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Oak Park police: Juvenile charged in connection with March 29 carjacking
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Indiana lawmakers vote to boost their power over emergencies
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Daily horoscope for April 6, 2021
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Trevor Williams’ 1st start for the Chicago Cubs was a memorable one — 5 perfect innings, a 5-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers and his family in the stands to see it
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Ask Amy: DNA discoveries bring forward tough truths
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‘We all pulled together’: Nurses at Christ hospital detail working in early weeks of pandemic in new coffee table book
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Meet Troy Gaston, a Chicago activist protesting social injustice on the front lines: ‘I’ve got to believe I’m chosen for this moment’
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More meteotsunamis occur on Lake Michigan than any other Great Lake. New research may lead to lifesaving warnings about the potentially destructive waves.
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7 people shot and wounded in Englewood, Chicago police say
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Clyde Emrich turns 90 today, and the former Chicago Bears strength coach — known as ‘The Legend’ inside Halas Hall — is expected to be back with the team this year
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Daywatch: Teen’s killing sparks calls for CPD change, suburban election guide and why Facebook settlement money is delayed
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Football star Aaron Rodgers loves ‘Jeopardy!’ and has a game plan to succeed Alex Trebek
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Elmwood Park gets $24 million boost toward fixing deadly Grand Avenue rail crossing with underpass
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This day in history, April 6: Barack Obama, at a private event, spoke of voters in Pennsylvania’s Rust Belt communities who “cling to guns or religion” because of bitterness about their economic lot. Hillary Clinton labels comment “elitist.”
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Author Philip Roth was really a Chicagoan: 5 reasons why. Plus a new biography.
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Vinnie Hinostroza said ‘it was kind of a shocker’ when he was traded back to the Blackhawks. Now in his 2nd run in Chicago, he just wants ‘a fair chance.’
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Administrators from Ohio, Elgin and McHenry county among finalists for superintendent of Lake Forest schools
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Seven people shot in Englewood
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Oak Park-based Women’s Global Education Project receives $750,000 grant from Twitter CEO’s #StartSmall initiative
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Carlos Rodon strikes out 9 in his 1st win for the Chicago White Sox in almost 2 years: ‘Nice to have one again’
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My worst moment: Colman Domingo of ‘Walking Dead’ and the memorable slapping-and-hair-pulling scene opposite Don Johnson on ‘Nash Bridges’
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Labor board says Amazon illegally fired outspoken workers
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Black workers being left behind as economy recovers from pandemic
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United Airlines seeks to train 5,000 pilots by 2030, and wants half of them to be women or people of color
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Lake County aiming for ‘L-shaped’ recovery from pandemic: ‘It’s just been a rough year’
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3 takeaways from the NCAA Tournament championship game, including giving all the credit to Baylor — instead of making excuses for Gonzaga
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Some southwest suburban schools are offering more classroom time for screen-weary students
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Evanescence’s Amy Lee finds a new voice in ‘The Bitter Truth’
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What got books challenged or banned in 2020? Strong, anti-racist messages aimed at kids or teens.
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In Aurora area, National Library Week has an ‘extra twist’ as pandemic lingers
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Duro golpe al Real Madrid previo al partido ante el Liverpool
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Biden adelantará fecha para ampliar vacunación para adultos
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Barry Alvarez to retire as Wisconsin athletic director this summer: ‘It’s been a great ride’
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Daily Southtown, West Suburban and Lake County local scores for Wednesday, April 7
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Myanmar: arrestan a cómico, desmantelan protesta de doctores
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MLB otorgará Juego de Estrellas a Colorado
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Duneland leaders explain $168M school plan; most speakers appear to favor project
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Northwest Indiana local scores for Wednesday, April 7
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El primer país en retirarse de los Juegos Olímpicos de Tokio
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Tiroteo en base militar en Maryland deja al menos 2 víctimas
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Highland Park, Deerfield increase efforts to vaccinate food service workers before eligibility expands to all
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Diakhaby reafirma que Cala le llamó ‘negro de mierda’ y pide ayuda a LaLiga
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Asume presidenta de Kosovo, la jefa de estado más joven
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Trump puts off presidential library plans, keeping options open for 2024 run
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Speak Out reader opinion: Lopsided football score shows lack of judgement by high school coaches
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Cala: ‘Nunca le he dicho negro de mierda a Diakhaby’
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Apple TV Plus launches true-crime podcast ‘The Line’ ahead of docu-series premiere
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Beacon-News/Courier-News girls volleyball rankings and player of the week for Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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Former Blackhawks forward Brandon Saad sells Lakeview home for $1.5 million
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52 years of ‘Sesame Street’ history
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Kane County sees jump in early and mail-in voting over same election 4 years ago, but nothing compared to November
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Hollywood has overlooked the 50-plus audience. Producer Amy Baer aims to change that
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Letter: Mental health assistance for children only a call or click away
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Meet the influencers who actually stayed home during the pandemic
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Jordania: grabación indica que intentaron acallar a príncipe
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From swimming pools to showgirls, here’s how you can tell Las Vegas is revving up
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OPRF High School to switch hybrid learning to two cohorts beginning April 15
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Salen a la calle para vacunar a los subrepresentados, y proteger a todos
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How some people are hanging onto the positive life changes they made during the pandemic
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Dave Grohl memoir ‘The Storyteller’ coming out October 5
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Annual Oak Park Conservatory plant sale shifts online this month
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Officer says racism at US-Canada border happens daily: ‘It needs to be exposed’
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British guitarist Richard Thompson’s memoir revisits golden rock era
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Which smart thermostat is best to cool my home?
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Former Chicago Bulls assistant Nate Loenser joins Fred Hoiberg’s coaching staff at Nebraska
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Which headphones are best for runners?
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Best cheap TVs
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What is a fitness tracker?
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How to clean a pillow top mattress
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Which wine has the most health benefits?
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From swimming pools to showgirls, here’s how you can tell Las Vegas is revving up
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What to make with a blender
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Siete heridos en otro tiroteo en Chicago
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How to connect AirPods to your Chromebook
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How to get a drone license
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How to make a milkshake
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Column: Sorry, Twitter, but Hillcrest didn’t run up the score vs. Tinley Park. Plus four other takeaways from Week 3 of Southland football
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Does alcohol weaken the immune system?
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Crown Point OKs yoga, golf simulation businesses; drawing contest winners announced
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How to tie-dye
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Pacientes con COVID-19 reciben segunda oportunidad de vida gracias a trasplantes de pulmón
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The best humidifier for dry eyes
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The best women’s New Balance running shoe
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The best women’s Diamondback bike
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Meghan Markle y el príncipe Enrique anuncian primer proyecto en Netflix
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Op-ed: The cruelty of this April: Thoughts on the pandemic
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MLB traditions that make the game unique
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Fewer drivers on the road in 2020 lead to fewer motor vehicle crashes in Park Ridge, Niles, Morton Grove and Lincolnwood: Police
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Sí hay vínculo entre coágulos y vacuna de AstraZeneca: UE
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Style at Home: Incorporating juicy citrus hues into your home
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Glenbrook officials discuss available resources, plan to implement expanded mental health program to create ‘common language’ within schools
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What to stream: With MLB season underway, revisit these baseball films
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Elgin News Digest
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Meghan Markle, Prince Harry reveal first Netflix docuseries
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La Grange Highlands School District 106 hires Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills administrator as next superintendent
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Moderna COVID-19 vaccine study shows protection lasts at least 6 months
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Community news
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Naperville Police Beat
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St. Rita graduate Austin O’Connor, North Carolina’s first national champion in wrestling since 1995, calls it the ‘ultimate goal.’
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Obtener una receta para morir es aún complicado pese a que los proyectos de ley de ayuda para morir ganan impulso
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Travelers from Iowa, other states and Washington, D.C., will be subject to extra COVID-19 mitigations as part of Chicago’s emergency travel order starting Friday
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Oak Lawn now sees 2025 for completion of water system serving 12 suburbs as costs rise
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Former Illinois state Sen. Annazette Collins pleads not guilty to federal tax charges
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México dice que limitará estrictamente la subcontratación
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La vacuna contra el covid protege también a quien no se inocula, según estudio
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Districts to make decisions regarding in-person, online learning for 2021-2022 school year this summer
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Visit the chimps with Jane Goodall in upcoming ‘Becoming Jane’ at the Field Museum
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Column: About 40,000 kids have lost a parent to COVID-19. Schools need to step in and help.
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Trading card company Topps seeks to go public in $1.3 billion deal
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NFL draft profile: Caleb Farley of Virginia Tech
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Muere Paul Ritter, actor de ‘Chernobyl’ y ‘Harry Potter’
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COVID-hit Washington Nationals put several starters on the injured list, including Jon Lester and Kyle Schwarber
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SAG Awards 2021: Winners and losers at the 27th annual ceremony
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Población blanca de EEUU se resiste a abordar el racismo
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Thandiwe Newton reivindica su origen africano y su nombre original
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Elmhurst Methodist minister who wrote about ‘politics, cinema, modern culture and the ambiguity of human existence’ has died
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A New York City man was charged in an anti-Asian attack. It was his 33rd arrest.
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Music as protest: ‘Strange Fruit’ and beyond
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22-month-old boy shot on Lake Shore Drive
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Girls volleyball notes: Even while splitting time with club teams, Antioch’s Maiah Moll and Grace Regnier are hungry for more matches
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Internet geo-blocking and drive-ins: Chicago Latino Film Festival features Rita Moreno doc and COVID tricks of the trade
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Capitol Police officer killed by driver to lie in honor at rotunda
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NFL draft profile: Jaycee Horn of South Carolina
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Column: When old photos of ourselves tap us on the shoulder to reintroduce themselves
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Godzilla vs. Kong supera al Snyder Cut de La Liga de la Justicia
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Niño de 2 años recibió un disparo en la sien en Lake Shore Drive
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The ‘joy and envy’ of seeing all your friends get vaccinated
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Football notes: Waubonsie Valley fills need at quarterback with emerging junior Nathan Pappas. ‘I just stuck with it,’ he says.
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New Trier Township offices closed after electrical fire
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College notes: VU senior Brittany Anderson chose softball over volleyball this season. But the Bishop Noll grad almost got back on the court anyway.
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Lake Zurich to replace aged pumps, make asphalt purchases for roadway patching and repaving
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Public meeting to consider changes to Plainfield Road from Burr Ridge to La Grange
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Traffic detours expected as road project in Buffalo Grove gets started
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‘Who wanted to kick that field goal?’ Aaron Rodgers gets trolled during his 1st ‘Jeopardy!’ hosting stint.
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Indiana Senate blocking repeal of state handgun permit law
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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Girls volleyball notes: The winning beat goes on for Madi Malone, Megan Williams and Co. during ‘weird season’ for Newark
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Rolling Meadows man charged with breaking into Buffalo Grove home while residents away. Ring surveillance on cell phone alerted family of intruder
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Ingenio cubano le hace frente a la escasez, ahora por la red
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George Floyd’s family takes its seat in ex-officer’s murder trial
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NFL draft profile: Rashawn Slater of Northwestern
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Vacuna de Moderna dura al menos seis meses, indica estudio
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‘Moffie’ review: A brutal coming-of-age story set in 1981 South Africa
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Israel’s president gives Benjamin Netanyahu, facing corruption trial, a chance to form government: ‘Not an easy decision on a moral and ethical basis’
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Richton Park teen making national waves on stage: ‘The story I’m telling is much bigger than me’
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Las teorías conspirativas del COVID-19: Temor, manipulación
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Celebra por todo lo alto 10 años de Juego de tronos con el Aniversario de Hierro
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NFL draft profile: Penei Sewell of Oregon
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Former Vernon Hills deputy chief arraigned on official misconduct and theft charges
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Aaron Rodgers gets surprise during ‘Jeopardy!’ hosting stint
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Review: In ‘I, Cinna (the poet)’ at Chicago Shakespeare, a dead poet asks us to decide anew: Should art be political?
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Kim Kardashian West is officially a billionaire, according to Forbes’ annual list
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Catch a rare, early glimpse of Britney Spears, before the #FreeBritney movement, as filmed by University of Chicago professor Judy Hoffman
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A sus 97 años, Tino Contreras continúa creando e innovando
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As kids, they appeared together receiving polio shots in their local newspaper. Decades later, this couple eagerly got the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Waukegan council extends mayor’s pandemic-related emergency powers, keeps meetings virtual
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Pair charged in shooting death of former Griffith basketball player
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Comings & Goings: Windy City sells cannabis dispensaries in Homewood, Posen
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Elder orphans: Planning for retirement alone
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Evanston unveils honorary street sign for Morris ‘Dino’ Robinson, Jr., chronicler of Black history on the North Shore
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Park Ridge to allow expanded outdoor dining, closure of Main Street beginning May 1
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Mark Elliott, voice of Disney trailers and ‘Star Wars’ radio promos, dead at 81
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Hyundai to introduce Staria in first half of 2021
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Jeep develops 7 concepts for Moab Easter Jeep Safari
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MLB officially moves the 2021 All-Star Game to Denver’s Coors Field
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Little Friends launches $10 million capital campaign to improve and renovate facilities, programs and services
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‘Confíen’ en la voz de Dios: Morgan Freeman anima a la gente a vacunarse contra el COVID-19
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Despiden a porteros por no intervenir en ataque a mujer
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Vice President Kamala Harris visits Chicago
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Additional 95,188 coronavirus vaccinations administered in Illinois as hospitalizations, positivity rate inch up
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Southtowners: SSC student Jaleel Harris named to state board, and more
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Thoughts and prayers for those who pass up the chance to take this super-sized Tweet of the Week poll
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Calumet Trail improvements take it off of utility property: ‘It’s a next generation asset for the park’
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School board contests on voters’ minds as they cast ballots in Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove
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New electric Chevy pickup will get estimated 400 miles per charge
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Venezolano Odor cambia los Rangers por los Yanquis
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Editorial: Mayor Lightfoot’s right. A CPD foot pursuit policy is overdue.
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Hinsdale South H.S. junior scores big in national essay contest, discusses complex ‘brain organoids’
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Park West 7-bedroom home with elevator and custom staircase: $4.5M
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Indiana House committee discusses bill that toughens absentee vote by mail; Lake County officials testify in support, against the bill
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Column: Let’s wait before turning slain 13-year-old Adam Toledo into a martyr
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NCAA could consider a single site for parts of future college basketball tournaments
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Problemas económicos avergüenzan y hasta provocan suicidios
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Families trying to save memorial trees
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Rabbi Robert J. Marx, social activist and leader of North Shore congregations, dies at 93
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Muere el padre del cantante colombiano Carlos Vives
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Gobernador de Texas prohíbe pedir ‘pasaporte de vacunación’
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Texas, Louisiana sue US government, over changes in immigration policy, deportation holds
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Column: Paul’s linden. Scott’s ginkgo. Two families hope to save their memorial trees from being axed for a putting green
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NFL draft profile: Alijah Vera-Tucker of USC
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One year after approval, Glenview District 34’s $119 million referendum projects continue with construction bids, plans for groundbreaking
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Biden to give states earlier deadline to make all adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
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Warm and rainy: Temps could climb above 80 in Chicago area before chance of thunderstorms Wednesday
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Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore Elgin raises more than $8.5 million to build new houses in the 15 years since it opened
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El Real Madrid de las grandes noches se acerca a las semis de Champions
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Refugee families, supporters and 124 elected official urge Biden to keep promise to up admissions
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Dignitaries on hand to launch mass COVID-19 vaccination site at Gary Roosevelt High School
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The rush is now on to vaccinate Illinois college students before they leave campus for summer break. But will the shots be required for them to come back?
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La vicepresidenta Kamala Harris promociona la vacunación en Chicago
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Illinois star Ayo Dosunmu announces he will enter the NBA draft
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El City sufre y supera apenas al Dortmund
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Loyola’s Drew Valentine — at 29, the youngest head coach in Division I basketball — has been acting like a coach since preschool: ‘He’s just a natural-born leader’
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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened April 6 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
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Winnetka family carries on meaningful tradition with Easter egg display
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Op-ed: Illinois’ low-income scholarship program should be saved
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Pets of the week
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Three more women accuse rapper T.I. and his wife Tiny of drugging, raping and trafficking
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NFL draft profile: Jaelan Phillips of Miami
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Fergie Jenkins will be the 5th Chicago Cubs legend with a statue outside Wrigley Field. The Hall of Fame pitcher will be honored during the 2022 season.
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As Vice President Kamala Harris visits city’s COVID-19 vaccination facility for union workers, Mayor Lori Lightfoot says Chicago will meet President Joe Biden’s call to open vaccine eligibility to all US adults by April 19
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Westlake Hospital could be reopened by New Jersey company, after bill signed to ease reopening requirements
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Nearly half of new US COVID-19 infections are in just 5 states
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‘En México no hay futuro’
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Wilmette Park District’s Easter egg hunt welcomes kids and pups
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Swim school opens in Norridge to offer adult and child lessons, parties
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Lead found in tap water samples in Niles, Skokie, Park Ridge, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, per investigation
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Mass COVID-19 vaccination site to open Wednesday in Elgin
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This is simply a test.
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New York man kills daughter’s mother and sisters at girl’s ninth birthday party
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Arkansas lawmakers override governor’s veto, enact transgender youth treatment ban
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Libertyville, Vernon Hills voters vocal on school board elections, ones in Mundelein turn out Election Day for mayoral race
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Hessville restaurant patrons remove masks at bar, but still believe they slow spread of COVID-19
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Médico naval es abatido tras herir a 2 marinos en Maryland
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Rare Superman comic sells for record $3.25M
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Letters: The world needs fewer people, not more
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2 of the women accusing Deshaun Watson of sexual assault say they were traumatized by their encounters with the Houston Texans QB
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Trend continues — more voters in Will and DuPage counties opting to vote early but overall election turnout still low
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Naperville’s Payton Thorne made a difference in his first start at QB for Michigan State. Now, he wants to do that with regularity.
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Officials say turnout low in Aurora area for Tuesday election
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Sheryl Underwood says Sharon Osbourne hasn’t called since on-air racism ‘blowup’ led to Osbourne’s exit from ‘The Talk’
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Column: The Milwaukee Brewers deserve praise for encouraging people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The Chicago Cubs should follow their lead.
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‘My baby has been shot.’ Boy, 1, critically injured in road-rage shooting near Grant Park on Lake Shore Drive, Chicago police say
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Bebé gravemente herido en tiroteo por ira en la carretera en Chicago
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The Spin: VP Kamala Harris visits Chicago vaccination site, bakery | Lightfoot says city will meet Biden’s April 19 deadline to open vaccine eligibility | It’s Election Day in the burbs
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Matt Gaetz, one of Trump’s most vocal allies, is said to have sought a blanket pardon
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Bebé herido en tiroteo por ira en la carretera en Chicago
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Derek Chauvin trial: Use-of-force instructor says ex-officer was trained to avoid neck pressure
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Adam Eaton is enjoying his return to the Chicago White Sox — and watching Yermin Mercedes hit: ‘It’s very contagious’
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Photos: Chicago Blackhawks 4, Dallas Stars 2
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California plans to lift most COVID-19 restrictions in mid-June; mask mandate will stay in effect
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3 women lead in race for 4 seats on Naperville Park Board
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Cinco estados concentran contagios de COVID-19 en EEUU
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Likely legal, ‘vaccine passports’ emerge as the next coronavirus divide
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Senate ruling a potential game-changer for advancing parts of Biden’s agenda past GOP filibuster
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Makonnen Stampley is not mailing it in during his varsity debut season for Lockport. His goal and two assists stymied Sandburg.
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Incumbents leading in race for 4 Naperville District 203 board seats
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Sam Mayo was in search of a ‘breakout’ performance. The senior outside hitter finds her special sauce as Richards outlasts Oak Lawn.
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Two Navy sailors injured in Frederick shooting; gunman shot and killed at Maryland military base, officials say
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Behind Will Pettit, Cal Curiel and Jayden Phillips, Crown Point bounces back from a loss to top Lake Central
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2 Lake Bluff village trustees battling for mayoral seat
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Photos: Milwaukee Brewers 4, Chicago Cubs 0
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Challengers in lead for seats on Oswego Village Board
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Growing up, Liam Armstrong and Sam Rainer used to work on corner kicks in the backyard. It paid off for Jacobs vs. Dundee-Crown.
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Kamala Harris visited beloved Brown Sugar Bakery on Chicago’s South Side on Tuesday. She couldn’t have chosen better.
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Stephanie Mendoza declares victory in Evanston city clerk race
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Republican slate led by Steve Balich sweeps in Homer Township; Homer Glen incumbents trail
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Naperville Central needed Rachel Chalkey to set along with playing as a right-side hitter. The result? Another win over Metea Valley.
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Two incumbents, one challenger in lead in West Aurora School Board race
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Community High School District 128 likely to have several new board members, according to unofficial election results
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Burr Ridge mayoral wage increase rejected by voters Tuesday
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Vote totals coming in Lyons Township High School Board race
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Final update: 2 incumbents, 2 newcomers break away from 11-candidate pack, appear headed to seats on the Elgin council
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Slate of newcomers tops unofficial vote totals in Oak Brook Village Board election
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Two suburban mayors caught up in federal investigations appear headed to new terms in municipal elections
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Hinsdale District 86 Board race has newcomers leading way, according to unofficial results
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District 181 Board President Margaret Kleber elected to two-year term