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Daily Horoscope for August 13, 2024
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Asking Eric: Mother marrying for tax benefits
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Today in History: East Germany closes Berlin border
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Today in Sports History: The first roller derby begins in Chicago
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How will CTA handle the Democratic National Convention crowds? ‘I’m very concerned’
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Letters: Let’s end the ‘stolen valor’ brouhaha over Tim Walz and JD Vance
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Column: Are comic strips still a part of your daily life?
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Things to do Aug 15-21 in Pioneer Press and Doings suburbs
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Daniel DePetris: Ukraine’s daring offensive is humiliating Russia. But to what end?
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The home buying and selling process is changing. Here’s what you need to know in Illinois.
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Editorial: The crisis at Western Illinois University and beyond
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‘Crisis mode’: Housing providers are being squeezed by rising insurance costs, driving rents up. Unlike other states, Illinois can do little about it.
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Food guide: Where to go for a taste of democracy during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago
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Chicago Survivors’ Storytellers Camp helps kids heal after violent loss
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Mike Viola: Chicago needs to reset on homelessness
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Railroad crossing repairs will divert traffic from 95th Street in Evergreen Park
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Things to do Aug. 16-22 in the Chicago suburbs, Northwest Indiana
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Her ‘I-94’ series taps into on musical link between Chicago house music and Detroit techno
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Pete Lee has praise for Batavia’s Comedy Vault
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Oak Brook Park District plans $6 million enhancement project in 2025
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Lonzo Ball is on track with a return to scrimmaging, but Josh Giddey remains the Chicago Bulls’ short-term — and maybe long-term — solution
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Q&A with ‘Hard Knocks’ director Shannon Furman: Chicago Bears have ‘some of the best stories we’ve ever had’
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Chennedy Carter has a coach who trusts her in Teresa Weatherspoon — and it’s taking the Chicago Sky guard to new heights
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Who will make the expanded College Football Playoff? A potential bracket, using the preseason poll as a guide.
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Daywatch: Camp helps kids heal after violent loss
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Glencoe 5-bedroom home with reflecting pool: $5.8M
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Teams may underestimate Hanover Central’s Kyron Turner. But the 5-foot-5 linebacker always ‘answers the bell.’
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Aaron and Daniel Nussbaum have grown up around Naperville Central football. This is ‘the last go-round.’
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Israeli strikes on Gaza leave children without parents and parents without children
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Why Trump’s and Harris’ proposals to end federal taxes on tips would be difficult to enact
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Starbucks replaces its CEO, names Chipotle chief to head the company
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For Fox Valley parents, back-to-school shopping an annual – and sometimes costly – ritual
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Heat up your home with the best electric fireplace inserts
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Countdown to football: Seamus Doyle carries on legacy for Richards, No. 10 in Daily Southtown preseason rankings
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Federal judge refuses to grant changes to DNC protest route: ‘This falls well short of a First Amendment violation’
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The best jersey sheets for every budget and style
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Grayslake North speedster Cameron Bates was already a playmaker. Are defenses ready for this version of him?
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Winnetka’s The Book Stall to host two fiction authors next month
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Countdown to football: Peter Popp develops into a star for Sandwich, No. 10 in Aurora-Elgin preseason rankings
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Park Ridge Mayor Maloney announces re-election bid for 2025
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Gurnee Days features a variety of activities; ‘This is about lifetime memories’
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La Grange Country Music Jam makes its debut in front of crowds at Gordon Park
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One Trick Pony in Lansing plans ‘last call’ at Chappel Avenue brewery, may reopen downtown
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Column: Rachel Bloom’s ‘Death, Let Me Do My Show’ opens at Steppenwolf, a show with a twist of fate
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How X owner Elon Musk uses his social platform to amplify his right-wing views
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Soccer to Success gala raises $132k for Heart of the City; ‘We’re really a youth development organization’
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Peter Dwars, former IHDA chief who provided below-market financing for thousands of homes, dies
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Winnetka Golf Club reopens after 18 months of construction, growth
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Barrington police chief to take over Lake Forest Police Department
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Co-owner of Bridges Scoreboard dies at age 57
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Six District 181 schools busy with construction to accommodate full-day kindergarten in 2025-26
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Glencoe’s National Night Out gives residents chance to interact with law enforcement
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Alicia Pederson: The courtyard block solution to Chicago’s family flight problem
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Gas leak shuts down I-94 in Portage after construction crew hits gas line
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Glenbrook District 225 staff to take bigotry, hated and discrimination training after yearbook controversy
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Naperville police make 22nd gun-related arrest since August 2023 at Topgolf parking lot
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Jury finds first of two defendants in Portage Township murder case guilty
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Editorial: Kamala Harris signs onto a signature Trump issue, taking pandering to new depths
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Already miss seeing beach volleyball from the Olympics? AVP’s Chicago Open will be televised.
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Afternoon Briefing: Another gun-related arrest made in Naperville Topgolf parking lot
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Here’s the schedule and pairings for this year’s NBA Cup — including when the Chicago Bulls will play
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Park District of La Grange board approves asking voters permission to borrow $13.86 million for renovation projects
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Midwestern farmers who say yes to solar power face neighbors’ wrath
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Morton Arboretum, Chicago Botanic Garden to host 9th Global Botanic Gardens Congress in 2027
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Chicago Bears training camp report: How much will starters play the rest of preseason in light of J.J. McCarthy’s knee injury?
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Immigrants are becoming US citizens at fastest clip in years
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Drive-thru cannabis? Dispensary opening in Harwood Heights hopes to be Illinois’ first
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Gary man, now 20, may avoid prison in West Side graduation shooting
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Man signs plea to avoid murder case in infant son’s death
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Trial, other dates set for woman charged in foster boy’s death
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There’s an apostrophe battle brewing among grammar nerds. Is it Harris’ or Harris’s?
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Google rolls out Pixel 9 phones earlier than usual as AI race with Apple heats up
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Ferguson police release body camera footage showing protester knocking officer to sidewalk
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Park Ridge police: Two car chases, nine cars burglarized
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Judge rejects gunmakers’ request to dismiss Gary gun lawsuit
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Initiative to enshrine abortion rights in Missouri constitution qualifies for November ballot
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Aurora panel recommends contract as part of plan to build three new fire stations
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Suspect’s lawyer in alleged Taylor Swift concert plot says case is ‘exaggerated’
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ETHS alum horn player joins Chicago-based guitarist to release original album
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How and when to watch the DNC, including all the streaming options
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Attorney for indicted Dolton police official questions move to put him on leave without pay
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Elgin News Digest: Kane County coroner partners with violence prevention program
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Cartoon in Lake County township GOP group’s newsletter depicting domestic abuse denounced by Democrats
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Michigan coach Sherrone Moore looks forward to release of text messages in sign-stealing investigation
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New Trier High School welcomes Michael “Dusty” Napoleon as baseball coach
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Cook County disaster proclamation for July storms may lead to assistance for south suburban residents
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US approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East war
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Race for a seat on Chicago’s elected school board shrinks to 35 candidates
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Biden announcing $150 million in research grants as part of his ‘moonshot’ push to fight cancer
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Kane County committee asks county departments, offices to find $5 million in budget cuts
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Monee-area $1 million lottery winner looks to pay bills, buy home
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IUN’s Summer Bridge program fosters connections
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New concessions in O’Hare’s Terminal 5 include more local favorites like Metropolis Coffee and Publican Quality Bread
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‘Taste of Elmwood Park’ food and entertainment event ‘really is a taste’ of the tiny suburb
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Chicago attorney gets 25-year sentence in Bridgeport bank embezzlement
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Winnetka Park District embarks on Elder/Centennial marketing campaign
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Crews battle scattered fires in Athens suburbs, helped by calmer winds and reinforcements
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Some business owners and residents near United Center, home to upcoming DNC, want nearby migrant shelter moved
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Boy, 13, remembered as ‘highly intelligent’ leader at memorial after fatal Edgewater shooting
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Column: The gig may be temporary, but managing the Chicago White Sox is growing on Grady Sizemore
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Chicago Cubs offense finally showing consistency — and prospect Brennen Davis’ season is likely over
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Tropical Storm Ernesto batters northeast Caribbean and aims at Puerto Rico as it strengthens
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Montgomery Fest to feature music, parade, fireworks and more
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New York Yankees slugger Juan Soto hits 3 home runs in a game for the 1st time against the Chicago White Sox