For millions of Americans, the economic effects of the pandemic have been devastating, resulting in job loss, food insecurity or threat of eviction.
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Day: October 28, 2020
Hoffman Estates death ruled a homicide
A male found dead by Hoffman Estates police Tuesday morning was the victim of a homicide, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office determined Wednesday.
Read MoreThey're not allowed to vote. But they're racing to make sure you do
At first, Angelica Guzman was taken aback by some of the replies she got when she made calls about the election.
Read MorePolice body cam maker unveils new features it hopes will curb officer misconduct
The nation’s leading provider of police body cameras on Wednesday unveiled new features intended to help law enforcement supervisors better monitor officers and curb problematic behavior — changes the company says were motivated by the killing of George Floyd earlier this year.
Read MoreLondon Heathrow loses the title of Europe's busiest airport
London Heathrow has lost the title of Europe’s busiest airport to Charles de Gaulle in Paris and is downgrading its forecasts for passenger numbers this year and next as the outlook for aviation deteriorates further.
Read MoreStudents protest after the district told teachers and staff not to display support for 'Black Lives Matter'
A superintendent in Maine apologized Tuesday after receiving backlash from students for a memo telling staff to not display any “controversial” phrases including “Black Lives Matter” ahead of the election.
Read MorePlans to replace Hawthorn Mall Sears with restaurants, apartments ready for public airing
The central elements of a long-anticipated $250 million makeover at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills are moving from planning to practice.
Read MoreElk Grove Village plans another round of $200 water bill credits
While discussions in Washington have stalled over a second federal stimulus bill, residents in one Northwest suburban community are expected to be on the receiving end of that town’s second coronavirus relief package since the pandemic took hold.
Read MoreVanessa Guillen's sister says 'we still don't know the truth' about her death
Months after the remains of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen were found in Texas, her family says there are still many things they don’t know about her killing.
Read MoreRepublican O'Brien outraises Democrat Foxx in Cook state's attorney race
Illinois State Board of Elections filings from last quarter show Patrick O’Brien, the Republican candidate for Cook County State’s Attorney, has raised about $200,000 more than his opponent, Democratic incumbent Kim Foxx.
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