1st West Nile Death Of 2020 Reported In Illinois | PatchPM

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Chicago Resident Dies Of West Nile In Illinois' First 2020 Death

State health officials said the person became ill in mid-September and is among 24 residents to test positive for West Nile this year.

Lou Malnati's Bites Back At Netflix Series Dishing On Its Pizza

The long-standing deep-dish pizzeria took exception to a reference in 'Emily In Paris' referring to its pizza as "quiche made of cement."

Teen Wins National Girl Scout Award For Sexual Assault Database

Therese Malinowski was honored for creating a sexual assault database called Project Dandelion.

House Has Zombies, Clowns Like You Won't Believe

School buses have visited the subdivision to check out police officer Tom Banas' amazing Halloween display.

After 100 Years, American Legion Post Disbands

With its building sold and membership dwindling, the group's few remaining veterans are reportedly set to join another post.

Restrictions On Metro East Bars, Restaurants May End Friday: Gov

Citing "enormous progress" reducing region's coronavirus positivity rate, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said extra mitigation measures could be lifted.

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• Illinois Has Had Covid-19 Outbreaks In 44 Schools But Won't Say Where They've Occurred
• Willie Wilson In Coronavirus Quarantine Amid U.S. Senate Campaign
• Man Tries To Lure Girl To Van
• Trespass Charges Dismissed Against #ResignBrannigan Protesters
• Police Employee Faces ID Theft Charge
• Man Attacked, Threatened To Kill People In Geneva Park: Police
• ER Nurse 'Has A Heart Of Gold' For Patients, Friends: Aurora Hero
• Man Dies After Gun Discharges During Struggle With Officer
• Gov. Pritzker Proposes Changes To State Justice System
• IDNR, Other Agencies Look To Help Monarch Butterflies, Other Pollinators

Across America

• 6 Accused In Plot To Kidnap, Kill Michigan Governor
• Trump Won't Participate In Virtual Debate After Virus Diagnosis

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