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Daily Horoscope for December 30, 2024
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Penalties sink Chicago Blackhawks in 5-1 loss — but Connor Bedard continues to electrify in December
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Asking Eric: Brother with incurable cancer uninterested in reconnecting
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Today in History: Iroquois Theater fire kills more than 600
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Today in Sports History: San Antonio assistant Becky Hammon becomes first female to coach an NBA team
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2024 in review: A look back at the student protests in op-eds
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CTA says bus service is back to prepandemic levels. A new analysis shows which neighborhoods were slowest to get service back.
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Chicago-area doctors increasingly using artificial intelligence to take notes during appointments
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Column: Morpho found the inspiration to release her debut album ‘Morpho Season’
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Clarence Page: Behind the ‘Lie of the Year’ about Haitian immigrants are some bitter truths
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Illinois at the forefront of research and treatment for turtles infected with rare fungus
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The ‘wildly impractical’ career of Chicago book critic Donna Seaman
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Women’s sports had a pivotal year in 2024, from the WNBA to Simone Biles to the PWHL
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5 New Year’s resolutions for Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles, from finding the right coach to fixing the O-line and pass rush
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7 things to know about TNT’s Winter Classic broadcast, including hoping for snow at Wrigley and a new slow-motion camera
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When 2025 arrives, so will the end of the amateur athlete in college sports
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Daywatch: Purple Heart medal’s owner identified
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Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
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Aria Mazza puts on a show at the Montini Christmas Tournament. ‘She’s playing with swag.’ So is Benet.
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Caucus of military veterans seeks to bridge the political divide in a polarized Congress
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Linda Lavin, Tony-winning Broadway actor who starred in the sitcom ‘Alice,’ dies at 87
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Kickoff time set for the Chicago Bears’ regular-season finale in Green Bay
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Value seekers drove 2024’s retail trends and dead ends
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Different as leaders, Sienna Antkiewicz and Bridget Noel guide Hanover Central in same direction: ‘We go as they go’
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The best snowmobile covers to protect your ride this winter
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Big man Caden Workman breaks out of offensive slump for Brother Rice. And that broken finger? ‘It’s healing up.’
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Bobby Narang’s girls basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County
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Saquon Barkley is chasing Eric Dickerson’s NFL season rushing record. Can he do it?
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Best dog boots for winter fun with your furry friend
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Jayden Williams works off the bench as Rich Township tops Homewood-Flossmoor in Big Dipper. ‘That’s easier for me.’
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Appeals court upholds $5 million award in sexual abuse verdict against President-elect Donald Trump
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Donald Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker after government funding turmoil
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Column: Hoping for better things with the dawn of 2025
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President Joe Biden announces nearly $2.5 billion more in military aid for Ukraine
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1 man killed, 2 others wounded following a dispute that resulted in gunfire on West Side
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Aurora Christian transfer Marshawn Cocroft fits right in as Kaneland wins Plano Christmas Classic. ‘We’re a family.’
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Former Bears guard Nate Davis lists home in Highland Park for $5 million
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Vernon Hills Chanukah Celebration draws full house; ‘We are proud of who we are’
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Madigan’s lawyers want to call witnesses to show ex-Ald. Daniel Solis cheated IRS during his cooperation
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Ava Henne is nonstop for Grayslake Central. No matter who stops to notice. ‘She’s one of those unsung heroes.’
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Hard work inside pays off for Cade Valek as Waubsonie Valley wins Hinkle Holiday Classic. Verdict? ‘He’s special.’
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Northfield names Hutensky police department chief
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‘I just want to play.’ Lonzo Ball is ready to enter his next chapter of recovery with the Chicago Bulls.
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Riley Leonard’s passing game improvement key for Notre Dame in CFP quarterfinal against Georgia
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Man charged with breaking into Gary Animal Control
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As Stagg Bowl nears, North Central’s Myles Walton knows to ‘be where your feet are.’ But ‘Twitch’ is always moving.
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2 men charged in connection with Oak Forest stabbing that left several injured, police say
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Argentine judge charges 5 people over death of former One Direction star Liam Payne
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Officials say record number attend Aurora Festival of Lights this year
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Jimmy Carter made eradicating Guinea worm disease a top mission
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Naperville Police Arrests for Dec. 26-29
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Cafe opens in historic spot on East Side of Aurora
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Jemiyah McDonald makes half-court shot at buzzer as H-F tops Marian Catholic in double OT. ‘Knew she could do it.’
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Amazon targets influencer reviews on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram
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Santa given community farewell in Norridge as he prepared for Christmas Eve ride
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Column: Change comes rolling in with cashless I-PASS stickers
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Thornton Township 2025 ballot set by electoral board, court challenges remain
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Bremen Township collision leaves 2 men dead, 1 killed in Park Forest collision
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Afternoon Briefing: Illinois at forefront of rare turtle fungus research
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New Chief Weitzel has ideas for the Morton Grove Police Department. But change won’t get ‘pushed forward hastily’
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Costco board stands firm on DEI policies as think tank pushes for review
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Arie Garcia-Evans does more for Waubonsie Valley. And there’s a method to her approach. ‘She never stops moving.’
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Man accused of killing son in armed robbery
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Jimmy Carter and Playboy: How ‘the weirdo factor’ rocked ’76
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Elgin News Digest: Funeral for Laird Funeral Home founder set for Friday; Fox River library’s Winter Reading Challenge starts Wednesday
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Chicago’s extreme weather of 2024: The hottest, coldest, wettest and snowiest
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Community news: MLK Day events and Heart Smart registration
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Michael Eric Dyson to be keynote speaker at Aurora’s annual event honoring legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Gary parks director no longer employed by city after ghost payment, harassment accusations
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Illinois rises to No. 22 while Tennessee remains No. 1 following quiet week in men’s AP Top 25
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Fatal crash in Homewood leaves 1 dead, police say
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Police: Hobart woman who works at Michigan dispensary arrested for possession, dealing
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Police: Two Portage men charged after shots fired Saturday night
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Historic menorah lighting takes place in Skokie
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Yes, Caleb Williams will play against the Green Bay Packers. 3 things we learned from the Chicago Bears.
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Snow flurries and chilly temps for New Year’s Eve — and the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field
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Ancestry checks featured at Waukegan Kwanzaa celebration; ‘We have a lot to learn from the past’
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Suspect in Park Forest double homicide in custody
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Jimmy Carter’s legacy: ‘What is reflected over decades was what an honorable, decent man he was’
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Jimmy Carter is being mourned in his tiny hometown and around the world
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Postal inspectors, police arrest alleged mail thief
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Times Square ball takes final test for New Year’s Eve
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Geneva man charged with first-degree murder after woman, teen found dead in Geneva home
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FBI issues warning to sports leagues about organized crime groups targeting professional athletes
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Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki may visit teams — including the Chicago Cubs — as he narrows down signing choices
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A guide to funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter
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Chicago Bulls beat the Charlotte Hornets 115-108 in overtime — and the teams again combine for 75 3-point misses
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Detroit Lions beat the San Francisco 49ers 40-34 in a tuneup for Week 18 division showdown
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Missouri rallies from 10 down to beat Iowa 27-24 in the Music City Bowl
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Geno Auriemma ties Tara VanDerveer for most appearances at one school in women’s AP Top 25; UCLA remains No. 1