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Twitter reacts after violent pro-Trump mob breaches US Capitol
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During Electoral College debate, U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Richard Durbin condemn Trump and violent mob that stormed U.S. Capitol
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Daily horoscope for January 7, 2021
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Ask Amy: Friend wants to ‘out’ abuser to others
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Twitter and Facebook suspend Trump’s accounts after violence at US Capitol
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Analysis: Mob takeover of US Capitol may be a final moment of reckoning for Republicans who have enabled Trump’s worst behavior
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Congress certifies Joe Biden’s Electoral College win hours after violent pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol
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Capitol attack renews talk of removing Trump with 25th Amendment. Here’s how that would work.
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Column: Trump owns this
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Beverly area volunteers opened a Free Store to help their neighbors with groceries; now it’s serving 150 families a week
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Daywatch: A day of chaos after violent pro-Trump mob storms the US Capitol
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Chicago police: 1 killed in traffic crash in Gresham
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Column: Year 2021 was supposed to be Chapter 1 of a hopeful story. Alas, the virus can’t read.
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4 things to watch in tonight’s Illinois-Northwestern basketball game, including the Wildcats’ home-court advantage and Andre Curbelo sparking the Illini off the bench
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Where were the police? Lawmakers vow investigation into preparedness, response after breach of Capitol.
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This day in history, January 7: President Truman announces the US has developed a hydrogen bomb
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What do you get when a Veeck and the man who helped launch the Fire and Red Stars team up? A new soccer team coming to Chicago.
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We want to watch the arts, but will 2021 let us? A look ahead at a year of, at best, slow recovery
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Andrew Shaw contemplated retirement during a lengthy comeback from a concussion, but the Chicago Blackhawks forward can change his style only so much
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Constellation Brands earnings, revenue top expectations
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Legislators, council members at odds over Gary charter school proposal
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Katie Couric to help guest host ‘Jeopardy!’ after final Alex Trebek episodes: report
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Nickelodeon’s Gabrielle Nevaeh Green and Noah Eagle prepare to call Sunday’s Chicago Bears playoff game: ‘I’ve been asked a lot if I’m going to get slimed … I’m bringing a shower cap’
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Mick Mulvaney resigns from Trump administration after Capitol stormed
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Kicker Cairo Santos — who ended the regular season with 2 Chicago Bears records — named NFC special teams player of the month
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COVID-19 surge forces Sundance Film Festival to cancel drive-in screenings
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Column: There’s a dangerously thin line between misguided patriotism and terrorism. We witnessed it in the nation’s capital.
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Man facing hate crime charges in fatal Wisconsin crash committed to psychiatric facility
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3 takeaways from Chicago Bulls’ 128-124 loss to the Sacramento Kings, including a missed chance to move past .500 and a career high for Coby White
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Column: Where did all that ‘Bridgerton’ money come from, and how do we feel about that?
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Lake County’s COVID-19 numbers improving, but health officials still wary
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Help Them To Hope
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Insurrección marca momento de reflexión para republicanos
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Ventaja de local parece irrelevante en los playoffs de NFL
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Trump promete que habrá una “transición ordenada”
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Benzema será juzgado por caso de chantaje
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Sports figures react to pro-Trump mob storming US Capitol
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Análisis: La ira de Trump instiga un ataque a la democracia
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Column: Struggling to survive, a Ravenswood shoemaking school is one of Chicago’s odd, wonderful spots threatened by COVID-19 pandemic
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These cities in the U.S. have the most old homes
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Legisladores investigarán a policía tras asalto a Capitolio
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La prioridad del nuevo técnico del Galaxy es ‘resucitar’ a Chicharito
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Gail Collins column: Trump’s real claim to fame
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Bret Stephens column: Impeach and convict. Right now.
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Expertos: Redes sociales deben asumir su responsabilidad
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Elgin police officer put on paid leave after arrest on drunken driving charge near Campton Hills
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Excuses, excuses: Deadly day at Capitol marks moment of reckoning for many Republicans
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A push for cyclists safety after 5 die near Las Vegas
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‘Mr. Mayor’ is an outsider’s comedy about L.A. But don’t give up on it just yet
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US unemployment claims slip to still-high 787,000
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Washington: Activan 6,200 efectivos de la Guardia Nacional
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It spied on Soviet atomic bombs. Now it’s solving ecological mysteries.
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It spied on Soviet atomic bombs. Now it’s solving ecological mysteries.
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After Capitol mob, Indiana Sen. Mike Braun suddenly drops Biden election objections; state Dems call for GOP resignations
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Speak Out reader opinion: Breach of U.S. Capitol was culmination of years of enabling
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William Barr acusa a Trump de ‘traicionar su puesto’
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Carmel’s Sean Foster finds footing as left tackle and captain for Fiesta Bowl winner Iowa State. But after five seasons he has ‘unfinished business.’
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FOCL review: Do these CBD products deliver on their promises?
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Winter Lights at Central Park continues through February
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The best gift bags
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The best men’s pajama
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Who is Mary Miller, Republican representative for Illinois’ 15th Congressional District?
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As pandemic lingers, downtown Aurora restaurant cooks up way to use space during days it is closed
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The best sweatpant for women
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The best archery quiver
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The best archery protective glove
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The best archery recurve bow
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The best 5G phone
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The best goose call
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The best hunting blind chair
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The best mattress for children
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‘Why am I not getting a job?’: Millions rely on aid as they struggle through months without work
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The best rice
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Facebook e Instagram bloquean las cuentas de Trump de forma indefinida
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6-year-old boy dies in Far South Side fire, 4 other children uninjured, police say
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Post-Tribune boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Friday, Jan. 8, 2021
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La NBA reacciona a insurrección en Capitolio
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As Matt Nagy searches for his 1st playoff win, examining his mark on the Chicago Bears’ mercurial 8-8 season is a complicated task
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‘Trump ya es cosa del pasado’, dicen líderes en Europa
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Inter Miami despide al técnico Diego Alonso
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Waukegan task force seeks to improve or demolish dilapidated structures: ‘If it’s cleared, developers will come’
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Chattanooga fires offensive line coach after his ‘appalling’ tweet about Stacey Abrams
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A quarantine nightmare: Three weeks in a hotel, if you can find one
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Legisladores promueven destituir a Trump
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Celebrity Travel: Go away with … Kyla Pratt
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Motormouth: What is a ‘certified used car’?
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Rick Steves’ Europe: The Cinque Terre: Italy’s Riviera
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A quarantine nightmare: Three weeks in a hotel, if you can find one
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Sooooo, what did people in other countries think of all that…?
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Three Kings Day
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Northwest Indiana local scores for Friday, Jan. 8
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Book of the moment: ‘Audience of One: Donald Trump, Television, and the Fracturing of America’
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The Nets’ slow start
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Column: Pain. Frustration. Self-doubt. ‘I don’t know if I can do this.’ Janae Poisson stared it all down, and she’s starring again for NIU.
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Asking the NFL playoff questions that need answers
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Feds expect to arrest more than a dozen pro-Trump rioters as FBI scours social media for evidence
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El exgobernador César Duarte argumenta que su vida corre peligro si es extraditado a México
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Gary rail crossing still closed as cleanup continues from Dec. 23 derailment
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Confessions of a virtual reality gym rat
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Kevin Roose column: Confessions of a virtual reality gym rat
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Mets acquire All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco in blockbuster trade with Indians
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Aumento de contagios frena exhibición de antorchas olímpicas
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Kelly Loeffler is done in the Senate. But what about in the WNBA?
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Capitol police chief defends his department’s response to ‘criminal’ rioters
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El presidente de Brasil defiende a Trump
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After quick vaccine success, Israel faces new virus woes
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Adele songwriter Dan Wilson sells catalog to Primary Wave Publishing
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Outdoors column: Bird makes unusual visit to Waukegan Beach
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Feds: Chicago-area businessman got $420,000 in COVID-19 relief for company with no employees
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Days after Naperville native was sworn in, US Rep. Mary Miller criticized for invoking Hitler during Washington speech
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Basketball referee Bob Reczek honored by IBCA for work with Special Olympics: ‘We get so much in return it seems unfair.’
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Ter Stegen entra en el ‘Top 5’ de porteros del Barcelona
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Vernon Hills to consider moratorium on businesses interested in applying to sell flavored, vape tobacco products
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Tras las rejas, el ex concejal Proco ‘Joe’ Moreno representa ‘un peligro para la comunidad’
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‘¿Por qué no consigo empleo?’
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What’s next for Michael Jackson’s former Neverland Ranch?
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Hobart considers county request for land purchase
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Puerto Rican group distributes more than 1,000 gifts to mark Dia de Reyes: ‘At least children can smile during these times’
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AMLO elude comentar sobre toma de Capitolio, y está en desacuerdo con el bloqueo a Trump en redes
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Casten, Underwood, Foster want Trump removed from office; other Congressmen condemn his actions
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Oak Brook teen and her friends join her mom’s effort with organization that brings food to food pantries
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Los Indios traspasan dos de sus estrellas a los Mets
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Boys basketball notes: AJ Dixon steps into spotlight as Merrillville finds new identity
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Renuncia la secretaria de transporte de EEUU
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EEUU registra la mayor cifra diaria de COVID-19 hasta ahora
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Chicago police union leader downplays Capitol riot in radio interview, drawing rebuke from mayor
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Joe Biden picks Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo, former venture capitalist, to be commerce secretary
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Indiana lawmakers advance bills to ensure school funding
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Lincolnwood’s new planner discusses what’s to come for village
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What we’re watching: January
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Biden llama ‘terroristas’ e ‘insurrectos’ a los partidarios de Trump que asaltaron el Capitolio de EEUU
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His two older brothers played football in college. Neuqua Valley’s Trey Borske uses that tie-in to find his fit with Winona State.
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Former CPS head who went to prison for kickback scheme also steered a $6 million school contract to friends, new watchdog report says
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Pregnant or postpartum Black women are 45% more likely to die in the hospital and are at higher risk for heart problems
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Column: Illinois’ do-nothing legislature will finally convene. Its inaction took a big toll.
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Arizona es el nuevo epicentro mundial del COVID-19
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Illinois lawmakers seek to add 75 new cannabis licenses in move to allow more minority ownership in lucrative pot industry
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Benet graduate Lindsey Rogers earns starting role at Illinois-Chicago, believes ‘it’s appropriate to play’ despite the coronavirus pandemic
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Superó a Blockbuster, pero Family Video finalmente cierra sus 250 tiendas
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Joe Biden picks Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, a former union president, as labor secretary
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Pelosi pide a Pence que invoque la 25 enmienda y amenaza con iniciar un ‘impeachment’
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Op-ed: The storming of the Capitol. A sacrilege, a grievous desecration.
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Second stimulus check problems: Didn’t receive your relief payment yet? Get My Payment errors? Here’s what to do.
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Lakeview’s iconic Southport Lanes may survive pandemic after all, but ‘we still have a long way to go’
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Indiana reports 81 more COVID-19 deaths, 7,344 more cases
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Federal judge rejects Chicago FOP motion complaining of insufficient COVID-19 protections
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¿Divorciarse? ¿Separados? ¿En consejería? Los rumores en torno al matrimonio Kardashian-West
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One-third of America’s rivers have changed color since 1984
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Two-time state qualifier Jason Streck is bigger and better this season. Unbeaten through 15 matches, the Merrillville senior wants more.
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Fórmula Pedri-Messi resucita ilusión en el Barcelona
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EEUU contempla cuándo destituir a un presidente
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Election races set for Waukegan Township, North Chicago
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Alfa Romeo unveils 33 Stradale tribute
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Column: No team has closer ties to President Trump than the Chicago Cubs. Will fan support stay strong after the scenes from the US Capitol?
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Anfitriones de TV nocturna reaccionan a ataque al Capitolio
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Lagunitas taproom likely to stay closed until 2022 because of coronavirus pandemic
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Quickly
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¿Es la 25 Enmienda la solución a las próximas dos semanas? Piénsenlo otra vez
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Park Ridge high schools join nationwide lawsuits against Juul vaping company
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Medios retratan asalto sin precedentes al Capitolio (FOTOS)
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Indiana legislators to address issues behind defunding police in proposed bill
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The latest Chicago restaurant closings due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic toll. Here’s our running list.
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¿Cuándo necesito la 2da dosis de la vacuna del COVID-19?
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Jordan Peele opens up about why he retired from acting, compares it to ‘masturbation you don’t enjoy’
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Ex-Ald. Proco ‘Joe’ Moreno ordered into custody after alleged DUI
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2022 Acura MDX arrives in February
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Toma del Capitolio, ejemplo de desigualdad racial
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Carrusel de nuevos técnicos acapara reflectores en la Liga MX
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Cuentos Políticos: Cinco meses
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Walgreens says any gains from COVID-19 vaccine to be countered by lockdown-related losses
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15 ways we give social media companies personal data
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Las estrellas que debutan en playoffs de la NFL
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Does ‘Name That Tune’ work for the streaming generation?
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Night hiking: Solar lights guide way through unique nature experience
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Naperville council members offer alternative to improve comprehensive plan update
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Ezra Klein column: Trump has always been a wolf in wolf’s clothing
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Op-ed: Trump incited a seditious mob. How should he be held accountable?
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FTA chips in $173M for second set of South Shore Line tracks from Gary to Michigan City
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Residents, staff of Smith Crossing in Orland Park get initial COVID-19 vaccine dose
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Elgin Community College wants city to approve a zoning district that encompasses its entire campus
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Several state lawmakers from across the country joined, observed US Capitol mob
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New Year’s resolutions by state
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Evanston-Skokie Dist. 65 continues remote learning despite earlier plan to shift toward in-person approach in January
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Column: The lessons of Insurrection Day 2021
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Despite it all — DC turmoil, COVID-19, everything — stocks rise to record highs
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Hammond mayor calls out FOP leader for conspiracy social media post
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Boeing will pay $2.5 billion to settle charge of defrauding FAA over 737 Max
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Letters: In light of what happened at the Capitol: Yes, this is who Americans are, but we can be better
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Column: There’s plenty of blame to go around for this awful end of the Trump era
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Op-ed: Even after the Capitol insurrection, Trump won’t let go of GOP
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Speak Out reader opinions: Wear a mask, yes, but keep living too; let’s start fresh in new year; Trump’s a self-centered monster … or best POTUS in decades
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What legally qualifies as treason, sedition or a coup?
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Column: We’re a long way from Jan. 4, 1972, when Northern Illinois upset Indiana in men’s basketball. Suburban coaches offer answers.
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No, there’s no evidence antifa caused the attack on the Capitol. Sarah Palin, Rep. Mo Brooks and the Texas attorney general are wrong.
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En la Cuna de la Humanidad supieron adaptarse al cambio climático
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Demencia, los primeros síntomas
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Toni Patisserie, a new men’s clothing store and Egg Harbor Cafe in Hinsdale all seek liquor licenses
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Trump retira ‘voluntariamente’ varias denuncias vinculadas al recuento electoral presentadas en Georgia
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Column: We need to heal, and Trump needs to resign
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Community news: Students host online storytime for kids, Car dealer lauded by BBB, and more
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Pro-Trump rioters smeared poop in U.S. Capitol hallways during belligerent attack
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Everyone thinks COVID-19 destroyed the office. But that’s not the whole story
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Demolition begins on Niles gas station site ahead of village-led development efforts
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Indiana woman charged, man sought in October Orland Park kidnapping
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Fiscales de EEUU presentan cargos contra 55 personas por el asalto al Capitolio
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The 30 most popular online courses of 2020
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‘The biggest mistake I’ve ever made’: Former Missouri Sen. Danforth rues mentoring Josh Hawley, blames him for Capitol riot
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5 ways to persuade yourself to be more productive
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NBA teams react with statements and shows of unity after a pro-Trump mob rushes the US Capitol
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Retirement: Snowbirds require more insurance
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Boston Red Sox’s Bianca Smith excited to become the 1st Black woman to serve as an on-field coach in MLB history
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An Alabama favorite that features old-world flavors in a wholly American way
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New Year’s Eve gunfire fatally hit man inside home, marking first homicide of 2021
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Eat. Watch. Do. — Your guide to making the most of your time at home
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Missouri woman believed to be the last Civil War widow dies at 101. She kept the marriage a secret for most of her life.
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Corrections and clarifications
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La Casa Blanca se desmarca de los asaltantes del Capitolio: ‘Son lo contrario a lo que esta Administración apoya
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Car wash on Ogden Avenue, variances for new Naper Settlement buildings win commission OK
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8 ways wine will change in 2021
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Applications being accepted for vote by mail ballots for primary election in Kane County
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Bianca Smith, feliz de convertirse en coach de ligas menores
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Prosecutor: ‘All options are on the table,’ sedition charge possible for members of pro-Trump mob that stormed the US Capitol
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Josh Hawley said ‘Antifa scumbags’ vandalized his home and threatened his wife. The cops say not so much.
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Kathy Griffin criticizes FBI after D.C. riot: ‘The DOJ contacted me within hours’
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GOP Sen. Kelly Loeffler concedes defeat to Democrat Raphael Warnock in Georgia runoff
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Dead at Capitol storming include Air Force vet shot by police, founder of Trump social media site
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Lake County representatives, pols condemn Capitol riot: ‘A mob of terrorists was trying to undo our Constitution’
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Down to Business: Donations come in and treasures go out at the Naperville Goodwill Store
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The Spin: Kinzinger, others call for removing Trump | Police union boss Catanzara downplays Capitol riot | Congresswoman attempts to clarify ‘Hitler’ comment
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Aurora Electoral Board to decide soon on ballot objections
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Republican US Rep. Adam Kinzinger calls for 25th Amendment to remove President Trump from office
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A first step as IHSA meets with IPDH and Deputy Gov. Jesse Ruiz
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‘A tragic milestone’: Illinois coronavirus case count surges past 1 million
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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened Jan. 7 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
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Man drove getaway car in killing of 17-year-old who he and shooter wrongly thought was rival gang member, prosecutors say
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Trump is said to have discussed pardoning himself
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This Week in Naperville
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Aurora state senator opposes sale by pet stores in city of dogs, cats sourced from breeders
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Letters to the Editor: Not wearing a mask equal to ‘sneezing into peoples’ faces’; science is why we no longer have polio, smallpox — and, one day, COVID
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Shia LaBeouf and Margaret Qualley are splitsville after FKA twigs abuse allegations
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Capitol Police chief, Senate sergeant-at-arms resign after violent pro-Trump riot
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Trump reconoce su derrota, condena disturbios
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Editorial: Invoke the 25th Amendment. Trump needs to go.
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Drug addiction recovery center breaks ground for new facility in New Britain
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Simon & Schuster drops book by Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley
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Registered sex offender was allowed to volunteer for JROTC program in CPS, then ‘preyed on female students,’ new inspector general’s report says
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Education Secretary Betsy DeVos becomes 2nd Cabinet secretary to resign after Capitol incident
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Trump finally acknowledges his electoral defeat — amid growing talk of ouster from office
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Facebook bans Trump for the rest of his presidency — and maybe longer
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Capitol Police rejected offers of federal help to quell Trump supporters
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Justice Department open to pursuing charges against Trump in inciting riot
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‘Police Academy’ star Marion Ramsey, who played squeaky-voiced cop in film series, dead at 73
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