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Expect Todd Blanche to stay consistent with his dishonesty

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Photos: the Illinois State Fair in all its butter cow and corn dog glory

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Mike Mulligan fired as morning host at The Score; Marshall Harris axed as midday host

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How the Super 25 fared in Week 1

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Tollway hike will improve infrastructure, save commute time, boost economy

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Chicago Public Media special correspondent

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Humboldt Park mural celebrates stories of faith at New Life

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Darren Bailey took campaign money from sex offender who's now a pastor, went to service at his church

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Fran Spielman Show

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Man charged in connection with Gold Coast burglary

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Jesse White Tumbling Team eliminated from 'America's Got Talent'

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25 things to do in Chicago Aug. 20-26

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Saturday gives Bears coordinator Press Taylor another chance to beat his big brother

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Halas Intrigue podcast: From Cincy

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Stacey King tribute mural in Logan Square was passion project for artist Darius Dennis

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Dear Abby: Friend Has Heavy Heart Over Woman's Weight Issues

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Horoscope for Friday, August 21, 2026

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Cook County records 13th heat death of 2026, more than doubling previous decade high

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More than half of Gary residents without power 10 days after storm in historic outage

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Federal disaster loan centers to open for second time in 2 months following late July storms

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University of Chicago physician, others challenge FDA, drugmakers on cancer drug dosing

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Cook County Board of Review urges residents to start appeals for 2026 tax bills after recent storm damage

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Chicago loves froyo. Restaurants are stepping up to meet the demand.

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Sophomore QB Jeremy Davis leads Perspectives past Rauner in his varsity debut

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Ohio State, Oregon lead AP preseason college football Top 25

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Pritzker signs disaster proclamation to aid recovery after months of 'relentless and unprecedented' storms

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Suburban man caught with Molotov cocktails taken into ICE custody, faces federal charges

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Illinois Tollway OKs first rate hike in nearly 15 years

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Chicago School Board

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No clear leader in race for Chicago School Board president, poll finds

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America needs to get its priorities straight

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Mayor's tenants rights ordinance is attempt to sway voters

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Families of dead found improperly stored never got chance to grieve, honor loved ones

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Illinois Democrats, Republicans seek political momentum at state fair

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Thursday, August 20, 2026

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