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- Most iconic Daily News photos from Yankees World Series history
- Ask Amy: Friend living in guesthouse overstays welcome
- Daily horoscope for April 14, 2020
- John McCormick, former editorial page editor
- Industries performing best and worst during the coronavirus
- One Bennett Park condo sells for $6.25 million, marking 2020’s priciest 1st quarter residential sale in Chicago
- The Mississippi River has many nicknames. Now it has a new one: America’s ‘most endangered river.’
- With thousands of Illinois students learning remotely during the pandemic, retired teachers raise their hands to offer free online tutoring
- Man, 40, killed on North Side, police say
- Will pandemic fiction soothe nerves during the coronavirus lockdown? Biblioracle John Warner considers what to read next.
- Daywatch: Lightfoot expects shutdown extension, why some restaurants are dropping Grubhub and a Chicago balloon artist brightens the city
- ‘I figure every mask that goes out is someone’s family member,’ Southland mask sewer says
- While forest fires rage near Chernobyl nuclear plant, officials insist there’s no radiation threat
- CIB, Visit Indy cut executive pay to cope with pandemic loss
- Port of Indiana welcomes first ship of season quietly due to COVID-19 precautions
- What is Jim Boylen’s coaching future with the Bulls? Arturas Karnišovas isn’t offering many hints.
- 200 residents of Aurora homeless shelter bused to Schaumburg hotel to help prevent spread of coronavirus
- From streaming ‘Call of Duty’ to ‘MLB The Show’, Chicago athletes are entertaining fans during quarantine — while also staying competitive
- White Sox are prepared for whatever changes are coming to the 2020 season — including empty stadiums: ‘Players have to be understanding and a little bit lenient, as well as MLB’
- COVID-19 survivors unsure of how they contracted virus; warn, ‘This is 100% real. You have to stay home.’
- Remote Easter services, with homemade communion bread and virtual choirs, bring congregations together
- What we’re ordering in today: Diavolo sandwich and Italian beef kit at Riviera Foods deli and market
- Andrew Cuomo says Donald Trump can’t reopen states: ‘We don’t have a king’
- JPMorgan Chase profit plummets as it sets aside cash to cover loans hit by coronavirus
- What’s on TV Tuesday, April 14: ‘Elmo’s Playdate’; Coronavirus
- Speak Out: People without training shouldn’t buy guns
- With Chicago’s agricultural high school closed due to COVID-19, a former student is keeping the farm running: ‘He cares for the animals and they respond in kind.’
- Turnout high in Wisconsin election despite coronavirus pandemic, with 71% of ballots cast absentee
- Singer Jon Bon Jovi asks kindergartners to ‘Do What You Can’
- Who’s signed up for the NFL’s virtual draft?
- Would you pay $20 to rent ‘Trolls World Tour’? Universal says it broke digital records
- Partidos internacionales de fútbol están en serio peligro
- Cupid in quarantine
- Gary’s 110-year-old water tower is coming down
- Naperville Central senior Andrew Dai commits to Penn after overcoming a foot injury to win his first individual state medal: ‘I think I turned my season around quite well.’
- Vanessa Bryant en el aniversario del último partido de su marido: ‘La vida realmente no es justa’
- Ya está llegando la ayuda económica al bolsillo de estadounidenses por COVID-19
- Coronavirus stimulus check scams: How to avoid being cheated
- How to say thank you to essential workers
- Lake Zurich rolls out relief measures for businesses, residents during coronavirus pandemic
- What day is it? You’re not the only one asking
- Editor visita Cuba después de 60 años de exilio y muere de coronavirus
- Personal médico exige más equipo de protección al gobierno de AMLO
- Column: When coronavirus lockdowns go too far
- I watched all 9 ‘Star Wars’ movies in a row during coronavirus quarantine. Here’s what I discovered
- Abortion during a pandemic? Texas says no in many cases.
- Aurora man charged after police say they broke up group drag racing
- In Shanghai, jazz struggles amid the coronavirus
- Hank Steinbrenner, Yankees co-owner and eldest son of George Steinbrenner, dead at 63
- ‘This is going to kill small-town America’
- Quarantine reading: What Willie Mays’ new book reveals about the Hall of Famer’s career — and the life lessons we can all use
- Food workers say CDC guidelines put them at greater risk for infection
- ‘It’s a time bomb’: 23 die as virus hits packed homeless shelters
- ‘It’s a time bomb’: 23 die as virus hits packed homeless shelters
- Millions of children are at risk for measles as coronavirus fears halt vaccines
- Teachers from Pleasantdale Middle School in Burr Ridge drive by students’ home to lift their spirits during the shutdown
- How the virus transformed the way Americans spend their money
- Asesinan a otro activista ambiental en México
- Joliet begins virtual public hearings on NorthPoint annexation after judge rejects issuing restraining order
- Former Stagg quarterback Joe Ganz takes a walk down memory lane: ‘That 2002 team was special’
- NFL Draft 2020: No Goodell hugs? No boos? No problem.
- Oak Park death investigation
- NFL y sindicato de jugadores acuerdan pretemporada virtual
- Big business pledged gentler capitalism. It’s not happening in pandemic.
- Are those expensive vibrating skin brushes worth it?
- ‘Accelerate the endgame’: How Barack Obama nudged Bernie Sanders out of the race
- The best weightlifting belt
- The best gumball machine
- The best Dirt Devil vacuum
- The best door sweep
- The best heated massager
- He was a doctor who never got sick. Then the coronavirus nearly killed him.
- Aún sin fecha, la NBA se prepara para el draft
- Big business pledged gentler capitalism. It’s not happening in pandemic.
- Happy shows to stream during coronavirus quarantine
- My worst moment: Fran Drescher and the brief moment she was almost a regular on the TV show ‘Fame’
- He was a doctor who never got sick. Then coronavirus nearly killed him.
- Pitbull lanza canción benéfica para animar a sus fans (VIDEO)
- Development projects continue in Aurora despite coronavirus pandemic
- COVID-19 is hurting black Americans more in almost every way
- Mapo Ragu blends Korean, Chinese, Italian flavors
- El apoyo de Obama a Biden
- Beer for a cause: Breweries band together to help hospitality workers
- Candidatura de Iker Casillas a presidente de la Real Federación Española de Fútbol toma fuerza
- Virus prompts Indiana Democrats to online state convention
- ‘Unfinished business’: National player of year Miranda Elish, a Crown Point graduate, gears up for a return to Texas after the coronavirus pandemic ended her senior season
- What to order in today: We check out delivery and pickup dishes at Chicago-area restaurants
- Turkish breakfast is a ritual akin to American brunch — and it’s every bit as delicious
- Evanston chef coordinates meal deliveries for families in need during coronavirus pandemic
- Chicago-based LSC Communications files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy after ‘unprecedented’ drop in print demand
- Naperville North junior Greta Kampschroeder commits to Oregon State after years of deliberation: ‘You’ve got to research every aspect of making a decision.’
- Manuscrito de ‘Hey Jude’ de Paul McCartney bate récord en subasta de recuerdos de los Beatles
- Coronavirus quiet brings out jackals in Tel Aviv
- Lake County sees five new coronavirus deaths as Indiana approaches 400 dead; first inmate dies from COVID-19 at Westville, officials say
- Coronavirus quiet brings out jackals in Tel Aviv
- Biden, capaz de guiar a EEUU en los ‘tiempos más oscuros’: Obama al darle su apoyo
- It was a regular poker game among eight friends. Within weeks, coronavirus killed three and infected all.
- Expresidente de Conmebol tendrá que seguir en cárcel de EEUU
- Dialysis patients face close-up risk from coronavirus
- CNN anchor Chris Cuomo says he’s frustrated at his TV role
- ‘I NEED MORE BEER!!’: 93-year-old Pittsburgh-area woman gets gift from Molson Coors after viral online plea
- Planning underway for Carpentersville Dam removal on Fox River in 2022
- As Chicago, other cities report racial disparities in COVID-19 cases, Illinois Democrats call on Trump administration to collect nationwide data
- Dr. Fauci pide cautela antes de reabrir la economía de EEUU
- DJ was 16 for just a week when he was gunned down, months after his best friend was fatally shot. ‘He said he was scared to die young’
- Summer heat may not diminish coronavirus strength
- At the center of a storm: The search for a proven coronavirus treatment
- Just what older people didn’t need: More isolation
- Aquarium seals must be wondering: Who’s that masked trainer?
- Dialysis patients face close-up risk from coronavirus
- Despiden a piloto de NASCAR por insulto racial (VIDEO)
- Aquarium seals must be wondering: Who’s that masked trainer?
- Column: Democrats might not fall in love with Joe Biden, but they’ll need to fall in line
- Phoenix Zoo animals lonely due to lack of visitors
- Phoenix Zoo animals lonely due to lack of visitors
- Firefighters douse small fire on roof of Blommer Chocolate factory
- Coronavirus pandemic has West Aurora School District taking hard look at finances
- Jacobs senior Jaden Henderson commits to Elgin Community College with hopes of a future Division I career: ‘It’s a great start right now.’
- A racially charged police shooting. A city on edge. Chicago’s likely next police leader has been there before.
- Piden investigar servicios sexuales a domicilio en México
- Doctors with panic attacks, anxiety and grief can call support hotline. ‘Physicians are really not used to talking about their feelings.’
- Glencoe resident turns old church pageant costumes into face masks
- Coronavirus gun sales
- From ‘Reefer Madness’ to ‘Weeds,’ these are marijuana’s biggest pop culture moments
- Column: I keep hearing the coronavirus described as a chance to reset for the future. But this is hard right now.
- Can coronavirus survivors’ blood help others too weak to fight?
- Do people become more selfless as they age?
- South suburban first responders to get distribution of N95 protective masks
- In latest twist to clash over nutrition standards championed by Michelle Obama, federal court vacates Trump’s rollback of school nutrition rules
- Jon Bon Jovi imparte lección de vida a niños de preescolar
- Go Away With … Lisa Vidal
- When can we travel again? Experts share their predictions
- Coronavirus closes some US meat plants, raising fears of shortages
- Illinois National Guard opens drive-up COVID-19 testing site in Markham
- Number of background check requests for gun transactions breaks records in March as coronavirus lockdown took effect
- Lake County Council approves solar farm resolution for plan commission consideration; members question procedure
- Tráiler de Valeria, la nueva apuesta española de Netflix
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- Airline talks: US government could end up owning 3% of American, 2% of United
- Dr. Anthony Fauci: ‘We’re not there yet’ on key steps needed to begin reopening the nation’s economy
- The next great basketball phenom just made history
- Kildeer home with sport court on nearly 3-acres: $1.2M
- Kris Versteeg, a 2-time Stanley Cup winner with the Blackhawks, retires after 11 NHL seasons
- Davich: Bored at home? Restless kids? Had enough of reorganization projects? Then it’s time to check out virtual libraries
- Batavia senior Jayden Johnson patiently waits as factors beyond his control throw a wrench into his college recruitment: ‘Everyone I’ve talked to says patience is the key.’
- Nigeria, corazón de la pandemia en Ecuador
- Column: Recovering addict runs 100 miles to raise funds for the fitness center that ‘saved my life’
- Alex Trebek memoir to debut July 21, just before he turns 80
- 12 people in Chicago homeless shelter test positive for the coronavirus
- Speak Out
- Wondering when we can go back to school? Concerts? Movies? These Chicago ecologists are helping decide
- Community news
- Comings & Goings: Mexican restaurant closes permanently in Tinley Park
- La vida silvestre se adueña del Parque Nacional Yosemite
- Once Caldas levanta suspensión de contratos a futbolistas
- Oak Brook teams up with Christ Church for food drive to help restaurant workers
- Evanston Thai restaurant owners feed seniors, health care workers during pandemic
- Milk scarce at some grocery stores, but dairy glut has farmers dumping it down the drain
- Dar a luz en Venezuela es un riesgo mortal
- Commentary: CPD’s Charlie Beck to Chicago: Unite to end gun violence as you have united to slow the coronavirus
- Fallece Hank Steinbrenner, co-dueño de los Yanquis
- A massive ‘High School Musical’ reunion is happening, and Zac Efron is in
- Se reducen las opciones para el Festival de Cine de Cannes
- Kyle Larson fired by Chip Ganassi Racing after sponsors drop the NASCAR driver after he used a racial slur
- Naperville dad’s performance as Freddie Mercury helps daughter net first place in dance center contest
- Isolating in your pineapple under the sea? Pass the time with the Tweet of the Week survey
- Evanston hotels are being used to house homeless during coronavirus pandemic
- Kindhearted delivery man sanitizes box for diabetic girl during coronavirus pandemic
- Tourism in Hong Kong battered by the coronavirus outbreak
- April 15th ‘Tax Day’ push gets pushed into July; local accountants remain busy, they say
- Letters: Chicago theater needs a midwife, not a critic
- ‘Mrs. America’ review: FX miniseries scores with the ’70s war of the women’s movements, plural
- Local high schools report how remote learning is progressing a month into the coronavirus shutdown
- Pets of the week
- Search for a COVID-19 vaccine heats up in China, US
- Temporada de MLS corre serio peligro de completarse
- People job searching during coronavirus stay-at-home orders can be more vulnerable to employment scams
- 37 immigrant children in three Chicago-area shelters test positive for COVID-19
- Hackers access video conferencing in districts 219 and 207 but officials say problem addressed
- Commentary: Federalism flip-flop shows Trump has no ideological framework
- Grandes estrellas latinas forman parte del mega concierto ‘One World: Together At Home’
- This is what a dollar could buy through the years
- Crown Point planners want changes in Porter Street building; OK 67-home subdivision
- Chicago Jazz Philharmonic looks to a new future
- Larry Printz: This is one car show that practices safe social distancing
- Column: Wisconsin shows that expanding vote-by-mail opportunities deserves a stamp of approval
- Lollapalooza organizers to make a ‘definitive decision’ about the Chicago fest by end of May
- California governor gives outline for reopening the most populous state, saying you ‘can’t pull plug too early’
- La Oreja de Van Gogh regresa cuatro años después con un tema épico (VIDEO)
- ‘Downton Abbey’ star Brendan Coyle is stuck in Chicago for weeks, waiting to do a play at the Goodman
- Temporary pay cuts. Big projects postponed. Truck manufacturer Navistar joins the ranks of companies prepping for a tough economic road ahead
- Fear of an impending car-price collapse grips the auto industry
- Video shows attack on Cook County Jail guards by detainees that left 3 officers injured, 1 hospitalized
- Ante la amenaza de una grave recesión mundial, Europa empieza a salir del confinamiento
- World Wrestling Entertainment is now considered an ‘essential service’ in Florida
- How we teach, how we cook: Retired teachers offer virtual tutoring, a chef delivers meals to families in need
- Skokie Spirit Shines Through campaign aims to connect community, raise funds for those impacted by COVID-19
- Column: Revive the Sunday Drive — once stay-at-home restrictions ease, it could be a great way to escape home and see your city
- Motormouth: Aftermarket backup camera’s a cinch
- Not one, not two, but three vehicles beached trying to recover sunken police cruiser
- Here’s what it’s like to do a 3,000-mile road trip in a McLaren F1
- Elgin domestic violence and family disturbance calls up 56% in weeks since coronavirus pandemic started
- Cops: Boy, 16, fatally shot in McKinley Park neighborhood
- Jim Frey, former manager and GM who led the Chicago Cubs to their first 2 division titles, dies at 88
- EEUU: 10% a 20% de casos de coronavirus son personal médico
- WATCH: Best of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 2019-2020 season
- More than 34 people dead after Easter storms tear through the South; cleanup complicated by coronavirus safeguards
- ¿Buscas entretenimiento deportivo? Mira Nicaragua
- Ethylene oxide air testing around Medline in Waukegan, Vantage in Gurnee to wrap up in May
- ‘The Last Dance’: The Chicago Bulls’ 1997-98 season
- Las mejores imágenes de ‘The Last Dance’
- Peregrine falcons return to nest on Evanston Public Library rooftop and you can watch it all from its ‘Falcon Cam’
- Liberty University sued for not refunding student fees
- Migrantes detenidos en EEUU piden protección contra COVID-19
- In endorsing Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama offers pointed critique of Trump White House amid coronavirus pandemic
- The Spin: Obama swipes Trump while endorsing Biden | ‘Captain’ Trump vs. ‘Democrat governors’ | Zeke Emanuel suggests reopening economy in June
- Los cines dejan un vacío que el streaming no ha llenado
- Israeli police use drones to check in on virus patients
- States confront practical dilemmas on reopening their economies after coronavirus lockdowns
- ¿Qué tiene que ver el coronavirus y la caída de esas molestas llamadas automáticas?
- Odisea de hinchas colombianos varados en Argentina por cuarentena
- Cubs open Wrigley Field as a food packing and distribution center and offer health care workers rooms at Hotel Zachary
- Aurora man sentenced to 15 years in prison for child sex assaults
- Editorial: Why government bailouts for United and Boeing are a bad idea
- Immigrant rights group turns to federal court to seek release of detainees as some in Illinois test positive for COVID-19
- Elgin Community College art curator using 3D printers to make face masks and shields
- Skokie maintains highest number of COVID-19 cases in suburban Cook County; cases double in Niles
- Colleen Kujawa, opinion editor
- UPDATED: Chicago restaurants pivot to offer groceries — get your lunch, some flour and TP in one spot
- A day with Anthony Rizzo at Wrigley Field. A double date with Julie and Zach Ertz. Celebrity experiences are up for grabs to help feed people affected by COVID-19.
- Following husband’s COVID-19 diagnosis, Highland Park resident is distributing signs to support health care workers and donating proceeds
- Carpentersville man arrested on attempted murder charge for stabbing man in mouth
- Naperville coronavirus update — number of Naperville cases tops 200; 18 deaths in Will, DuPage counties since Monday
- Frida Kahlo exhibit at COD expected to be pushed back a year because of pandemic
- Column: Obama emerges from the shadows to endorse Biden — and remind us of the leadership now lacking from the White House
- With financial problems looming as a result of the pandemic, Indian Prairie sacrifices library air-conditioning project
- Cops probe deaths of attorneys — husband and wife — found in their Oak Park home. ‘Compassionate … welcoming … they were interested in helping people.’
- Antibody testing for COVID-19 is key to taming the pandemic, but doctors concerned about accuracy
- Six more coronavirus deaths of residents in six different long-term care facilities in DuPage; 89 new known cases reported in county
- Teen, dog gunned down in Little Village neighborhood, police say
- We’re told to stay 6 feet apart. But how far can air carry the coronavirus?
- Pritzker says Illinois is ‘bending the curve’ as coronavirus growth rate slows, ICU beds in use stabilize
- The Giants, A’s and Diamondbacks are among the MLB teams participating in a coronavirus study
- Trump halts US payments to World Health Organization pending a review of its coronavirus warnings
- Banks can take your coronavirus check to pay off debts, Treasury says
- Governor says Arizona is willing to host the MLB season ‘at the right time’
- Hilco apologizes for ‘anxiety and fear’ after Little Village demolition amid coronavirus pandemic
- Gov. Pritzker spending $1.7 million on two flights to bring masks, gloves back from China
- Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened April 14 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
- Trump appears to reverse course on claim of ‘total’ authority to reopen states, says he will leave it to governors to decide
- Column: How the US should invest post-pandemic to help young Americans
- CDC says more than 9,000 health care workers have contracted coronavirus