
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Mighty thoughts from Quinn: Despite graduation losses, Holler has Andrew thinking big things heading into 2021 boys track season.
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Lake Central board talks upcoming move to online, plans for next semester
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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How George Clooney got his hands on $14 million in cash to give to friends
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Pritzker restricted the state’s eviction moratorium, meaning more renters can be kicked out. Here’s what you need to know.
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‘Run’ review: ‘American Horror Story’ star Sarah Paulson tries a little tenderness, motherwise
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Column: Pie It Forward challenge preserves best of annual South Side Pie Challenge, but with COVID-19 precautions
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Double booked on Airbnb — can I get a refund? Travel Troubleshooter investigates.
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Mundelein police opt to donate unclaimed bikes instead of sending them to auction
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COVID-19 economic hardships have left more residents in need this holiday season. Local food pantries say there are more helpers, too.
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Fauci advierte una transición de poder ‘delicada’
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Oak Park police: Two teenagers steal resident’s car at gunpoint
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Clear election winner: Corporate push for diversity gets boost from Biden victory
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Nick Foles won’t go on injured reserve with a hip/glute injury, but questions still linger about who will start at QB for the Chicago Bears after their bye week
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Read Theo Epstein’s note to the Chicago Cubs: ‘As for what I will do next, I’m not precisely sure, though I have a few things in mind’
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Rapper Lil Wayne charged with federal gun offense in Florida
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Sports game simulator says press pause on New York Jets going 0-16
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Election complaint against three Munster school candidates dismissed
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Arlington Heights District 25 looking to January for students to be back in classrooms full time
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Mancow Muller is leaving WLS-AM morning radio. Ready instead for Mancow the mayor?
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Another supermodel showdown? Naomi Campbell shares article that calls Tyra Banks ‘the real mean girl’
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29-year-old man struck by vehicle in Franklin Park: driver fled the scene, family convinced him to call police
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St. Charles East’s Madelyn Rouse in the house for Iowa, commits after forming bond with coach while working out in Florida
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Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger battles own party, says Sen. Lindsey Graham pressured him to discard ballots
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Matteson bald eagle has regained her fighting spirit a month after a car accident left her with a broken wing. ‘She’s very aggressive — which is good.’
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Hobart, Merrillville, Lake Station restrict public building access
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CityGate West opponents say the proposed hotels are too small, apartment complex too big
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Andrean’s Jeff Clapman is the 2020 Post-Tribune Girls Soccer Coach of the Year
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Iowa governor orders residents to wear masks, then says, ‘There’s science on both sides … you can find whatever you want to support wherever you are at’
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Burglars target Park Ridge sandwich shop, dental office in South Park commercial area
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Theo Epstein’s best moments with the Chicago Cubs, from a sighting at Starbucks in Lincoln Park to a World Series celebration in Grant Park
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Maker of Snickers and M&Ms is adding Kind bars to its shelf
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Underground fitness studio, spa relocation in Uptown recommended for Park Ridge City Council approval
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Indiana COVID-19 death toll tops 5K as virus continues surge; 10 new Lake County deaths reported
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Introducing the 2020 Post-Tribune Girls Soccer All-Area Team
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One jump in girls volleyball tryouts at Neuqua Valley. From there, Riley Ammenhauser blazed a trail to Michigan in the triple jump.
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Lake Zurich School District 95 switches to remote learning
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Column: How ‘defund the police’ sabotaged Democrats on Election Day
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Chicago Bears are a hit on local TV — even as bad as they were vs. the Vikings on ‘Monday Night Football’
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Amazon opens online pharmacy, a major rival for Walgreens, CVS
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Soda y comida chatarra deben ser la excepción
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Friends celebrate Franni Price’s 75th birthday with car parade, decorations
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Letters: How Gov. Pritzker rules by edict
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Column: Ben Watkins, the ‘MasterChef Junior’ star who lost his parents to domestic violence, has died at 14 of a rare form of cancer
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There are 17 new COVID-19 cases in the NFL, including the first for the Washington Football Team
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Rapero Lil Wayne es acusado por posesión de arma en Florida
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Chesterton’s Addy Joiner is the 2020 Post-Tribune Girls Soccer Player of the Year
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A conversation with Erika Storlie, Evanston’s new city manager
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Commentary: Gray wolf population in peril unless Biden restores ‘endangered species’ protections
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Chicago’s travel quarantine order adds 2 states and D.C. to orange list, knocks 1 off red list. Here’s what you need to know to avoid a large fine.
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Theo Epstein renuncia al mando de los Cachorros
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British Airways, American Airlines plan voluntary pre-flight COVID-19 testing
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Black Shop Friday: Chicago wants you to boost Black-owned businesses the day after Thanksgiving
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Free COVID-19 testing returns at Gary’s St. Timothy Community Church this week
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Hersey High School student club collects food, gift cards to be distributed to families in need at Thanksgiving
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K-9 officer shot during Gary carjacking suspect’s arrest
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Local hospitals getting surge of COVID-19 patients, restricting visitors: ‘There are no signs of a slowdown’
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Elgin News Digest
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El Mundial de Clubes ya tiene fecha
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Pentagon to cut troop levels to about 5,000 total in Iraq and Afghanistan, in effort to fulfill Trump’s pledge to wind down wars
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It didn’t take long for Benet’s Jack Rodi to decide on playing baseball at the next level for Creighton: ‘I knew right away.’
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Kane County Health Department urges schools to adapt learning plans to address rising COVID-19 cases
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Police: Woman struck by car while crossing Golf Road in unincorporated Maine Township
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Taylor Swift sufre un duro varapalo judicial
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Beloved 911 dispatcher called a ‘voice of security’ by Chicago police loses life to coronavirus
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Day care home provider given initial ‘no’ from Deerfield trustees to care for up to 12 kids in her house
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Southtowners: MVCC Speech and Debate Team gets silver; Hickory Creek students selected, and more
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Lo que los doctores no aprenden: a detectar el racismo en la atención médica
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Waukegan council approves blueprint for future growth: ‘It is a living document’
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Column: Proposed casino’s Calumet City turkey giveaway is latest sign of region’s economic revival
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North suburban hospitals prepare for rising number of COVID-19 patients: ‘It’s climbing minute to minute’
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Casino job fair tests to see if new careers are in the cards for hundreds
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Heading into flu season, here are the states with the highest and lowest flu vaccination rates
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Chicago updates city’s COVID-19 travel list, urges people to cancel ‘traditional Thanksgiving’
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Peruanos esperan nuevo presidente dominados por la cautela
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Oak Park’s ‘Better Lake Street’ renewal project nearing completion after almost eight months
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Arlington Heights taxpayers likely to see no property tax increase in village’s FY21 budget
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Glencoe Public Library to close for next few weeks; curbside pickup will continue
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New Bridgeport takeout restaurant opens today, feeding guests for free in a pay-it-forward model
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Oak Park board approves 6-story, 84-unit apartment building for Hemingway District
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Boy safe after minivan he was in was stolen, but Bridgeview police continue search for suspect
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Jim Curtin es el Entrenador del Año en la MLS 2020
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Health officer warns commissioners of increase in Porter County’s COVID-19 cases
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NFL power rankings for Week 11: Los Angeles Rams surge into the top 5, while Chicago Bears are in a free fall
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New Trier High School Caucus announces slate of candidates
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Michigan restaurants sue to stop new ban on indoor dining
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Jimmy Fallon gives us the Trump ‘concession speech we all deserve’
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Pets of the week
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Billionaire Joe Mansueto pays more than $54 million for Waldorf Astoria hotel, adding to his notable Chicago real estate holdings
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St. Louis plans to build a tiny house village near downtown using COVID-19 relief funds. The first residents are expected by Dec. 1.
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‘Hallazgo revolucionario’ revela por qué ciertos pacientes mueren de COVID-19
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3 things we learned from the Chicago Bears, including Bill Lazor likely retaining play-calling duties and Akiem Hicks’ hamstring injury
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Grand Victoria Casino revenue dropped by more than 50% in 2020, resulting in nearly $5M loss for Elgin
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Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, first lady quarantining after exposure to COVID-19
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Northbrook Caucus slates candidates for spring election, including pick to replace President Sandy Frum
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Las 100 mejores películas para ver en familia
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ICE busca nuevo gran contrato que involucra a Microsoft y Amazon
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España humilla a Alemania y avanza al ‘Final Four’ (VIDEO)
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What to know about Affordable Care Act open enrollment during COVID-19
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EEUU retira todos los cargos a Cienfuegos
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Ask Anna: The ex that won’t go away
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Editorial: MacGyver swoops in to fix Chicago’s budget
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México vence a Japón en amistoso bajo la niebla
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Eleven candidates file to run for Aurora offices
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Naperville superintendents say they can’t make back-to-school plans if COVID-19 cases keep rising
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Aurora extends deadline for local grants
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States plead for more federal help as coronavirus outbreak worsens, vaccine months away from distribution
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Column: Take a Thanksgiving lesson from our neighbors up north, eh?
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Dolly Parton donated $1 million toward the development of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine
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Lake Forest police interview suspect in fatal hit-and-run
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Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, the longest-serving Republican senator, says he tested positive for coronavirus
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Zion man arrested after firing gun at ex-girlfriend, police say
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Jed Hoyer takes over the Chicago Cubs as they enter a ‘period of transition.’ Theo Epstein says his longtime right-hand man is ready.
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In court, Giuliani argues to block Biden win in Pennsylvania
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Second Georgia county finds previously uncounted votes, but not enough to flip outcome of the presidential race
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Crosby: Do we dare use the word ‘celebrate’ during this holiday season in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Coronavirus looms as Indiana lawmakers return to Statehouse
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Park Ridge police: Man, claiming to sell candy, stole bag of money from Uptown salon
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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened Nov. 17 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
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Chicago Public Schools will resume in-person classes in January, but more suburban districts revert to remote learning amid COVID-19 surge
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Rudy Giuliani is said to seek $20,000 a day payment for Trump legal work
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Ecuador tritura a Colombia en eliminatorias
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Gov. Pritzker orders museums to close back down as COVID-19 rates climb in Illinois
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Tropical Storm Iota moves into Honduras
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Mardi Gras-season parades canceled for 2021 due to coronavirus
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IHSA puts temporary ‘pause’ on winter high school sports season
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Theo Epstein changed the perception of the Chicago Cubs by executing his plan to near perfection, and he and the city embraced each other. ‘I feel like it’s in my blood too.’
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Santa Claus, Indiana
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker lowers capacity for retail shops and shuts down casinos and museums in latest effort to slow COVID-19 surge
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Final election tally confirms Lake County riding crest of a ‘blue wave’
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Two charged in videotaped scuffle over ‘Biden 2020’ and other chalk writings in Chicago South Loop park
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The Spin: Duckworth says she’s talking to Biden team | Pritzker gets personal about Thanksgiving | State shutting casinos, reducing capacity at some retail outlets
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Area libraries close doors, offer curbside pickup of materials due to COVID-19 spread
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Proposal to cap delivery app fees in Chicago clears City Council hurdle
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Double the polls, double the fun
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Trump fires director of federal agency that vouched for the reliability of the 2020 election
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Chicago White Sox GM Rick Hahn finishes 2nd in voting for MLB Executive of the Year Award
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The 2020-21 NBA season will feature a play-in tournament — and end too late for some players to compete in the Olympics
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College basketball early signing period: DePaul announces a 5-player recruiting class that’s ranked 9th in the country
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Man found dead on CTA tracks in the Loop, police say
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Man, 20, faces murder charge in West Side shooting, police say