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Cocktail Delivery Allowed Under Bill Passed By IL House, Senate

"I'm glad it passed," said the governor, who vowed to sign the bill as soon as it hits his desk.

Illinois Secretary Of State Driver’s Service Facilities Reopening In June

More than 700,000 driver’s licenses and ID cards, and more than 1.9 million vehicle registrations, are currently expired in Illinois.

With IL Beaches Closed, IN Dunes Packed Over Memorial Day Weekend

Thousands packed Indiana Dunes beaches over the holiday weekend, with most vehicles in the parking lots sporting Illinois license plates.

Outdoor Seating At These Restaurants

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will be loosening the restrictions he imposed on bars and restaurants back on March 16.

Hecky Powell, Restaurateur And Civic Leader, Dies Of Coronavirus

The longtime owner of Hecky's Barbecue in Evanston died early Friday after testing positive for the coronavirus, city officials said.

Nursing Home Deaths: Meadowbrook Has Highest Number In Illinois

As of Saturday, May 23, the facility had 38 deaths and 188 cases — the highest in Will County — surpassing Symphony of Joliet, which a few weeks ago had the most cases and deaths.

Pritzker 'Terribly Dismayed' By Memorial Day Crowds In WI, IN

Thousands of Illinoisans headed to Wisconsin, Indiana and even Missouri over Memorial Day weekend to celebrate in states with looser restrictions.

Poopy's Owner Holds Memorial Day Bash Despite Stay-At-Home Order

A record-setting crowd attended the popular biker bar's Memorial Day festivities in defiance of the governor's coronavirus executive orders.

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• Another Summer Fest Canceled
• Racist Graffiti Found
• Person Hit By Stray Bullet
• Intruder Caught With Cocaine
• Challenge To Stay-At-Home Order Belongs In State Court, DOJ Says
• Donated Desks Help Kids Learn At Home
• Virtual Memorial Day Event

Across America

• 4 Minneapolis Cops Fired After Death Of Arrested Man
• What Parents Should Know About Coronavirus As Kids Return To Babysitters, Day Cares And Camps

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