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New Coronavirus Cases Spike In Illinois: Most Since May 25

State health officials said 1,624 more people have tested positive for the coronavirus since Wednesday, and 20 have died.

7-Year-Old Trapped Under Capsized Boat Drowns

The boat overturned. Eight other passengers were accounted for and uninjured, police said.

Kanye West's Presidential Bid A 'Media Ploy' Says Longtime Friend

"He always had this, 'I'm a baby and things have to be my way' attitude," a high school pal of West's said. "Like when he lashes out in the media now, it sort of fits with who he was (at Polaris). It all makes sense. He's in his 'I need attention' mode right now."

Man Sentenced To 7 Years In Crash That Killed Teen

An investigation showed that he ran a red light and the 17-year-old had a "walk" signal at the time of the fatal crash. Police found two crack pipes, crack cocaine, vodka, beer and "other drugs" in Kucharski's hotel room as well as drugs in his car.

AMC Theatres Delaying Summer Reopening

The delay was prompted by a spike in coronavirus cases and changes in the expected release dates of new films.

Teen Lives On As Organ Donor, Inspires Others To Do The Same

Months before her unexpected death, Maddie Grobmeier told her parents she wanted to be an organ donor. Her generosity is changing lives.

Sarah Avon Mystery: 'Everyone Just Stayed Away From Billy'

A relative of Sarah Avon's father is suspected of abducting the little Joliet girl on July 21, 1981, and disposing of her remains.

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• Man Wrote Homophobic Slurs At Church, Park: Police
• Trail's Edge Brewing Co. Offers Dog Menu, Cider Naming Contest
• Officer's Road Memorial Stolen, Man Charged
• Man Gets 10 Years For Home Burglary
• 19 Coronavirus Cases In Juvenile Detention Facility
• Pool Reopens Again After Coronavirus Cases
• Live Racing Minus Spectators Returns To Arlington Racetrack
• Longtime Mayor Will Retire Before Term Is Up

Across America

• Task Force Warns 11 Cities To Take 'Aggressive' Action On Virus
• 20 Teens At House Party Test Positive For Coronavirus

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