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White Sox win 9-0 over Oakland Athletics August 17 – A’s starter Chris Bassitt struck by line drive
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‘A dark cloud’ overshadows the Chicago White Sox’s 9-0 win after Oakland Athletics pitcher Chris Bassitt gets struck in the head with a line drive
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Daily horoscope for August 18, 2021
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Ask Amy: Spouse worries about husband’s drinking
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After a gradual 20-year transformation, Bennett Park in Palos Hills offers ‘so many nice things’
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Chicago Bears Q&A: Does Justin Fields hold the ball too long? What’s causing all the injuries in training camp? Will Mitch Trubisky get booed Saturday at Soldier Field?
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Sackler heir says family won’t settle unless protected from opioid lawsuits
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This day in history, August 18: Congress establishes the Bureau of Immigration
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For Andrew and Austin Romine, playing together on the Chicago Cubs is a blessing — and a big-league career 1st — as the brothers make history
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Afghans in US fear for relatives left behind: ‘We haven’t slept, we haven’t eaten’
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Daywatch: Chicago mandates masks indoors for everyone, report shows inequalities in property tax increases and an updated guide to dining around the city
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Chicago Shakes in the Parks launches ‘Dream’ tour this weekend
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Chicago artist Tony Fitzpatrick will have final museum show in Glen Ellyn this fall. ‘It is time for me to get out of the way.’
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Column: Messy Afghanistan withdrawal is a major intelligence failure, but Afghan people are ultimately responsible for their country
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Letter to the Editor
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The most famous spies in history
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Boy, 16, fatally shot in Little Village, memorial shot up the next morning
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Gary OKs mask requirement for city’s schools; ordinance applies to all schools, including charters
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Bicyclist, 70, killed in traffic crash on Museum Campus Drive, Chicago police say
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Kids team up for lemonade stand that raises $6,000 in honor of slain Officer Ella French
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Major sewer project planned in Aurora
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Speak Out reader opinions: Cubs owner treated far differently than Sox owner; no way to fight IRS when refund check doesn’t come; QAnon theories beyond crazy
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Volunteers sought for work on downtown Aurora mural
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‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ review: Not just crummy timing with ‘White Lotus,’ this new Hulu series is plain disappointing
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Douglass Park 18 is now open, a mini golf course in North Lawndale designed by local teens. ‘You can change the way your world looks.’
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Cancelan el Gran Premio de Japón de F1
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Vacunarse contra el covid es ‘un acto de amor’, dice el Papa
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Pumas toca fondo en la tabla tras ser goleado por Necaxa
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Tips for keeping your canine cool
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Mujer afirma que Bauer le causó dolor y miedo
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Tips and tricks for getting your kids back to school that you may have forgotten about
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‘I don’t want to risk my life for a paycheck’: Immunosuppressed people grapple with returning to workplace
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Los Bucks se quedan en casa para Navidad
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$350 million. 1,000 health care workers. 500,000 tests weekly. Inside LAUSD’s virus testing effort
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John Keating stepping down as Mokena police chief, third person to leave the job in past year
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Speak Out reader opinion: Biden administration oversaw a lousy evacuation strategy in Afghanistan
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Recomiendan en EEUU vacunas de refuerzo contra covid
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Something is killing gray whales. Is it a sign of oceans in peril?
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Column: Science as lifesaver dates back thousands of years to the Nilometer, but now some politicians want to turn back the clock
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En sólo 7 días, los talibanes recuperan el poder en Afganistán
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The school culture wars: ‘You have brought division to us’
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Propietario del Chicago Fire compra un equipo suizo
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With R. Kelly on trial, what has become of his music?
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Georgia board to review Fulton County elections as critics worry about possible takeover
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Home Depot punished worker for Black Lives Matter logo, labor board says
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Spotlight on football: Longtime cellist David Freedman is a virtuoso on Libertyville’s offensive line
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What a U.K. staycation looks like in a pandemic
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Scoville Park concert series welcomes Ladi Soul
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Americans spent less in July as COVID-19 cases surged
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Comings & Goings: Dick’s opens discount store in Orland Park, building demolition begins in Homewood, and more
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Countdown to football: Xavier Slayton puts in the hard work, including time with a certain NFL player, to lead No. 7 Crete-Monee
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‘A new chapter’: After four years in St. Louis Cardinals organization, Richards’ Donivan Williams seeks hitting revival with ThunderBolts
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Spotlight on football: Jacob’s platter? Bottarini looking forward to having a lot to do as three-year starter at linebacker for Marmion.
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For first time, Niles Police Department adds chaplain to offer ‘spiritual and emotional support’ to officers
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Illinois State Fair returns
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Environmental survey finds Gurnee residents most concerned about EtO emissions
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Three recipes to make with sweet corn
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Sean Penn, con su hija Dylan, dirige de nuevo en ‘Flag Day’
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Federal board resolves two-year dispute between Metra and Amtrak over Union Station rent
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A 30 años del golpe que gestó la caída de la URSS
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Lincolnwood District 74 school board president resigns; applications open for new member
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En Texas, el gobernador tiene COVID y las escuelas imponen mascarillas
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R. Kelly a un paso de juicio por abusos sexuales
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Culture Stock seeks online votes for $25,000 grant
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Editorial: The Taliban says it will ensure women’s rights in Afghanistan. Who believes that?
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La décima película de ‘Fast & Furious’ ya tiene fecha de estreno
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GPTC offering rides for students until bus routes are resolved
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‘El Talibán está llamando’: los aliados afganos de EEUU temen lo peor
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Southtowners: Harvey student a HBCU Scholar, and more
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CenterStage brings ‘Romeo and Juliet’ to outdoor parks
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CPS plans for Aug. 30 return
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Aurora mayor says city will do ‘deeper dive’ into census numbers that show population dip
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Comienza el muy esperado juicio de R Kelly por abuso sexual
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Data of more than 40 million exposed in T-Mobile breach
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Countdown to football: Lighter and stronger, senior linebacker Mason McMullen develops ‘a dog mentality’ for No. 2 Valparaiso
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Column: Ultimate sacrifice of 8 Lake Countians should not be forgotten amid Afghanistan chaos; ‘My heart breaks for every Gold Star parent’
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R Kelly’s federal conspiracy trial in New York gets underway as prosecutors say case is ‘about a predator’ while defense says girls ‘came to him’
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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New commission to address Indiana public health system gaps
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Thousands of new homes in Colorado in imminent danger as wildfire protection plans languish
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Something is killing gray whales. Is it a sign of oceans in peril?
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Twitter will let users report misinformation for first time
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Mourinho y Allegri lideran batalla de técnicos en Italia
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National parks require masks ‘regardless of vaccination status’
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High school sports that cause the most concussions
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Study: Playing Euchre and other card games could stave off Alzheimer’s
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Elgin News Digest: Dundee Township holding shredding event; tickets on sale for new ESO season; register now for Lions Heritage Fest 5K run, 1.6-mile walk
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Column: Beer without the buzz is starting to make noise
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Illinois court sides with transgender woman in her 10-year battle with Hobby Lobby over the right to use the women’s restroom at work
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NCAA is investigating the Nebraska football program and coach Scott Frost for improper use of analysts and holding off-campus workouts last year
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Lake County authorities investigating deaths of two people pulled from Lake Michigan
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Divided Naperville council agrees to give Century Walk $100,000 annually for public art projects for next 3 years
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‘No es la persona. Es el medio ambiente’
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Taliban violently disperse a rare public protest in Afghanistan days after takeover
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Vuelta: Philipsen gana otra etapa, Elissonde nuevo líder
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Volar o no volar: los viajeros sopesan el riesgo de enfermarse, o cancelar
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The best toothbrush cleaner
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Juicio a R. Kelly por tráfico sexual: qué saber y esperar
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$1 million Powerball ticket sold at Naperville BP gas station
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The funeral for Chicago police Officer Ella French
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Austin has been working on its quality-of-life plan for years. The Wednesday premiere of a new documentary will show the progress.
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The best 4K laptop
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Pets of the week
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Marilyn Manson es acusado de escupir y soplar mocos a mujer
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Mientras los incendios forestales consumen el Oeste, funcionarios intentan predecir su camino
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At the Illinois State Fair, Democrats seek to portray unity and strength despite internal tensions
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Yatra entra de lleno al reggaetón con Jhay Cortez (VIDEO)
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Teven Jenkins’ return to the Chicago Bears after back surgery is undetermined, but Matt Nagy is hopeful the rookie offensive lineman will be back at some point this season
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The best bath brush
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El Congreso sopesa las salvaguardias para los denunciantes tras la saga de Trump
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Top DeSantis donor invested millions in COVID-19 antibody treatment the Florida governor is touting
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Scarlett Johansson y Colin Jost dan la bienvenida a su primer hijo
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Indiana hospitals urge vaccinations as COVID cases increase
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Kanye West coming to Soldier Field for ‘Donda’ listening party
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The best full bed frame
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Popularidad de Biden cae por debajo del 50% por primera vez en su presidencia: encuestas
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La cineasta afgana Shahrbanoo Sadat: ‘Si sobrevivo, mi cine habrá cambiado para siempre’
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Letters: School choice is not inherently racist
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Column: Lawmakers want Pritzker to ask gaming board to award license for south suburban casino
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Muchas familias optan por la educación en casa en EEUU
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US health officials recommend booster shots for everyone against COVID-19; doses could begin Sept. 20
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How to be healthier about snacking according to experts
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With classes now in session in West Aurora School District, ‘there’s an excitement about having kids back’
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Back-to-school can create anxiety, especially this year; an expert suggests teaching kids skills so they can ‘stop for a second and think’
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Biden administration to require that nursing home staff are vaccinated against COVID-19
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Juez ordena arresto de Laura Bozzo por delito fiscal en México
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Commissioners approve a mask mandate in county-owned buildings beginning Monday
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River Forest couple whose daughter was killed in Afghanistan watch current events with uncertainty
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3 things we learned at Chicago Bears practice, including Justin Fields’ groin soreness and Andy Dalton not focusing on the rookie QB hype: ‘Right now, it’s my time’
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CME denies report it is seeking to buy rival Chicago trading exchange Cboe in $16 billion all-stock offer
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Dueño de los Mets fustiga al equipo tras quinta derrota consecutiva
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Hard Rock taking over casino from troubled Indiana company
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Calm school board meeting ends; police say report filed after anti-mask supporter coughs on woman
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The best Nike shoes for kids
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The best deshedding tool for cats
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Aurora officials push state business recovery program
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The best NUK pacifier
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Man sets fire to Cadillac after nearly hitting parking lot attendant, Chicago police say
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Biden says US troops will stay in Afghanistan until every American is evacuated
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Retired special education teacher from Orland Park killed in Dan Ryan Expressway shooting
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Potempa: Aretha Franklin film with Jennifer Hudson rooted with Star Plaza meeting
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Hospitales en EEUU envían a pacientes de COVID a otros estados
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Lo que debes saber sobre el refuerzo de la vacuna contra covid
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Developer looks to convert aging Niles industrial buildings into 14 apartments
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Cronología de la vida de R. Kelly, rumores y cargos penales
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Lukaku dice no necesitar periodo de adaptación en el Chelsea
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State grant program to help businesses affected by pandemic unveiled in Matteson
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Zion District 6 classes start with COVID precautions in place; ‘A lot of nervous energy and excitement today’
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Chicago man, 22, shot and killed while in car on Harlem Avenue in Oak Park
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Former Loyola basketball coach Porter Moser sells Wilmette home for $3.2M
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Chicago Teachers Union has yet to reach agreement with CPS as start of school looms; district says CTU ‘is rejecting science for their own gain’
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Collapse and conquest: The Taliban strategy that seized Afghanistan
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The best upholstery cleaner for your couch
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EPA bans pesticide linked to health problems in children
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The 3 best ways to ease pain on top of the foot
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Dozens of Illinois public school districts on probation for refusing to comply with Pritzker’s mask mandate
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Detroit Tigers analyst Jack Morris suspended indefinitely for making an offensive comment about Shohei Ohtani
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Michael Hermosillo grew up a Chicago Cubs fan: ‘Sammy Sosa was obviously the “GOAT” to me growing up’
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Oakland A’s pitcher Chris Bassitt will need surgery to repair a fractured cheekbone but escapes damage to his eye after a liner struck him in the face vs. the Chicago White Sox
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Lake County Marine Corps recruiter charged with possession of child pornography
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Officers and community members gather at wake for slain Chicago police Officer Ella French: ‘She was the most beautiful person’
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‘She always convinced me she can do anything’: Daughter of 70-year-old homicide victim says her mom put family first
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‘He took my virginity’: First witness in R. Kelly trial confronts singer and testifies she had sex with him at 16 after they met at Cook County courthouse
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Jake Arrieta gets rocked in his 1st start for the San Diego Padres — then exits early with a hamstring injury
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‘He didn’t deserve this at all.’ Friends and family hold balloon release in memory of hip-hop artist Squeak