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Tokyo organizers say the Olympics are ‘safe,’ but the public disagrees
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Daily horoscope for May 21, 2021
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Ask Amy: Grandfather admits burden of trying to love a child
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Return visits to hospital for additional care were common for many early COVID-19 patients as the disease’s impact lingered, new study finds
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Students from 25 Catholic high schools have been gathering ‘to tell each other stories and listen’ about race, ‘allowing us to share what really goes on in our shoes’
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Column: Waiting for Democrats to condemn Lightfoot’s racism, and hearing only crickets
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Flashback: When ‘Spider Dan’ climbed the Sears Tower, Chicagoans cheered. Hapless authorities shook their heads.
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Thomas Graham Jr. — after opting out in 2020 and falling in the NFL draft — is ready for the Chicago Bears cornerback competition: ‘You have to go take it’
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This day in history, May 21: Amelia Earhart becomes first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean as she lands in Northern Ireland
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Daywatch: Two years of Lightfoot, Lake Michigan beaches are making a comeback and Chicago’s 5 largest hotels to reopen
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Illinois Supreme Court ruling backs Aurora marijuana facility in defeat for company seeking license in Zion
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Review: Olivia Rodrigo delivers flawless Gen Z pop on her debut album ‘Sour’
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Is it time to water gardens and lawns? An expert offers tips amid a dry spring and rising temperatures.
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A foldable kayak based on origami. OMG, did you see this?
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What’s behind Matt Foster’s string of strong relief outings for the Chicago White Sox? ‘Stick to what you’re doing best.’
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What to watch: Bring on the girl power with shows like ‘Run the World’ on Starz and ‘Gossip Girl’
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K-pop sensation BTS releases new summer single ‘Butter’
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NIRPC staffers debut regional online bus stops, routes map; pair visited 561 sites for project
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Juneteenth is not a federal holiday. These lawmakers are trying again.
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Old records shed new light on smallpox outbreaks in 1700s
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Waukegan High School graduates reflect on an unprecedented senior year: ‘We didn’t get that last dose of childhood’
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With ‘light at the end of the tunnel,’ Paramount Theatre official looking forward to August reopening
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Chicago’s NEZ, with a little help from his friends, discovered how to create dance music during the pandemic by creating his own ‘nightclub’
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Naperville volunteers bring COVID-19 vaccinations to homebound people: ‘You have no idea what this means to me’
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1 killed, 2 critically injured in West Humboldt Park crash, police say
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Three men killed before 7 a.m. Friday in separate Chicago shootings
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‘The Dry’ review: Providing the grounded, adult drama that is all too rare these days
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Chicago man found guilty of sexual assault at Hyatt House in Oak Brook faces at least 84 years in prison
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Orland, Tinley Park churches say greater outreach to young adults will be focus after review of strengths, weaknesses
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‘This is the norm.’ How early vaccine shots went to residents of affluent suburbs and Chicagoans in low-risk areas, despite city push for equity.
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Porter County animal shelter $1M donor honored by state: ‘I kept thinking, ‘What can I do?”
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Argentina suspende todos los torneos de fútbol
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Memorial Day 2021 fashion roundup
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Las mejores fotos de la semana en América Latina 14-20 May./2021
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Racismo y abuso policial, problemas graves en EEUU
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Messi no jugará el último partido de liga
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Summer capsule wardrobe picks 2021
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10 fun pool activities for kids
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Nella deshoja ‘Doce margaritas’ y estremece con su voz
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Inicia la tregua en Gaza; los palestinos claman victoria
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Best summer reads 2021
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Friends work to put Aurora history in the spotlight
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Best products to ensure kindergarten readiness
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What to feed a pet baby bird
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Colombia se queda sin Copa América
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Does a commercial ice maker clean itself?
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How to keep squirrels out of the garden
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‘Speak Out’ reader opinion: Good luck predicting weather in the Chicago area
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How to fix your doorbell
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Jill Biden dice a ‘dreamers’ que ellos la inspiran
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Multan al Pachuca por rebasar límite de público en liguilla
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Speak Out reader opinion: Lightfoot is wrong to limit interviews to certain reporters
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Return of Homer Glen farmers market draws high interest
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School District 308 hires new chief financial officer
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What do you need for beach volleyball?
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Biden firma ley contra crímenes de odio hacia asiáticos
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Bergamot essential oil benefits
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Which home security systems include cameras?
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How to keep mice out of a camper
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The best cheap wigs
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¿La vacuna aún te protege? Las pruebas no pueden decirlo con certeza todavía
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España expulsa a 6,600 migrantes a Marruecos; familias divididas
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Las conversaciones secretas entre la FIFA y la Superliga
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Riot Fest 2021 announces daily lineups: Smashing Pumpkins on Friday, Run the Jewels Saturday, Nine Inch Nails on Sunday
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CNN says Trump Justice Department secretly obtained reporter’s phone records
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Study shows residents in violent areas of Chicago also suffer from health issues
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Chicago Police Board clears officer of lying about excessive force, determining there was no proof his punch landed
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World’s largest truck maker says batteries, hydrogen are the future
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Brote inflacionario genera alarma en EEUU
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Lake County local scores for Saturday, May 22
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2 shot on Interstate 57 Thursday night, state police say
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The best essential oils of 2021
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Brain surgery eliminates seizures in young patient
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The best canvas messenger bag
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Is a Nest thermostat compatible with my HVAC system?
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‘Me siento como yo’: un niño no binario en sus propias palabras
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Shooting leads to crash on Dan Ryan Expressway. Driver hospitalized after being struck by gunfire from another vehicle. Two passengers suffer other injuries.
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Tablet vs. netbook vs. laptop
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How to find the best inflatable kayak of 2021
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Law & Order column: Round Lake police have a new chief
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Chicago’s neighborhood outdoor dining program gets an upgrade: Search our map for a spot near you
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The best Nike swim trunks of 2021
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The best flip-flops for men of 2021
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The best garment bag of 2021
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The best inflatable hot tub of 2021
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Lady Gaga says rape at 19 led to a ‘total psychotic break’
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The best after-sun lotion in 2021
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The best surfboard of 2021
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The best snorkel mask of 2021
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Apple CEO Tim Cook faces tough questions about app store competition
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Apple MacBook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon: Which is better?
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Vivir y morir juntos por COVID: la historia de unos gemelos
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Letters to the Editor: Mayor slams Naperville Sun for putting Black Lives Matter rally story on front page
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Health benefits of black seed oil
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‘I was worried about it, I was afraid’: Prince Harry, Oprah discuss mental health
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‘Tenía miedo’: príncipe Enrique y Oprah abordan salud mental
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Billie Eilish announces arena tour dates for 2022, including a stop in Chicago
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Which camping tent should I get?
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Gurnee school district employee charged with stealing $105K in equipment, selling it on eBay
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Column: She challenged boys in wrestling and lacrosse at Tinley Park. But there’s more to North Central College recruit Maren Anderson.
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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Her grandfather was a star athlete and coach. Her parents played Division I. Now, Neuqua Valley’s Kayla Shymkewich is catching on.
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Federal jury finds veteran Chicago cop used excessive force against Cubs fan during 2016 World Series celebration
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Se vacunaron y se quedarán con la mascarilla puesta, quizá para siempre
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Best eye cream
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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Best lightweight jackets for your commute
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Community news
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Pepe Aguilar vuelve a sus raíces rancheras con ‘Traigo ganas’
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Which beekeeper suit should I get?
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Op-ed: This Memorial Day, let’s rededicate ourselves to making our nation stronger
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How to make a chai tea latte
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Which food processors work best for large households?
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Cuba suspende venta de dólares a los viajeros
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Will County begins vaccination clinics at junior high schools
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This Week in Naperville
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Indiana University requiring COVID-19 vaccination shots
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Eat. Watch. Do. — What’s happening in Chicago this weekend, including soul food drawing huge lines, concerts on the farm and Navy Pier fireworks
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Column: Born for it? Coaching is in Boone Thorgesen’s blood, but Rob Wicinski’s successor at Geneva also has prepared for this.
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Naperville Police Beat
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COVID-19 travel testing
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As summer approaches, with an expected spike in violence, a study finds Chicagoans in Black communities with a lot of crime exercise less and are more obese
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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Lake Forest’s talented Emersen Waddle knows she’s not likely to follow her family’s well-trodden path to college sports. She figured out ‘everything was going to be OK.’
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Editorial: Mayor Lightfoot’s latest foray into press criticism
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Column: Thanks for nothing, Chris Cuomo. CNN host advising his governor brother on sex harassment mess doesn’t help with public’s trust of journalists.
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Con temor y enojo, argentinos vuelven a estricta cuarentena
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NWI Indian Americans react to COVID-19 surge in India: ‘It’s a pretty grim situation right now’
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Years in the making, new face of Indiana Dunes pavilion expected to partially open in time for Memorial Day
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Column: Thinking of filing an appeal to your higher property assessment? Two county assessors offer guidance.
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Video shows shackled Black man ordered facedown in deadly arrest by Louisiana state troopers
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Clark Middle School students bury pandemic journals in time capsule: ‘This is something that can live on’
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Tintorerías en aprietos conforme la pandemia cambia la forma de vestir de la gente
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Hedge fund Alden’s bid to buy Chicago Tribune, other papers approved by Tribune Publishing shareholders
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Speak Out reader opinions: Congrats, grads, but please keep party noise down; not a big surprise GOP doesn’t want Jan. 6 Capitol probe; Chicago mayor makes it about race
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Accionistas de Tribune Publishing aprueban la venta del Chicago Tribune y otras publicaciones al grupo Alden
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Europe is reopening and Americans are busy planning trips. But they’ll need to read the fine print on COVID-19 testing.
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La Copa América agoniza
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How a box of beer sparked Hop Butcher for the World’s collab with Smashing Pumpkins to celebrate ‘Gish’ anniversary
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New Homer Township Board looks to give parks to municipalities, recruit citizens to stop truck traffic
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Column: Mayor Lightfoot’s call out for media diversity didn’t have to look like a stunt
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Letters: Mayor Lightfoot stepped out of bounds
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Bolivia y Perú vacunan en equipo a su población aymara
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Down to Business: Old records are new again for Purple Dog in Naperville, which has seen big uptick in used album interest
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Teen rescued after falling 4 stories down a shaft between buildings in Old Town, officials say
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Graduation parties at Chicago restaurants proving ‘next to impossible,’ with COVID-19 limits and minimum spends of up to $2,500
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Why get the COVID-19 shot? Dating apps will reward you.
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Arango muestra una juventud latina diferente en ‘Blast Beat’
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Brewpoint Craft to seek liquor license for new coffee shop on Oak Park Avenue
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Boys track notes: Jake Oostman tried the shot put and the discus for fun when he was hurt. The Crown Point senior now earns points in four field events.
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Man found in Montrose Harbor dies, police say
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Exempleados de Amazon demandan por discriminación racial y de género
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For a second time, Cook County commissioners consider a resolution targeting policing, jail funding: ‘We have to say out loud that Black lives matter’
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Editorial: More than 90 Cook County defendants accused of murder are out on electronic monitoring. What’s going on?
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Longoria, Obama se suman a chat sobre vacunas
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Column: The need for foster parents has surged during the pandemic. ‘There’s a huge increase.’
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Tony Succar: del garage de su casa a los Latin Grammy
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Op-ed: Follow the science, Chicago, and abolish ShotSpotter
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Fox Valley Park District aquatic centers getting ready to open for the season
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Column: Nanny who started annual Stand Up to Hate Play Date after racist letter targeted her is now mom to a baby girl
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Handwritten example of Albert Einstein’s famous E = mc2 equation sold at auction for more than $1.2 million
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Sotomayor: Hay que hacer un análisis crítico de la policía
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Cruz Azul va contra Pachuca y sus fantasmas del pasado
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‘It was a humbling experience’: Disqualified one step from state as a junior, Neuqua Valley’s Bryce Boumans gives his beast mode a boost.
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En duda la integridad de la BBC tras informe demoledor sobre Lady Di
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Hobart’s Osika sharing principal duties at high school
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Chicago Archdiocese easing COVID-driven capacity restrictions, giving churches the option of dropping mask requirements with proof of vaccination
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Parque flotante sobre el río Hudson, nuevo atractivo de NY
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Actor Danny Masterson must stand trial on 3 rape charges
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Column: Predicting the baseball sectional winners in Northwest Indiana is a thankless job, but someone has to do it. So here goes.
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Activist Eva Maria Lewis: ‘Our communities hold that grief. It’s embedded.’
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A year after George Floyd protests, Lexie Pitter has a new approach: Healing
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‘Just as much to celebrate’: Sydney Jackson shifts protest strategy away from anger and toward joy
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Kennedy Center Honors slims down in response to pandemic
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No charges lodged following Palos Heights stabbing
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Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep principal wins Golden Apple award: ‘Dr. Odiotti sees more in us than we see in ourselves’
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Hinsdale’s Community House hosts 14th annual fundraiser walk for mental health services
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Parque flotante sobre el río Hudson, nuevo atractivo de New York
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Llegan a El Salvador vacunas chinas en avión de los Patriots
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Hammond gets second ‘Y’ with initial $10M gift from Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation
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Villa Park man stabbed girlfriend to death, left 3 kids at home as he fled, prosecutors say
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Entre el ayer y el mañana, Leonel García vive a ’45 RPM’
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East Chicago murder suspect’s prognosis ‘grim’ after he was shot in retaliation, lawyer says
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Inmigrante buscado por ICE es liberado del santuario de la iglesia de Detroit después de un acuerdo con el Departamento de Justicia
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How well do you know Elgin’s war monuments? A Memorial Day scavenger hunt challenges participants to find them all
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‘Shoot, shoot, shoot!’ accomplice screamed at gunman who hit 2-year-old girl instead of rival gang member in Little Village, prosecutor says
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Una mirada a la polémica entrevista de Diana con la BBC
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A lot is riding on F-150 Lightning electric truck: Ford’s finances, green future
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Cristiana Chamorro ante la Fiscalía por supuesto lavado
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Colombia cree que hubo presión para no aplazar Copa América
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Media mogul Byron Allen files $10B lawsuit against McDonald’s, alleging racial discrimination in its ad spending
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Highland woman gets 15 years for fatally shooting ex-boyfriend in Gary alley
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Evanston gives final approval to 40-year lease of Harley Clarke Mansion
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Chicago Cubs manager David Ross prefers to handle things internally when a player controversy erupts: ‘You’re always toeing that line’
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Police Superintendent Brown fails to convince disciplinary panel to give lighter punishments to several officers
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Lake County health officials hoping School Spirit Day, prizes will motivate more to get vaccinated
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Chicago aldermen consider civilian police oversight plan while awaiting Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s alternative proposal
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Aurora City Council to vote on grant for Paramount
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Column: Why Biden is likely to fail on North Korea
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‘¡Dispara, dispara, dispara!’, gritó el cómplice al pistolero que baleó a una niña de 2 años en lugar de un pandillero rival en La Villita, dice el fiscal
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El futuro de la música podría estar en Rancho Humilde Records
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The Spin: State Sen. Lightford got cash, trips via Loretto Hospital: report | Pritzker favors keeping $300 jobless benefit | Why Chicago vaccines initially went to affluent neighborhoods, suburbs despite push for equity
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Biden’s infrastructure deal slips, GOP pans $1.7T White House offer
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Sujeto mató a puñaladas a su novia, huyó, y dejó a 3 niños pequeños en la escena: fiscalía
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Outgoing Naperville P&Z commissioner says he would have voted against the Islamic Center’s mosque development
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New trustee appointed in Sugar Grove
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Potempa: Milking readers for recipe ideas for pandemic pantry ingredients
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Column: Two more for the road: My new favorite podcasts
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Correctional officers charged with sleeping night of Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide dodge jail time in proposed deal
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Esteemed Chicago street vendor who got COVID-19 days before he was to be vaccinated has died
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Buoyed by federal COVID aid, big hospital chains buy up competitors. Critics worry consolidation leads to higher prices for medical care.
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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what happened May 21 with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
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Park Ridge Park Board members to consider resuming stalled $28 million Oakton Park referendum plan
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West Aurora School District renews food service contract
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Mollie Tibbetts murder trial: Blood in suspect’s trunk came from slain Iowa student, DNA analyst testifies
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AP’s firing of journalist following tweets prompts outcry
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Column: Honorable? Overwhelmed? Disappointing? What one word would you use to describe Mayor Lori Lightfoot?
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Stephen Gentry accepts a job with Gonzaga, the 3rd top assistant to leave Brad Underwood’s staff at Illinois
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FAA investigating after Southwest plane’s wingtip clips another plane’s tail at Midway Airport
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Wyoming GOP lawmaker trying to unseat Liz Cheney says he impregnated 14-year-old when he was 18: ‘It’s like the Romeo and Juliet story’
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Biden says US, South Korea ‘deeply concerned’ about situation with North Korea, announces new special envoy
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Palestinians see victory in Gaza cease-fire as Israel warns Hamas of a ‘new level of force’ to any further hostilities
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School news: District 64 honors Young Authors Contest winners; Oakton College nursing graduates recognized
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Illinois, Indiana mayors say they’ll fight Franciscan hospital downsizing plans
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Hairstyle discrimination legislation
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Tim Anderson says the Chicago White Sox clubhouse is ‘great’ despite disagreeing with Tony La Russa on Yermín Mercedes: ‘We’re like the bad kids that don’t listen. But we all get along.’
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Drought causing record lows for Fox River’s height and flow, experts say
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Legislation would bar school rules on hairstyles such as braids, cornrows that one mom says are rooted in ‘respectability politics’
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Positive test leads Seattle Mariners to place 4 on COVID-19 injured list
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Daily Southtown, West Suburban and Lake County local scores for Sunday, May 23
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As good as Gold(berg): Will Goldberg strikes out 7 in four innings of relief and hits huge double as H-F holds off Lincoln-Way West
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Democrats offer new legislative district boundary maps in effort to control Illinois General Assembly for another decade
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Cry Out Chicago, a 24-hour prayer vigil and worship
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‘I knew I had it in me’: Hanover Central’s Gunnar Howes was 0 for 4 with two Ks when he stepped to the plate in the eighth. He made his last at-bat count.
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Just perfect: Harvard recruit Katie Arrambide breaks up bid of Mississippi State-bound Briana Bower but St. Charles East falls to Huntley
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Chicago White Sox lose 2-1 to New York Yankees, spoiling Carlos Rodón’s outstanding performance in a thriller with an October feel
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Northwest Indiana local scores for Sunday, May 23