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Police chief says Minnesota officer who fatally shot Black man intended to fire Taser, not handgun; protests continue for 2nd night
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Adbert Alzolay impresses before a 6-run 6th inning, while the Chicago Cubs offense sputters again in a 6-3 loss — their 5th in 6 games
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Dallas Keuchel gives the Chicago White Sox 5-plus innings on short notice in an unusual 4-3 walk-off win: ‘About time we caught one of those breaks’
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Daily horoscope for April 13, 2021
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Ask Amy: Friendship falters over shunning
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5 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-3 OT win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, including Brandon Hagel’s sharpshooting and Max Domi’s ill-advised fight — and head-scratching explanation
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2 former CPD chiefs blast city’s rules for removing problematic cops as shooting victim seeks to reinstate record $45 million award
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What’s José Abreu’s advice as the Chicago White Sox try to find their footing early in the season? ‘Just believe in yourself.’
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Daywatch: Third COVID wave stresses Illinois hospitals, a look at where the Magnificent Mile stands and Columbia Basin cherry trees are in full bloom
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Bullpen coach Chris Young is the 2nd Chicago Cubs staff member to test positive — and 3 relievers are put on the COVID-19-related injured list
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This day in history, April 13: Apollo 13, four-fifths of the way to the moon, crippled when a tank containing liquid oxygen burst
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ArcLight Cinemas, including Chicago and Glenview, to close for good
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Illinois VA sued by estate of Korean War vet who died in coronavirus outbreak at state home in LaSalle
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How the Chicago Bulls let another winnable game slip away after another dud of a 4th quarter
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My worst moment: ‘Younger’ star Sutton Foster was fired from a supporting role in a national tour of ‘Grease’ only to be suddenly rehired as the star
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Mike Tirico will host NBC’s Olympic coverage from an outdoor set in downtown Tokyo
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United turns down federal pandemic loans, opts for bond market like airline rivals
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Rosalind Franklin medical students taught how to remove racism from care: ‘I feel like I have more empathy’
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Chicago food tech startup gets $70 million in funding to keep the world’s bananas and avocados fresher longer
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Fight, stabbing at Blue Line station on West Side leaves man, 28, in serious condition
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Ramadan during the pandemic
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J. K. Rowling children’s story ‘The Christmas Pig’ out in October
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Selena Gomez and J.Lo headline vax concert for poor nations
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MLB ump Joe West awarded $500,000 in damages in a defamation suit against a former catcher
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Cachorros, preocupados por posible brote de COVID-19
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Daily Southtown, West Suburban and Lake County local scores for Wednesday, April 14
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Northwest Indiana local scores for Wednesday, April 14
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Macaulay Culkin y Brenda Song anuncian nacimiento de su hijo
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J&J retrasará el lanzamiento de su vacuna COVID-19 en Europa
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Waukegan seventh-grade author publishes books; ‘It’s pretty impressive’
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EEUU recomienda pausar vacuna COVID-19 de J&J por trombos
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Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in Illinois
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Legado de Selena trasciende generaciones y sigue influyendo en el arte y la cultura
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México inicia ensayos en humanos de ‘Patria’ su vacuna para COVID-19
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Northfield 5-bedroom home with two-story foyer and hardwood floors: $1.1M
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Glenview Next party concedes election to Unite Glenview opponents, looks toward 2023 election
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19-year-old man killed in Bronzeville shooting is identified
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Japan to dump treated radioactive water into ocean
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Speak Out reader opinion: Pritzker and Lightfoot earned boos at White Sox opener
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Francia suspende vuelos con Brasil por variantes del COVID
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‘Bridgerton’ renewed for Seasons 3 and 4 by Netflix
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Back on air after Sharon Osbourne got fired, ‘The Talk’ hosts explain what happened
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A video game celebrates Ramadan through food and explores personal boundaries
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CDC recomiendan cierres en Michigan por repunte de COVID-19
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How a quirk in Michigan’s Constitution could allow Republicans to circumvent governor’s veto of voting restrictions bill
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Des Plaines man was driving 108 mph when he caused crash that killed family of three, police and prosecutors say
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David Beckham to star in Disney Plus series ‘Save Our Squad’
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Beacon-News/Courier-News girls volleyball rankings and player of the week for Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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You just became eligible for a COVID-19 shot. Try these vaccine hunter tips to score an appointment.
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Renuncia obispo de Minnesota tras investigación del Vaticano
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Election results show leaders among West Northfield District 31, Glenview District 34 board candidates
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Indiana health officials halting use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine
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Slate of incumbents emerge as top vote-getters for Township High School District 214 board: Unofficial election results
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Free mini-operas are coming to Chicago’s sidewalks. All you need is a smartphone and 5 minutes.
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Más protestas en Minnesota tras muerte de afroamericano a manos de policía
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Taste of Oak Brook canceled for third consecutive year
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‘El objetivo es dificultar la travesía’
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Barrington schools open to full-time, in-classroom instruction, SD220 board looking at keeping remote option next year
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Column: Running back David Hemphill and Eisenhower’s defense deliver, plus four other takeaways from Week 4 of Southland football
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12 Leyden students honored by Rotary as ‘Inspirational Eagles’ for overcoming challenges, doing the right thing
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States are growing fewer trees. Forest owners say that’s a problem
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Best outdoor family games
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Empresas de EEUU en contra de restricciones a votación
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How to clean a grill
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Klopp: ‘Debemos ponernos en modo remontada en Champions’
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How to grow an indoor herb garden
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Glenview District 34 transitions to full-time, in-person classes with focus on social-emotional learning
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How to use a Nest thermostat to cool your home
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The best humidifier for small rooms
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The best mattress for fibromyalgia
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The best trackball mouse
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The best vacuum for shag carpets
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The best Instant Pot for meal prep
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Column: Eloy Jiménez’s loss isn’t just felt on the field after a slow start to the season — it’s felt in the Chicago White Sox clubhouse too
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The best tablet for travel
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Which Roomba should I buy?
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Automatic vs. manual coffee grinders: Which is better?
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Speak Out reader opinions: Companies right to require workers be vaccinated; filibusters used by both sides of the aisle; IDs needed for everything but voting
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NutriBullet vs. Ninja blenders
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15 easy vegetables to grow
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Which hydration pack is best for outdoor exercise?
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El Salvador busca acelerar vacunación contra el COVID-19
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College notes: The Lake Forest football team’s long wait to play again ends with a win. ‘There was no going back now.’
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Barrington may want to ‘influence a decision’ on Lake County allowing cannabis dispensaries in some unincorporated areas
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EEUU añadirá tropas en Alemania pese a la promesa de Trump
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Chicago’s WNDR Museum
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Man charged with threatening to murder a Chicago federal judge in 2016
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Village officials looking at ways to bring back Buffalo Grove Days festival
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Michigan hits ‘record high’ for COVID-19 hospitalizations of children
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España quiere transformar su economía tras la pandemia
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It was a switch that literally came out of left field. But Andrew product Scott Youngbrandt pitches Saint Louis past Oral Roberts
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‘Nomadland’ is the Oscars front-runner. But its depiction of Amazon has stirred controversy
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Los estados cultivan menos árboles. Los propietarios de bosques dicen que eso es un problema
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Illinois attorney general’s office investigating hack of its computer network
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New house music festival is coming to Chicago Labor Day weekend
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Los demócratas buscan impulsar la diversidad del personal de campaña antes de las elecciones intermedias
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Pianist Wael Farouk
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Column: Some parents complained about Pride and Black Lives Matter flags, so a Chesterton school removed them. Now students and parents are demanding their return.
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Patel leads Lincolnwood mayor race by narrow lead in unofficial results; trustee race in a nail-biter
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Chesterton parents, students protest removal of rainbow flags from classrooms: ‘With these flags and symbols around, kids feel like they belong’
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Harrison Ford y Brad Pitt se unen al elenco de los Oscar
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Live grenade found in lunch bag in empty lot in Austin neighborhood
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O’Laughlin ahead in tight race between incumbents for third seat on Indian Head Park Village Board
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Conmebol recibirá vacuna china Sinovac para sus torneos
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Universidad confronta macabro hallazgo: Tumbas de esclavos
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Dogs longtime Chicago firehouse fixtures
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Universidad confronta macabro hallazgo: Tumbas de esclavos
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Former Oakbrook Terrace developer Robert Krilich dies
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Carlos Vives y Ricky Martin le cantan juntos a Puerto Rico
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Evo Morales anticipa cambios en su partido MAS tras reveses
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Biden calls on Putin to ‘de-escalate tensions’ at Ukraine’s border
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Column: For Money Smart Week, don’t be penny-wise, pound-foolish during the pandemic
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David Beckham protagonizará serie de fútbol
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Biden increpa a Putin sobre tensiones con Ucrania
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Column: Former Paramount director of education now running show at Aurora food pantry
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Without a high school vaccine plan, Chicago Teachers Union plans remote work action Wednesday
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Football notes: Power Five kicking recruit Palmer Domschke also makes a difference as a hard-hitting safety for Neuqua Valley
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Poll: 38 million Americans worse off financially. ‘I am slowly getting back on my feet but am nowhere near where I was before COVID.’
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Defensa inicia sus argumentos en juicio contra Chauvin
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Naperville Police Beat
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EEUU retirará tropas de Afganistán para el 11 de septiembre
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Column: Arab community celebrates election defeat of Palos Township Trustee Sharon Brannigan, the subject of protests over her social media posts
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Chicago serial killer Andre Crawford back in the spotlight 4 years after his death
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March casino revenue soars as pandemic’s grip loosens: Ameristar reports $25.1M
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Column: Relax, Tucker Carlson, reports of ‘replacement’ are greatly exaggerated
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Student fired at officers at Tennessee high school before they shot back and killed him, authorities say
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Girls volleyball notes: Kaneland outside hitter Maddie Buckley chose her own path and proves to be tall order for opponents
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Iran to enrich uranium to 60%, highest level ever, nuclear negotiator says
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3 incumbents keeping their seats on the Stevenson High School District 125 board following election
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‘Prime suspect’ arrested in 25-year-old disappearance of California college student Kristin Smart
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Lombard man charged with murder in Elmhurst bar altercation
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COVID-19 vaccination 7-day average at another new high in Illinois, but hospitalizations highest since mid-February
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Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccinations at Aurora, Elgin sites postponed
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16-hour armed standoff with police in Morton Grove ends with man taken into custody
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Criptomonedas ganan presencia como remesas en Cuba
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Op-ed: Florida Man could pave the GOP’s future
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COVID-19 vaccine clinic set in Yorkville
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Core aeration vs. power raking? Pro tips on what’s best for your lawn
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Chicago employers could face up to $5,000 fine for not letting workers take time off to get COVID-19 vaccines
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Se le acumulan las bajas y positivos al Real Madrid
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Editorial: The Chicago police shooting death of 13-year-old Adam Toledo and a city in waiting
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La escena musical de Minnesota enfrenta un ajuste de cuentas #MeToo liderado por sobrevivientes de agresión sexual
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Lake Zurich Village Board approves spending on replacement pumps, though candidate with least votes in April 6 election objected to vendor
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Mick Jagger y Dave Grohl se unen para un himno de la pandemia (VIDEO)
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Gary taxpayers feeling sticker shock as school referendum now included in May billing
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Column: Chicago Blackhawks’ deadline trades carried a theme — get bigger or faster or bust — and it didn’t cost them much to do it
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‘Republicanos de Joe Biden’. Los hay, pero, ¿son muchos?
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Chicago man charged with murder in killing of 75-year-old during robbery in Rogers Park
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Bring on the butterflies: Beverly area schools, residents, businesses join effort to Save the Monarchs
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Renuncia policía que mató a hombre negro en Minnesota
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Boeing orders gain altitude as travel picks up
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Park Ridge police: Woman charged after running van is reported stolen from gas station
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Indian Prairie school board weighing request to pull out of STEM Partnership School so money could be spent at home
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New Lenox Board OKs gas station after nearly four hours comments from neighbors opposed to project
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Incumbents, one newcomer poised to take seats on Evanston-Skokie District 65 board
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Zidane dice que saldrán a rematar al Liverpool en Champions
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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Estudiantes con DACA obtendrían becas Pell en el presupuesto de Biden
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Community news
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Crash on US 20 in Chesterton claims life of Chicago man, 23
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Seriously Simple: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with pork tacos, California style
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Northlight Theatre pushes back timeline for new downtown Evanston performance complex
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Gurnee again passes budget without property tax levy despite anticipated ‘multiyear impact’ of pandemic
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Hanover groundbreaking gets new school construction started
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Allstate’s pay-per-mile car insurance proves popular in the work-from-home era
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Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl team up for a pandemic anthem
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Biden rinde homenaje a policía arrollado frente al Capitolio
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Gifts and discounts during La Grange Spring Shopping Stroll Saturday
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Orland Park seeks names of veterans from throughout area to become part of memorial Wall
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Concierto provacunas contará con Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lopez y muchos artistas más
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Art Institute names Denise Gardner new board chair, believed to be first Black woman chair at major art museum
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Píldora para abortar recetada a distancia y con entrega por correo
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How to throw the perfect modern Victorian garden party
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New Wilmette village president plans to focus on business community and issues of equity and inclusion
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Comings & Goings: Cannabis store opens in Chicago Ridge
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United wants passengers to donate money to sustainable jet fuel. But is it better than carbon offsets for saving the planet?
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Inicia ramadán con menos restricciones que hace un año
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Indiana lawmakers planning on return for redistricting votes
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Michael B. Jordan explica la ausencia de Stallone en Creed 3
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What’s known about Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine and rare blood clots
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Controversial Indiana environmental bills inch near passage
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COLUMNA / Guerra marítima no declarada entre Israel e Irán
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Candace Parker’s Chicago Sky debut is set for May 15 as the WNBA releases a pared-down 32-game schedule
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Millions of US parents soon can get monthly checks of up to $300 per child. Here’s when the IRS will start sending payments.
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Buffalo sports fans will need proof of their COVID-19 vaccine to attend games at full capacity in the fall
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Column: What do ‘sparks of life’ have to do with George Floyd’s death?
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Southtowners: Moraine Valley student artwork selected for competition, and more
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Corrections and clarifications
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Op-ed: Instead of rental vouchers, give people a shot at owning a home
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Final de la Copa Oro de Concacaf será en Las Vegas
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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened April 13 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
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Purdue Northwest students roll up sleeves as campus vaccine clinic opens
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Las únicas detenidas tras la violación de una niña: las mujeres que la ayudaron
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Las autoridades recibieron advertencias antes de la muerte de tres hermanitos
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Judson seeking Elgin approval, TIF money to open downtown dorm, class space for architecture graduate students
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Gary man charged 2nd time with shooting witness after federal acquittal, records show
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Cook County offers other COVID-19 vaccines to people who signed up for Johnson & Johnson
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Palos Hills woman dies after being hit by Pace bus, police investigating
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Gov. Pritzker rejects former Lake County Coroner Dr. Thomas Rudd’s pardon request
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El Bayern dice adiós en París tras una oda al fútbol
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Chicago Park District stands by decision to remove Columbus statue from West Side park
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New Skokie Village Board faces financial decisions as COVID-19 impacts set in
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‘Pause’ for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine over reports of blood clots could jeopardize rollout of vaccines worldwide
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One year later, murders of prominent Oak Park attorneys remain unsolved: ‘Their loss is immeasurable’
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Easy frozen mocktails you’ll want to make this summer, from slushies to spritzes
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Chicago Botanic Garden hosts webinar on floral publishing genre
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Felipe dio forma y fue moldeado por un siglo de tumulto
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Ex-Melrose Park cop charged with illegal bookmaking in scheme run by reputed mob associate
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Pets of the week
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The Food and Drug Administration says women can get abortion pill via mail
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Letters: U.S. should stand its ground against China and boycott the Olympics
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Newly elected Highland Park City Council members set priorities
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Residents are protesting the possible trapping and drowning of Glenview beavers
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St. Joseph High School in Westchester, former basketball powerhouse featured in ‘Hoop Dreams,’ announces closure
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The best thing to have in your pantry: vodka! And here are 3 recipes to prove it
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EEUU: Seguros médicos darían mayores rebajas por pandemia
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Hawthorn SD73 election sees incumbent Polen, candidates Engle and Borchers leading, unofficial results show
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President Biden eulogizes slain Capitol Police Officer William Evans: ‘Defined by his dignity, his decency, his loyalty and his courage’
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Pair convicted of killing U.S. Rep. Danny Davis’ grandson both sentenced to 30 years in prison
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15% de estadounidenses dice estar peor que antes de pandemia
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Deerfield Park District likely to see 2 new commissioners as incumbents trail vote totals
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Black Moline high school football player told to sit near banana peels says ‘I’m fine,’ wants people to ‘stop talking about the incident’
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The Spin: Johnson & Johnson shots paused | Federal officials looking for temporary migrant shelters visit Great Lakes Navy boot camp | Obamas on fatal police shooting
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Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccinations paused in Illinois. Here’s some key information.
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Column: Adam Toledo. Daunte Wright. George Floyd. Over and over, after a police killing, a grieving family is left to plead for peace
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Derek Chauvin trial: Expert testifies for the defense that former cop was justified in pinning down George Floyd
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Vote leaders in New Trier High School board race look toward issues facing the school after a year of pandemic learning
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In setback to COVID-19 vaccination efforts, Illinois joins nation in pausing distribution of Johnson & Johnson doses amid blood clot concerns
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Kenosha police officer who shot Jacob Blake returns to duty
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Cleveland Indians 1B Yu Chang receives racist tweets after making an error in a loss to the Chicago White Sox
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Column: After the killing of Daunte Wright, it’s time to talk about defunding the police again
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Will the Chicago Bears begin voluntary offseason programs Monday? The union is urging players not to participate because of COVID-19.
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Kane clerk’s office won’t collect taxes for new Elgin, Dundee township mental health boards because of referendum error
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Have your Tweet of the Week poll and take it, too
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Peaceful group marches downtown to honor Daunte Wright and Adam Toledo, both killed by police
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Convicted murderer Drew Peterson’s oldest son faces pot-growing charges in DuPage County
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Longtime precinct captain for indicted Ald. Edward Burke pleads guilty to deceiving FBI in corruption probe
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Daniel Dae Kim spoke up to ‘Lost’ producers about Asian stereotypes, and wasn’t supposed to survive past first season
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Biden sets Sept. 11 as new date to pull US troops from Afghanistan
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Britney Spears ‘happy to share’ her story with concerned fans
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TikToker Justine Paradise says YouTube star Jake Paul sexually assaulted her, Paul calls it ‘100% false’
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Dogs banned from Chicago firehouses after one kills smaller pet walking near Englewood fire station
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Photos: Cleveland Indians 2, Chicago White Sox 0 (10 innings)
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Family of 13-year-old Adam Toledo views video of his fatal shooting by Chicago police officer as authorities wait to release it publicly
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Grace Lucka didn’t know she’d be making her pitching debut until she got to Chesterton’s field. ‘Nervous at first,’ the Crown Point senior delivered.
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President Biden will address joint session of Congress for first time on April 28
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Keegan Carey gets it. She realizes ‘we carry on the tradition.’ She had 7 kills, 5 digs and 10 assists as Sandburg swept past H-F.
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Peaceful group marches downtown to honor Daunte Wright and Adam Toledo, both killed by police
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Daunte Wright police shooting: Minnesota officer who fired fatal shot resigns, as does police chief
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Tyler Conklin committed to Eastern Illinois before he had pitched in a varsity game. He finally offered a glimpse of that talent in Kaneland’s season opener.