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Daily horoscope for August 23, 2021
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Ask Amy: Grandchild would like to reject grandparents, for cause
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Column: An ode to a COVID-19 bride who lost control
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Letters: The demoralization of Chicago’s police officers
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In West Garfield Park, activists hope community involvement leads to safety and revitalization
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Editorial: Haiti needs our help now
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Op-ed: High-speed rail is a win-win for America
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Column: 4 generations of Black women run Chicago’s oldest hot dog stand. ‘That’s how you create generational wealth in the Black community.’
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From ‘quarantine academies’ to virtual substitutes, how schools are teaching students in isolation because of COVID-19
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5 questions facing the Chicago Bears offensive line, including how much Jason Peters has left and where James Daniels stands after injuries
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Lake Bluff mansion that sold in December is back on the market for $4.5M
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Kane County Health Department plans community COVID-19 vaccination clinics
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Craig Kimbrel moves forward after a talk with Tony La Russa as the reliever adapts to his new role with the Chicago White Sox
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The best medicine ball
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The best family chore chart
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This day in history, August 23: Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama introduces his choice of running mate, Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware
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The best dumbbell set
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Eero vs. Google Wi-Fi: Which is better?
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Before-and-after pictures of the worst hurricanes in American history
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Column: There’s pain in junked books — but the Biblioracle explains why
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Daywatch: Cook County’s indoor mask mandate begins | Biden nominates Rahm as ambassador to Japan | Kenosha one year after unrest
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Cast iron skillet vs. stainless steel skillet: Which is better?
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Americans support mask and vaccine mandates for schools, AP-NORC poll finds
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The best interactive toy for toddlers
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Talk of the County reader opinion: ‘Should we stay another 20 years fighting … in an unpopular war?’
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Best dorm under-bed storage ideas
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Regalo baby gate vs. Evenflo baby gate: Which is better?
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Talk of the County reader opinion: ‘Both Trump and Biden were correct in their decision to withdraw. Afghanistan is ungovernable’
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River Forest, Norridge get grants from Com Ed
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Talk of the County reader opinion: Pritzker’s ‘going nuts — He’s signing every bill you can give him’
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University of Illinois adds adviser on Native American issues
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Lake Station men charged in Valparaiso disturbance: police
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Talk of the County reader opinion: Chaos in Kabul was really just ‘a normal, average day at the airport … (with) guided tours’
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Pacquiao baraja retiro tras derrota para ir con todo a la política
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Talk of the County reader opinion: ‘This country has gone to pot, and it’s all because of Biden’
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Man accused of Loop sexual assault and attempted kidnapping held without bail
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El América no falla y se afianza en el liderato
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‘Leyenda viviente’: Miguel Cabrera alcanza los 500 jonrones
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How American celebrities are changing Mexico’s tequila industry
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‘Free Guy’ vuelve a liderar taquilla de EEUU y Canadá
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Speak Out reader opinion: It’s a shame Jackson Park is being changed for Obama center
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Five things to do in Lake County Aug. 27-Sept. 1
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Five things to do in Naperville and the Fox Valley Aug. 27-Sept. 1
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Big Ten teams will forfeit games if they don’t have enough players available because of COVID-19
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In Rural America, twisting arms to take a COVID vaccine first takes trust
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Tras 10 años, hoy termina la era Cuomo como gobernador de NY
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Cuando la música se detiene: ‘lugar feliz’ afgano se apaga
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Ukuleles take center stage at Aurora festival
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School or ‘Russian roulette’? Amid delta variant and lax mask rules, some parents see no difference
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EEUU aprueba la vacuna contra COVID-19 de Pfizer
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Kendall Jenner, Michael Jordan, the Rock. How American celebrities are changing Mexico’s tequila industry
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Henri continues to drench much of inland Northeast, hampering cleanup efforts and threatening further flooding
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EEUU agiliza evacuación desde Kabul, pero el caos continúa
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Park District of La Grange looking to replace departing board members
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Northwest Indiana local scores and schedules
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Disputas por tapabocas y cuarentenas impiden reapertura de escuelas
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‘La desalmada’ podría cambiar historia de telenovelas en EEUU
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¿Por qué la policía decomisa bienes de gente que no cometió delitos?
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Chicago Soldiers golf outing to raise funds for wounded veterans benefits Sandburg alumnus
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The best inflatable pillow for travel
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Fiestas celebrates Mexican heritage with music, food, costumes, talent competition
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New York City mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for public school teachers and staff
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As commuter habits change, Naperville may eliminate quarterly parking permits at Metra station lots
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1 man killed, 1 injured in 3-vehicle Hegewisch car crash
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Aurora area events to put focus on problem of youth suicide
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Nueve Zelanda contempla retirar el nombre ‘All Whites’
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In Rural America, twisting arms to take a COVID vaccine first takes trust
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Glenview police search for SUV driver after bicyclist killed in weekend hit-and-run crash
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The best baby bath towel
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Todos en el ejército de EEUU deberán vacunarse contra el covid
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Pentagon to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for all service members
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The best VR headset for iPhone
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Gunfire at Kabul airport kills 1 amid chaotic evacuations as Taliban insist on US pullout date
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La FDA le pide a la gente no usar antiparasitario contra el covid
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Juez británico falla contra cantante de Sex Pistols
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Authorities seek help in identifying woman whose body was pulled from Lake Michigan near Waukegan
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The best cooling mattress topper
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Las novedades esta semana en cine, música y televisión
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Arruinan sus vacaciones por tarjetas de vacunación falsas
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Column: Warren High asking voters to support cheaper parking fees
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From frozen seafood boils to jarred pickles, Chicago chefs have created thriving businesses during the pandemic
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The best fish oil supplement for cats
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Everyone is Irish — even dogs — during Irish Days in Long Grove
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Los Paraolímpicos tendrán a escolares como espectadores
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Column: Matteson-based bridal startup expands amid pandemic challenges
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Big Ten football season preview: Ohio State and Wisconsin are the favorites — but don’t discount the Hoosier hype
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Big Ten football: Team-by-team previews for the 2021 season
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Countdown to football: At peace with his recruiting, Northwestern commit Deuce McGuire ready to put it all on the line for No. 4 Marist
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Spotlight on football: Lucky break? Antioch’s Andy Bowles reboots his career after a serious injury
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Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
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Column: Cubs fan since World War II hurls his season pass from 1959 at Ricketts family out of disgust
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Jimmy Hayes, the former Chicago Blackhawks player, dies at 31
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R. Kelly shamed 17-year old girl he gave herpes, beat her with Nike Air Force 1 shoe, she testifies
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The best Nintendo Switch LAN adapter
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With full FDA approval of Pfizer vaccine, pediatricians discourage parents from trying to get shots for kids 11 and younger
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Editorial: Alas, no time for celebration. The delta variant has made sure of that.
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To make the perfect BLT, rethink two of the staple ingredients
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Naperville photog’s eerie ‘Stillness’ captures start of COVID-19 pandemic to encourage DuPage residents to get vaccinated
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Buscan desaparecidos tras inundaciones récord en Tennessee
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The high cost of just getting to the hospital
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5 ways to research stocks like the pros
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Easy homemade pickles, 3 ways
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The best twin XL bed frame
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Cambios en los premios del US Open
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Political savvy is the point of Theatre of Western Springs’ ‘The Outsider’
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¿Escuela o ‘ruleta rusa’? Entre delta y no exigir máscaras, algunos padres no ven ninguna diferencia
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Column: The soured promise of Time’s Up in a world where Hollywood post-#MeToo feels too much like pre-#MeToo
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Bandera de Afganistán desfilará en apertura de Parolímpicos
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Indianapolis man charged in 2019 Gary murder
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Former Lake County correctional officer charged with sexual misconduct involving inmate
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A newly renovated Civic Center Plaza and the promise of live entertainment lures crowd to Welcome Back, Elgin! fest
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After Tennessee flooding, 22 dead and dozens still missing
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Absuelven a policía que baleó a mujer en toma de Capitolio
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Highland man, Tyler Scheidt, killed in four-vehicle accident, remembered as ‘the kindest soul’
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Gary man wanted in Lake Station shooting: charges
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State Sen. Holmes to host online discussion about women in leadership
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The best tycoon game
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Alley Art Festival expands to three locations this year
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10 aspects of remote work employers and employees disagree on
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Home schooling, at-home learning are ‘very different,’ Evergreen Park-based advocate says
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46 shot, 6 killed in Chicago during weekend, police say
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Muere Rosita Quintana, legendaria actriz de era dorada de cine mexicano
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4 things we learned at Chicago Bears practice, including the defense’s response after an ugly effort and the rate of Justin Fields’ development
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Health benefits of 20 common vegetables
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The best Sony smart TV
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Mayim Bialik to guest host ‘Jeopardy!’ after Mike Richards’ exit
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The best Manduka yoga mat
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Stepping Stone aims to give diverse comedians a leg up and bring shows to more Chicago neighborhoods
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Argentina cita a sus campeones para eliminatorias
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Chicago announces $200 million in new mixed-use real estate developments for underserved communities on South and West sides
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2 killed in shooting, crash on Eisenhower Expressway, state police say
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Evanston Fire Department crews pulled kayaker, 2 Northwestern students out of Lake Michigan in separate weekend rescues
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Uncle Kracker headlines the Oswego PrairieFest Sept. 4
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Cambian violencia por turismo
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Gary cites Miller business for cleanup; sends bill after city did the work
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Retired special education teacher killed on Dan Ryan remembered as being devoted to her family, faith
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Oak Park, River Forest police: man sticks gun into Lyft driver’s back; another charged with aggravated kidnapping on Blue Line
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FIFAGate: Dirigente salvadoreño se declara culpable
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Those who lost shot at Illinois marijuana licenses want investigation of lottery winners with political connections, industry ties
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COVID politics and fatigue work against contact tracers
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IUN welcomes students back in person: ‘It feels good to be on campus’
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Camila Moreno es cíborg X en ‘Rey’
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Review: Blue Man Group is back in a strange new world
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Gang member who got ‘trophy tattoo’ on his face to commemorate murder is sentenced to 33 years
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Arlington Heights trustees approve economic, infrastructure and other plans to guide next 2 years
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Letters: Hyperlocal vaccination strategy is what vulnerable Chicago communities need
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Illinois State Police to install license plate-reading cameras on Chicago-area expressways as violence persists
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Liverpool declina ceder a Salah a Egipto para eliminatorias
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Jason Peters — not ready to retire — says he found the right fit with the Chicago Bears. ‘They know what I can do,’ the 39-year-old left tackle says.
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Mask mandate draws angry, emotional parents to Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills District 181 board meeting
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COVID-19 vaccines to be required for Chicago city workers, Mayor Lightfoot says; will follow mandates for Cook County and some state employees
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A Joliet father of six has five new organs after an extraordinary transplant. ‘We never knew this was possible.’
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SIU student from Chicago shot and killed during weekend party near campus; 3 others wounded
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CPS schools are safe to reopen next week, mayor insists, despite lack of teachers union deal: ‘We have a mountain of evidence of that fact’
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Acusadora de R. Kelly dice que abusó de ella con 17 años
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R. Kelly trial: The judge, attorneys, witnesses, jury and the singer accused of racketeering in New York federal court
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Líderes del teatros alcanzan Nuevo Acuerdo para Broadway
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Corrections and clarifications
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Dan 5 meses de prisión a líder de grupo extremista de EEUU
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Ricardo Anaya dice que AMLO quiere meterlo a la cárcel
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The best crib with a changing table
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Officials identify Park City teen who drowned off Waukegan beach
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William Recktenwald, investigative journalist who went undercover to root out corruption, dies at 79
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Buffalo Grove trustees starting to consider financial options for FY22 budget, including property tax increase
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The best pacifier holder
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FDA gives full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, which could lift public confidence in the shots and spur more mandates
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Proud Boys leader who burned Black Lives Matter flag gets 5 months in jail
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The best dog travel bag
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Illinois State Police investigating shooting on Eisenhower expressway
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The best shower squeegee
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The best Fenty Beauty product under $30
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The best Dior perfume
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The best playpen for dogs
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The best artificial flower
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Will more Illinois residents get vaccinated now that Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has FDA approval?
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Which SD memory card should I get?
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The best cat furniture
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Manduka yoga mat vs. Gaiam yoga mat: Which is better?
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Nico Hoerner is scheduled to resume baseball activities later this week after the Chicago Cubs pause his rehab assignment following a setback
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No strike — Naperville School District 203, teachers union reach tentative contract agreement
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Brothers’ donation to St. Edward High School in Elgin to fund new $5 million performing arts center
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‘It hurts but it’s worth it’: Nick Soto shows off the ‘it’ factor after scoring goal in Stagg’s season-opening win over Brother Rice
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Moderates bring House to standstill in President Biden budget clash
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Jayden Reed started out No. 4 on Western Michigan’s depth chart. Now, the Naperville Central graduate wears No. 1 for Michigan State.
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Four taken to hospitals after South Shore fire
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Teen among four injured in Uptown shooting
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US troops surge evacuations out of Afghanistan but threats persist at Kabul airport
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Local scores from the Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County areas
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‘I can’t wait to see more’: One and done? Not Erin Vallone. Senior outside powers Providence to season-opening win over Resurrection.
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Local scores from the Southland
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Northwest Indiana local scores and schedules
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Lance Lynn’s mistake on a 3-0 pitch and Craig Kimbrel’s 0-2 wild pitch in the 8th doom the Chicago White Sox in 3rd straight loss: ‘It was stupid — there’s no other way to say it’
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Franklin Park pastor to celebrate 25th anniversary Sept. 14
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Chicago Cubs end their record 13-game home losing streak on Rafael Ortega’s walk-off 2-run homer in the 9th vs. the Colorado Rockies