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Boy, 7, Fighting For Life Against Coronavirus-Linked Infection

Brandon Vargas has suffered major organ damage after contracting multisystem inflammatory syndrome, Mayor Richard Irvin said.

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Cunningham Sentencing Is Underway: Live Updates

JoAnn Cunningham, 37, faces between 20 and 60 years in prison. Her sentencing hearing is underway in McHenry County.

$53,000 Church Embezzlement: Woman Confesses, Police Say

Police said she admitted to taking the money from the church preschool.

3 Eric Lurry Videos Released By Joliet Police Department

The Joliet Police Department released three videos late Tuesday afternoon just hours after members of Jesse Jackson's Rainbow/PUSH coalition came to Joliet, calling for the firing of several Joliet officers involved in the Jan. 29 in-custody death of 37-year-old Joliet resident Eric Lurry six months ago.

Will South Suburban Conference Punt Fall High School Football?

"I hope it's played, but I wouldn't bet on it," district superintendent says.

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