There have been 155,350 COVID-19 cases in the suburbs as of Tuesday. That’s 44% of the state’s total, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
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The Latest: Series gets underway deep in the heart of Texas
The World Series is underway deep in the heart of Texas, with the roof open and fans in the stands
Read MoreFlorida’s falling lizards are getting used to cold winter temperatures
During a cold snap in southern Florida in January, residents were warned to watch out for paralyzed lizards falling from trees.
Read MoreAP Interview: Manfred likes larger playoff, runner in extras
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he hopes to keep two of this year’s innovations: expanded playoffs and starting extra innings with runners on second base
Read MoreThe oil industry is firmly backing Trump over Biden
President Donald Trump is a fierce backer of the fossil fuels industry. And that support is paying off big time in the money race.
Read MoreTop Democrats refuse to stand by Feinstein after she praised GOP handling of Barrett hearings
Senate Democratic leaders on Tuesday pointedly refused to say if they supported California Sen. Dianne Feinstein staying in her post as the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee, sidestepping questions about the veteran party elder after she praised Republicans’ handling of the confirmation proceedings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.
Read MoreSpring break canceled, spring semester delayed at University of Illinois
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign announced this week it will cancel spring break while delaying the start of the spring semester next year due to COVID-19.
Read MoreTwo teens charged with attempted murder in Aurora shooting
Two men have been charged with attempted first-degree murder in connection with shooting that occurred during a suspected drug deal Oct. 3 in Aurora, police said.
Read MoreLake County Sheriff’s deputy injured in three-car crash near Mundelein
A Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy was injured and treated at a local hospital after a three-car crash on Route 83 near Mundelein Friday evening, officials said Tuesday.
Read More3 key swing states have higher unemployment than the national average
America’s jobs recovery continued in September, but with two weeks to go until Election Day, plenty of states still have unemployment rates higher than the national average.
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