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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened Dec. 21 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
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United States on track to see more than 3.2 million deaths, making 2020 the deadliest year in US history
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Second stimulus check updates: Congress passes $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill, authorizing long-sought aid that includes $600 direct payment to most Americans
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Congreso de EEUU aprueba paquete de ayuda por COVID-19
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Here’s what’s in the COVID-19 relief, omnibus spending bills
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Daily horoscope for December 22, 2020
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Ask Amy: Longtime partner struggles with workload
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Best Christmas movies of all time, according to critics
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Las mejores películas navideñas de todos los tiempos, según las críticas
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Daywatch: Chicago cops involved in wrongful raid placed on desk duty, Congress passes long-sought COVID-19 relief bill and where to get Christmas takeout in Chicago
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Chicago Bears QB rewind: Mitch Trubisky is locked in and steadying a resurgent offense. A path to the playoffs appears open.
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Illinois woman finds apparent COVID-19 test in Kohl’s package
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3 observations from rewatching the Chicago Bears’ Week 15 win, including what a struggling defense did well and receiver Darnell Mooney’s rookie milestone
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This day in history, December 22: Passenger on American Airlines flight from Paris to Miami tries to ignite explosives in his shoes
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‘This community is going to be very sad.’ 71-year-old woman known as ‘Nana’ to neighbors slain in Morgan Park home.
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Stimulus offers $15 billion in relief for struggling arts venues
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COVID-19 relief bill may put end to ‘surprise’ medical bills for patients
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Lake Zurich trustee voices objections to some purchases included in village’s $5M budget: ‘We need to wait’
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Chicago Bulls basketball is back. Here’s how to watch all the games this season — with new TV announcer Adam Amin.
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Michele Bachmann to lead Regent University’s school of government, wants to expand ‘biblical worldview’
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Gary restaurant shares holiday spirit, free meals: ‘We’re new to the neighborhood’
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Welcome back, NBA. Here’s 10 things to know about the 2020-21 season.
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‘Bridgerton’ review: Jane Austen meets hookup culture in Netflix’s exquisitely silly series
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The Chicago Bears win again — so the Bear Download podcast is talking about a resurgent offense, playoff hopes and what’s next in Week 16 and 17.
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Pandemic blamed as travel predictions plummet: AAA says only 84.5M expected to travel for holiday
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Is it safe to visit your loved ones in nursing homes now that vaccines are here? Restrictions may stay for a while, experts say.
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Peoples Gas is spending billions to replace miles of aging pipe below Chicago by 2040. But will natural gas be obsolete before it’s complete?
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For actress E. Faye Butler, the show must go on, even on the back of a truck
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Indiana county council member charged with child pornography, solicitation
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Documentary on murdered U. of I. scholar now available for streaming
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Fox News, Newsmax shoot down aired election claims after voting machine companies threaten legal action
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Shedd Aquarium penguins take a field trip to the Wild Reef exhibit
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As a pandemic diversion and animal ambassador, Shedd penguin Wellington lit up the web this year
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Second stimulus bill: For furloughed airline workers, paychecks by Christmas Eve?
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Prosecutors drop case against man accused of shooting 6-month-old girl in 2013
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Amanda Williams gave us tastes and glimpses of ‘Blackness,’ artistic proof that the culture is not monolithic. If you don’t know, now you know.
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How to do your part in advancing cannabis reform in your state
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When will mask mandates end? What a COVID-19 vaccine means for masking
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Iker Casillas: ‘Orgulloso de volver a casa’
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Who is Miguel Cardona? The Connecticut education commissioner is President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for U.S. education secretary
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Paul Krugman column: The ghost of sabotage future
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Official says ‘miracle’ needed for Aurora Salvation Army to reach its Red Kettle fundraising goal
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¿Habrá Wonder Woman 3?
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EEUU bate su récord anual con más de 3 millones de muertes
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Michelle Goldberg column: The pandemic’s inhuman demands
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Quick Fix: Pasta recipe perfect for hectic holiday season
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Michigan brewery invents Smooj, the hard seltzer smoothie, and it’s delicious
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California: Podría haber 100.000 hospitalizaciones en enero
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Gretchen’s table: Easy egg and sausage phyllo bake
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Speak Out reader opinion: Nobody will be hurt if we give 30-day notice of arrest
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Northwest Indiana local scores for Wednesday, Dec. 23
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Científicos sugieren no alarmarse por cepas de coronavirus
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Dr. Anthony Fauci gets Moderna shot, says most Americans to have access to COVID-19 vaccines by mid-summer
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Cientos de camiones varados en GB por prohibición francesa
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Affluent families ditch public schools, widening US inequality
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Once coronavirus travel restrictions end, vaccine hope has folks eager to hit the road. Will 2021 trips be to Europe — or just Michigan?
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A plan by Eastern states to cap tailpipe emissions gets off to a slow start
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Fauci recibe la vacuna contra la COVID-19 con ‘extrema confianza’ sobre su seguridad y eficacia
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Camisetas históricas de la NBA antes y ahora
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Driver avoids squirrel in Porter, hits utility pole: police
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2020, el año que el deporte nunca olvidará
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They’re young, unemployed and facing bleak prospects
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‘Glee’ star Heather Morris walks back ‘insensitive’ tweet about late co-star Mark Salling
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More than 70 West Point cadets are accused in cheating scandal
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Pedro Pascal usa armadura diferente en ‘Wonder Woman 1984’
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Better than besties: Why gay holiday films matter
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Column: Mother McAuley’s Tara O’Malley experiencing ‘surreal’ comeback as junior walk-on guard at Illinois
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Op-ed: Will anyone be willing to fly on Boeing’s retooled 737 Max?
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Can we talk about the mom in ‘A Christmas Story’?
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Elmhurst School District 205 will buy The Abbey from Elmhurst Park District
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Evanston moves forward with housing reparations plan; some residents advocate for direct payments
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Washington Football Team QB Dwayne Haskins photographed partying without a mask
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FIFA presenta querella criminal contra Blatter
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R. Kelly tentatively set to go on trial in Chicago in September
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Kelly Loeffler, the wealthiest senator with a hardscrabble pitch, has roots in Illinois farm fields and Gold Coast condos
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Joe Biden Cabinet picks: Running list of the president-elect’s Cabinet and top advisor nominees
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Community Meal org feeds more than 200 at holiday giveaway, reports ‘all-time high’ dinners served in 2020
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Here are the candidates running for local elections in Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills
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Lake Zurich reminds residents of village snow removal and parking
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Northwest Indiana offer opportunities for outdoor ice skating, hiking
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The beloved Logan Square ‘Christmas house’ shines on
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My worst moment: Tiffani Thiessen and the Bond girl moment that never was
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Butler District 53 left one candidate short for April board election, while Village Board, Hinsdale District 86 will be contested
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When the weather outside is frightful, here’s how to stay warm
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When the weather outside is frightful, here’s how to stay warm
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Column: Christmastime parade delivers cheer to lonely nursing home residents, overworked health workers
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IU students volunteer to be on-call to administer COVID-19 vaccine
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Spain’s ‘El Gordo’ Christmas lottery doles a total of $2.9 billion in prizes
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Read Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s letter to the City Council on the Anjanette Young case
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¿Qué sigue para ‘Canelo’ Álvarez?
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Chicago mariachis sing farewell to fellow player Florentino Chavez
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Los vínculos entre depresión prenatal, COVID-19 y ejercicio
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Return to in-person classes starting Jan. 25 looking likely, Naperville District 203 officials say
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Arlington Heights District 25 board at loggerheads over details for move to in-person learning
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‘Monarca’ regresa con una segunda temporada más oscura
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En marcha otra secuela de El Exorcista
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NFL power rankings for Week 16: Derrick Henry powers the Tennessee Titans into the top 5 and the Pittsburgh Steelers are in a free fall after 3 straight losses
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Skokie family sets up community tree to connect neighbors during a sometimes isolated holiday season
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Quickly
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Orland Park library creates Sensory Space room, a place where kids can ‘be themselves in public’
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California Secretary of State Alex Padilla appointed to replace Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in US Senate
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Help Them To Hope
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A quick peek at our crystal ball before tip-off
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Community news
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Column: Ted Cruz shows why the GOP isn’t going back to Reaganism
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As Christmas nears, virus experts look for lessons from Thanksgiving
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Pierce Walsh turned heads as a freshman for Benet’s football team. A year later, he does it by other means.
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Virus hits federal death row, prompting calls for delays in executions
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Skokie District 73.5 names Chicago Public Schools administrator as new superintendent
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La Grange Park Santa parade cheers residents and collects food pantry donations
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Restoration of organ in Emmanuel Episcopal Church nearing completion in La Grange
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Talk of the County reader opinion: Why doesn’t Dr. appear before Ben Carson’s name?
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The Hall of Fame tries to contextualize baseball’s racist past
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The Hall of Fame tries to contextualize baseball’s racist past
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Dwyane Wade shares heartfelt message of ‘unconditional love’ to daughter Zaya
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Editorial: Mayor Lightfoot and the ‘colossal failure’ of her City Hall
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After 28 days and 10 games called off, has DePaul’s long-awaited basketball tipoff arrived? ‘We can’t promise or (if we could), the whole world would not have the virus,’ new AD DeWayne Peevy says.
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Highland Park City Council approves zone in central business district that could help increase downtown foot traffic
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‘It doesn’t work’: Critics of Russia’s doping ban blame the system
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Only one candidate files for three open seats in April 6 Clarendon Hills Village Board election
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Pictures: Christmas week at Disney’s Magic Kingdom
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Century-old Wilmette nursery partners with Chicago’s Alinea restaurants for curbside pickup
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Dr. Deborah Birx, White House COVID coordinator, says she will retire
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Op-ed: Illinois should expand the earned income tax credit
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Former Metea Valley guard Matt Helwig ready for greater role with North Central College this season: ‘Our expectations are to win conference again.’
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36 Christmas movies and specials to watch on TV this week
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‘Sylvie’s Love’ review: An old-fashioned romance full of life’s complications
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Hot stationary bike company Peloton buying Precor for $420M, boosting ability to make fitness equipment
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Indiana officials add 143 deaths to coronavirus toll, up 40% in past month
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Glenview trustees considering financial aid for restaurants through fee waivers, grant program
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Más pistas sobre causas del trastorno de estrés postraumático
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Florida’s Keyontae Johnson leaves the hospital 10 days after collapsing on the court during a game
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A look back column: Polar Bear Plunge brings challengers into frigid Lake Michigan waters
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A different Christmas: Park Ridge churches go online, restrict capacity amid pandemic
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Eddie Murphy reclaims his throne in ‘Coming 2 America’ trailer
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Cargo trucks back up, flights halted: Ahead of Brexit break, Britain is cut-off from mainland Europe over COVID-19
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Comings & Goings: Palos Health to join Northwestern Medicine, open new office building in Mokena
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Tasa de crecimiento poblacional de EEUU la menor en 120 años
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Second stimulus: Coronavirus relief bill revives PPP loans to aid struggling businesses
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Chicago man charged with threatening state trooper on I-55 in Darien released on bond
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Owner canceled my Vrbo rental. Why can’t I get a refund? Travel Troubleshooter investigates.
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Michigan sheriff and former Detroit police chief dies at 65 from COVID-19
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El 2020 ha sido el año más letal en la historia de EEUU
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Editorial: Census: 7th year of Illinois population loss and the worst yet
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Southtowners: Hickory Creek students rank at speech contest, and more
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Chicago Cubs claim outfielder Phillip Ervin off waivers from the Seattle Mariners
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Salvation Army serving Aurora/Naperville down $100K in Red Kettle campaign: ‘It would take a miracle’
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Chicago judge puts ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ star Erika Jayne on notice to not sell any of her husband’s assets
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Former NBA player Junior Bridgeman to buy bankrupt Ebony for $14 million
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Glencoe voters to consider $10 million bond sale to fund infrastructure work
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Gary cites nightclubs, gentlemen’s clubs in violation of COVID-19 restrictions
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2021 Nelson Algren Literary Awards has been suspended
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Police officers play Santa as they drop off sacks of gifts for kids through Carpentersville-area program
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New Lenox trustees reject referendum on swapping property tax rebate for water rate reduction
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Adam Silver confía en que terminarán la temporada de la NBA
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Leyden High School District 212 plans to continue remote learning when second semester begins
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Letters: Illinois voters aren’t holding state lawmakers accountable
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April election for Hinsdale Village Board is uncontested
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Corrections and clarifications
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In Lake Forest school districts, search for new superintendent will coincide with major operational decisions
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Igniting racism claims, NeNe Leakes encourages fans to boycott Bravo after messy ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ exit
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Candidates file to run for Oak Park-area offices in spring 2021 election
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Odds for who Donald Trump will pardon before leaving office
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‘This saves an entire industry’: Concert venues, theaters, museums find sweet relief in prospect of $15 billion in new federal aid
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EEUU busca personal médico afuera para lidiar con COVID-19
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Glenview’s Robyn Flakne, natural resources manager, named Forester of the Year
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HP 23er review: Can this affordable monitor help with productivity?
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Holiday food distribution in Little Village
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The best full mattress
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The best student loan refinancing
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How to start a bullet journal, according to the creator of bullet journaling
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The best life insurance
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The best deep-fry thermometer
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The best disinfecting bathroom cleaner
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The best slipper for kids
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The best shave kit
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The best butter dish
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Why companywide healthcare is now a business priority
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The best kids’ paint brush set
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The best Christmas family pajama
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The best tree wrap
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The best acrylic paint set
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The best coloring book for kids
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The best mattress for cold sleepers
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Chicago suburbs offer opportunities for outdoor ice skating, hiking
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Jill On Money: Should you care that the Dow hit 30K?
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Feds sue Walmart over its pharmacies’ role in opioid crisis
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Final suspect in July 4 Natalia Wallace killing charged with murder
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Lincolnwood elections deluged by candidates, but Mayor Bass not among them
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Southern Indiana donation spot closes after a ‘Grinch’ cleans it out
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Neptune’s weird dark spot just got weirder: While observing the planet’s large inky storm, astronomers spotted a smaller vortex
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Durbin says Illinois shouldn’t count on Washington for future pandemic aid to deal with state’s budget deficit
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A patient saying over and over, ‘Please save my life,’ will forever be remembered. 2 Chicago nurses who treated COVID-19 patients have been journaling their experiences.
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México recibirá las primeras vacunas de Pfizer el miércoles
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Uncontested races for Park Ridge mayor, two aldermanic seats, District 64 Board in 2021
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Chicago makes plans for first mass vaccination sites as health care workers outside hospitals are slated for shots
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OPRF High School investigating ‘Zoom bombing’ incidents where racist, anti-Semitic language was used during classes
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5 things to do in the Southland for New Year’s Eve
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Column: ‘Twas the night before Blursday
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Column: Crowds of candidates file to run for township offices in south and southwest suburbs
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Suburban theater artistic directors share their visions for 2021
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Performing in the pandemic, by Zoom, drive-in and doorstep
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Restaurants grateful for new round of aid but still fighting for additional relief
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Indiana Black Legislative Caucus, Gov. Eric Holcomb propose different 2021 session agendas
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Running blind, and running free
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Annual Evanston food and toy drive a reminder of community’s generosity: ‘There’s so much good here’
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Remembrance for firefighters during bell-ringing ceremony
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Colombia no vacunará gratis a inmigrantes venezolanos
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Lawsuit challenges Indiana laws on disposal of fetal remains
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Santa visits John Mills Elementary School, greets 150 students
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Hokey smoke! 20 finalists in the Tweet of the Week poll!
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Pets of the week
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Juez no emite fallo inmediato sobre destino de programa DACA
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Three Darien City Council incumbents face challengers in April election
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Joe Biden: Trump ‘failed’ to shore up nation’s cybersecurity: ‘This assault happened on Donald Trump’s watch’
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4 elections in 2 years: Israeli government again collapses, triggering new elections
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Santaolalla: El rock también está en cuarentena
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Park Ridge restaurant that already defied COVID-19 restrictions briefly loses liquor license after inspection reveals indoor diners
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Wisconsin to provide free at-home COVID tests amid record deaths
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Santa Claus takes a drive around Evanston before Christmas
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Waukegan OKs credits aimed at helping local restaurants, bars hurt by pandemic
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What to make, buy, eat and drink for Christmas
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Finanzas en tiempos de pandemia: Mantenga la cabeza fría
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Trump’s longtime banker at Deutsche Bank abruptly resigns
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Gurnee OKs tax rebate to keep car dealership in town
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Tom Hanks says he will hold off on COVID-19 inoculation shot
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James Lumber Center offers free reimagined live performances
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Murder charges dropped against man accused of shooting girlfriend’s brother
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Family of Skylar Mack, the US student jailed for quarantine violation in the Cayman Islands, pleads for her release
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Family Focus event in Evanston hands out coats, toys and fresh food
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Niles police: Five teens ticketed for trespassing inside former school building
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A dinner, a deal and moonshine: How the stimulus came together
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Gasparilla Bowl canceled because of positive COVID-19 tests in South Carolina program
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Concordia University Chicago cuts 51 faculty and staff, closes 15 academic programs after ‘prioritization’ review
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Candidates file for election in Elmwood Park, Franklin Park and Harwood Heights races
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20 school board candidates on the April 6 ballot — 11 for Indian Prairie D204 and 9 for Naperville D203
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US negotiating for millions more vaccine doses from Pfizer
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle ‘deeply disappointed’ as SEIU Local 73 holds one-day strike over pay, other demands
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Southland races for spring election start to take shape
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The Spin: ‘Hollywood’ Hendon talks about music video ‘Rona Money’ | Ken Griffin backs GOP Sen. Loeffler in Georgia runoff | Lightfoot enlists former judge in Anjanette Young case
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COVID-19 cases and deaths are surging again in Illinois prisons, as inmates and advocates call for more action
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot enlists former federal judge to investigate Anjanette Young case
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Edward Hospital tops 100 deaths from COVID-19 this year
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Maskless young conservatives chant ‘four more years’ with Pence at West Palm Beach conference that flouts COVID-19 rules
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Woman dies in fire at Zion senior apartment complex
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Vaccines are coming to nursing homes, after dozens of Kane County care facilities have experienced recent outbreaks
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NHL teams begin to unveil advertisements on helmets
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Connecticut education Commissioner Miguel Cardona selected for U.S. education secretary by President-elect Joe Biden
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Kane County senior tax deferral forms being accepted until March 1
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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened Dec. 22 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
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Chicago White Sox reportedly are expected to sign top international prospect Yoelqui Cespedes
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‘We want them to feel loved’: Hundreds of families receive groceries for Christmas dinner as Chicago area faces largest hunger crisis in four decades
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Biden: Tomará meses revertir medidas migratorias de Trump
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México fue el país con más periodistas asesinados en 2020
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Biden elige a Miguel Cardona como secretario de Educación
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Trump pardons 15, including ex-GOP congressmen, 2016 campaign adviser ensnared in Russia probe and Blackwater contractors
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Trump EPA overhaul of lead pipe regulations allows toxic plumbing to stay in the ground in Chicago and other cities
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Netflix scrubs Shia LaBeouf’s name from awards-consideration page after abuse lawsuit by FKA twigs
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Trump insinúa que no firmaría paquete de ayuda por COVID-19
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Alex Padilla reemplazará a Kamala Harris en el Senado
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Second stimulus check updates: Trump threatens to torpedo $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill with new demands that fellow Republicans have opposed