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9-Year-Old Dies In Accidental Shooting: Police

Police say the 9-year-old was playing with a gun when he accidentally discharged it and shot himself.

Illinois Has Had Covid-19 Outbreaks In 44 Schools But Won’t Say Where They’ve Occurred

More children are testing positive for COVID-19 than they were between March and mid-August, when schools shut down.

Patch's 2020 Guide To Chicagoland's Best Halloween Yard Haunts

Patch's annual guide to the coolest and scariest Halloween residential displays in the Chicago area.

Restrictions Lifted On Metro East As Region 4 Returns To Phase 4

“We are excited to see that after weeks of mitigation measures and sacrifice, Region 4 has reduced its positivity rate," Dr. Ezike said.

1 In 5 Chicago Residents May Have Already Had Coronavirus

The preliminary results of a COVID-19 antibody study by Northwestern University researchers reportedly show an almost 20% infection rate.

Surprise Car Parade Planned For WWII Vet On His 95th Birthday

Join the car caravan to honor long-time Evergreen Park resident and World War II Frank Brzeczk on his 95th birthday Saturday, Oct. 10.

Police Remove Customer For Not Wearing Mask During Pandemic

Police were called twice to Ace Hardware in August after a man refused to wear a mask or leave the store, according to a report.

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• Village Reverses Course, Admit September Shooting Happened
• Man Spat At Couple Celebrating Anniversary At Whalon Lake: Cops
• Theater Offers Free Movies For Front Line Workers
• Home Filled With Halloween Spirit
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