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Ask Amy: High school senior is missing a lot
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Daily horoscope for May 1, 2020
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The least popular dog breeds in America, according to data
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Flashback: In the fight against tuberculosis, open air schools in Chicago took an unorthodox approach: Keep kids outside, even in winter
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As pet adoptions soar, community contributions also are helping local animal shelters survive the shutdown
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Closed for months, historic space observatory once again has a bright future after U. of C. donation
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It’s college decision day for high school seniors. But will families commit without assurances campuses will reopen in the fall?
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Take your mind off the coronavirus and celebrate National Pet Month with these top dog breeds for apartment residents
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Column: Can Gov. J.B. Pritzker handle the pushback against his coronavirus edicts?
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Survey says: Illinois residents give Pritzker thumbs-up, Trump thumbs-down in the middle on handling of coronavirus crisis
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Could vaping make coronavirus worse? Doctors aren’t sure but still urge quitting. ‘What better time than now?’
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Column: ‘So long to days of doubt and dread. I promise better days ahead.’ A new TrumPoem.
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Anderson Cooper is a father; gives infant son a special name
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Review: The ‘Parks and Recreation’ reunion is the perfect medicine for uncertain times
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Daywatch: Modified stay-at-home order begins, public health leaders say contact tracing system isn’t ready and your quarantine culture guide
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Seniors, parents talk emotions after cancellations, postponements of in-person high school graduation ceremonies
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In neighborhoods where it fights violence, GoodKids MadCity is raising money for those struggling during the pandemic. ‘We have to take care of each other’
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Column: ‘The Last Dance’ empties our bench of emotions recalling those dynasty days
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2-year-old boy dies after mom rushes him to Chicago fire station
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Masks at the ready: Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s modified stay-at-home order kicks in Friday amid legal and political pushback
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Ravinia cancels entire 2020 summer season due to coronavirus pandemic
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Facing challenges working from home? Matt Nagy knows what that’s like as he builds the Chicago Bears’ virtual offseason program: ‘The mute button is so huge.’
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Gary mistakenly approved permit for historic water tower’s demolition, Indiana Landmarks official says
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Look for the helpers: Homemade Pokemon Go hunt makes birthday special
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Families criticize Naperville nursing home for lack of communication about COVID-19 outbreak: ‘Our trust with them has been severed’
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Tony Allen, famed Afrobeat drummer for Fela Kuti, dies in Paris
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Column: The Packers did more than prepare for a future without Aaron Rodgers — they prioritized the quarterback position. That’s something the Bears historically have failed to do.
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Who is Marc Eversley? Here are 5 things to know about the new Chicago Bulls general manager.
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Gigi Hadid expects first child with Zayn Malik in September
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Branded masks turn coronavirus protection into ad space: ‘It’s a face billboard.’
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Signs of the times
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Speak Out: Support and opposition for stay-at-home lawsuit
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Nail technician, NWI residents talk struggles of closures of nail and hair salons
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Andre Dawson, del Salón de la Fama a su funeraria durante pandemia
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Months after scandals, misconduct probes and the firing of school leaders, Lincoln Park High gets a new principal
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Study finds link between childhood trauma and heart disease
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Why patients with lung cancer in a COVID-19 era need to keep their treatment
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COVID tests are free, except when they’re not
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Aurora approves city’s first downtown marijuana dispensary
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Biden rechaza denuncia de acoso sexual
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100 best albums of the 21st century, according to critics
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Column: An Oprah commencement address for Chicago seniors? This may be her most important speech yet.
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Virus preocupa a trabajadores que piden derechos en 1 de mayo
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‘Everyday Edisons’ returns for a 5th season on Crackle with local innovators in the mix
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Artistas circenses en México, en la cuerda floja del coronavirus
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Groupon wants out of half of its Chicago HQ, beginning an expected wave of space opening up as companies lay off workers
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Puerto Rico se activa parcialmente pese a temor al virus
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How to celebrate teacher appreciation week during coronavirus school closures
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Here are some Chicago-area mask giveaways to prepare for Illinois order that starts Friday
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Brennen Davis, the Chicago Cubs’ 3rd-ranked prospect, is finding ways to stay in shape in Arizona — while also getting in lots of golf
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Speak Out: Staying home a key to dealing with pandemic
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Uncertainty comes with college stimulus cash for students, universities
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Ravinia cancela toda la temporada de verano 2020 debido a la pandemia
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Day of the Dead bobbleheads come alive with team logos
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Danish lineman improvises while preparing for NFL season
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Mike Tyson se prepara para regresar al ring
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Literacy group returns $15K grant to Gary; blames COVID-19 closures
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As stay-at-home order continues, summer camps face uncertainty to the concern of owners, parents and kids
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Letter: Time for vote-by-mail system
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Cuomo, Pritzker and other governors join Dr. Fauci in topical bobblehead lineup
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Housing sales, prices ‘surprisingly’ increased in March, data shows
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‘People are frightened’: Across rural Illinois, economic frustrations mix with anxiety over COVID-19
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US consumer spending plunges record 7.5%, reflecting virus
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Make a financial recovery kit to rally faster after disaster
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Workers must risk infection or losing unemployment payments
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Labrador retrievers are the nation’s most popular purebreds for record-extending 29th year — but corgis rise
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LeBron James: ‘Estoy listo, nuestro equipo está listo y nadie debe cancelar nada’
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Frustrated by crowds, coastal states weigh what to do about beaches
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Find a vaccine. Next: Produce 300 million vials of it.
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Servpro offers free cleanings for police and fire departments
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Disney selling face masks with profits going to charity
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COVID-19 in Downstate Newton
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The new Saturday night
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Amid a rising death toll from the coronavirus, President Trump leaves the grieving to others
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Seriously Simple: Dijon chicken is a speedy dinner
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NBA lookback: Kobe Bryant breaks Michael Jordan’s NBA All-Star Game scoring record
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Quickly
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Golf courses reopen
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México espera el pico de la epidemia para el 6 de mayo
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‘I am not f___ing losing to Joe Biden’: Trump erupts at campaign team as internal poll numbers slide, AP sources say
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In a victory for women in Sudan, female genital mutilation Is outlawed
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Who should wear masks on planes? More airlines say everyone.
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For Grant graduate Jonathan Wells, the coronavirus pandemic is one of many hurdles during an illustrious Illinois career: ‘I’ve learned that no situation can hold me back.’
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10 ways to surprise Mom this Mother’s Day without even leaving the house
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Aurora contest posters urge coronavirus safety
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Quickly
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Letters to the Editor
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Cinco de Mayo at home: Where to order festive meal kits and margaritas for delivery or pickup
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La tauromaquia en España, corneada por el coronavirus
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Pho is perfect for the slow cooker
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Labs across US join federal initiative to study coronavirus genome
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Socked by virus, comic book industry tries to draw next page
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One Illinois hog slaughterhouse to reopen this weekend, but St. Charles meat plant remains closed after worker’s COVID-19 death
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Queen and Adam Lambert honor global COVID-19 ‘Champions’
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Off-duty firefighter shot while cutting lawn and talking to neighbors on Far South Side returned fire in self defense, police say
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This should be VR’s moment. Why is it still so niche?
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Old drugs may find a new purpose: Fighting the coronavirus
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How AI steered doctors toward a possible coronavirus treatment
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Lake County COVID-19 death toll jumps by 9; state reports 99K tested
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The world embraces contact-tracing technology to fight COVID-19
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Chicago’s pothole artist blesses the city with coronavirus mosaics in Uptown
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Fútbol colombiano podría reanudarse en agosto o septiembre
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Canada bans assault weapons — including the AR-15 — after mass shooting in Nova Scotia kills 22
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Aurora tweaks rule which gives local businesses a preference on city contracts
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Llega a Netflix ‘Valeria’, una oda a la amistad y a la vida antes del confinamiento
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Buy a book, make a donation: Longtime indie bookstores struggle to shore up business during pandemic
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Commentary: Why it matters when Gov. J.B. Pritzker wears a mask
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How you can get your garden going no matter how large your space
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After rural church files federal lawsuit, ‘free exercise of religion’ is a permitted essential activity under Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s modified stay-at-home order
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Varios países inician su desconfinamiento, pero ninguno abre sus fronteras
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The best lap steel guitar
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The best TP-Link WiFi extender
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The best Moroccan oil
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The best aquarium
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The best cowboy hat
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Lemont businesses struggling in pandemic sponsor lottery to ‘keep our town alive’
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Bobbleheads of Lightfoot, Pritzker coming soon as coronavirus collectibles
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The best baby powder
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Commentary: Some businesses want immunity from liability lawsuits during COVID-19. Bad idea.
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The best hand dryer
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The best men’s snow boot
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The best men’s ski boot
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The best drill bit set
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The best fire pit spark screen
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The best men’s tennis shoe
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The best apple corer
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The best mini Bluetooth speaker
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The best shop apron
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The best car seat mirror
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Reopen Illinois rally
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Stephanie Izard shifts to meal kits and grocery options with Girl and the Goat-ceries
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McGrath: For all the parents learning to be ‘teachers’ on the fly, a bit of wisdom courtesy of Sister Killian
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People have gone full 1800s
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50 richest golfers
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US Steel expects to lay off 2,700, idle Gary blast furnace as coronavirus reduces demand
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Mario López resucita a Menudo, el grupo de Ricky Martin
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Osipoff: Remember March’s madness? The final practices and games before the pandemic generated vivid moments but seem like ages ago
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May starts with lots of sunshine and warmer temperatures for Chicago
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Elmhurst Hospital provides suggestions for wearing required face masks
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Most major US airlines will require passengers to wear face masks
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How restaurants may look when they reopen
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Rául Jiménez: ‘Cada día sale un equipo nuevo que me quiere’
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Amazon’s Jeff Bezos called to testify before House antitrust panel
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Tony Bennett, CSO musicians and others react to Ravinia canceling its 2020 season
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Decent: Loaves and Fishes adjusts as demand for food grows: ‘What do we need to do to get to where we need to be?’
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Susan Ibitz doesn’t hack computers. She hacks humans. Here’s what you can learn from her.
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Commentary: Strike a balance, Gov. Pritzker. Open the economy.
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Ravinia cancellation will cost Highland Park $1 million in lost taxes, but mayor says it was correct decision
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Quickly
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Three Aurora men charged after car chase with police
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Lake County court asked to order release of residents’ coronavirus status to first responders
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Down to Business: Being an attorney doesn’t mean being ‘evil and money grubbing,’ Naperville lawyer says
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Letters: Progressives are blind to why populism on the right flourishes
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Commentary: Our front-line workers are on a war front. PTSD will take its toll next if we don’t offer help.
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Letters from major-league teams to a ‘free-agent’ Chicago Cubs fan go viral after his death — thanks to a tweet from his son
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R Kelly once again seeks to exit Chicago’s federal jail over COVID-19 threat
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Jueza ordena liberación de inmigrantes por virus
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Potempa: Using available meats, pantry ingredients, an ages-old kitchen rule
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With fewer people on the roads, crashes are down — but some drivers see lack of traffic as excuse to speed
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22 Chicago bars and restaurants with Mother’s Day food, drink and flowers
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Illinois requires masks in public now. Here are the best fabrics for homemade masks
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Mask swiped from one of the lions at Art Institute of Chicago
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Disabato: Brother Rice point guard Conor Glennon bets on himself by accepting preferred walk-on offer from Memphis
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Recommended by his predecessor, new Grayslake North football coach Corey Atwell has roots in the community and the program: ‘Corey stands on his own.’
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Coronavirus delays prison time for Hot Pockets heir, ex-CEO in college admissions cheating scheme
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Look for the helpers: a roundup of people doing good things during the pandemic
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Lincoln-Way East setter Trevor Lewis produces different type of assist, working for a company that ships out parts for coronavirus testing
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La MLS reabre campos de entrenamientos con un estricto protocolo de salud
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Evanston city officials preparing for pandemic-related budget shortfall with layoffs, new loan
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Indiana governor easing many coronavirus business restrictions; Lake County restrictions stay until May 11
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High school Decision Day parade
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Column: Dozens accept mom’s request to ‘adopt’ high school seniors in Bremen Township
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Cook County judge rules against mandating COVID-19 address-sharing to first responders
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El galés Gareth Bale se acerca a la MLS
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Column: Joe Biden’s denial of Tara Reade’s charges was necessary but not enough
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Decision Day 2020: Decorated cars, social media posts and socially distanced celebrations
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Chicago Bulls’ remade front office will wait on staff decisions — including Jim Boylen’s status: ‘I just think it’s far too early to make those types of decisions’
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Illinois: Más de 3,000 nuevos casos de COVID-19, el total diario más alto desde que comenzó el brote
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Anderson Cooper es papá y le da a su hijo un nombre muy especial
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Stephen King compara su cuarentena con El Resplandor: ‘Me siento como Jack Torrance’
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Chicago sees broad reductions in crime and arrests in the wake of COVID-19 sheltering restrictions, though violence problem remains stubborn
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Ex-etiquette: Red flags from new partner
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Pink flamingos for all: Oak Parker lifts moods, offers plastic birds to anyone having a bad day
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Quinn on Nutrition: What to do with kids at home
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Editorial: Coronavirus and corruption: Two scourges Illinois needs to extinguish
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2021 NFL mock draft: Way-too-early projections
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Yates, jets y bodegas, el confinamiento dorado de los millonarios
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New building planned at site of former Aurora restaurant
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NBA team presidents operating with intent to resume season
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Elon Musk outburst over ‘fascist’ coronavirus shutdown shows pressure to keep up growth
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Why stay at home when you can take a walk? DNA’s five walking tours lead to some of Elgin’s hidden gems,
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Create an at-home Mexican feast from drinks to dessert with these recipes
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Indiana officials refuse to say which nursing homes have COVID-19 residents, leaving some families scrambling for answers
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McCormick Place medical facility to wind down, as COVID-19 growth slows
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Drive-thrus are now a lifeline for fast-food chains
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Ecuador, ante los estragos de una pandemia que no reflejaban las cifras
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Pandemic delays Yorkville project
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The price for a single vial of blood surges as companies seek to profit from the global race for a coronavirus cure
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As coronavirus cancels summer art festivals, ‘the business model for artists imploded’
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Speak Out
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Gov. Pritzker says coronavirus contact tracing is a key to reopening Illinois. Public health leaders concede the system isn’t ready yet.
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Hospital and hospice chaplains adjust to COVID-19 changes, but ‘active listening — that stays the same’
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Lake County golf courses start to swing into action slowly, with new coronavirus rules in place
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Column: Who’s right on COVID-19? The optimists or the pessimists?
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Valparaiso’s Javon Freeman-Liberty — a former Young star who was an All-MVC selection as a sophomore — is transferring to DePaul
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Coronavirus + Cifras = Cautela
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NFL unveils collection of face masks featuring team logos
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The origins of your favorite Mexican food
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Time for states to reopen their economies? Political divisions emerge as Midwest governors weigh coronavirus cases vs. unemployment.
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Estudio revela una montaña de millones de pérdidas en el deporte de EEUU por coronavirus
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Exhausted, scared and committed: These are the faces on the front lines of Chicago’s COVID-19 battle
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Chicago restaurant ordered extra service, promotions, Grubhub says about viral receipt
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The NBA officially has postponed the 2020 draft lottery and combine, which both were scheduled to be held in Chicago
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Praying for churches to reopen
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Community news
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How many of these Mexican dishes do you know?
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Anheuser-Busch wins latest round of beer wars as court OKs ads, packaging implying its rivals contain corn syrup
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Second Elgin firefighter tests positive for COVID-19, city officials prepare for people violating state mask order
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With stay-at-order in place, Latino leaders, groups use caravan in Pilsen to urge households to fill out census
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‘We’ll figure it out’: Neuqua Valley’s Jack Bastable and St. Edward’s Dylan Mlinarich enter the QB fold for North Central College
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The Spin: As church sues, Pritzker amends stay-at-home order allowing park-and-pray services | Pandemic poll shows Illinoisans have faith in Pritzker, Trump less so | Bobbleheads of Mayor Lightfoot, governor coming
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Immigrants, hard hit by economic fallout, adapt to new jobs
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Commentary: Small towns, suburbs need more federal coronavirus aid
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Commentary: Despite rumors to the contrary, Americans are more united than they’ve been in years
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Ximena Sariñana se alía con mujeres para ‘Una vez más’
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With government center closed, business still has to get done during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Chicagoland swingers hope to party again
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New White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds her 1st briefing: ‘I will never lie to you’
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Longtime Aurora ice cream shop reopens for season with some changes due to pandemic
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Greg Zanis, of Crosses for Losses, honored in drive-by visitation
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‘We can’t dwell on the fact we’re losing somebody’: Daniel Sackey has high expectations for Valparaiso even after Javon Freeman-Liberty’s departure
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Letter: Water tower demolition should lead to change
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Enter the Chicago Tribune’s Class of 2020 Graduation Speech Contest to share your advice for this very unique graduating class
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Chicago Tribune Class of 2020 Senior Graduation Speech Contest official rules
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Armstrong: Aurora Christian’s Jake Kuntzendorf has no trouble with the curve in changing plans and decommitting from Purdue
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Column: What will be your place in history?
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Protesters in Chicago, Springfield demand end to stay-at-home order; state’s daily COVID-19 count tops 3,000 for first time
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Hinsdale Kitchen Walk asks people to share pictures of what make their kitchen special
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Employees of Niles-based medical supply company demand more protections after worker reportedly dies of COVID-19
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Jon Lester will play by MLB’s new rules if it means salvaging the 2020 season: ‘I just want to play baseball’
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Evanston smart home: $919K
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Joe Biden denies former Senate staffer Tara Reade’s sexual assault allegation: ‘This never happened’
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Column: Kentucky Derby, Free Comic Book Day delayed, but the first weekend of May offers hope anyway
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A look into the post-pandemic future sways Wauconda senior guard Donovan Carter’s college choice
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Some Fox Valley Mall stores reopen for curbside pickup service and delivery
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‘Like I just got out of jail!’: States ease their lockdowns as coronavirus has killed more than 64,000 in the US
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Column: Will Joe Biden play by the rules of #MeToo or copy a page from the Republican playbook?
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Town of Cicero sues local nursing home, state of Illinois and Pritzker over deadly COVID-19 outbreak
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White House blocks Dr. Anthony Fauci from testifying in Congress
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U.S. regulators allow emergency use of first drug shown to help coronavirus patients
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Coronavirus roundup: Giving Tuesday event to help Elgin nonprofits, U-46 doing parent survey, Dolphin Cove not opening this summer
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Illinois bar exam delayed, and now law students seeking jobs and path to pay off loans face major complications
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Illinois health department provides guidance on how General Assembly could get back to work in Springfield
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Column: The Golden Moutza for April: Pence? Pelosi? Lightfoot? Or maybe something less human.
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Crosby: Nurses learning how to ‘step through their fears’ in the ongoing COVID-19 fight
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With bid accepted that increases school bus costs to Northbrook SD28 by 38%, district to start charging all families for transportation service
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Barrington Park District opens golf course, announces that the public pool won’t open at all this summer
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Coronavirus deaths linked to long-term care facilities now over 1,000 mark in Illinois, according to state data
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Column: Go ahead, call that old friend. It will go better than you think.
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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened May 1 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
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Polyamorous Chicagoans share what it’s been like to balance life and love during the quarantine
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Judge dismisses US women’s soccer team’s lawsuit claiming unequal pay