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QB Aaron Rodgers reportedly wants out of Green Bay, but Packers GM says ‘we are not going to trade Aaron Rodgers’
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Daily horoscope for April 30, 2021
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Ask Amy: Employee uses PTO to go AWOL
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Motormouth: Which oil for moped?
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Photos: Chicago White Sox sweep doubleheader with Detroit Tigers
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Chicago White Sox sweep the Detroit Tigers in a doubleheader behind dominating outings from Carlos Rodón and Dylan Cease
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In Justin Fields, the Chicago Bears are getting a quarterback who says his top strength is ‘showing up in big moments’
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How the Chicago Bears found the perfect opening to snag QB Justin Fields in the 1st round: ‘We knew there was going to be a sweet spot for us’
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Adbert Alzolay shines in the longest outing of his young career, boosting the Chicago Cubs to a 9-3 win to snap a 5-game losing streak
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This day in history, April 30: Vietnam War ends as the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell to Communist forces
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Daywatch: Lightfoot eases COVID restrictions, Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson indicted and Bears draft QB Justin Fields
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Column: Americans don’t need Biden’s affordable child care or prekindergarten. That’s liberal hooey.
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Around the Southland: Teachers turn out for cleanup event in Blue Island, new heart lab blessed in Olympia Fields, and more
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Flashback: The Exclusion Act demonized Chinese laborers. Wong Chin Foo made a stand in Chicago against the hatred.
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‘Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse’ review: According to Michael B. Jordan, the time is payback o’clock and counting
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Column: On the wings of leftist trolls, GOP Sen. Tim Scott rises toward 2024
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Watchdog report details large-scale mismanagement of COVID-19 outbreak at LaSalle VA home where 36 veterans died
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5 arrested in violent robbery of Lady Gaga’s dogs
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COVID-19 shots come in bulk, and the world needs single servings
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Vote-by-mail favored by older, affluent voters, census finds
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Blood drive honored Mundelein School District 75 teacher battling cancer: ‘It’s wonderful to know you’re not fighting this alone
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Competitive parents take note: Your kid’s sidewalk chalk art just got a major boost. OMG, did you see this?
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How Chicago R&B singer Feather found her voice with the help of Jeremih
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Axe-throwing business to open in Libertyville this summer
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Prime Day is coming, use of the cloud is soaring and other factors driving Amazon’s surge
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Fox Lake adopts annual budget; ‘We projected for the worst, but hope for the best’
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‘Speak Out’ reader opinion: Getting COVID-19 vaccine way to get things back to normal
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Column: What Lollapalooza 2021 could look like in Chicago
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Mundelein trustees approve a new TIF district to be located at Oak Creek, Townline Road area
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For rising star Brad Cox, no accomplishment could beat a Kentucky Derby win with favored Essential Quality
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Good Samaritan rushes men to hospital after shooting, crash: ‘There is a cost for a person’s life, and it’s 50 shares, or 300 likes’
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How to bookmark daily horoscopes on your browser
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Teen charged with robbing 2 people on downtown CTA trains, stabbing one of them, threatening CTA worker
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What to watch: Try something old with ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ or something new with Anna Kendrick in Netflix’s ‘Stowaway’
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Voters in swing-state Wisconsin helped put Biden in the White House. Here’s what one suburb thinks about his first 100 days.
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Randolph Street Market is back — but this summer, it’s not on Randolph Street. It’s not even in Chicago.
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Anne Douglas, widow of late actor Kirk Douglas, dies at 102
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‘Jeopardy’ contestant calls alleged white power hand sign ‘terrible misunderstanding’
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5 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers in overtime, including progress for Kirby Dach and Vinnie Hinostroza continuing to perform
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Estampida en celebración religiosa en Israel deja 44 muertos
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Repatrian a periodistas y activista asesinados en Burkina Faso
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PBS’s new show ‘Donkey Hodie’
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No serious injuries when Metra train hits taxi in Mount Prospect early Friday
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Lake County local scores for Saturday, May 1
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Speak Out reader opinion: Biden promised to unify but he is pulling us apart
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Lake County Board Republicans fear majority Democrats will skew redistricting in their favor
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Más de un millón de mexicanos no recibirán segunda dosis a tiempo
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Resolutions honor outgoing Aurora aldermen
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EEUU prioriza a Centroamérica, el resto de Latinoamérica pasa a segundo plano
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Column: Some people wear their faith on a sleeve. Mine is on a shirt.
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Law & Order column: Melodie Gliniewicz trial scheduled for June 28
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Ask Anna: Fiance wants ‘one last night of freedom’ before marriage
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‘Qué bueno es tenerte’, dice Natalia Jiménez
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Talibán podría atacar mientras EEUU se retira de Afganistán
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Child care operator looking to bring center to Milwaukee Avenue site of former furniture store
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Ryan Pace and the Chicago Bears are in position to get some help on Day 2 of the NFL draft. Here are intriguing prospects at offensive tackle, wide receiver, cornerback and inside linebacker.
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Jill Biden plants a linden tree on the north lawn of the White House, readies for a family cat ‘pretty soon’
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Waukegan church goes the extra mile to ensure all feel welcome: ‘We embrace diversity and value all people’
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Aurora to purchase ballistic shields for police
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Pese a bromas, Ruiz dice que va en serio ante Arreola
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Migrantes expulsados por EEUU saturan campamento en México
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‘It is life-saving’: Elliot Page opens up about surgery
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Citizens drive push for Eisenhower Avenue improvements; Valparaiso received $236K from state to help pay for project
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Caimán se pasea por un cruce de carreteras muy concurrido en Florida
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Op-ed: Illinois farming and trade in a post-COVID era
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EEUU se va de Afganistán: ¿Valió la pena la intervención?
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Traumas desatendidos en menores arrestados persisten 15 años después del encarcelamiento, indica estudio
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GM invertirá en planta mexicana; sindicato de EEUU protesta
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Osaka y Halep libran primera ronda del Abierto de Madrid
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One of Lake County’s greatest wrestlers is the new coach at Illinois. A 2-time state champion at Highland Park, Mike Poeta has ‘a leg up right away.’
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Argentina prolonga restricciones por rebrote de COVID-19
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Aurora offering grants for groups planning neighborhood events
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Ethnic intimidation charged after threats to Black family following break-in at their southeastern Michigan home
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Metra Electric line to add express weekend service, offer reverse-commute trains as Amazon fulfillment center opens in University Park
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It was anxiety — not a problem with the shots — that caused fainting, dizziness and other short-term vaccine reactions in 5 states, health officials say
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With capacity limit raised, Music Box Theatre books Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘In the Heights’
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‘Green Lantern’ HBO Max series casts Finn Wittrock
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Nick Jonas to host Billboard Music Awards
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Retired Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher sells seven-bedroom Mettawa mansion for $1.5M
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AP Source: Grammys may cut nomination review committees
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INDOT marks start of highway construction season with ceremony
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Merrillville sets schedule for student immunizations
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Minas de oro generan tráfico sexual
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Minas de oro en Burkina Faso generan tráfico sexual
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Médicos recetarían opioides a pacientes con covid persistente y eso genera temores de adicción
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100 best films of all time, according to critics
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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Retired Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher sells seven-bedroom Mettawa mansion for $1.5M
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Chicago Avenue at Stough Street, bridge over Route 83 closed for construction Monday, Tuesday
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Op-ed: Cincinnati has had some success with police reform. Chicago and other cities should look for best practices.
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Google Nexus 9 vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab A7: Which is better?
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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How to make jello shots
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Frontera México-EEUU reabrirá pronto: AMLO
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Community news
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How to play poker
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Stampede at Israeli religious festival kills at least 45 people, leaves about 150 hospitalized
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Aumentan salarios y prestaciones en EEUU
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Tablet vs. desktop: Which is best for you?
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Former reality TV star Josh Duggar faces child porn charges, jailed in Arkansas
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Pfizer-BioNTech piden autorización de vacuna para niños
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Best gifts for college graduates 2021
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Limited-edition bobblehead of quarterback Justin Fields released after Chicago Bears’ selection in the first round
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Do probiotics help your immune system?
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Column: The Chicago Bears again paid a big price to trade up for a quarterback. But if Justin Fields is the long-sought answer at the position, it will be worth it.
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How to make cucumber juice
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Guest column: Rent control is not the answer for south suburban communities
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With start of season coming, improvements made at U.S. Steel Yard
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Introducing the Daily Southtown Girls Volleyball All-Area Team
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1 officer killed, 1 with severe head injury in wild chase that temporarily shut down a municipal airport in Phoenix suburb
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U.S. Steel drops plans for $1.5B revamp of Pennsylvania plants. ‘The world is changing rapidly.’
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High school notes: Senior middle blocker Dow LaFevers is the voice of past success and future possibilities for New Trier boys volleyball
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3 Colorado officers resign in rough arrest of 73-year-old woman with dementia
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Survivor story: Decades old Gary gun lawsuit still alive in Hammond court
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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Column: The dangers of Biden’s spending binge
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Un año de aislamiento fue difícil para ancianos con demencia. Familias y expertos se preguntan cuánto daño se puede reparar
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Canadá comenzará a recibir vacuna de Pfizer de EEUU
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Mother’s Day bouquets could be more expensive due to flower shortage
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‘Donkey Hodie’ on PBS: Go behind the scenes of new Fred Rogers show with Chicago’s Rudman brothers
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Los Tigres del Norte llaman a sus fans a vacunarse
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Mother McAuley’s Connie LeBel is the Daily Southtown Girls Volleyball Player of the Year: ‘I have literally been through it all.’
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Cuatro buscan el título de LaLiga
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Column: Are we a ‘racist nation’? Who’s asking?
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Column: Amazon growth is driving demand for a third Chicago airport near Peotone, officials say
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Column: Active shooter drills could get a lot less graphic if bill becomes law in Illinois. Here’s hoping.
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Colombia: exjefes de FARC aceptan acusación por secuestro
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Mom’s worth it, but her Mother’s Day bouquet may cost more this year. Here’s why.
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Dave Grohl regresa a su vieja camioneta en documental
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Guest column: Congress puts an end to some surprise medical bills
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The Courtyard at 40 hailed as a catalyst for growth in downtown Elgin
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River Forest village trustees approve balanced 2021-22 fiscal year budget
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Free virtual event: 42 fires, 61 deaths and a broken system of city oversight. Join us to discuss ‘The Failures Before the Fires’
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Letter: Ranfranz success due to helping people feel like they belonged
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Editorial: Three recommendations to strengthen Chicago’s fire safety enforcement
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Ports of Indiana leadership back timely Biden $17B infrastructure plan for waterways: ‘The port already has a foot in the door’
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Winners and losers from the NFL draft: Justin Fields’ commercials, Jaylen Waddle’s family, Mike Greenberg’s purple tie and much more
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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among conservatives is highest, but highlighting vaccine benefits could combat that, public health experts say
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Kinzinger libra la batalla anti-Trump desde adentro del Partido Republicano
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Walking on water: Jimmy the Cat finds a way to walk on a water treadmill after a severe injury; ‘This is the best cat’
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Eat. Watch. Do. — Michelin star restaurants | Mother’s Day guides | Best new burgers
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Nick Jonas announces he’s hosting Billboard Music Awards
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Valparaiso University to require students, staff to have a COVID-19 vaccination to return to school in the fall
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Democratic U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos says she won’t seek reelection next year
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East Chicago man charged after 17-year-old shot
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Meals and deals: Neil Riggio sets up hitters at Marist while working with teammates to supply free meals for nurses and hospital staff
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Family gives back to Franciscan Crown Point NICU
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Judge orders Columbus police to alter tactics for responding to demonstrations against racial injustice and police brutality
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Aurora approves 500-acre development to contain about 700 homes
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Paul Bunyan they’re not: Indoor ax throwing takes off in the suburbs; ‘Anyone can throw an ax’
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Cómo Kamala Harris forja su propio camino como vicepresidenta, sin eclipsar a Biden
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Column: Sacred places compel us to make personal pilgrimages, from Graceland to the Lorraine Motel to The Alamo
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Crisis del COVID-19 se agrava en India, que bate otro récord
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Faith, freedom, fear: Understanding rural America’s COVID vaccine skeptics
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Filmed version of Broadway musical ‘Come From Away’ to debut on Apple TV+
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Column: ‘Hey, can you give us an inning?’ Thanks to that simple request, Valparaiso’s Jerrick Suiter can reboot his career as a pitcher — in the Cubs organization.
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A grudge match in Japan: One corner, two 7-Elevens
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Niles mayor: Police chief should be put on leave during investigation of misconduct allegations
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La Grange’s Denning Park to become Field of Honor for military personnel and frontline workers
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Letters: 13-year-old boy survived shooting thanks to two heroic police officers
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New Valparaiso University president reaches out to city: ‘This is an ecosystem. We’re just part of it.’
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US to restrict travel from India over COVID starting Tuesday
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The last creature you’d expect left mysterious trails on the ocean floor: ‘We’ve never had evidence of it like this before’
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Maryland hotel exec racing clock to find investors for $680 million bid for Tribune Publishing, but nobody is stepping up in Chicago: source
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As city mulls re-upping with ComEd, Lightfoot administration seeks information from possible electrical providers
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Q&A: Does it matter if I skip my second Covid-19 vaccine shot?
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Starbucks Reserve — one of four in the world — opens in downtown Naperville; serving pizza, beer and wine
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EEUU restringirá viajes desde la India
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Officials say Lake County has more than enough COVID-19 vaccine: ‘We’re waiting on the public now’
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Editorial: About those US census numbers
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Health benefits of apple cider vinegar
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‘More collaboration than competition’: Dixie Highway Brewery Trail marks 2 years of promotional partnership among 8 businesses
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How to juice ginger
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How to start working out again
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How to fix damaged hair
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How to use a seed starter kit in summer
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How to remove stains from car seats
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Wedding challenges as pandemic restrictions begin to loosen
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Portion of Wolf’s Crossing Road in Oswego to remain closed for work on deteriorating culvert
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After losing podcast co-host to brain cancer, DePaul grad aims to preserve his legacy
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Corrections and clarifications
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Best lawn fertilizer for summer 2021
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The best sunscreen for summer
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EEUU a Venezuela: si siguen igual se aumentará la presión
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Informe confirma acoso sexual contra Vanessa Guillén y detalla represalias de su supervisor
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Arizona State recruit Hailey Orosz can ‘run really well in warm weather,’ her mom says. The Wheeler senior’s results suggest she’s a runner for all seasons.
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Best fans to buy
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Illinois attorney general’s office was warned about weak cybersecurity before ransomware attack
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Best sun shirts for women
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MLB despide a Roberto Alomar por conducta sexual inapropiada
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How to comfortably wear a face mask while running
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Which cloth face mask is best for the beach?
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How to study for the GRE
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What is ashwagandha good for?
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EEUU se acerca a los 100 millones completamente vacunados
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Actor Esmé Bianco sues Marilyn Manson, alleging sexual abuse
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How to make fried rice
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How to remove skin tags
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How to get smooth skin
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The best car seat for a 5-year-old
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The best air fryer of 2021
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The best pepper grinder of 2021
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Column: American universities have lost their prestige
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New Chicago COVID-19 guidelines: A list of what is now allowed, from dining to gyms to weddings to the office
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The best mattress for teenagers
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1 of 2 shooters who killed 7-year-old Jaslyn Adams and wounded her father at McDonald’s was out on bond on 4 felonies, prosecutors say
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Potempa: New Hard Rock Casino’s Chef ‘Nu’ has royal connection
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Document shows Chicago police development of new foot-chase policy in wake of high-profile fatal police shootings
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Family hopes Flossmoor man’s COVID-19 death after getting vaccine doses promotes awareness
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CPS aims to help teens get COVID-19 shots. The teachers union wants a student vaccine goal met before fall classes start.
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Column: A bold idea for alleviating Amazon guilt from the comfort of your couch
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Human smuggling operation suspected after 90 found in Houston home: ‘It was a big surprise’
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Bison roaming a bridge over the Mississippi River? ‘Crazy’ idea for national park near Quad Cities gains momentum
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After requests, River Forest considers policy to govern use of village flagpole
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Roberto Alomar is placed on MLB’s ineligible list after an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct by the Hall of Famer
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Wisconsin Republicans to vote down medical and recreational marijuana, other Gov. Tony Evers’ state budget proposals
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Newsmax apologizes for airing false allegations that an employee for Dominion manipulated voting machines, dropped from defamation lawsuit
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Daily COVID-19 vaccinations in Illinois continue to drop, as Gov. J.B. Pritzker says there are ‘just fewer people who are seeking it out’
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Op-ed: How Lightfoot, Pritzker can fight our other public health crisis: gun violence
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Aurora aims to hold two fireworks shows for Fourth of July
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Chicago man, 20, injured in Dan Ryan Expressway shooting
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Introducing the Beacon-News/Courier-News Girls Volleyball All-Area Team
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5 things we learned about new Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields, including his self-comparison to Russell Wilson and how he manages his epilepsy
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With Chicago’s capacity restrictions loosening, couples hope for larger weddings. But they’ll have to navigate tricky vaccination questions first.
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Derek Chauvin sentencing: Prosecutors asking judge for a more severe penalty than state guidelines call for
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The Spin: U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos to retire | Following report, Pritzker says he fell short in hiring ex-VA boss | Illinois AG’s office hit by ransomware attack
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What is buckthorn and why is it a threat?
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Following blistering report on deadly COVID-19 outbreak at LaSalle home, Pritzker says he fell short in hiring of former VA director
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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened April 30 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
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Matt Duffy is finding success with the Chicago Cubs after injuries bounced him around MLB — and gave him a new perspective on being a big-leaguer
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La Grange Park police arrest two south suburban men after reports of shots fired in cemetery
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‘She means the world to us as a team’: Newark’s Madi Malone is the Beacon-News/Courier-News Girls Volleyball Player of the Year
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Stevenson High School partners with Northbrook pediatrics group to get COVID-19 shots for students 16 and older
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‘El Vicentillo’ ya no está en una prisión de EEUU
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Santa’s Village ready to open with new ride, attractions
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Arlington International opens for expected final season
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Former Joliet Catholic teacher fired for ‘inappropriate contact,’ charged and sought after citizen poses as 15-year-old in Snapchat exposé
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Lake and Lathrop developers say building is one-third sold, hope to start construction this summer
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Arlington International begins what likely is its last season amid regrets and anger over planned closing of iconic horse track. Future of site unclear.
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Introducing the Naperville Sun Football All-Area Team
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Editorial: Good News Bears and (Justin) Fields of dreams
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EEUU reparará daños causados por muro fronterizo con México
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Number of Americans fully vaccinated against COVID-19 reaches another milestone: 100 million
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Elgin crime rate dips, but reports of shots fired rises
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Naperville Central’s Reggie Fleurima is the Naperville Sun Football Player of the Year: ‘He checks all the boxes … He’s so unique.’
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Op-ed: Brrrr. Going back to the office? Bundle up to stay healthy.
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I-294 will alternate being closed in each direction for limited periods starting Sunday night
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Dylan Petrey dishes with 11 strikeouts for Hampshire, but Huntley comes up with big sixth inning: ‘We had our chances to win.’
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Photos: Milwaukee Bucks 108, Chicago Bulls 98
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Munster’s Mady Kindy called the previous game against Kankakee Valley ‘kind of a mess.’ So the sophomore pitcher imposed some order in a key conference game.
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Dillon Head likes to ‘play loose and have fun.’ He also can play fast. Michigan recruit uses speed to spark H-F past Lincoln-Way Central
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Franklin Park Fest derailed for summer of 2021; part of it could be held later in the year
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Baseball notes: Notre Dame-bound senior Aidan Krupp leads strong stable of ‘ace’ pitchers for Oak Park-River Forest
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Photos: Cleveland Indians 5, Chicago White Sox 3
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Rush Oak Park Hospital shines in new rankings, other area hospitals earn good to moderate marks
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Illinois offensive lineman Kendrick Green goes to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 3rd round of the NFL draft
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Northwest Indiana local scores for Sunday, May 2