6 Child Flu Deaths In Illinois Amid Coronavirus Fears | PatchPM

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As Coronavirus Fears Grow, Flu Deaths Spike In Illinois

Since the end of January, five more children have died from the flu in Illinois.

Leap Day, Ale Festivals and Craft Fairs: Illinois Weekend

Looking for things to do this weekend in Northern Illinois? Patch has you covered.

South Suburban Fish Fry Roundup for Lent 2020

Find a list of nearby fish fry events happening on the South Side and south suburbs during the 2020 Lenten season.

Schools And Hospitals Prepare For Possible Coronavirus Outbreak

Advocate Christ, OSF-Little Company of Mary and schools are making preparations to limit COVID-19's spread in the community.

Life In Prison Possible For Bomb-Making Teen: Police

The former Marine and DEA agent broke his own record.

Man Guilty Of Fatally Strangling Ex-Wife In 2011

He fled to Mexico after charges were filed against him but was extradited in 2017.

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