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Daily horoscope for July 29, 2021
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Chicago White Sox fall to the Kansas City Royals 3-2 in 10 innings while Eloy Jiménez leaves early as a precaution with right groin tightness
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Ask Amy: Husband has a ‘mommy’ problem
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Caleb Dressel wins the 1st individual gold medal of his Olympic career, beating defending champ Kyle Chalmers in the 100-meter freestyle
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Zach Davies makes his last start before the deadline in the Chicago Cubs’ 8-2 loss to Cincinnati Reds — but his focus isn’t on a potential trade: ‘I’m out there to go pitch my game on my day to pitch’
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QB Aaron Rodgers works out with the Green Bay Packers — then details his frustrations in a nearly 6-minute answer
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‘Jungle Cruise’ review: Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt head up ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ without a paddle
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Coaching in quarantine: How Erin Virtue — a former Illini standout — handled USA volleyball’s 1st Olympic match from Tokyo’s COVID jail
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Ride-share prices are rising. Will they ever go back down?
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The bond between Allen Robinson and Darnell Mooney continues to grow. A closer look at the Chicago Bears’ passing attack.
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Woman stabbed CTA worker in neck after he accidentally sprayed her with water, Chicago police say
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Daywatch: 3 Chicago-area counties under indoor mask guidance, Lollapalooza set to begin amid rising cases and will rideshare prices ever go back down?
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US pole vaulter’s positive COVID test sends the entire Australian track team into isolation at the Olympics
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Column: Showtime’s ‘The Chi’ had real potential, where did it go? What Chicago story is it telling as Season 4 ends?
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This day in history, July 29: President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs the National Aeronautics and Space Act, creating NASA
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Florsheim mansion on the Gold Coast sells for $1.25M
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‘Arthur’ to end on PBS Kids after 25 seasons
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Naperville Park District, local legislators want DuPage River declared a public waterway
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‘It almost sounded like a hurricane’: Derecho weather events in the Chicago area since 1965
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The best dog dental supplement
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Sunisa Lee wins gold for the U.S. in all-around gymnastics
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Mighty Hook’s new factory brings dozens of high-paying jobs to Waukegan: ‘We make some unusual and very large parts’
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The best photos from Day 6 at the Tokyo Olympics
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Decent: Tossing stuff into the garbage shouldn’t be this difficult!
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Combating food insecurity in Englewood
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Juez recomienda juicio a Shakira por fraude fiscal en España
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Ramos de medallistas tienen un gran significado para Japón
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Micro Fair opens Friday
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Live farm animal judging returns to Lake County Fairgrounds in prelude to Micro Fair
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Harris presenta su plan contra las causas de la inmigración
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Closest marijuana shop to Lollapalooza
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Las mejores fotos del Día 6 de las Olimpiadas de Tokio 2020
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Despite ‘green’ repaving to prevent flooding, Harwood Heights residents still wading through water after heavy rainfalls
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Pajón ilusiona a Colombia con un tercer oro olímpico
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Chicago weed shops stock up for Lollapalooza: ‘Cannabis and music festivals go as far back as Woodstock’
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El récord de contagios alarma a las autoridades en Tokio
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The best self-stirring mug
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Speak Out reader opinion: Balloon releases just one part of the problem
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Colombia vive crisis humanitaria; miles de migrantes varados
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Brasil y México volverían a toparse si avanzan en cuartos
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Dressel gana su primera medalla individual en natación
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The best reusable menstrual pad
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Perseguidos en su país, nicaragüenses huyen de nuevo a EEUU
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El mundo del merengue llora la pérdida de ‘El Caballo Mayor’
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The best bedpan
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Divided Elgin City Council rejects proposal to make $3.7 million offer to buy D.C. Cook building
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Miles protestan contra el gobierno de Guatemala
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How to cook mussels in 5 easy steps
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The best Bissell handheld vacuum
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June rains, West Nile virus increase mosquito control efforts in Will and South Cook
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After transferring from T.F. North to a high school in Texas and winning a national title, Nasir Bailey is back in Illinois. Where will he wrestle as a senior?
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Nefeli Papadakis’ Olympic journey was one of two cities: Tokyo, where her judo match was, and Gurnee, where her family gathered to watch her compete
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España deja a Argentina al borde del abismo en baloncesto
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The best bird carrier
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‘It has been a long, long journey’: Lemont graduate Ryan Sublette, drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers, finds relief at Texas Tech
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Edward Hospital ranked No. 8 in the state by U.S. News & World Report
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Oilmen outfielder Zamaurion Hatcher’s road to Michigan will detour at Wabash Valley. His long-term objective remains the same: ‘I want this to be my job.’
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El tamaño de la economía de EEUU supera su nivel prepandemia
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Workshop to help residents trap, neuter and help feral cats in the south suburbs
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There’s no way around it. Tessa Towers, a 6-foot-5 center, is a tower of power for Batavia. Watch out, Big Ten. She’s also committed to Wisconsin.
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Demolition bid process underway for Gary Lew Wallace
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Chicago White Sox acquire César Hernández from the Cleveland Indians: ‘A strong and proven option at second base for the stretch run’
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Indiana 130 closing for 2 months for improvement project
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Robinhood sopesa expandirse más allá del comercio bursátil
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Court appearance delayed for man charged in shooting death of young father at Puerto Rican Day parade
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Just Frank being Frank. Benet’s Frank Kaminsky, after being cut by Sacramento, plays in NBA Finals with Phoenix. ‘It was amazing.’
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Lakewood-Balmoral 6-bedroom home with two offices, outdoor space: $3.2M
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Homer Glen board, ‘conflicted and filled with mistrust,’ hires own legal counsel
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How to choose a twin memory foam mattress
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Op-ed: At the heart of Chicago gun violence is poverty and trauma
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Chicago clinics serving low-income patients mandate COVID-19 vaccines for employees, following lead of big hospitals
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‘I’m really excited’: After winning a state title in water polo, Naperville North’s Sarah Crossett pushes forward as a guard in AAU basketball
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The best dog sofa
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Masks up for debate again at suburban districts after CDC calls for universal masking in schools
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¿Qué jugadoras mexicanas de softbol tiraron sus uniformes a la basura?
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Simone Biles had ‘the twisties.’ A gymnast explains the sport’s dreaded mental block.
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Biden to allow nationwide eviction ban to expire Saturday, calls on Congress to extend moratorium
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Army veteran paints a wall mural near VA clinic to share his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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Extraditan a acusado de matar a un joven padre en festejo puertorriqueño
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Is it the end? Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo are out of the lineup in the Chicago Cubs’ final home game before the trade deadline.
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Editorial: Police union bosses say yes to reforms in proposed contract. Good for cops, good for the city.
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Our updated guide to Lollapalooza 2021: Rules to enter, proof of COVID-19 vaccine and how to stream online
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Petition calls for removal of Hobart Township trustee: ‘It’s very difficult for a board to remove a trustee’
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The best thatching rake for fall lawn care
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Ron Popeil, inventor and king of TV pitchmen, dies at 86
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The best rose perfume
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Construction of $1.7 million flood relief project begins on Marvin Parkway in Park Ridge
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From 40,000 customers without power at peak to 4,000 Thursday after severe thunderstorms moved through northwest suburbs overnight
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Adolescente salta a su muerte desde atractivo turístico
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Sunisa Lee, oro en gimnasia; Andrade logra histórica plata
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Police in Midlothian, Tinley Park investigate armed robberies, charge filed in Oak Forest carjacking
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Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming release of ‘Black Widow’
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Robinhood CEO tells AP it’s eyeing expansion beyond trading
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‘Es mi momento’, dice Yulimar Rojas antes del debut en Tokio
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The best commercial espresso machines
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No ransom paid, but hacker attack costs Illinois AG office more than $2.5 million, says Kwame Raoul
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No injuries reported after woman crashes her vehicle into a Vernon Hills senior living building
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A subasta trozo de pastel de bodas de Lady Di
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Broken wrists, twisted necks and concussions: The brutal nature of Olympic diving
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What does a BMX star do for his next trick? Fans of Illinois high school basketball can watch Antioch freshman Marshall Gehrke to find out.
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Johnny Ventura tendrá un funeral público el sábado
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EEUU: Aumentan de nuevo las ventas de mascarillas
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The best mosquito repellent bracelet
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Así se transformó Joaquín Cosío en el ‘villanazo’ caribeño que desafía al ‘Escuadrón Suicida’ (VIDEO)
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3 ways to stay productive when you’re overwhelmed
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More Indiana counties join second-highest virus risk group
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Campton Hills man who says he mistook mom for intruder and beat her to death admits to involuntary manslaughter
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From ‘Real World’ to ‘Teen Mom’ — MTV paved way for reality TV
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Around the Southland: New Lenox unveils outdoor fitness court, Will County show wins national award, and more
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‘This is the definition of violence right here,’ judge tells teen held on $500K bond in concealed carry shootout
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Aurora council OKs $6.7 million in incentives for downtown apartments
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Common home renovation projects with the lowest return on investment
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México impulsa liberar a presos no sentenciados y torturados
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Masks required at some NWI school districts, optional at most
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Letters: Illinois lawmakers should be more transparent about pension reform
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Johansson demanda a Disney por estreno de ‘Black Widow’
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Fundador de Nikola enfrenta cargos de fraude en valores
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The best crystal decanter set
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State study will help determine future of Montgomery dam
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Cruz Azul y Santos reeditan última final del fútbol mexicano
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Elgin man shot dead Thursday in Carpentersville apartment building
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Progresistas de EEUU se distancian un poco de Bernie Sanders
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Conservatives want to boot Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger from House GOP
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Two longtime SSCVA staffers resign; former CEO was removed by new board July 15
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The best Oneida flatware
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Waukegan school officials prepare to focus on students’ social-emotional well-being
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Solo una jugadora del equipo mexicano de softbol nació en México. Ahora aparecen los uniformes en la basura
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Column: Development group finds customers for restaurants that serve lunches to food depository workers
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Lollapalooza 2021 Best Bites
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Gary council to turn over failed Akyumen deal to investigations committee
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What we learned at Chicago Bears practice, including Akiem Hicks’ absence, Cole Kmet’s offseason education and the QB report card between Andy Dalton and Justin Fields
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Column: No vaccine mandates from local hospitals, but that could change
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Elgin Police Department’s new program working with teens who get in trouble getting ready to launch
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White Sox acquire reliever Ryan Tepera from the Cubs: ‘I’m excited, obviously, going to a first-place team in playoff contention’
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Best bites at Lollapalooza 2021: Fried chicken, ice cream, pulled pork mac and cheese
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Israel ofrece 3ra vacuna de refuerzo a personas mayores
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Indios envían al venezolano César Hernández a Medias Blancas
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As Lollapalooza begins, Cook County added to indoor masking advisory for ‘substantial’ COVID-19 spread; Illinois mandates masks in all state buildings
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The Genesius Guild’s ‘Into the Woods’ features favorite characters from fairy tales
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Lollapalooza exige vacuna o prueba de COVID negativa
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DuPage’s ‘substantial’ increase in COVID-19 case puts it on CDC’s indoor-masking list with Will County
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Robinhood debuta en Wall Street; valor ronda 32,000 millones
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The best carbon steel wok
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Elmhurst lifts mask mandate on students, still encourages them
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The best billiard cue rack
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Chicago reaches $1.1 million in settlements with Mondelez and a Burger King franchisee for violations of city’s paid sick leave ordinance
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The best small range
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Best fertilizer for fall lawn care
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Best Janie and Jack baby clothes
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Congress overwhelmingly passes $2.1 billion in emergency Capitol security money and Afghan aid
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Ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick charged with sexually assaulting teenage boy in 1974
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Best slip-on sneakers for women
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Motorized treadmill vs. manual treadmill: Which is better?
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Chicago will get elected school board after Illinois governor signs long-sought measure over opposition from Mayor Lori Lightfoot
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DOCSIS 3.0 vs. DOCSIS 3.1
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Behind the masks, a mystery: How often do the vaccinated spread the virus?
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Evolution of the iPhone
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Chicago White Sox address two needs — and get set for the stretch run — by acquiring second baseman César Hernández and relief pitcher Ryan Tepera in separate trades
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The best garden hose for small yards
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Biden says federal workers must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face mandatory masking, weekly testing
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How to choose a computer monitor?
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Lollapalooza opens in Chicago: Scenes from Day 1 from the entrance to the T-Mobile stage
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Illinois announces winners of 55 marijuana store licenses — but judge delays awarding them amid lawsuit challenging process
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Go away with… comedian Yassir Lester
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Rothenburg’s night watchman
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Lollapalooza 2021: Twitter reports from Day 1
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A Chicago drag legend celebrates his 80th birthday with showgirls, sequins and a few hundred of his closest friends: ‘He’s iconic and everybody knows it.’
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Los Angeles Lakers acquire Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards, teaming the perennial All-Star with LeBron James and Anthony Davis