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Hanover Central plays first game in four weeks and ‘just couldn’t contain’ Laila Rogers, who scores 19 points in Lake Station’s win
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Daily horoscope for January 28, 2021
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Norwegian American Hospital changing name to reflect diverse West Side community: ‘There are not many Norwegians’
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Ask Amy: Judged person wants to learn not to judge
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Column: If Biden and Democrats truly support ‘equity,’ why are they silent on school choice?
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A senior year class put an Oak Lawn graduate on the path to ‘dream program’ in biomedicine
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Spring break plans abroad? Here’s how to get that COVID-19 test you’ll need to come back home.
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Rashawn Slater could be Northwestern’s highest NFL draft pick in 38 years, making the Wildcats pro day March 9 a major draw
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Daywatch: CPS impasse continues, COVID-19 shrinks downtown offices and why everyone is talking about GameStop
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Wendell Carter Jr. calls his latest injury ‘frustrating.’ Here’s how the Chicago Bulls plan to replace their starting center by committee.
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Health care workers stuck in Oregon snowstorm give stranded drivers COVID-19 vaccines before the doses could expire
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This day in history, January 28: Space shuttle Challenger explodes 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all seven crew members
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Stevenson, Round Lake high schools to be COVID-19 vaccination sites for Lake County educators
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While Illinois lost population over the past decade, four suburban counties grew, study shows
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‘Ida B. the Queen’ author has dedicated much of her life to her great-grandmother Ida B. Wells’ legacy — but is ready to be known by her own name too
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120 years ago, the American League formed in Chicago with the White Sox as a charter member — putting the wheels in motion for what would become MLB
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Oscar Robertson, Larry Bird, Hersey Hawkins … and Cameron Krutwig. The Loyola senior is in elite company and looking to go out the way he started as a freshman — on a Final Four team.
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New Illinois House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch signals pandemic housing, ethics, restorative justice are among legislative priorities
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Mel Brooks, Ed Asner, others pay tribute to Cloris Leachman
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Ask Anna: Some friendly advice for man attracted to lesbians
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Fine living and perfect picnics at Rue Cler
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Interest continues to grow in inaugural poet Amanda Gorman
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David Culley will be the next Houston Texans coach. It’s the 1st head coaching job for the 65-year-old, longtime NFL assistant.
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American Airlines lost nearly $9 billion last year, yet its stock is surging
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With or without Curt Schilling, the 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot figures to produce plenty of debate
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Indiana still gets failing grades on tobacco use, report shows
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Video surfaces showing QAnon-promoting congresswoman harassing Stoneman Douglas student after massacre
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COVID-19 hands Southwest its first full-year loss since 1972
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Review: Managing celebrity egos and scandals on ‘Flack’ and ‘Call My Agent’
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Report shows Indiana flunking lung association ratings; call renewed to eliminate vaping products, increase taxes
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Golden Globes to honor legendary TV producer Norman Lear
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Michael Strahan tests positive for COVID-19
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CPS calls off in-person classes again Thursday as only 14% of teachers report to schools; Board of Ed president says another strike ‘would be devastating’
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Internet puppy sale proves to be a scam: Porter resident loses $1,700
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Return of Waukegan students to the classroom put off until at least March to allow more staff to receive vaccinations
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Marcus, AMC, Studio Movie Grill movie theaters reopen suburban locations; Cinemark reopens Friday
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Tampa’s mayor issues an outdoor mask order for Super Bowl LV
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Biden tomará medidas para ampliar el seguro médico en EEUU
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El talento de Moisés Caicedo fue descubierto, falta descifrar cómo ficharlo
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Brookfield Zoo tiger gets ‘bionic hip’ replacement
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Levi’s to offer exclusive home collection at Target
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Amazon seeks to block proposal calling for greater diversity in hiring
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Speak Out reader opinion: Dr. Birx should have spoken out about her concerns
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Duelo de dos ‘viejos zorros’ estrategas en el Super Bowl
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Israel amplía vacunación contra COVID-19 a los mayores de 35
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Reddit vs. Wall Street: 4 things to know about the stock market squeeze
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10,000 CPS students who chose in-person classes later opted out; racial disparities seen in attendance rates
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Machu Picchu y líneas de Nazca cierran por COVID-19 en Perú
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Chicago police, firefighters called to 4 fires overnight, including at least 2 two arsons, but officials won’t say if they’re connected
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Tesla posts 1st annual profit but misses analysts’ estimates
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Northwest Indiana local scores for Friday, Jan. 29
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El plan de vacunación de México decae justo en lo peor de la pandemia
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Highland man’s charge upgraded to murder in fatal Lowell shooting
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Apple plans new privacy control, spars with Facebook over tracking iPhone users
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Vaccine supply questions, answered: Why can’t we just make more, and faster?
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Business park interest continues in Merrillville; community center hiring, training started
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Naperville News Digest
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Policías implicados en caso Blake regresan al servicio
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El COVID-19 se cuadruplica entre los latinos de Washington
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General Motors sets goal of going largely electric by 2035
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Strong US sales give McDonald’s a boost in 4th quarter, as drive-thru comes through for chain
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Column: Biden, who’s been around the block with Putin, takes a balanced approach to Russia
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Ecuador: asesinan a presentador de TV en Guayaquil
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Tras los disturbios en el Capitolio, piden proteger a los veteranos de la desinformación
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Sigue creciendo el interés por la joven poeta Amanda Gorman
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WHO researchers are hunting COVID-19’s origins in Wuhan. Here’s what they hope to learn.
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Gary considers renaming Columbus Day after Richard Hatcher, the city’s first Black mayor
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Column: A change in coaches. A change in styles. A canceled season. None of that will stop Mother McAuley graduate Grace Hynes.
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Biden hereda la singular agenda de salud de Trump
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Fischer Paper Products looks to expand in new Antioch facility after weathering COVID-19 crisis
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Pamela Anderson se casa con su guardaespaldas en plena pandemia
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Nueva variante de coronavirus llega a EEUU
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Cold weather grips Chicago
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Joe Arroyo was a state champion at Grayslake North. At Parkside, he has his sights set on becoming a national champion.
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Pakistan’s Supreme Court orders release of man accused in 2002 murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl
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With more working remotely, here’s how to keep workplace communication free from internet troll behavior
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Vaccination day at Dodger Stadium: Hours of traffic and 7,730 shots
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4 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 2-1 shootout loss to the Nashville Predators, including Kevin Lankinen’s ‘swagger’ and ‘relentless’ play by Brandon Hagel and the 4th line
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GameStop staff, paid $11 an hour, find day traders tone-deaf
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Cinemark joins other cinemas and reopens 7 Illinois movie theaters on Friday
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Column: It’s not Michigan. But no snow, no problem for H-F product Tré Hondras. He’s swinging away for College of Central Florida.
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Vaccination day at Dodger Stadium: 7,730 shots given out for free in 15 hours, all in the stadium parking lot
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Best sales to finish the week (including a discounted Ninja Foodi blender)
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Trinity High School junior’s team takes first at international service competition
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Air fryer vs. convection oven — which is better?
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Sube venta de viviendas nuevas en EEUU, tras fuerte caída
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Evanston police release camera footage showing fatal shooting of gunman who went on killing spree that left 4 dead, 3 wounded
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How to winterize a motorcycle
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No Mardi Gras parades, so thousands make ‘house floats’
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What is a pillow top mattress?
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How to bike in the snow
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The best auto-darkening welding helmet
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The best headphone jack adapter
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The best blanket for winter camping
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Nuevos casos de covid caen 25% o más conforme cambian conductas
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The best webcam for working from home
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The best blanket for car emergency kits
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Reward offered in April beating of man in Valparaiso
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Deshaun Watson requests a trade from the Houston Texans. Where will the star QB land?
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Post-Tribune boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Friday, Jan. 29, 2021
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Review: In Steppenwolf Theatre’s ‘Red Folder,’ Carrie Coon battles with school supplies
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Fenwick High School senior earns full-ride scholarship to Duke University
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De Jong al fin brilla en el mediocampo del Barca
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Nace ‘DueloCovid’ plataforma para afrontar el duelo
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Oak Park scientist and ‘Forgotten Genius’ Percy Julian the subject of ‘Nova’ documentary on PBS
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Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s reimagined season continues with virtual Coleman & Mozart concert
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Column: Recycling in America is a mess. A new bill could clean it up.
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Here is how to stop micromanaging
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Why it can feel difficult to make authentic friendships at work
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Terry Savage: Protect your sensitive identity data with an IRS PIN
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Oak Brook Police Department announces 2020 officer, civilian employee of the year
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Takeout tonight? Make your favorites at home instead with these recipes
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Niles Village Board tentatively approves sales tax rebates for prospective car dealership
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Fanáticos de Bucs estarán dentro y fuera del estadio en el Super Bowl
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Speak Out reader opinions: Trump’s lack of action during riot says everything; Dems and social media aiding our enemies; no more Trump comments, please
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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Op-ed: Pro: Biden should revoke Section 230 before we lose our democracy
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Coalición de estados insta restringir la venta de armas en EEUU
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Oak Lawn mayor says Kim Foxx should resign after driver out on bond was charged in crash that killed 12-year-old girl
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Editorial: Yes it’s obnoxious, but the Trump Tower sign should stay
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College basketball notes: West Aurora graduate Camron Donatlan puts football and track in his past at North Central Missouri
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene routinely expressed support for executing Democrats in Facebook posts
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Op-ed: Con: Repealing Section 230 would limit Americans’ speech
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Boys basketball notes: Brit Harris gains a starring role for Marquette, which is on a roll
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Column: My favorite late-night friends since the pandemic began: Ambien and melatonin
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Naperville woman pens protest song for YouTube video to oppose building houses on former Nokia land
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New CTA Red Line station designs
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13 actresses who brought Princess Diana to the stage and screen
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Chris Rumph is hired to be the Chicago Bears’ new defensive line coach
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Homer Glen to consider garbage contract that will increase collection fee by 2.5%
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10-year-old Hammond girl will shave her mayor’s head to raise funds for her leukemia treatment
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Biden orders ACA insurance markets to reopen for special sign-up window
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Four CTA North Side Red Line stations to be revamped with 100% accessibility by end of 2024, city says
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Chicago police say 14-year-old charged in multiple carjackings and robberies since July
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Milwaukee Brewers promote Sara Goodrum — she’s now the first woman to be an MLB minor league hitting coordinator
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Facebook oversight board is reviewing decision to ban Trump account
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Chicago’s yearly homeless count could help stem spread of COVID-19, officials say
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Their kind of town, Chicago is: Benet teammates Meaghan Andrews and Elisabeth Camic stay close to home for college cross country.
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Park Ridge city manager granted $3,150 pay raise retroactive to last spring
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Zach LaVine’s All-Star case is as strong as ever — and praise from his NBA peers could earn the Chicago Bulls guard his 1st selection
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El coronavirus golpea a Tigres justo antes del Mundial de Clubes
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Guest column: Purdue Northwest invites prospective students and families to virtual Preview PNW
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First US cases of South Africa COVID-19 variant found in South Carolina
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Barrington trustees give OK to special requests related to middle school addition, land annexation
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VIDEO: Policía publica tiroteo a sujeto armado que mató a 4 persona e hirió a 3
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Watch this. Eat that: Binge on the ‘Saved by the Bell’ with Big Kids takeout. It’s magic.
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Benet’s Drew Rogers has been named to a USA Volleyball Beach High Performance team. But the 16-year-old is just getting started.
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Un Maracaná vacío recibe final brasileña de la Libertadores
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Illinois warns of Real ID text messaging scam targeting state unemployment insurance system
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Letters: Keeping Trump from office in the future is the least the Senate can do
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Precinct committeemen to pick new Dem North Township trustee; winner replaces new US Rep. Mrvan
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¿Sigue siendo un buen momento para refinanciar una hipoteca?
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Policía italiana investiga a Cristiano Ronaldo
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Liam and Kristi Hendriks donate lunches to Chicago firefighters: ‘We just want to thank you and your families’ the new White Sox closer says
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HBO prepara serie de animación de Juego de tronos
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School funding bill prompts questions about virtual learning
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Arrestan a residente de Illinois por participar en el asalto al Capitolio
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Virtual government meetings could be extended in Indiana
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Hunting trips, sex and cash: How Russia influenced biathlon’s leader
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For all the success Iowa star Luka Garza has experienced in his career, he still stews over blocked shot against Illinois
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Muere Cloris Leachman, ganadora de nueve Emmy y un Oscar
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Naperville attorney sues Robinhood after online stock brokerage restricts trading in BlackBerry, GameStop and other hot stocks
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Op-ed: Sorry, globe-trotters, but COVID-19 travel restrictions aren’t going away soon
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Aurora City Council backs bond sale for old Copley campus redevelopment incentives
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Morton Arboretum’s popular ‘Troll Hunt’ sculptures appear destined for recycling pile, despite petition drive to save them
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Ausencia pública de López Obrador genera dudas, críticas
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What is up with GameStop stock? Here’s what you need to know.
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Wisconsin Assembly cancels vote on repeal of mask mandate in the face of broad criticism
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Cook County Board enacts suburban residential tenant, landlord ordinance strengthening renters’ rights: ‘It’s time’
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New York may have undercounted nursing home COVID-19 deaths by as much as 50%, state attorney general says
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Community news: 175th Street to get honorary designation honoring Martin Luther King Jr., and more
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Column: Rev. Michael Pfleger can’t be criminally tried on old sex abuse claims, so let’s hear from him
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Tras cuarentenas, el tenis puede empezar en Australia
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Tom Brady’s parents will attend Super Bowl 55 in Tampa despite COVID-19 scare early in the NFL season
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North Chicago treasurer candidates both offer business, political experience
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Shedd Aquarium has a new video of its otters enjoying the snow
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Bill McGovern is hired as the new Chicago Bears inside linebackers coach
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Man shot to death at South Loop business, police say
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Column: Retiring Aurora pastor lauded as a champion of ‘equality and inclusion’
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At Pentagon’s request, Gov. J.B. Pritzker sends 500 Illinois National Guard troops to Washington amid ‘heightened threat environment’
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Local libraries are reopening with limited capacity
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Illinois advierte sobre estafa por mensajes de texto supuestamente de la agencia de desempleo
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Limited-edition Javy Baez bobblehead featuring Puerto Rico flag released
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In surprise reversal, candidate Anthony Clark can remain on ballot for Oak Park trustee, board rules
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Netflix encabeza nominaciones a Premios GLAAD
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Chicago Cubs sign Kohl Stewart, a former Minnesota Twins pitcher, to a 1-year, $700,000 deal
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Crece la oposición al nacionalismo cristiano en EEUU
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Las mascarillas se apoderan del Super Bowl
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Old Elgin Commerce Building to be redeveloped into apartments, stores with economic help from city
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School news: District 207 seeks volunteers for possible COVID-19 vaccine site; Maine South Constitution Team heads to nationals
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Are 2 masks better than 1? Experts weigh in as new COVID-19 variants spread
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How to get started investing
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Checked by reality, some QAnon supporters seek a way out: ‘I just couldn’t do it anymore’
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Mundelein approves drive-thru cannabis for medical customers
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Second gentleman Doug Emhoff highlights food insecurity during first solo outing
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Frontline workers and seniors are eligible for COVID-19 vaccines. Here’s what you need to know about signing up in west suburban counties.
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Orland Park police continue probe into shooting, have ‘viable leads’
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North Chicago, a longtime ‘food desert,’ is getting a grocery store
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Pelosi wants security money to face ‘enemy’ within House, says members of Congress have threatened violence on other members
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Aurora resident displaced from apartment after fire
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The Spin: Illinois population continues to drop, CMAP study finds | At Pentagon’s request, Pritzker sends Illinois guard to D.C. | Lightfoot, Pritzker to speak at racial healing virtual summit
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Novavax vaccine appears 89% effective against COVID-19. Shot also works, though not quite as well, against other strains.
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What’s happening with GameStop? Stock market buzzwords explained
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Brookfield Zoo tries ‘bionic hip’ replacement for arthritic tiger, but complications arise and second surgery is needed
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Elgin police issue dozens of tickets for vehicles parked along snow routes
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Police: Woman, 23, shoots man, 30, after Southwest Side fight; both being questioned by detectives
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El Liverpool acaba con la sequía goleadora a costa del Tottenham (VIDEO)
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Mokena police sergeants file lawsuit seeking $1.1 million in overtime pay
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Column: Sports betting venue opens in Crestwood as gaming expansion law starts to pay dividends
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La Grange hires its retired police chief as consultant, as acting police chief announces his retirement
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‘QAnon Shaman’ who wore horns at Capitol riot willing to speak at Trump’s impeachment trial
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Market closed: Trading platforms restrict GameStop and other Reddit stock picks, sparking drop in price, outrage and lawmaker tweets
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Column: Cafe owner goes around buying all of vendors’ tamales and giving them to homeless. ‘I’m just trying to help people who need food.’
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Moroney withdraws from Oak Park village president race, leaves two candidates vying for position
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Is the COVID-19 pandemic growing or shrinking in Illinois? New website tracks a key metric.
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6 dead, 11 hospitalized after liquid nitrogen leak at Georgia poultry plant
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Third stimulus check updates: Democrats to ‘act big’ on $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package as GOP wants plan split
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Cicely Tyson, groundbreaking Tony award-winning actor, dead at 96
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Chicago health commissioner urges patience with teacher vaccines as some CPS principals push to get staffers shots ahead of full district rollout
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Gunshot victims crash, seek help at Home Depot
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Column: Deshaun Watson has asked out of Houston, so now the Chicago Bears must ask the Texans one question — what will it take to acquire the star QB?
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Blaming teachers union, CPS cancels Friday in-person classes as it races to reach a deal with CTU before students are due back Monday
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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened Jan. 28 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
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Suburban showdown: Arlington Heights native takes on Naperville’s James Holzhauer on ‘The Chase’
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Celebrities mourn death of Emmy and Tony winner Cicely Tyson