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Illinois Coronavirus Update Sept. 1: 30 Counties At Warning Level

Thirty Illinois counties are now at a 'warning level' for a surge in new coronavirus cases, health officials say.

Dog Dies At O’Hare Airport Warehouse, 17 Others With No Water For Days

Chicago Police said they found 17 dogs in a cage without food or water at O’Hare on Monday afternoon after receiving a tip.

Governor Grudgingly Applies For $300 Trump Unemployment Benefit

Gov. J.B. Pritzker expressed grave concerns about problems with the program the president created this month via executive order.

Apparent Gun Seen In High School Zoom Session: Police

A 16-year-old says, "Gotta stay strapped all the time," according to report.

Christian Site Raises $315K For Rittenhouse Lawyers

The site GiveSendGo is taking donations to help fund defense of the IL teen accused of killing two during last week's shooting in Kenosha.

Teen Activist Accidentally Shot, Killed By Friend: Prosecutors

Caleb Reed was found shot in the head on July 31. His friend now faces first-degree murder charges in his killing.

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• Pizzeria/Pub Closes After Coronavirus
• 3 New Coronavirus Cases Reported In School District
• Robbers Rush Cashier In Strong Arm Robbery
• Man Gunned Down At Pancake House '100 Percent Targeted:' Police
• Garage Intruder

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