Lake and McHenry counties will join a growing number of Illinois regions facing COVID-19 related restrictions that include a temporary ban on indoor dining as of Saturday. New cases reach 6,110 with 51 additional deaths.
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How grocery stores are preparing for an online delivery rush as winter approaches
In the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States, finding an open slot for grocery delivery was like winning the lottery. Even when shoppers were lucky enough to lock one in, food and cleaning supplies were often out of stock and there were delivery delays ranging from hours to days.
Read MoreCovid-19 shut down campuses. That hasn't stopped students from voting
Usually college campuses in Pennsylvania would be filled with volunteers trying to register and cajole the ever-elusive student voter. But during the pandemic, Democrats have had to rewrite their campus playbook to encourage progressive first-time voters to cast their ballots.
Read MoreHow the pandemic has changed Americans' spending and saving habits
For millions of Americans, the economic effects of the pandemic have been devastating, resulting in job loss, food insecurity or threat of eviction.
Read MoreHoffman 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.
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