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Coronavirus In IL: Shuttered Medical Facility To Reopen

A shuttered medical facility on the campus of a torn-down hospital, which once served as the backdrop for "Contagion," the 2011 hit movie based on a pandemic, will reopen to treat coronavirus overflow patients.

Pair Steals 'Bulk Amount' Of Toilet Paper From Walgreens: Blotter

An unidentified man and woman stole a large amount of toilet paper from the store.

Antiviral Face Masks Could Cut Coronavirus Spread At Source

A Northwestern University professor received funding to design a method of modifying face masks to make them deactivate viruses on contact.

Comic Does His Standup Comedy From Home Amid Coronavirus

The neighborhood comedian involves his wife and kids in 1-minute-long daily bits on Twitter.

ESPN Plans Early Release For Series On Michael Jordan, '90s Bulls

With millions of Americans stuck at home, ESPN has moved up the release date for its series on the '90s Bulls dynasty.

Jel Sert Reopens After 3rd Employee Diagnosed With Coronavirus

The company, which makes Fla-Vor-Ice and other products, closed for deep cleaning, but reopened Tuesday.

Coronavirus In Chicago: Food Bank Uses United Center For Storage

The United Center will alleviate space in the Greater Chicago Food Depository's warehouse, allowing volunteers to follow social distancing.

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• True Value Plant To Make Hand Sanitizer
• Lifetime Jewel Ban For Stealing $13 Worth Of Food
• Cubs Rivalry Bobbleheads Released On Would-Be Opening Day
• Coronavirus Closes Gym, Workouts Still Happen Online
• Naperville Blogger To Compete On 'Jeopardy!'
• Officer Shoots Armed Man At 7-Eleven: Cops
• Lawyer Had 'Concerning' Conversations Before Disappearing: Police
• Special Education School Staff Member Fired, Accused Of Hitting Student With Pillow
• National Guard To Help With Stateville Coronavirus Outbreak
• School Nurses Raid Stash To Bring Needed PPE To Christ Hospital

Across America

• U.S. Coronavirus: CNN's Cuomo Tests Positive; New Stimulus Talks
• Pastor Arrested After Hosting Services Amid Coronavirus Crisis

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