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Analysis: 6 key takeaways from the final night of the DNC, including Biden meeting the moment
Washington Football coach and former Bears linebacker Ron Rivera diagnosed with skin cancer, still plans to coach
Joe Biden accepts Democratic nomination, vows to unite an America in crisis: ‘We can and will overcome this season of darkness’
Daily horoscope for August 21, 2020
Commentary: The story of Karen — from annoying meme to public enemy No. 1
Flashback: Fighting for the vote and against vice: Virginia Brooks was the Chicago area’s own ‘Joan of Arc’
Ask Amy: College student seeks occupation during pause
Chamber music draws patrons to outdoor performance at Lake Katherine
Stressed out from online back-to-school? South Florida experts offer advice to navigate this unusual school year
Column: (Virtual) convention bar talk: If Joe Biden wins the White House, will Pritzker appoint himself senator?
Arlington Heights approves test run for medical dispensary to sell recreational marijuana in the village
Lake Zurich to put sales tax increase referendum on the November ballot
Daywatch: Joe Biden vows unity during nomination acceptance, why some are wary of a COVID-19 vaccine and what Chicago kids are saying about school reopening
Shots fired between van and SUV on Lake Shore Drive before van hits two cars and crashes
Megan Thee Stallion says person who shot her was Tory Lanez
Pilot killed when plane veers off runway and catches fire at Rockford Airport
Column: Great-grandmother from Gary wins multiple state titles in bodybuilding: ‘We call her Grambo’
On her 101st birthday, Sister Jean preaches sacrifice, faith and — ‘wear those masks, wash those hands, keep that distance’
Chicago set designer Michael Apostolos — who has worked with Chance the Rapper, Billie Eilish — hasn’t let coronavirus slow him down
The best smudge-proof makeup to wear under a face mask
Flossmoor church restores Black Lives Matter banner, doubles down on message following act of vandalism
Netflix apologizes after thousands call to remove film that ‘sexualizes’ young girls
Goodyear CEO: Workers can wear attire supporting police, but not political gear
4 takeaways from the White Sox-Tigers series, including Tim Anderson wearing out Detroit’s pitching and Luis Robert going viral yet again on a routine fly ball to left field
Local arts, music organizations share ‘devastating’ financial impact of COVID-19 as state opens grants
Woman, 73, shot while opening door to relative in Calumet Heights on South Side
Julia Louis-Dreyfus ‘proud to be a nasty, nasty woman’ for Dems
Wisconsin election officials: Kanye West off presidential ballot
Preguntas y respuestas sobre el muro fronterizo de Trump
With no fans in the stands and expanded playoffs on the line, the Cubs and White Sox prepare for a City Series that will be unlike any other
The best smudge-proof makeup to wear with a face mask
About 100 Portland protesters begin assailing ICE building as clashes with cops continue; more than 80 nights yield over 500 arrests
10 storytelling albums to listen to after Taylor Swift’s ‘Folklore’
Sobornos y hasta un Ferrari en caso de corrupción de México
From ‘Fame’ to ‘The Half of It,’ this movie critic shares 10 of her back-to-school favorites
5 prospects the Bulls could select with the No. 4 pick in the 2020 NBA draft
‘Speak Out’ reader opinion: Trump deserves credit for work in Middle East
Ron Rivera, diagnosticado con un tipo de cáncer en la piel
Column: Biden drives a stake through Trump’s ‘Sleepy Joe’ attacks, reminds us what we’ve missed in a leader
Chiefs prohíben penachos y vestimenta nativa en su estadio
Uber tests prescription delivery in Seattle, Dallas
Park Ridge Library Board approves $774,400 fire sprinkler project; less than the $1.13 million it budgeted
Ben Affleck y Michael Keaton volverán a ser Batman en The Flash
Review: Teenage love taken seriously in ‘Chemical Hearts’
Gary teens charged as adults in October pizza delivery driver’s murder
Filtran nuevo video, ahora el hermano del presidente mexicano aparece recibiendo dinero
Maluma renace en confinamiento con ‘Papi Juancho’
How a Black chef from Englewood battled racism in Chicago’s top restaurants: ‘I was never seen as an option to rise’
Thousands of baby chicks have been dying in the US mail
Análisis: Oposición a Trump unirá a muchos en torno a Biden
Lake County local scores for Saturday, Aug. 22
Heidi Klum says ex-husband Seal won’t let her take kids to Germany for work amid coronavirus
Speak Out: Kamala Harris brings experience that critics overlook
Exboxeador cubano Freddy Fundora ve como sus seis hijos siguen sus pasos en el ring
Venezuela: Locutor invidente mantiene entusiasmo en pandemia
Para detener al virus, ‘hagamos nuestra parte’
Kansas City Chiefs ban headdresses and Native American-themed face paint at stadium
Frank Bruni column: With the speech of his life, Joe Biden becomes the man for this moment
Trump’s WeChat ban could hurt millions of US app users, not just Chinese
Office gossip lives!
Paul Krugman column: Stocks are soaring. So is misery.
Huskie Pups daycare seeks approval to reopen at Oak Park & River Forest High School
Edward-Elmhurst Health offers COVID-19 testing at nine outpatient labs
Firma de inversiones de EEUU compra el equipo Williams de F1
Noble Square 4-bedroom home with private roof deck: $790K
Michelle Goldberg column: Trumpism is a racket, and Steve Bannon knew it
Para sobrevivir, venezolanos desafían el mar en cámaras
Working from home due to COVID-19 will remain the norm for many employees through 2020. Here’s how to avoid burning out.
David Brooks column: The Democrats who rose to the moment
As wildfires rage, Californians fear the virus at shelters
‘Es como si fuéramos desechables’
Cachorros y Medias Blancas encaran una ‘City Series’ atípica
López Obrador pide a su hermano que ‘dé la cara’ tras videos
Messi se ve más fuera que dentro del Barca
Vacationing Israeli teen says she was gang-raped, shocking the nation
Mueren miles de pollos por caos en servicio postal de EEUU
100 greatest NFL players of the 21st century
How to create the best home office
Loss of Greenland ice sheet reached a record last year
De Joy: Voto por correo será ‘seguro’ y ‘a tiempo’
Former CIA Director John Brennan faces interview in Russia probe review
Attorney General William Barr ‘vehemently opposed’ to pardoning Edward Snowden
The best area rug
The best black refrigerator
The best coffee mug tree
Loquillo pide perdón tras humillar a un trabajador en su concierto (VIDEO)
The best pasta drying rack
The best Worx weed eater
Former Milwaukee police chief seeking damages of $625,000 after demotion over tear gas used at protests, Bucks player arrest
We live online. Hurricanes and blackouts mean enormous isolation.
Juez acepta acuerdo de Giannulli por sobornos universitarios
As U.S. deaths mount, virus takes outsize toll on minorities
Movie theater trade group establishes coronavirus protocols
Why work from home when you can work from Barbados, Bermuda or … Estonia?
Las mejores fotos de la semana en América Latina 14-20/Ag./2020
Column: The link between goldfinches and thistles
Down to Business: Q&A with the owners of Naperville Jewelry & Coin Exchange — think of it as an ‘upper-scale pawn shop’
Channel 2 anchor Brad Edwards opens up about rare leukemia diagnosis: ‘I didn’t want to live like how I was living’
Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
Arrestan en Grecia al capitán del Manchester United
Photos: Big Ten parents protest the decision to postpone fall sports
Speak Out reader comments:
Russia to let dissident in a coma after suspected poisoning fly to Germany for treatment
On her 101st birthday, Sister Jean preaches sacrifice, faith and — ‘wear those masks, wash those hands, keep that distance’
Commentary: ‘I will know how to teach them’
Pandemia frena caravanas migrantes a EEUU
Mounting US deaths reveal an outsize toll on people of color. New figures from the CDC highlight the stark disparity.
Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
Hobart firefighters union to offer lifesaving classes in OT dilemma with mayor: ‘I truly believe residents’ lives are in danger’
AMC Theatres reopens: Did people get their 15 cents’ worth?
Recruiting notes: A ‘diamond in the rough,’ Grayslake Central senior Colin O’Malley considers college options in football and track
Community news
Central Illinois teen convicted of shooting 3 at Bradley frat party in 2018, killing pre-med student from Chicago
After nearly 18 years, Tin Fish restaurant closed permanently by coronavirus
Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
Column: Kamala Harris defies the soft bigotry of racial expectations
Not just pocket change: Travelers left more than $35,000 in cash and coins behind at O’Hare’s airport security last year
Letters to the Editor: Affordable housing key to Naperville’s future, Wehrli shows lack of leadership, support for Casten initiatives
Bully’s Alicia Bognanno is revealing herself, one rock song at a time
Rep. Matt Gaetz broke rules, not law, with Michael Cohen tweet, House Ethics Committee says
Gerardo Victoria tenía grandes planes para el otoño: la escuela culinaria. Pero se enfermó de COVID-19 y murió a los 23 años. ‘Algo horrible’
Kanye West is off Illinois’ Nov. 3 ballot, state elections board rules
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter party on with Bill and Ted
Valparaiso teachers say simultaneous instruction of students in person and online isn’t working
Column: The Big Ten football parents who showed up to the conference’s headquarters want — and deserve — some answers
Police: Gunman shoots Oak Park resident twice during robbery attempt
Winnetka District 36 names longtime educator Skokie School assistant principal
Judge rules Indiana must inform voters of nixed mail ballots
Column: Democrats highlighted the Violence Against Women Act at this week’s convention. But it expired last year. What gives?
Can you believe it? Here are 8 coronavirus myths people still think are true
Toddler dies in Northwest Indiana mobile home fire; mother airlifted
Is there a link between pain and depression?
Letters: How racism rears its head in subtle ways
Posponen ‘Serie del Metro’ por positivos de coronavirus
Column: ‘Dear Parents, listen to reason.’ How Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren should address football parents who want their way more than they want answers.
‘Call me Ernie’: Larry Holmes reacts to Donald Trump’s mistaken identity at Scranton area event
Letters to the Editor: Trump’s actions pose threat, Dem’s ethics reforms purely political, support for Casten’s initiatives
The treasure hunters of Block Island
Black Eyed Peas y DaBaby actuarán, por primera vez, en los MTV VMAs
Kankakee Valley Historical Society cancels events; founder complains of depleting reserves
US home sales spike an unprecedented 24.7% in July
El collar de Michelle Obama ‘VOTE’ lanza a la fama a su diseñadora
Ice Cream Social in Hinsdale Sunday will be scaled back due to COVID-19
Women’s wellness: The link between high blood pressure disorders during pregnancy and hot flashes
Editorial: CTU allies bellyache as Catholic schools open
How much is an album worth in 2020? Not all vinyl is created equal
Comedian Bryan Callen dropped by agents at CAA, Innovative Artists
Laura Lippman chronicles her ‘Life as a Villainess’
Prisión de por vida al asesino de Golden State
Sarah Cooper takes her wildly popular Trump impersonation to the DNC
This Week in Naperville
Hundreds more lawsuits filed over ethylene oxide emissions at Sterigenics plant in Willowbrook
Problema de salud impide a Francona reincorporarse a Indios
Police, Humane Society officials warn of dangers of leaving pets in hot cars
Premios Tony se harán en formato digital
Column: Dozens of 1995 heat wave victims were buried in a south suburban mass grave. Witnesses ‘still think about it.’
After giving up volleyball, Grace Hagemaster’s dedication to swimming lifts Lincoln-Way East: ‘She’s going to keep improving, do big things.’
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star Chi Chi DeVayne remembered as queen and ‘dancing angel’
California: 6 muertos, miles de casas en peligro por fuegos
Steve Millar’s top 5 teams and top 20 girls swimmers and divers to watch from the Southland for the 2020 season
Mayor Lori Lightfoot invokes Kent State shootings to oppose National Guard troops in Chicago after allies stall plan to seek state of emergency
Former sailor details sexual misconduct by SEALs pulled from Iraq
OPRF board reviews 2020-21 budget, expects 1.8 percent increase in expenses
Golden State Killer sentenced to life imprisonment for decade-long string of rapes, slayings across California
Why are stocks setting records as a pandemic weakens the US economy? Three key reasons.
Column: Hong Kong shows the world the terrible truth about Communist China
Final night of Democratic National Convention draws 23.6 million TV viewers
‘Snapped’ TV show recalls brutal 1980 double murder in a mansion outside Libertyville
Men charged with former White House strategist Steve Bannon had a history of cashing in on the Trump movement
3 shot at Ukrainian Village barbershop
Column: Our ‘cancel culture’ should swing for the fences instead of settling for sacrificial bunts
A COVID-19 vaccine still hasn’t emerged — but some are already wary of it
George Floyd ‘se suicidó’, asegura un abogado de la defensa
OPINIÓN/Kobe Bryant aprendió de su homofobia, lo que nos lleva a Thom Brennaman
Wendella considers ending boat tours early due to pandemic
Hutton: Reaching into past, Hobart grad Ron Blake inspires Jim Harbaugh to write to brother Mark Blake, a Valparaiso resident undergoing cancer treatment
U.S. existing-home sales surged in July by most on record
Profiteering? Health insurers bank big profits during COVID-19 and still raise rates for next year
These states aren’t waiting for the feds to create COVID-19 worker safety rules
Column: Hesed House in Aurora working to get homeless hold-outs back inside shelter
Talk of the County reader opinion: Schools can’t open
Column: Defending ‘Fort Lori,’ a redoubt needed now more than ever
Kary Osmond: Savor this summer sandwich
EatingWell: Easy like summer salad
Marmion graduate Chase Stanke follows up canceled college season at Minnesota with strong showing in Northwoods League: ‘It was cool.’
Postmaster general testifies that mail-in ballots for the November election will go through despite agency cuts
Commentary: Why are Chicago parks so packed? COVID-19, climate change reveal city’s need for more green space
Is Chicago tourism done until 2021? Facing fewer visitors and the possibility of losses, some venues are closing early.
Waukegan woman killed in crash
4 things we learned from Bears practice, including Akiem Hicks’ quad issue and Matt Nagy’s well wishes for Ron Rivera
Elgin News Digest
Absentee ballots beginning to arrive in Porter County: ‘We are encouraging everybody to return their ballots as soon as possible’
Armstrong: Batavia’s Daniel Novotny takes road less traveled to earn scholarship with men’s basketball program at Illinois State University
Chicago Fire ficha a joven promesa colombiana
Corrections and clarifications
‘We have to be locked in mentally’: At Bears training camp, it’s still early. But it’s getting late quick.
NBC Sports analyst Mike Milbury apologizes for his comment about women during an NHL playoff game: ‘I was trying to be irreverent and took it a step too far.’
La Europa League se va para España
U. of I. expects COVID-19 cases to multiply as students return but says it can stop the spread with new saliva test
Commentary: Tempted not to vaccinate? Listen to the survivors of preventable, deadly diseases
Parent volunteer, financial services consultant appointed to Stevenson SD125 board: ‘I also hope to add more diversity’
Potempa: Both elementary school and principal are gone, but remembered
A miles de millas de su hogar en México el coronavirus les quitó la vida… y el sostén económico a las familias
Weinstein busca arbitraje por su despido
Chicago postal unions rally in front of Bronzeville post office to attack Trump, postmaster general for mail delays
Aurora area businesses see impact of COVID-19 going into 2021
OPRF Community Foundation provides $200,000 to 18 local nonprofits in latest COVID-19 grant fund
Commentary: Like 1968 all over again — were any lessons learned?
Lori Loughlin, Mossimo Giannulli get prison time in college bribery plot
Notre Dame had to suspend classes days into the term as COVID-19 cases surged. Is that a cautionary tale for other college campuses trying to reopen?
Column: No, progressives, it’s not always as easy as asking ‘Why not?’
ECC and Judson ready for first day of classes Monday, with precautions in place
World Business Chicago cuts 9 positions as pandemic cuts into revenue
Counting two at SMU: Neuqua Valley’s Tiffanie Ruan to join former teammate Maxine Parkinson in girls swimming for the Mustangs
Guest column: What you need to know about Coronavirus testing
Trustees extend downtown Arlington Heights al fresco venue, tell restaurant owners to turn volume down on live music
Former county official and McCook Mayor Jeff Tobolski charged with extortion conspiracy, filing false tax return
Column: The silence of Joe Biden and the Democrats on the violence in the cities
Ed Howe, 79, caps off 40-year career as Little League coach with undefeated Naperville team: ‘He can teach any kid how to hit a baseball’
Amid ComEd scandal in Springfield, ethics reform front and center in Pritzker’s energy agenda
Illinois Democrats resurrect Bruce Rauner to counter attacks on House Speaker Michael Madigan, party leadership
Employee at second Park Ridge Catholic school tests positive for COVID-19: Chicago Archdiocese
Baby giant panda born at the National Zoo, mom cradling her offspring
DuPage drug overdose deaths up more than 50%, the bulk coming after pandemic stay-at-home order issued
Police investigating damage at Aurora community garden as a potential hate crime
Aurora looks to start on more East New York Street work
Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened on Aug. 21 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
Illinois nursing home complaints not investigated for more than 3 months amid pandemic that killed thousands of residents
Megan Thee Stallion will perform $15 virtual concert, first performance since being shot
State Sen. Terry Link resigns as Lake County Democratic chair following federal income tax evasion charge
Column: Waubonsee Community College surprised, disappointed enrollment numbers down
3 takeaways from the Blackhawks’ news conference Friday, including Corey Crawford’s future with the team and ‘some decisions to make’ with the flat salary cap
The Spin: Kanye West bounced from Illinois ballot | Feds charge former Cook County commissioner | IDPH acknowledges nursing home abuse allegations weren’t properly investigated for more than 3 months
A COVID-19 outbreak sidelined 6 therapists at a North Shore mental health clinic. Now, they’re treating hospital workers free of charge.
‘To call me an agitator just flips all of the narrative on its head,’ says protester accused of hitting Chicago cop with skateboard
Winnetka District 36 parents asked to sign COVID-19 health and safety pledge
‘I don’t know what I would have done if I had been planning a funeral,’ says dad of boy recently shot during Friday night prayer circle at Mamie Till-Mobley Park
Making Halloween masks during pandemic
Britney Spears thanks ‘sweet, real’ friends after judge orders conservatorship to continue through 2021
LeBron James pumps up Ohio-based Goodyear after President Donald Trump calls for boycott of the company
‘The financial picture is not great’: Trade additions could come at a steep monetary cost for the Cubs, Theo Epstein says
Column: No hype necessary for the White Sox-Cubs City Series, even during a pandemic
Chicago Fire player tests positive for COVID-19, but team says Soldier Field return is still on schedule for Tuesday
Park district offers relief to working parents: e-learning day camp for Norridge, Harwood Heights students
Recruiting notes: Hinsdale Central quarterback Michael Brescia ‘makes every throw you want,’ and colleges are beginning to take notice
West Suburban local scores for Sunday, Aug. 23
Oak Park and River Forest High School seeks one-year extension with no increases on bus contract
‘I was so mad about that fumble’: So Zach Vode gets even, scoring two touchdowns to lead Hobart to a season-opening 24-10 win over Chesterton
City Series, Game 1: White Sox 10, Cubs 1
Not pretty but gritty: Lowell grinds out 6-0 victory over Crown Point in season opener as Reec Ison comes up with late interception to clinch

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