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Cold week ahead for Chicago

Rachel Sandoboe, 8, climbs a tree on the University of Chicago quad as temperatures reach into the 40s in Chicago on Saturday. (John J. Kim/ Chicago Tribune)

Chicago is in for temperatures in the 40s this week, thanks in part to Hurricane Sandy. That storm's move north along the Atlantic coast will keep cold air over the Chicago region.

Man dies week after being hit by car while skateboarding

A man has died a week after he was hit by a drunken driver while skateboarding in Bucktown, authorities said.

A 21-year-old man playing PlayStation was shot in the back through a first-floor window early this morning on the West Side, police said.

A 43-year-old man died in a Logan Square fire early this morning, according to authorities. The fire broke out about 1:40 a.m. Officials aren't yet sure what caused the fire.

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Digital billboards proposed for city property

Digital billboards proposed for city property 

Dozens of large digital billboards could sprout alongside expressways next year under Mayor Rahm Emanuel's plan to raise more than $150 million in revenue through a 20-year deal with a private partnership that would put up the signs on city property.

Business
Megabus, discount intercity bus rivals enjoying the ride

Megabus, discount intercity bus rivals enjoying the ride 

Rosenthal: Low-price service helps rescue an industry that was "flat on its back."

Sports
St. Rita grad trying to make way onto Cubs roster

St. Rita grad trying to make way onto Cubs roster 

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A promotion to the Cubs would temper some of the friendly bickering among the family members and friends of pitching prospect Tony Zych.

Arts & Entertainment
Reunited, stronger Afghan Whigs transcend nostalgia

Reunited, stronger Afghan Whigs transcend nostalgia

"Good, I get to dress up and play the assassin again," sang-spoke Afghan Whigs leader Greg Dulli Friday at a packed Metro. "It's my favorite, it's got personality." Inhabiting vindictive roles and exuding charisma has always come naturally to the...

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 Romance blossoms in the unlikeliest of places

Romance blossoms in the unlikeliest of places 

From her vantage point as a salesclerk in the floral department of a Northwest Side Jewel, Jan Madia had a good view of the customers in the produce department.

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Tribune endorses Obama: Our children's America

Our children's America

Presidential endorsement: What kind of America will we leave our children? The Tribune endorses President Obama and urges him to address the nation's debt crisis.


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Pictures of the new Fantasyland at Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom

Photos: New Fantasyland at Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom

View the latest images from the new Fantasyland being built at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.

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Lovin' lollipops

Homemade lollipops for Halloween

Taking the fear out of the fun of candymaking. Get a pop of flavor with easy Halloween lollipops.

Health
Acupuncture may ease dry mouth after cancer

Acupuncture may ease dry mouth after cancer

People with chronic dry mouth related to cancer treatment reported some improvement in symptoms like sticky saliva and dry lips after eight weeks of group acupuncture, in a new study from the UK.

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 Blind love: Buying a car sight unseen

Blind love: Buying a car sight unseen

It's one thing to purchase a sofa from a home decorating catalog without ever sitting on it — even if the price is $3,400.

Real Estate
Know the score on credit

Know the score on credit

Mortgage lenders have to know whether you're able to repay the debt and if you're willing to pay.

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