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24 Students With Coronavirus Causes 'Deep Concern'

"We have received information from both parents and students that a large indoor gathering of students recently was held at a local home, where mask-wearing and social-distancing were not observed."

Wheaton College Remembers Sept. 11 Hero Todd Beamer

Todd Beamer, who heroically gained control of the cockpit of Flight 93, graduated from Wheaton College in 1991.

Carlos Acosta Should Resign From County Board: Franks

The former DCFS investigator was charged with two felonies connected to the death of 5-year-old AJ Freund.

City Hall Water Fountain "Soaped": Cops

Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.

4,000 Golden Corral Meals For Joliet Man Since 2013

John Paul "JP" Bruzek typically eats twice a day at Joliet's Golden Corral on West Jefferson Street. He moved to Joliet eight years ago.

Ex-Bears Player Charged In Coronavirus Loan Fraud Conspiracy

Josh Bellamy fraudulently obtained more than $1.2 million from the federal Paycheck Protection Program, according to federal prosecutors.

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