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Chicago police officer fatally shot at Swedish Hospital remembered for kindness, public service

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Answer Angel: Ponytails?

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Goodman Theatre cancels 'Ma Rainey' performance due to death of actor Matt DeCaro, 70

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Preorder Our New Bears Book

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Terry Savage: Can you beat the market?

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Simms defends himself on social media against allegations of inappropriate conduct with students

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Porter County police investigating Center Township shooting

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