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Art Van Furniture Closing All Locations, Including 24 In Illinois

Liquidation sales begin Friday at Art Van Furniture, Art Van PureSleep and Scott Shuptrine Interiors in Michigan, Illinois and Ohio.

After Exposure To Coronavirus Case, Village Staffer Self-Observes

An asymptomatic public works employee is self-monitoring after having contact with a person infected with COVID-19 last week.

'Serial Stowaway' Marilyn Hartman Beaten Up In Cook County Jail

An inmate repeatedly struck Hartman and another inmate's head against a number of hard surfaces, sources said.

Boys, 15 and 17, Charged With Murder

The 20-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

'I Am Gay:' Illinois Ex-U.S. Rep Aaron Schock Comes Out

Schock, who supported the Defense of Marriage Act and opposed the repeal of 'Don't Ask Don't Tell,' made the announcement on his website.

Play Kitchen Closed Over Coronavirus Fears

The children's department of the library recently "closed" its play kitchen so children wouldn't run the risk of putting play food in their mouths.

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Across America

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