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Bleader
Aug 22, 2018
In Stephen Markley's debut novel, Ohio is more than just a political football
A Q&A with writer Stephen Markley, whose first novel,
Ohio
, debuts this week.
By Ryan Smith
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Stephen Markley
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Ohio
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Tales From Iceland
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RedEye
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Iowa Writers' Workshop
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Bleader
Aug 17, 2017
Rauner: Trump’s Charlottesville comments ‘damage America,’ and other Chicago news
Also, Attorney General Sessions slams Emanuel, Chicago yet again.
By Kate Shepherd
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Did You Read __________?
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Chicago
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Illinois
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Bruce Rauner
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Charlottesville
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Virginia
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neo-Nazis
,
white supremacists
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Donald Trump
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John Kasich
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Marco Rubio
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Mitch McConnell
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Jeff Sessions
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Rahm Emanuel
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sanctuary cities
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immigration issues
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Miami-Dade County
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gun violence
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Dennis Hastert
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Yorkville High School
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Kendall County
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Diana Rauner
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Marquette Park
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Larry Langford
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Chicago Fire Department
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National Socialist Party of America
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Museum of Contemporary Art
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Pitchfork
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Solange
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Chance the Rapper
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Vince Staples
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Bleader
Oct 26, 2016
The last and final ‘Trump Plaza’ sign will be removed, and other Chicago news
Also, hacked WikiLeaks e-mails show that the Clinton campaign weighed attacking Rahm.
By Kate Shepherd
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News
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Did You Read __________?
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Donald Trump
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City Council
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Brendan Reilly
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Anthony Beale
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Hillary Clinton
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John Podesta
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Rahm Emanuel
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Election 2016
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Cher
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Mel Reynolds
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Bruce Rauner
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John Kasich
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Chicago Cubs
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Bleader
Jul 20, 2016
Money from the Chicago Skyway sale will fund property tax rebate, and other news
Also, don't expect to see Lady Gaga roaming around town anytime soon.
By Kate Shepherd
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Did You Read __________?
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Rahm Emanuel
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Chicago Skyway
,
taxes
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Donald Trump
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John Kasich
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Illinois Republican Party
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University of Illinois at Chicago
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Chicago Cubs
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Illinoisans for Growth and Opportunity
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Ken Dunkin
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Lady Gaga
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Taylor Kinney
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Chicago Fire
Blogs
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Bleader
Mar 17, 2016
Obama nominates Skokie native to high court, and other Chicago news
Also, BJ the Chicago Kid remains a south-sider in the Los Angeles music scene.
By Kate Shepherd
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Did You Read __________?
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winter weather
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Merrick Garland
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Antonin Scalia
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Bleader
Mar 15, 2016
A Trump delegate born in Uzbekistan stands by her man
"When you look at a man of that stature, it makes you feel safe, protected, like he'll take care of you," Lora Drobetsky says.
By Steve Bogira
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Blogs
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Bleader
Mar 10, 2016
A shocking 21 shootings occurred in 20 hours on Tuesday and Wednesday and other Chicago news
Also, the NHL says sexual assault allegations against Patrick Kane were "unfounded."
By Kate Shepherd
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Blogs
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Bleader
Mar 9, 2016
The chilling details about Tyshawn Lee's alleged killer and other Chicago news
Also, a new poll shows strong support for Trump in the burbs, and retail is booming in the Loop.
By Kate Shepherd
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Did You Read __________?
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winter weather
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spring weather
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John Escalante
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Anita Alvarez
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Magnificent Mile
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Bleader
Mar 7, 2016
Lady Gaga jumps into Lake Michigan and other Chicago news
Also, remembering Nancy Reagan’s Chicago childhood.
By Kate Shepherd
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Special Olympics Chicago
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Chicago Polar Plunge
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Lady Gaga
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Taylor Kinney
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Chicago P.D.
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Latin School
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Donald Trump
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Bleader
Oct 5, 2015
Donald Trump is last week's news
Rubio rises, Trump descends. Reporters who miss this are behind the beat.
By Michael Miner
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News
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