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Chicago Cubs give up 10 runs in the 8th inning vs. the Milwaukee Brewers, turning ‘a phenomenal game’ into a 14-4 rout for their 4th straight loss
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Daily horoscope for June 29, 2021
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Ask Amy: Reluctant stepmother wonders if she should stay
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Christ Hospital nurse who delayed retirement because of the pandemic will be spending the summer with her grandchildren after over 50 years on the job
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Spending more time stuck in traffic? Here’s what the roads and expressways look like as drivers return.
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Column: This is not a farewell column. (I’m really sorry!) So off we go.
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Daywatch: COVID outbreak tied to Illinois summer camp, at least 77 shot in weekend violence and 15 Chicago restaurant specials for July 4 weekend
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Barrington School District 220 gets renovation, construction projects started at 3 schools
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Ben Zobrist’s upcoming divorce trial could include subpoenaed testimony from former pastor he’s suing — including all messages exchanged with his wife Julianna
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This day in history, June 29: The first trans-Pacific airplane flight completed
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How to fix a leaky outdoor faucet
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A satellite’s impending fiery demise shows how important it is to keep space clean
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Eufy robotic vacuum vs. Roomba vs. Roborock: Which is best?
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Waterpik vs. Oral-B water flosser: Which is better?
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Tour de France riders stage a protest over ‘extremely dangerous’ racing conditions after a flurry of crashes
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The ultimate guide to RV accessories and essentials
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Wireless vs. hardwired home security systems: Which is better?
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Hyde Park Brew Fest is now Hyde Park Summer Fest: ‘We usually kick off the summer, but now we’re basically ending the summer’
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CTA ‘L’ trains in Loop have ‘major delays’ after small fire
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Galen Rupp and Sara Hall headline the Chicago Marathon fields as the race returns in October after being canceled in 2020
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Messi rompe otro récord con la Albiceleste
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License plate cameras can help police, but privacy concerns raise call for regulation
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Cae número de niños migrantes en albergue más grande de EEUU
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Búsqueda en edificio caído en Florida se alarga al 6to día
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¿Por qué nos enamoramos de los ángeles de Victoria’s Secret?
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Atacan a tropas de EEUU en Siria tras bombardeos a milicias
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CLC board approves $224M budget using reserves to fund major projects
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Illinois allows medical cannabis patients to buy from any dispensary after computer glitch disrupts service
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Best Bose surround sound system
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Record heat wave grips Pacific Northwest: ‘We are not meant for this’
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My worst moment: ‘Bosch’ and ‘The Wire’ star Jamie Hector and the time Jerry Orbach came to his rescue on ‘Law & Order’
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Los duelos estrella en cuartos de la Copa América
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Familia argentina entre desaparecidos de derrumbe en Florida
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Best small office design ideas
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Speak Out reader opinion: State should have found use for former Tinley Park Mental Health Center
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Chicago area under flash flood watch as thunderstorms persist until later in week, but forecast for July 4 weekend clear and sunny
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La inscripción al seguro médico se retrasa entre los niños latinos
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Muchos residentes de edificio gemelo en Miami se quedan
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Best office chairs for back pain
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Guest column: Piling up the debris of people’s lives in Naperville tornado zone just a small taste of tragedy
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Naperville Police Beat
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Go away with… Megan Batoon
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Rusia reporta nuevo máximo de muertes diarias por COVID-19
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Best robot vacuum and mop
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Mientras EEUU sale de Afganistán, ex soldados reflexionan sobre su tiempo allí
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Best gifts for teachers from students
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Banco de México refuta a Salinas Pliego por bitcoin
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Splat vs. Manic Panic vs. Henna hair dye: Which is better?
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Si es de la tercera edad, nueva plataforma gratuita le ayuda a entender Medicare
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The best 4-bike hitch racks
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Vanishing teller jobs threaten women’s banking entry point
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Best kids’ climbing domes of 2021
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Fireworks complaints in Elgin down 59% but city police won’t be letting up on enforcement, chief says
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Elmhurst Hospital celebrates ten years in “new” building
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Recruiting notes: Warren running back Reese Edwards becomes an SEC recruit, committing to the ‘first Power Five program to believe in me’
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COVID-19 vaccinations to be available at some farmers markets in the Fox Valley
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Blotter: DUI arrests reported in Franklin Park
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Op-ed: Millions wasted in Chicago and Illinois on COVID-19 contact tracing
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La serie ‘Somos.’ le da voz a masacre callada en México
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Renaissance Faire calls its loyal subjects back this summer
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Corte Suprema EEUU: algunos inmigrantes no tendrán audiencia
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What to know about the delta variant in Illinois
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Letters: Chicago’s deadline for replacing lead service lines means decades of putting children at risk
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Los Biden visitarán a familias de víctimas de edificio colapsado en Florida
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España anuncia la lista de la selección olímpica de fútbol
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Carolina del Norte elevará a 10 años la edad mínima penal
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Worried by delta variant, WHO officials urge vaccinated people to keep wearing masks
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De Boer renuncia como DT de Holanda tras eliminación en la Euro
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A Horizon League player of the year at Illinois-Chicago, former San Francisco Giants farmhand Rob Calabrese is ‘having fun playing’ again for the ThunderBolts
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Republicans eyeing a 2024 presidential run begin politicking early
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Christina Aguilera apoya públicamente a Britney Spears
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Op-ed: The 11,000-year-old site where Neolithic humans got absolutely hammered
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Vin Diesel confirma que Riddick 4 ya está en marcha
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Schools press for state guidance on health guidelines as preparations underway for new school year
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Illinois secretary of state’s office settles lawsuit that alleged automatic voter registration rollout was botched
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Founder of herb garden at Morton Grove church inspired by 12th century St. Hildegard
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Salvadoreña se reúne con hijos tras años de separación
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Northwest Indiana home sales, prices continue to grow in ‘awesome but scary’ market
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Fireworks and festivals planned for July 4 weekend
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Venus Williams wins her 90th match at Wimbledon in her 90th career major
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Liquor laws used to target gay bars. But now one state will apologize and acknowledge that history for the first time.
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Centennial Beach and camp numbers topping those in 2019, but other park district programs lagging
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US Catholic school association seeks to rebound from a grim 2020
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Rusia aprueba vacunas COVID-19 de refuerzo a los 6 meses
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The best massage pillow
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Trabajador griego es arrestado por robo de Picasso
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No bugs, no food: Educators putting word out about importance of pollinators
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Op-ed: Post-pandemic, what will September bring for the class of 2034?
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Column: Former pro wrestler Mickey Shannon plots comeback at 63. ‘You walk a thin line of danger.’
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The best USB Wi-Fi adapters for PC
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The best reading chair for your home library
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The best life raft
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Metea Valley’s Nicki Hernandez has been Michigan’s top scorer in two of the past three seasons. She’s creating offense for the Red Stars Reserves too.
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Residents of sister tower next to collapsed Florida condo building decide to stay: ‘It’s not a mass exodus’
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Martial arts studio, cocktail delivery service concept given formal approvals from Wilmette Village Board
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The best table tennis set
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US Foods to pay $160,000 to settle allegations of hiring discrimination against Black and female job applicants
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Family of Tyler Skaggs sues the Los Angeles Angels and 2 employees for negligence in his drug-related death 2 years ago
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Column: Can the left defend critical race theory? Or merely oppose its critics?
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Forest Preserves of Cook County
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Las lesiones por fuegos artificiales alcanzan un máximo de 20 años durante la pandemia
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The best Oral-B electric toothbrushes
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Column: It’s time for our seasonal self-promise to read more books (or a book) this summer
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Ola de calor en el noroeste de EEUU se mueve tierra adentro
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Top US general in Afghanistan says security is deteriorating, as loss of districts to Taliban is worrisome
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Cozy fall decor ideas for your home
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The best pink hair dyes
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Editorial: A tax referendum even penny-pinchers might approve
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Inglaterra se saca espina histórica en la Euro (VIDEO)
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The best headphones for PS5
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While acknowledging delta variant will be dominant, Dr. Allison Arwady says WHO guidance on masks not applicable in Chicago
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EEUU ordena informes sobre accidentes de coches autónomos
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Federer sobrevive en Wimbledon tras retiro de rival
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Indoor golf concept coming to Block 37 mall as ‘eatertainment’ tries to come back from the pandemic
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7 years after Chicago got its first taste, Claudia concept readies to open in its ‘forever home’ in Bucktown
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¿Por qué ‘Chicharito’ y Vela no son convocados por el Tri?
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Chile aplicará tercera dosis de vacuna de refuerzo
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Héctor Santiago is the 1st pitcher disciplined under MLB’s crackdown on foreign substances — getting a 10-game suspension
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Man pleads guilty to firing at Chicago police in 2019 South Side shootout
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Congressional leaders urge FCC to perform equity audit to examine how policy decisions disparately harmed Black Americans and other communities of color
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Matt Lelito wants to pitch. The Andrean graduate is making a good case for that with the Northwest Indiana Oilmen.
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Arlington Heights trustees set zoning rules for Arlington International Racecourse land that ‘put the property to its highest and best use’ once sold
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Reward of up to $1,000 offered in connection with Naperville police investigation into May 23 protests
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With NCAA rules set to change Thursday, some college athletes are ready to cash in on their names, images and likenesses
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EEUU: Pandemia causa problemas mentales para menores
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How to sharpen lawn mower blades
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“Chicago: Where Comics Came to Life (1880-1960)” exhibit at the Chicago Cultural Center
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Touring musicals are back in the fall: Broadway in Chicago announces ‘Rent,’ ‘Frozen,’ the new ‘Moulin Rouge’ and Chicago world premiere of ‘Devil Wears Prada’ musical
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Which garden hose is best for large yards?
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Want a dinner on the table in 30 minutes? Try these quick and easy pasta recipes
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Best Honeywell tower fan
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Indiana couple on mission after son, left in hot car, dies
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Cómo Disney usó la robótica punta para hacer que Spider-Man se elevara sobre el Avengers Campus
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Burr Ridge village seeking information from residents, business owners to assess full scale of tornado damage
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‘Es muy muy triste’: Las peligrosas labores de rescate en Miami
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President of Loyola Academy to become pastor at Old St. Patrick’s parish in 2022, archdiocese announces
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Thornton Township District 205’s Debra Ward-Mitchell named Education Support Professional of the Year
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4-year-old boy who drowned in retention pond near Northbrook is identified
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The best dorm room chairs
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Highland man accused of shooting at woman after she refused his sexual advances
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Illinois schools lagged behind most other states in access to in-person learning during pandemic, report says
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Planting potatoes in a grow bag
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Gary students gain one hour in classroom in August
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How Illinois failed to stop a flood of unemployment fraud during the pandemic
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Petcube review: How does this affordable pet camera stack up?
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Legado de Lady Di se mantiene vivo
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Evanston’s Chef Q, hailed as pandemic hero, looks to keep up her fight against food insecurity
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Legado de Diana se mantiene vivo rumbo a 60 aniversario
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NICTD set to re-bid Double Track project in early fall
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Federal agency blocks Indiana’s Medicaid work requirements
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What won’t the Nelk Boys do?
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Miles de prisioneros fueron enviados a casa por el COVID. No quieren volver
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Dos favoritos y varias incógnitas en cuartos de Copa América
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A scaled-back Lake County Fair will return this summer; ‘We decided to do a micro fair and get our toes back in the water’
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Elgin Sports Complex expansion and homeless housing initiative on the table for possible funding
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Pair charged in March theft, attack on Niles spa employee
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College athletes in Illinois can hire agents, be paid for endorsements under measure signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker
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EEUU: Ayuda para el alquiler, víctima de la burocracia
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Serena Williams se despide de Wimbledon
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After 45 years, St. Francis Xavier music teacher retires to The Sound of Diane
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San Francisco Giants pitcher Gregory Santos is suspended 80 games for violating MLB’s PED policy
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Comings & Goings: Medical centers open in Oak Lawn, Palos Heights, and more
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Prometen pesquisa sobre derrumbe en Miami
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The Spin: Pritzker signs legislation allowing college athletes to sign endorsement deals | Rodney Davis testing waters for gubernatorial bid | French government to honor the Rev. Jesse Jackson
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Windows, doors and roofs able to withstand 135 mph winds are available, and one expert says they’re needed
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Luis Robert is medically cleared to increase baseball activities, and the Chicago White Sox center fielder could begin a rehab assignment in about 4 weeks
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Suspenden a Héctor Santiago por usar sustancias ajenas
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Ayudar a los drogadictos a sobrevivir, no a abstenerse: La ‘reducción de daños’ obtiene apoyo federal
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Skokie Village Board passes budget that includes water rate increase, cost-cutting measures
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Column: First concert at RiverEdge Park after year off due to pandemic set to be a noteworthy event
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Tigray fighters in Ethiopia reject cease-fire as ‘sick joke’
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The best mini drone
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Northwestern to allow full capacity for its 2021-22 sports seasons — including the Wildcats’ football opener against Michigan State on Sept. 3
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Pandemia causa rezago en estudiantes de EEUU
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The best gift for chess players
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Muere el popular actor Stuart Damon
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Minor League parks, stripped of America’s pastime, await new fates
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Southtowners: Palos Park police has a new sergeant, Oak Lawn Park District lauded, and more
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The best yoga short for women
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As reopening from pandemic continues, Aurora eyes economic development
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Art program allows Lake County jail inmates to express emotions; ‘They have a need to be heard’
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La Ucrania de Shevchenko hace historia en la Euro
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The best essential oil painting supply for beginners
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Venezuela empieza a aplicar vacuna cubana contra COVID-19
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Serena Williams is out at Wimbledon after stopping her first-round match with a leg injury
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Deputy police chief to fill in as interim chief while Naperville does search for Marshall’s successor
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After more than a year of virtual programming, Highland Park Senior Center reopens at new location
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The best MP3 player for kids
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Pets of the week
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Riverfront Playhouse actors are thrilled to be back in front of an audience for Shakespeare run
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EEUU: Casi todos los muertos por COVID no estaban vacunados
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Illinois gets first credit rating upgrade from Wall Street since George Ryan was governor. But it’s still in the basement.
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Aurora police chief withdrew candidacy late last week for top cop job in Fort Lauderdale
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Council approves amendment to increase part time off-duty officer pay rate for the parks and recreation department
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The best dual monitor stand
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Glencoe will see live concerts, fireworks later this summer
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Death toll in Florida condo collapse rises to 12, with 149 people still missing; officials pledge multiple probes
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Concerts planned at park in Geneva
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With continued interest in outdoor dining, Glencoe officials examine the impact on downtown parking
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Column: 99% of WNBA players are vaccinated. Other leagues should take heed or risk more disruptions.
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The best laptop for Cricut
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COVID testing mandatory for North Central staff, students who aren’t vaccinated during fall semester
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House looks to remove Roger Taney bust, US chief justice best known for an infamous pro-slavery decision, other Confederate statues
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Which hydrating facial cleanser should you buy?
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United Airlines says it will hire up to 3,000 employees in Chicago, add flights after biggest plane purchase in its history
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Damage at Surfside condo tower got ‘significantly worse’ before collapse. ‘Grueling’ rescue effort continues
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Supreme Court rejects plea to end CDC moratorium on evicting tenants who aren’t paying rent during pandemic
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Fox News fined $1 million for sex harassment and retaliation by the New York City Commission on Human Rights
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Gavin Sheets makes his major-league debut for the Chicago White Sox, while Billy Hamilton returns from the IL as part of 4 roster moves
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Man charged with murder in killing of mother, 81, on the Near North Side
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El rostro hispano de la tragedia en Surfside: Argentinos, colombianos, cubanos, chilenos, uruguayos, paraguayos, puertorriqueños y venezolanos entre los desaparecidos y fallecidos
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House GOP leaders won’t support creation of a select committee to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol attack
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Man who pleaded not guilty to murder, carjacking charges of Uber driver from Franklin Park could face death penalty
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Large fire at Morris warehouse where batteries are stored prompts evacuations
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Facebook message — ‘So I raped you’ — leads to arrest warrant in 2013 campus attack
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Biden to visit site of Florida building collapse on Thursday
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Prosecutors may seek death penalty in Gary bank robbery shooting where security guard from Tinley Park was fatally shot
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Community organizations call for peace after South Shore shooting
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Dodgers’ Trevor Bauer subject of assault investigation, woman obtained restraining order
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Kyle Schwarber homers again, giving the Washington Nationals slugger 12 in his last 10 games and 16 in 18 games as the leadoff man
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Giannis Antetokounmpo leaves with a knee injury as the Atlanta Hawks — without Trae Young — even the Eastern Conference finals with a 110-88 rout of the Milwaukee Bucks