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- NFC North Week 3 roundup: Aaron Rodgers leads the Green Bay Packers to a last-second field goal that beats the San Francisco 49ers
- Daily horoscope for September 27, 2021
- Ask Amy: Husband’s surprise offspring upends marriage
- ‘Moulin Rouge!’ wins big at Tony Awards as Broadway celebrates its recovery
- United States takes back the Ryder Cup from Europe in a record-setting 19-9 rout at Whistling Straits
- When COVID-19 cancels reunion, Ridgewood High School alums donate to school’s needy
- Detective who harnessed genealogy to crack cold case of Stickney area newborn twin deaths named Officer of the Year
- Editorial: Why natural gas should be part of our environmental strategy
- Jury to hear bizarre case of former Northwestern professor accused of sexual thrill-killing
- Op-ed: We must close the Medicaid coverage gap to save Black mothers
- Letters: We need to commit the same money to curing cancer that we have to vaccinating against COVID-19
- Op-ed: Mayor Lightfoot’s civil forfeiture proposal encourages policing for profit, not reducing violent crime
- Op-ed: ‘It takes a village to raise a child.’ Why have we abandoned that truth?
- Op-ed: I once saved a man’s life against his expressed wishes. Refusals to get the COVID-19 vaccine reveal the costs of stressing patient autonomy
- What’s wrong with the Chicago Bears offense — and can it be fixed? Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts on the Week 3 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
- Dyson Cinetic Big Ball review: Can this vacuum remove pet hair and allergens from your home?
- Hearing aids review: Does Eargo’s newest model provide reliable sound quality?
- Chicago built back from the Great Fire in just two years. Now, 150 years later, the city finds itself at another crossroads.
- Sony TV vs. Samsung TV: Which is better?
- Evolution of the air fryer
- Best women’s oversized sweaters
- 3 thoughts as the home schedule at Wrigley Field closes out, including what the Chicago Cubs can take away from the St. Louis Cardinals’ hot streak
- St. Charles festival aims to help Random Acts Matter group
- The best high-end cotton bedsheet
- The Chicago Blackhawks’ Stanley Cup era started with Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews. Can they help usher in a new one this season?
- The best 16GB RAM laptop
- The best bee smoker for beekeeping
- The best Moog synthesizer
- This day in history, September 27: In Afghanistan, the Taliban, a band of former seminary students, drove the government of President Burhanuddin Rabbani out of Kabul, captured the capital and executed former leader Najibullah
- Daywatch: Arlington International Racecourse closes its gates for possible last time | Jurors weigh complex racketeering case against R. Kelly | Our 60 best books for fall
- The best wall tent
- The best horse blanket
- The best novelty ice pop mold
- The best guitar synthesizer
- The best CPU liquid cooler
- The best high-end duffel bag
- Talk of the County reader opinion: Even after Arizona audit results, ‘you fools keep believing that ex liar-in-chief’
- The best dander remover spray for dogs
- The best dog carrier sling
- The best vehicle ramp for dogs
- The best California king mattress
- The best superfood powder for weight loss
- St. Paul’s Lutheran’s faithful worship in outdoor service after fire claimed historic church near Beecher
- The best Halo bassinet
- The best curl cream for wavy hair
- Talk of the County reader opinion: ‘Who gives a rip anymore about Britney Spears and her uninteresting saga?’
- United Airlines fined $1.9 million for long ground delays
- The best Danby dehumidifier
- Talk of the County reader opinion: ‘Thank you Joe for leading the country and bringing us back to our senses’
- The best cat scratching post
- The best sleep sack
- Solari tras empate ante Chivas: ‘Es entendible que ellos salgan celebrando’
- The best Halo sleep sack
- The best Ingenuity bassinet
- Fati anota en su regreso y el Barcelona vuelve a respirar
- The best ergonomic seat cushion
- Talk of the County reader opinion: When is comes to Joe Biden, ‘every word he says is a lie’
- ‘Sin señas particulares’ brilla en los Ariel
- Why scores of female athletes are speaking out on abortion rights
- The best yoga mat cleaner
- With abortion largely banned in Texas, an Oklahoma clinic is feeling the effects
- The best mini trampoline for kids
- Local scores for the Southland
- Why is R. Kelly being tried in NY? Would he walk free if acquitted? What is the Mann Act anyway? 5 things to know as federal jury deliberates
- A cog in the college admissions scandal speaks out
- EEUU tiene suficientes vacunas COVID para refuerzos y niños
- Lista de ganadores del Premio Ariel del cine mexicano
- Lista de ganadores del premio Tony
- West Aurora School District gets some pushback from teachers, staff on state COVID-19 vaccine mandate
- Dividir las ciudades liberales es ahora la estrategia de redistribución de distritos
- Local scores for the Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County areas
- En México, algunos haitianos encuentran una mano amiga
- Talk of the County reader opinion: ‘Where does Biden get off on spending billions of dollars on the COVID vaccine to give to other nations?’
- ‘Moulin Rouge!’ y ‘The Inheritance’ triunfan en los Tony
- Estudiantes nigerianos buscan salir al extranjero
- Local scores for Northwest Indiana
- Column: Waukegan officials banking on building purchase spurring downtown development
- ¿Tus tapabocas son aún efectivos mientras el covid persiste?
- Tony Baranek’s Daily Southtown girls volleyball rankings and player of the week for Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021
- As new look for Oakhurst Forest Preserve is celebrated, longtime officer who ‘served the people of Aurora’ is honored
- Three Hazel Crest teens charged with multiple car breakins in Elmhurst
- Los niños enfrentan disparidades raciales conforme aumentan las infecciones por COVID-19
- Messi comparte ‘extraña’ foto en su nueva casa y vuelve ‘locos’ a sus fans
- Steve Millar’s Daily Southtown boys soccer rankings and player of the week for Tuesday. Sept. 28, 2021
- Column: Animals and plants, and some merchants, herald the change of seasons
- Facebook puts Instagram for kids on hold after pushback
- Indiana Dunes beaches closed due to ‘rusty’ spill from US Steel plant, officials say
- Alemania: Socialdemócratas superan a bloque de Merkel
- Patrick Z. McGavin’s Beacon-News/Courier-News boys soccer rankings and player of the week for Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021.
- ‘Moulin Rouge!’ dances away with 10 Tony wins as Broadway celebrates its recovery
- Chicago auto mechanics strike ends after 8 weeks
- John Hinckley, who shot President Reagan, to be freed from oversight
- Un detenido por el asesinato de una maestra en Londres
- Dave Melton’s Post-Tribune girls volleyball rankings and player of the week
- Speak Out reader opinion: Columnist creates spin blaming Republicans for events at Capitol Jan. 6
- Girls volleyball notes: She’s a Sledge hammer. With ‘setters hands,’ Erica Sledge can put ball away in variety of ways for Marian Catholic.
- Biden despliega algunas de las iniciativas migratorias más agresivas de la era Trump
- Laura Sudler, real estate agent and volunteer with groups including SOS Children’s Villages, dies at 82
- Pelosi dice que demócratas aprobarán ley de infraestructura
- Messi se reencuentra con Guardiola en Champions
- Boys soccer notes: Christian Munoz wanted a ‘lasting legacy’ at Bloom. He takes a big step toward that by scoring 100th career goal.
- Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day
- Driver going wrong way crashes into Orland Park man’s vehicle on Stevenson, police say. Both are killed.
- Column: The joys of being a woman and negotiating car prices at a dealership
- Little White School Museum in Oswego gets new museum manager
- Rolling Stones inicia su gira por EEUU honrando a Watts
- CEO: Pfizer cerca de poder vacunar a niños de 5 a 11 años
- TikTok alcanza los 1,000 millones de usuarios mensuales
- Críticas y retardos marcan los cinco años del acuerdo de paz en Colombia
- Guitarra de Johnny Ramone se vende en más de 900,000 dólares
- Haitianos regresan a una patria lejos de ser acogedora
- Potempa: Marriott Theatre’s ‘World Goes ‘Round’ salutes Sara Lee, other delicious favorites
- ‘Saturday Night Live’ adds new cast members including Chicago comedian Sarah Sherman, aka Sarah Squirm. Beck Bennett departs.
- Man charged in shooting of girlfriend in Midlothian held without bond
- Disturbios en Noruega tras reapertura de negocios
- Round Lake’s Marco Jimenez has 93 tackles in five games. ‘The number itself is shocking,’ his coach says. How does the senior linebacker do it?
- COVID-19 vaccine boosters could mean billions for drugmakers
- Why coffee could cost more at groceries, cafes
- Editorial: Shame on the Art Institute for summarily canning its volunteer docents
- Prairie Ridge neighbors urge city council to nix annexation bid in Valparaiso
- Exprofesor de Chicago será juzgado por apuñalar a su novio
- Five things to do in Chicago suburbs Oct. 1-7
- ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ aims to be more than a ‘Sopranos’ prequel — writer and stars meet in Bucktown to talk about their creation
- Five things to do in northwest Indiana and the Chicago suburbs Oct. 1-7
- Column: Matt Nagy says ‘everything’s on the table’ as he tries to find what’s best for the Chicago Bears and their broken offense. Does it mean a new play caller?
- Regulador reconoce confusión sobre vacunas de refuerzo
- Lightfoot’s former top attorney, who resigned over Anjanette Young raid scandal, in dispute with mayor over whether she later OK’d more city work for him
- Votantes de San Marino respaldan el aborto abrumadoramente
- Naperville man fatally shot, Chicago man stabbed Sunday afternoon in Evanston
- Op-ed: No more ‘hailing while Black’: How ride-share companies have improved the lives of Black Chicagoans
- Alerta por plomo en niños en EEUU
- Attack by two pit bulls leaves Franklin Park man hospitalized for nine days with extensive wounds
- Jury informs court at R. Kelly’s federal racketeering trial that they have reached a verdict
- Lenin Castillo sale del hospital tras brutal nocaut (VIDEO)
- Nate Sowers has developed into the anchor of Marmion’s defense. But don’t tell him he still can’t push the ball up the field. Here’s how.
- DePaul University opens free Speech and Language Clinic with bilingual services: ‘Our clients need to be able to look into the face of their providers and see themselves.’
- Tras éxito de ‘Verzuz’, Timbaland crea Beatclub
- Ball State recruit Aniya Kennedy harbors self-doubts. But LaPorte’s 6-foot-1 outside hitter learns to overcome them on the court: ‘I just do it.’
- Op-ed: Calls to decarcerate ignore success of COVID-19 measures at Cook County Jail
- Ceniza volcánica mantiene detenido el aeropuerto de La Palma
- Policía investiga crimen de acusado de ataque a David Ortiz
- It’s time to kill off John Dillinger’s bloodstained legacy in our area. Put a toe tag on this deceased collection of artifacts.
- Ya hay veredicto en el juicio federal por crimen organizado contra R. Kelly
- Review: ‘Elixir of Love’ by Lyric Opera of Chicago is a delightfully live affirmation of life
- Op-ed: Democrats shouldn’t just raise the debt ceiling, they should double it.
- Orchid show and sale at Chicago Botanic Garden features many different blooms
- Disney demanda a exartistas de Marvel
- Former Ald. Ricardo Muñoz pleads guilty to spending campaign funds on sports, travel and other personal items
- Letters: Climate change should be a policy priority for Congress. The U.S. doesn’t have any more time to wait.
- The Kyrie Irving Question: Is he vaxxed? Can he play? No easy answers as Nets head for camp
- Aurora Public Library seeks higher tech bookmobile
- 67 shot, 8 fatally during weekend that saw 2 mass shootings and 9 juveniles wounded
- México: Protestan por ‘7 años sin justicia’ en caso Ayotzinapa
- Dos regresos y dos dudas en Argentina para eliminatorias
- Critics say Indiana redistricting dilutes minority influence
- Oak Park and River Forest, Fenwick students named National Merit semi-finalists
- Former Blackhawk Martin Lapointe sells Burr Ridge home for $1.8M
- Better Breakfast Month a time to examine morning eating habits
- After close vote, Germany on tricky path to form government in post-Angela Merkel era
- Gary to again discuss use of $40M Rescue Plan Act funding
- Pedro Fernández: Pedí permiso a Malverde para personificarlo
- Biden renueva esfuerzos para proteger a jóvenes migrantes
- Biden administration proposes rule to shield ‘Dreamers’ and seeks to bypass Congress
- The Chicago Bulls’ 2021-22 roster will feature a ton of new faces — from free-agent acquisitions to fliers on young players. Meet the new guys.
- Indiana student COVID cases drop for third week
- Ralph Covert brings (mostly) grown-up show to Hey Nonny
- Republicanos en Texas buscan reestructurar mapa electoral
- Carjacking victim speaks out on her experience: ‘I just let out a scream and was terrified’
- Friends mourn teenage community organizer who was fatally shot while sitting in parked car in West Elsdon neighborhood
- Ricky Rubio: ‘Estoy en la mejor forma mental y física de mi carrera’
- Biden recibe su vacuna de refuerzo contra el COVID-19
- The Peshtigo Fire of 1871 — still the deadliest fire in United States history
- El exconcejal Ricardo Muñoz se declara culpable de gastar fondos de campaña en deportes, viajes y otros artículos personales
- Los estrenos esta semana en cine, música y television
- New Kiwanis Club in New Lenox, Manhattan formed to help ‘kids and families with needs’
- Grupos religiosos ayudan a migrantes en la frontera de EEUU
- Park Ridge parent, former mayoral candidate sues School District 64 after children told to quarantine
- Se metió en sentido contrario en la carretera. Chocó, se mató y mató a otro conductor
- Brasil espera cerrar monopolio en semifinales sudamericanas
- Two men shot to death in South Holland
- Guardiola: ‘Messi habla en el césped, ojalá juegue’
- Teen found guilty in stabbing death of Hammond woman in 2017
- Federal program helps those impacted by pandemic get financial help for internet access
- La vida de R. Kelly de astro a traficante sexual condenado
- México conmemora 200 años de la victoria de Independencia
- First responder Mass ‘a stones throw away’ from where community member was slain a ‘healing process’ for victims, emergency workers
- Chile inicia vacunación en escuelas de niños de 6 a 11 años
- Police say they had to respond in force to campus incidents; ‘With the history of … school-involved shootings, it has to be taken seriously’
- Atacante de Reagan podrá estar en libertad sin restricciones
- Sugar Grove looks at changes to animal noise rules
- Maple School wins Blue Ribbon and more news from around Glenview and Northbrook
- ‘Jigsaw Bride’ tells story of the Bride of Frankenstein
- Column: By replacing almost the entire roster, the Chicago Bulls have restored something their fans haven’t seen in years — optimism
- Douglass Park neighbors divided over Riot Fest as some complain about damage and traffic while others say it brings in new vitality
- Former WTMX staffer sues ‘Eric in the Morning’ host Eric Ferguson, alleging radio star coerced sexual favors
- Veteran who presented on ‘Shark Tank,’ whose business funds sustainable change, to speak at Triton College Oct. 7
- Police Superintendent Brown: ‘Don’t give us a pass. But when we do well, we’d sure like to be acknowledged’
- In federal courtroom far from his hometown, remnants of R. Kelly’s superstardom evaporate in sweeping racketeering, sex crimes conviction
- Northwestern cancels fraternity activities, protesters call for abolishing ‘Greek life’ after reports of students being drugged at frat houses
- What will the Chicago White Sox playoff rotation look like? They have another week to decide after a strong start by Dallas Keuchel and a so-so bullpen session by Carlos Rodón.
- ‘This is a beginning’: Mayor Lori Lightfoot announces first ‘citywide strategic plan’ to tackle gender-based violence, human trafficking
- Former Northwestern professor’s defense blames ex-codefendant for alleged sexual thrill-kill
- Morton Grove Police bring back the boot for parking ticket scofflaws
- District 64 teachers attend school board meeting as ‘demonstration of solidarity’ amid ongoing contract talks
- Photos: Bulls media day at the United Center
- White Sox single game playoff tickets to go on sale Wednesday. Here’s how to get them.
- Who can get a COVID-19 booster? Where? Here’s what Illinois residents should know about the next round of shots.
- North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into sea
- Illinois man wins marathon after Kenyan frontrunners mistakenly diverted from course
- Obama talks about the mission of his presidential center ahead of Tuesday’s groundbreaking
- Big game hunter: Gerard Kleczewski scores go-ahead goal in second half as Argo rallies past T.F. United in ‘huge’ conference crossover
- Local scores for the Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County areas
- A Redwing out of the blue: Freshman libero Aniya Warren continues to be ‘cool to see’ as reloading Benet eases past Lincoln-Way East
- Local scores for the Southland
- Local scores for Northwest Indiana
- Eli Manning gives double middle finger on Monday Night Football while recounting story about loathsome Eagles fan