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Embattled former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan steps down as state Democratic Party chair
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Park Ridge police: Money stolen from home after man posing as ‘electric’ worker is allowed inside
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Plan commission seeks to complete review of proposed Pleasant District development next month
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Daily horoscope for February 23, 2021
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Ask Amy: A woman warned tops a woman scorned
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Walgreens launches partnership with Instacart in Illinois
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3 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ 4th win in 5 games, including that 46-point 3rd quarter and Coby White playing off the ball more
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TreeHouse Foods CEO Steven Oakland sells Hinsdale mansion for $2.3 million
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Chicago’s egg roll boom is fueled by Black restaurateurs, who fill the Chinese American snack with everything from jerk chicken to Italian beef
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Peeps are back, just in time for Easter
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Trump’s tax returns: Here’s what New York prosecutors could learn after Supreme Court ruling
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Daywatch: Illinois will be first state to end cash bail, Madigan steps down as state party chair and Chicago’s egg roll boom fueled by Black restaurateurs
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Woman who died after transplant surgery in Michigan got COVID-19 from donated lungs
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Column: If the Chicago Bears can’t re-sign kicker Cairo Santos, they’ll be adding another uncertainty to a team in need of solutions
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Anthony Rizzo isn’t dwelling on his looming free agency, instead focusing on a Chicago Cubs offense that needs to ‘prove it’ in 2021
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Column: Remembering Jaime McClendon, a New Trier teacher who broke barriers and showed students a world beyond the North Shore
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Heavy snow blamed for gas station canopy collapse in Des Plaines
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Hundreds of Oak Park educators, staff receive COVID-19 vaccine at health department clinics
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This day in history, February 23: The Dow Jones industrial average closes above the 4,000 mark for the first time, ending the day at 4,003.33
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Shailene Woodley confirms she’s engaged to Packers QB Aaron Rodgers on ‘Tonight Show’
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Column: Memory loss concerns? Don’t be scared of getting tested like I did.
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Cosmetic procedures are in demand during the pandemic, suburban plastic surgeons say
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Macy’s closes out a terrible 2020, sees 2021 as ‘a recovery and rebuilding year’
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Director Lee Daniels was determined to bring Billie Holiday’s story to a new generation
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Boeing 777 engine problems: 5 things you should know
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Waukegan school officials say Black History Month not only time lessons focus on minorities
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Cherokee Nation chief to Jeep: Stop using tribe’s name
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La Grange man fatally struck by Metra train; BNSF line delayed
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My worst moment: Isiah Whitlock Jr. (of ‘The Wire’ and his trademark delivery of a certain word) and the missed entrance
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Expedia’s most searched for destinations for spring break 2021
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Metra BNSF train hits, kills pedestrian in La Grange
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Highland Park, Deerfield high schools to enforce COVID-19 testing program
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Chicago-area home prices rose 7.7% in December, a dramatic gain but smallest among big cities
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Emma Coronel, esposa de ‘El Chapo’ por comparecer en EEUU
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Luis Suárez recupera su mordida
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Speak Out reader opinions: Stimulus money needed now, not in July; nothing wrong with Trump building sign; teachers can wait to get vaccination
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Ted Cruz says wife is ‘pissed’ over text leak in Cancun getaway, suggests critics should stop being ‘a–holes’
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Gasperini: ‘El Real Madrid se transforma en Champions’
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Republicanos intentan bloquear a latino nominado por Biden
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With internal investigations starting, Chesterton gets interim police chief in NICTD veteran
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Rizzo quiere un contrato a largo plazo con los Cachorros
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The COVID-19 pandemic is receding in the worst hotspots. Will the fragile turnaround last?
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Woman charged in Lynwood man’s killing in Gary
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Speak Out reader opinion: Don’t blame Texas problems on green energy proposals
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‘Canelo’ se cita con Yildirim en el estadio de los Dolphins
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México recibe vacunas Sputnik V para COVID-19
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How I fought this February’s ice dams and won, with pantyhose
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Woman killed in Englewood when SUV driver runs red light, police investigate if crash stemmed from traffic pursuit
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América pierde en los despachos el partido ante Atlas
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Israel compartirá vacunas con palestinos y otros países
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Daily Southtown, West Suburban and Lake County local scores for Wednesday, Feb. 24
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Vanessa Bryant calls Meek Mill lyric about Kobe ‘extremely insensitive,’ rapper says he apologized
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How to delete your Facebook profile
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot signs ‘Welcoming City’ ordinance update ending Chicago police cooperation with federal immigration agents
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What are the health benefits of zinc?
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Dog not house trained at one year
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How to fix deep scratches on your car
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Historias del frío de Texas: Los problemas no se acabaron cuando volvió la luz
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The best air fryer for a family of four
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The best reading chair
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The best shorts for men
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The best mortiser
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The best beanbag lounger
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Northwest Indiana local scores for Wednesday, Feb. 24
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The best chardonnay wine glass
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Preocupa a padres que sus hijos ‘nunca vayan a la escuela’
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Black sports history from the year you were born
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Cinemark 18 closes, leaving downtown Evanston without a movie theater
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Group of Lake Zurich residents say planned retail, residential project too big and could be harmful to lake
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During a time when it’s needed most, Highland Park artists see ‘beacon of hope’ in Art Stroll
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¿Será Marjorie Taylor Greene la villana que buscan los demócratas?
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Column: Shepard’s Sam Jones graduated from college and got a job. A phone call changed his life, leading him to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Pese a preocupaciones de seguridad, la votación en línea avanza
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Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan among states moved down on Chicago’s emergency travel order that now exempts vaccinated people
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Indiana opens up COVID-19 vaccine to residents age 60 to 64
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His older brother died. His younger sister died. Deshawndre Washington tried to play Division I basketball. Then he came home.
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Aumenta la confianza del consumidor en EEUU
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Arlington Heights trustees approve $7.2M infrastructure contract for Greenbrier neighborhood improvements
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Presidente argentino critica pesquisa por escándalo de vacunación VIP
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El estrecho mercado laboral pandémico obliga a algunos en Chicago a cambiar de carrera
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Move over, Michael Jordan and Steph Curry. Naperville Central’s Karly Maida makes 3-pointers with the best of them.
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot on state Democratic Party chair race: ‘I love both Robin Kelly and Michelle Harris’
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Decesos de peloteros de los años 70 dejan un gran vacío
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Boys basketball notes: Bryce Moore tries to find balance in new role as scoring point guard for Carmel
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After a year spent adapting, Kaleidoscope Dance named Skokie Business of the Year
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Indian Prairie District 204 making the move to four in-person learning days in March
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President Joe Biden to visit winter storm-ravaged Texas Friday
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Appeals court tosses $44.7 million verdict in shooting by off-duty Chicago cop, says city can’t be held liable
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What to stream: Celebrate some of the best films available online made by Black women
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Hillary Clinton y Louise Penny coescriben novela de misterio
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Cientos de ecuatorianos protestan y piden recuento de votos
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Facebook to lift Australia news ban
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Review: Jungle prison-set ‘Night of the Kings’ unleashes layers of legend, lore and the power of storytelling
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Another casualty of the pandemic? Women’s health
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MLB is deadening baseballs to liven up the game. Pitchers and managers approve.
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Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger: Daft Punk’s 10 greatest moments
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Sky Zone threatens lawsuit if Orland Park’s decision to pull business license stands
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Boys basketball notes: Up as a sophomore due to an injury, Tyler Helbing avoids downturn as a junior for Waubonsie Valley
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The 6 best national parks for winter wildlife spotting
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Pau Gasol anuncia su vuelta a casa 20 años después
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‘Frogger’ competition series hops to Peacock
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DaBaby sued for assault on property owner who tried to stop music video shoot
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Elmhurst’s three mayoral candidates share plans and priorities in League of Women Voters online forum
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Finalmente salen a la luz declaraciones impositivas de Trump
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Skokie officials provide updates on environmental sustainability efforts
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Naperville ban on short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO to stay in place, city manager says
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Qatar y Australia renuncian a la Copa América
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Stevie Wonder moving to Ghana? Not so fast …
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Farmers flip out in French city when school lunch menus go meatless temporarily
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Holy Angels School in Aurora to hold virtual Seraphim Ball fundraiser
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Esposa de ‘El Chapo’ quedará detenida en espera de juicio
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Some suburban St. Patrick’s Day events go virtual for 2021
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Op-ed: WTTW takes a stand against left-leaning bias — a welcome media move
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Temp agencies have long been accused of discriminating against Black job applicants. An experiment set out to prove it.
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot: Removing US Attorney John Lausch before successor is confirmed puts city ‘at risk’
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Winter Chilly Fest in Skokie finds new ways to keep annual event going: ‘People are just itching to get outside’
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Editorial: The Southeast Side doesn’t deserve to be the city’s ashcan
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Zidane: ‘Cada vez que jugamos es una final y más ahora’
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Boys swimming notes: Chesterton’s Gabe Eschbach has a ‘general goal’ for his return to the state meet. It sounds simple enough: Go faster.
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EEUU reabre instalación en Texas para niños migrantes
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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Column: 14 conversations to have before your kid starts high school: One author’s wise, but never scolding, advice.
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Contenders for Cook County public defender appointment include some high-profile names
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Community news
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Mandy Moore announces birth of son ‘right on his due date’
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Beat poet, publisher Lawrence Ferlinghetti dies at 101
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Comings & Goings: Bandana’s BBQ opens in Tinley Park; Stock & Field closing in Homer Glen
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Car and truck prices — new and used — are soaring during the pandemic. Here’s why.
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U-46 superintendent stresses no decision made as to whether hybrid schooling continues in fall or students return to in-person classes
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Drivers who pass stopped Indiana school buses could get pricier tickets
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Indiana Black Legislative Caucus calls for diversity training after members were booed while discussing racial inequality in education bill
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French actor Gerard Depardieu charged with rape, sexual assault
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Tasas de interés en EEUU seguirán bajas, indica Powell
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Column: Six degrees of separation? The twists and turns of how Rosary’s Meegan Hart, Benet’s Rachael Fara ended up in Colorado.
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Photos: Tiger Woods at the Genesis Invitational
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Tiger Woods en el quirófano tras sufrir accidente
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Buffalo Grove mayor Sussman among area elected leaders, first responders and staff to get COVID-19 shots: ‘This vaccine provides hope’
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With crew depleted, Lake Station Mayor Bill Carroll boards garbage truck; ‘I had nothing on my calendar until afternoon, so why not’
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Senate votes 92-7 to confirm Tom Vilsack for second run as Agriculture Secretary
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GB impulsará ‘pasaportes para vacunados’
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Garage fire leads to family evacuation as blaze spreads to Liberty Township home
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Column: Masks on young athletes a moving target for critics
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Artist Riva Lehrer
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More women and TV directors of color working, new DGA report shows
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Alyvia Santiago is more confident. She shows more of ‘that fire.’ She also is scoring more. State finalist Crown Point is all the better for it.
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Teens form ‘Alliance’ to help counterparts in Botswana share their love of books
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Película presenta el lado militante de Billie Holiday
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The world needs monkeys. Future vaccines depend on primate test subjects in short supply.
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Atria Highland Park residents, staff celebrate COVID-19 vaccine rollout: ‘We’re finally going to turn the page’
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Federal housing agency failed West Calumet families, leaving kids exposed for decades to lead, report says
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Officials hopeful for 2021 event schedules in central Lake County, but questions linger
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Dental firm managers accused of health care fraud
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Elmwood Park District 401 plans to bring students back to classrooms April 6
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Practice and photo day for the Chicago Cubs at spring training
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Mandy Moore anuncia el nacimiento de su primer hijo
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Takeaways from Congress’ first hearing on the Capitol riot
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Changes coming to the Community Star
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30 dogs saved from extreme cold in Texas arrive at Wright-Way Rescue in Morton Grove
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Heather McGhee’s ‘The Sum of Us’: Required reading to move the country forward — together, writes John Warner
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As snow melts, Fox Valley bicyclists look to take to the streets again
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Príncipe Felipe tiene infección, permanece hospitalizado
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Timeline of Tiger Woods’ career, from the ‘Tiger Slam’ in 2001 to winning his 5th Masters in 2019
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Op-ed: How to tell if you are irreparably old — and be OK with it
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Big jump in vaccine supply coming soon, drug executives tell Congress
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Glencoe’s new approach to sidewalk snow removal gets a tryout thanks to brutal February weather
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Ecuador: Amotinamiento en cárceles dejan unos 50 fallecidos
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Will McDonald’s new chicken sandwich, with potato roll and crinkle-cut pickles, win fast-food war?
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Music Institute of Chicago highlights great jazz musicians Eddie South, Stuff Smith
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With snow in great supply and rock salt in high demand, salt prices varied
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Southtowners: Bloom Trail grad to lead Jordan River Farm, and more
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A Lake Zurich Boy Scout troop worked alongside other volunteers to help Ancient Oaks Foundation clear buckthorn at Kuechmann Arboretum
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No injuries reported after collapse of Elmwood Park gas station canopy: officials
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Farmacéuticas: salto pronto y fuerte en envíos de vacunas
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Column: Sen. Durbin hedges on pushing for US Attorney John Lausch reappointment: ‘One step at a time’
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Capitol security officials say bad intelligence to blame for security failures on day mob attacked the building
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Stuck in the same building during COVID-19, Chicago neighbors are falling in love
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New restaurants, stores to open in downtown Naperville; Oswald’s Pharmacy marks yet another milestone
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Friends of the Green Bay Trail marks a decade of environmental stewardship in Glencoe
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Guest column: Republicans need to restore civility, respect in the Indiana Statehouse after booing of Rep. Smith
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Pritzker calls for loans to help municipalities hit with high utility bills during severe cold snap
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Column: We have a ‘domestic terrorism’ double-standard problem
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Justin Bieber vende a la baja su mansión de Beverly Hills (FOTOS)
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Jail study will look to Porter County’s future needs
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Chicago White Sox roster projection 1.0: Which 26 players will break camp for the 2021 season opener?
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After sub-zero freeze, Naperville now seeing above-average temps, possible flooding and maybe a weekend ice storm
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It’s different and still same for George Tsamis. Ex-Minnesota Twins pitcher is excited to take over as manager of Kane County Cougars.
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2 incumbents, 4 newcomers vying for Northbrook Village Board seats. Here’s where they stand on the issues.
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¿Condenados a vivir sin gusto y sin olfato?
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Letters: Development in Will County would harm sanctity of Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
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Sun and snow melt: Chicago warming up after bitter cold and heavy snow
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Chelsea doma con golazo al Atleti de Simeone (VIDEO)
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3 things we learned at Chicago White Sox spring training, including Yoan Moncada ready to bounce back after recovering from COVID-19 — and plans for his new walk-up song
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Flag-raising ceremony held in tribute of former District 207 teacher, veterans on Iwo Jima anniversary
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Aurora project includes replacing more lead water lines
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Lockport couple’s COVID-19 vaccinations mark 10,000th at Silver Cross Hospital
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Hammond man sentenced to 26 years in robbery spree
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Glenview moves forward with Station 13 resource reallocations, fire department realignment plan
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Bolivia: Evo Morales se involucra en la campaña electoral
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Clarendon Hills Park District preschool ready to open again with two new permanent classrooms
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Orland Square mall to restrict access to some unaccompanied youth under new policy
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Gérard Depardieu acusado de violar a una mujer de 22 años
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Las impactantes imágenes del accidente de Tiger Woods
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Tiger Woods rollover accident photos
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Pets of the week
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Arlington Park horse racing track is up for sale
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Ecuador: Amotinamientos en cárceles dejan 62 fallecidos
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Chicago lakefront, playgrounds, indoor pools reopening after 11 months of COVID-19 closures
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Father plans protest at prison Thursday, the day his daughter’s Elgin murderer is released after 24 years
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Más de 2,200 desamparados de Chicago y personal de refugios reciben la vacuna COVID-19: ‘Me alegré de haberlo conseguido aquí’
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Editorial: John Lausch stays for now. Thank you. We’ll take it.
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NHL moves the Chicago Blackhawks’ postponed February game to May 6 and reschedules 3 other matchups
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More than 2,200 homeless Chicagoans, shelter staff receive COVID-19 vaccine: ‘I was happy we were able to get it here’
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Park Ridge news briefs: Coping with COVID-19 topic of virtual talk; Maine South presents winter play online
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Chicago firefighter charged with attempting to kill wife
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Does insurance cover COVID-19 shutdowns? A Chicago ruling offers businesses hope.
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Some students do remote learning at the American Legion Post in La Grange
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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened Feb. 23 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
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Chicago US Attorney John Lausch to stay on the job until successor installed
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Elgin police disguising its lack of diversity when it showcases officers during Black History Month, former chief says
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The Spin: Chicago U.S. Attorney John Lausch gets reprieve from Biden administration through transition | Illinois’ top Democrats split over next state party chair | Pro-Trump Downstate Sen. Darren Bailey launches gubernatorial bid
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Posible alineación 1.0 de los Chicago White Sox: ¿Cuáles serán los 26 jugadores que superarán el campamento para la apertura de la temporada 2021?
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot says investigation into attack on alderman outside River North bar is appropriate: ‘We have an obligation to investigate it’
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Andrew Vaughn is looking to make the leap from Class A to the Chicago White Sox DH job — though Tony La Russa cautions, ‘he’s in pencil,’ not ink
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Chicago COVID-19 vaccine shipments ‘back on track’ following massive winter storm delays last week
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Students who once lived in NCC’s Kroehler dorm sought for Saturday group photo before the residence hall’s razed
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Read Chance the Rapper’s lawsuit against his former manager
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Anniversary of Ahmaud Arbery’s death marked by memorials, lawsuit
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Posible alineación 1.0 de los Chicago Cubs: ¿Cuáles serán los 26 jugadores que superarán el campamento para la apertura de la temporada 2021?
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Column: Tiger Woods became an unlikely underdog who’s easy to root for. Can he make another comeback after his car crash?
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No charges against Rochester officers involved in Daniel Prude’s death
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3 things we learned at Chicago Cubs spring training, including Adbert Alzolay’s mission and David Ross’ confidence in Joc Pederson as an everyday player
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Ian Happ begins spring training in a new situation — locked into the Chicago Cubs starting lineup: ‘From a mental perspective … it’s definitely different’
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Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham and North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham claim victory in mayoral primaries
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Zach LaVine selected as an NBA All-Star reserve: ‘It’s very fulfilling.’ He’s the 1st Chicago Bulls player picked since Jimmy Butler.
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Daniel Reed transferred to Marist for two years. He came back to H-F for his senior year, and Bolingbrook became his latest victim.
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Daniel Biss declares victory in Evanston mayor’s race; results tight in aldermanic primaries
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The Northwest Crossroads Conference championship was at stake. Munster’s Luka Balac wanted a fourth straight title. He went to Andrean and got it.
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3 takeaways from No. 5 Illinois’ 81-72 loss to Michigan State that snapped a 7-game winning streak: ‘One of those nights. We were due for one.’
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‘This is his turn’: Eli Lipsett continues to take advantage of chance to start as Oak Forest grinds out victory over T.F. South
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Even though there are 20 finalists in the Tweet of the Week poll, I do value your time and your feelings
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Calumet City mayoral election results unclear