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Life on the road inspired Chicago band Friko's sophomore album 'Something Worth Waiting For'

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Thunderstorms arrive in the area Friday night before cooler temps Saturday

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Practice makes prospect for Montini QB Israel Abrams

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Old-school gets it done for Fenwick's Jake Thies

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Now that Bulls have captured a second first-round pick, what can they do?

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Nation and World

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Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire

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Soon-to-shutter Trinity Christian College campus up for sale

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Possibilities and obstacles for those seeking an education in Illinois prisons

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Schiller Park woman found dead in Chicago River on South Side

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Ban handguns that are easily turned into illegal machine guns

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Letters to the Editor

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Man fatally shot in West Garfield Park

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Driver dies in fiery crash in Archer Heights

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