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- Kyle Hendricks’ best start of the season sets a tone for the rotation — and then the Chicago Cubs sweep a doubleheader vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers with a walk-off win in extra innings
- Daily horoscope for May 5, 2021
- Grant Park Music Festival returns in 2021 with lawn pods, lithe ensembles, and a little season
- Ask Amy: Uninterrupted conversations lead to monologues
- Vice President Kamala Harris tours clean energy labs at Wisconsin college, touts Biden’s infrastructure plan
- A special breed: Fostering pets ‘not just about saving the life of the animal, but also helps the people involved’
- Column: Liz Cheney must stop telling the truth or Kevin McCarthy will run her out of the Trumpub-LIE-can Party
- Illinois’ COVID-19 vaccination pace is slowing, particularly downstate. Here’s what researchers say must be done to boost the effort and return to normalcy.
- Column: My laptop’s in the shop. So I did something radical — wrote a column by hand.
- Column: ‘Dream jobs’ are a myth, and Janice Jackson’s departure from Chicago Public Schools confirms it
- Column: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot walks loudly but carries no stick
- Chicago Bears Q&A: How soon will Justin Fields start at QB? How will the offensive line look after Charles Leno’s exit? Why is Nick Foles still on the roster?
- Daywatch: Lightfoot sets sights on July 4 reopening, how one server sparked Tank Noodle investigation and ‘Art of Banksy’ tickets go on sale this week
- 5 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 6-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, including Kirby Dach’s wrist problems resurfacing and the score not doing Collin Delia justice
- Indiana governor vetoes bill limiting local health orders; NWI response favorable
- This day in history, May 5: Wartime sugar rationing begins in the United States
- Many parents excited for their kids to get the COVID-19 vaccine: ‘It could be a game changer’
- Love the art, hate the artist? How a popular Chicago college class is reexamining Kanye West, Michael Jackson, Picasso and others in the era of cancel culture
- Niles mayor-elect calls for law firm to review internal police department investigations
- Exelon loses nearly $300M in first quarter, blames Texas storms
- Condo Adviser: Who is responsible for water damage caused by a leak in another unit?
- Adalina restaurant opening in Chicago’s Gold Coast
- RealGood Stuff plots big post-pandemic restaurant expansion in Chicago and beyond
- US birth rate falls 4%, the largest single-year drop in nearly 5 decades, and it’s at lowest point ever
- Steven Soderbergh addresses controversial Oscars decision that ended with Anthony Hopkins’ surprise win over Chadwick Boseman
- Facebook Oversight Board upholds former President Donald Trump’s suspension, but says company should rethink ‘indefinite’ penalty
- After years, court hands tax win to Michael Jackson heirs
- COVID-19 may be spurring new cases of diabetes in survivors, study shows
- Comic strip artists band together for a silly and good cause
- Masa treats in time for Cinco de Mayo celebrations
- Black patients see skin issues misdiagnosed as dermatologists are often trained on lighter skin: ‘It’s a different treatment plan’
- How to make soft pretzels
- EEUU está a punto de autorizar vacuna COVID-19 en niños
- Líder republicano reclama destitución de Luz Cheney por postura anti Trump
- Column: FDR was first to recognize 100 days as benchmark for new administrations
- ‘Holy (expletive)! That’s Michael Jordan.’ A behind-the-scenes look at ‘The Last Dance’
- Go away with … Jacob Hopkins
- Fiscalía relaciona ‘desórdenes’ en Cali con ‘estructuras del narcotráfico, ELN y disidencias FARC’
- Condenan represión y abusos durante protestas en Colombia
- Trump no podrá volver a Facebook, por ahora, resuelve Junta
- Shrimp and beer are the new tequila and tacos this Cinco de Mayo
- 5 of the top moments in Bears history
- CME Group will close most of its trading pits — for good
- Speak Out reader opinion: Who cares about the Gates divorce?
- Meghan Markle wins last court copyright claim over letter to her father
- Presos de cárcel condal ven la vacunación como un boleto para una vida mejor… en la prisión estatal
- With safety measures in place, farmers market season kicks off on the North Shore
- COVID-19 toll on US expected to fall sharply by end of July, experts say
- Kim Foxx says her office’s ‘checks and balances’ didn’t work before faulty in-court statement on Adam Toledo shooting; her top assistant exits
- Los federales investigan nuevamente a las policías locales. Esto es lo que se puede esperar
- ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel ‘House of the Dragon’ at HBO reveals official first look photos
- Familias lloran, 25 fallecidos y más de 70 heridos en el metro de México
- Authorities expect to file additional charges against Gages Lake-area man after searching his home
- Personas con discapacidad intelectual ayudan a los proveedores a mejorar la experiencia de vacunación
- Firing reversed for Atlanta police officer charged with murder in shooting of Rayshard Brooks
- Gobernadores republicanos bloquean a niños migrantes no acompañados
- Proyectan fuerte baja de COVID en EEUU para fines de julio
- Aurora First Fridays fest to feature some new elements
- Firmas explotan a empleados que ganan menos durante pandemia
- Column: State strategy needed to stem continued population loss
- John Mulaney sells out first live comedy shows after exiting rehab
- Comentarista de CBS se disculpa por alusión a Di María
- Northwest Indiana local scores for Thursday, May 6
- Lake County’s cannabis ordinance moves onto full board for final vote after committee approval
- Profesora ayuda a inmigrantes a combatir el COVID-19 en EEUU
- Northalsted Market Days announces tentative return Aug. 6-8; Pride Fest a ‘possibility’ for September
- Cuatro muertos al estrellarse avioneta en Mississippi
- This Mother’s Day, bring the restaurant experience home for mom
- Clarendon Hills vehicle stickers on sale
- Tom Hood sworn in as Gurnee mayor as Kristina Kovarik retires after 16 years in office
- Colombia iniciará negociaciones con Comité del Paro Nacional
- Bids for South Shore Line’s main Double Track project come in higher than expected
- ‘Here Today’ review: A showcase for Billy Crystal … but not much else
- Venezuela: Steven Seagal visita a Maduro
- Los riesgos del síndrome metabólico
- Giant, The Loyalist, Moneygun make their returns, plus 20 more new restaurants and reopenings in Chicago
- With annual AP exams underway, some students feel ‘wildly unprepared’ because of the pandemic
- New Divvy rewards program encourages riders to distribute bikes around Chicago
- Op-ed: Data brokers are selling our digital profiles to the government — a tactic that must stop
- Broadway to return in September at full force
- As deaths from burning coal decline, natural gas now a leading hazard, study shows
- Kougans don’t bluff: Lincoln-Way East’s George, Jason and Jake Kougan keep it all in the family, get bit by volleyball bug
- Top Republicans in House turn on Liz Cheney as Trump gives ‘TOTAL Endorsement’ to Elise Stefanik for her leadership post
- City announces concert series for fully vaccinated Chicagoans
- The iftar meal looks different during a pandemic Ramadan, but Chicago-area Muslims are finding solace in traditional, tenderly made dishes
- ‘Ansioso por verte’: Subastan cartas de JFK a amante sueca
- Nature at its craziest: Trillions of cicadas about to emerge
- News-Sun baseball rankings and player of the week for Thursday, May 6, 2021
- Colombianos protestan contra el gobierno y el abuso policial
- Valparaiso store owner picking up pieces after car hits building; driver jumped from vehicle before crash, police say
- Chicago Bears single-game tickets to go on sale May 12 as fans prepare to return to Soldier Field for the 2021 NFL season
- Column: ‘Stranger Care’ is a stunning love letter to the author’s foster daughter, and is Sally Field’s pandemic reading
- Peloton issues recall for its treadmills weeks after denying they were to blame in child’s death, many injuries
- How to pack pictures for moving
- Tablet vs. drawing tablet: Which should I buy?
- How to store knives
- How to use a vacuum sealer
- Watch this. Eat that: Need a Mother’s Day treat? Pair ‘An American in Paris’ with tasty crepes
- How to cut your own hair in layers
- How to clean an acoustic guitar
- Chicago announces ‘Open Culture’ banner over a summer of arts — including SummerDance and ‘Chicago In Tune’
- Which blender should I get?
- How to unclog a toilet
- Food processor vs. blender vs. chopper: Which is best?
- What does face toner do?
- Best summer fresh juice recipes 2021
- How to make a toastie
- Federal judge strikes down CDC’s national moratorium on evictions
- Breville vs. Omega juicers: Which is better?
- How to hang patio string lights
- New plans announced by two developers for Foxmoor land in Merrillville
- La Premier permitirá hinchas de casa en últimas 2 fechas
- Multimillonarios contratos para alojar a niños migrantes
- Nadal vapulea a nueva promesa española en Madrid
- The best antifungal soap of 2021
- Sanders honored as regional superintendent of distinction at statewide school administrators luncheon
- The best rock tumbler of 2021
- Man shot, carjacked during supposed test drive in Matteson, police say
- The health benefits of activated charcoal
- Merrillville man sentenced for role in 2012 waitress slaying
- What is the best stand mixer?
- Can you use a fitness tracker without a phone?
- Biden visita restaurante mexicano, promueve plan de ayuda
- The best laptop for video conferencing
- EatingWell: These steak fajitas are perfect for Cinco de Mayo
- The best fire blanket of 2021
- Applicants sought for open Kane County Board seat
- How to get rid of a sore throat
- Health benefits of aloe vera
- Best comfortable office shoes
- Overnight waffles are the perfect treat for Mom
- Baseball notes: Sophomore right-hander Zach Threde’s varsity debut on mound bodes well for Wauconda
- How do metal detectors work?
- Peace Out Acne Dots review: Can this super popular treatment minimize breakouts overnight?
- How to be safe cycling on the road
- How to cook salmon with skin
- My Pet World: How to help a grieving dog cope with the loss of a canine friend
- Colombia: se eleva a 24 cifra de muertos en manifestaciones
- Crown Point panel approves concert ticket fees, determines unsafe building
- Ex-Ald. Ricardo Munoz pleads not guilty to charges of using campaign cash for trips, sports tickets
- Largest section of a Chinese rocket likely to plunge to Earth soon — but details and its trajectory are unknown
- Editorial: Is Illinois no longer a deadbeat? Not exactly, but there is good news on the state’s finances.
- Annual Valparaiso service lauds work of police officers
- Cómics sin pantalones por una buena causa
- Column: Aaron Rodgers is as good as gone from the Green Bay Packers. Suddenly the Chicago Bears might have the best QB situation in the NFC North.
- CONMEBOL cancela otro par de partidos en Colombia
- Tinley Park land purchase could boost downtown parking
- Canadá autoriza vacuna COVID de Pfizer para mayores de 12 años
- Paycheck Protection Program has run dry, after issuing more than 10 million loans to help businesses weather the pandemic
- Is $300 enough to say yes to that job? Some Chicago companies offer hiring bonuses for the first time amid labor shortage.
- Trial date set in murder case of ex-Griffith basketball player in Merrillville parking lot
- Zach LaVine will return Thursday from an 11-game absence after testing positive for COVID-19 — despite the Chicago Bulls’ postseason chances being all but done
- Column: An allegedly senile Joe Biden keeps succeeding
- Second brother faces murder charge in Far South Side shooting, prosecutors say
- Former Wheeler football coach Adam Hudak back in the game to lead Hammond Central
- Desarrollan tecnología que destruye tumores cancerígenos de mama
- Fiscal se disculpa por declaración sobre tiroteo de niño en Chicago
- US backs waiving intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines to speed pandemic’s end
- Consultant to develop plans for four parks sites in Orland Park
- Biden Labor Department repeals Trump-era rule on classifying gig workers
- Column: Chicago’s great cultural comeback is coming much faster than we thought. Here’s why.
- Soul & Smoke barbecue
- Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
- New bronze grave marker identifies the burial site of James Laird, Naperville’s first murder victim
- Oak Brook village manager on way out after almost seven years
- Op-ed: India is my soul, and it is on fire as COVID-19 ravages my homeland
- Right-wing think tank led by white nationalist Richard Spencer ordered to pay man hurt at Virginia rally $2.4 million
- Illinois says 60% of residents 18 and up have at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose but number of people lining up for a shot continues to decline
- Get to know 5 Bulls Hall of Famers not named Michael Jordan
- Ask Anna: Don’t make his problems your problems
- Column: Eligibility ruling begs question: Who is Markham’s mayor?
- ‘Loki’ moves up premiere date, will release weekly episodes on Wednesdays
- ¿Son suficientes $300 para tomar ese empleo? Empresas de Chicago ofrecen bonos de contratación ante escasez de mano de obra
- Daily Southtown, West Suburban and Lake County local scores for Thursday, May 6
- Restaurant owner, staff consider heritage in marking Cinco de Mayo
- Home offices in demand during the pandemic
- Letters: The departure of Janice Jackson is a loss for CPS
- Eat. Watch. Do. — What’s happening in Chicago this week, including how Tank Noodle got busted, new restaurant reopenings, summer festival comebacks, more
- Police get 5% 1-year raise in Portage; ambulance fee increased
- La Champions tendrá final inglesa
- With no candidates on election ballot, incumbents reappoint themselves to seats on Maine Township park district board
- Lincoln Park 6-bedroom home with 2 fireplaces and wood-burning pizza oven: $4.3M
- Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened May 5 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
- Chance to shoot bison at the Grand Canyon draws 45k applicants: ‘I just thought it would be a cool experience’
- Broadway se prepara para reabrir en septiembre
- EEUU apoya exención a propiedad intelectual de vacunas COVID
- More bad news for higher education: Illinois community college enrollment plummets as COVID-19 sidelines would-be students
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- Naperville D203’s proposed $306 million budget includes federal funding for learning specialists, social workers and tutors
- Corte falla a favor de herederos de Michael Jackson
- Democrats revise key sections of their sweeping legislation to overhaul elections, but Senate obstacles remain
- ‘The time of my life’: Outgoing Oak Park mayor, trustees recognized for their service
- Moreno acusa a Maduro de haber metido “sus violentas manos” en la crisis que azota a Colombia
- Woman from Mali gives birth to 9 babies, considered to be a first on record
- Michael Madigan is elephant in courtroom as lawyers in ComEd bribery case hint more charges are coming, former lawmakers appear before grand jury
- Potempa: Jackson ‘3’ returning with other famed names for Gary Hard Rock opening
- Endangered history: From Thompson Center to ‘Green Book’ sites, group lists Illinois’ most endangered historic structures
- Aurora looks at moratorium on new vaping stores
- Chicago rapper G Herbo hit with new charges of lying to FBI
- Tony La Russa — unaware of the extra-innings rule — uses Liam Hendriks as a baserunner in the 10th in the Chicago White Sox’s 1-0 loss to the Cincinnati Reds: ‘We didn’t know’
- The Spin: Kim Foxx releases findings in internal investigation as top lieutenant resigns | Mike Madigan elephant in federal courtroom | Tank Noodle staffer vs. city, state bureaucracy
- Column: Tony La Russa’s gaffe on the extra-innings rule bites the Chicago White Sox in their 1-0 loss to the Cincinnati Reds
- New village president, trustees sworn in; members ‘optimistic’ for Oak Park’s future
- Anderson Cooper’s ‘Jeopardy!’ ratings are the lowest among guest hosts
- New members join OPRF High School board; outgoing members give final remarks
- Construction worker seriously injured at old Copley renovation site in Aurora, officials say
- ‘She saved her life — and then she gets shot herself,’ says relative of security guard shot while helping senior at Park Manor apartment building
- Body pulled from car submerged in Wolf Lake, Indiana police say
- Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s new deputy mayor for public safety has sided with police officers in some controversial cases, including in alleged Laquan McDonald cover-up
- ‘My first instinct was to make sure TK was OK’: Teens recount Englewood shooting of 2 high school basketball standouts
- John Means throws Orioles’ first solo no-hitter since 1969 in 6-0 win over Mariners: ‘I don’t even know how to describe it’
- Denuncian censura en sepelios de víctimas del metro
- Sydney Roberts, head of Chicago’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability, announces resignation
- A bolt of Cibulka: Loyola recruit Jaimee Cibulka chalks up 3 goals and 2 assists as Benet rolls to big win over Marian Central Catholic
- Photos: Chicago Cubs 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 5 (11 innings)
- Crown Point had Arizona recruit Madi Elish ready. But Grace Lucka put up one zero after another against unbeaten Lake Central.
- ‘What a player’: Indiana recruit Ryan Kraft pitches 4 innings, makes two terrific catches in right to lift Lincoln-Way Central past Lockport
- ‘It’s a team job’: Weber State recruit Morgan Furmaniak scores 12th goal in six games as Joliet Catholic uses two PKs to overcome Marist
- As Gavin Zolvinski gets comfortable at the plate, LaPorte has begun scoring more runs. The junior’s two hits and two RBIs help the Slicers sweep Chesterton.