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Illinois Surpasses 5,000 Coronavirus Deaths

Illinois has surpassed 5,000 COVID-19 deaths, and the United States reached 100,000 dead.

Little League May Happen As Reopening Plans Take Shape

From youth sports organizations to churches to childcare facilities, Gov. J.B. Pritzker touched on possible new initiatives in Phase 3.

Deadliest Memorial Day Weekend Since 2015: Chicago Police

Even a pandemic and stay-at-home order did not curb shootings in Chicago. Nearly 50 people were shot and 10 were killed.

'White Pride' Graffiti In Naperville

Police say the phrase "White Pride" and gang symbols were scrawled on a partition between the park from Welch Elementary School.

Fisherman's Body Found

The 42-year-old was one of two men who disappeared May 7.

Man Who Beat Cancer Dies After Crash Into Home

He was diagnosed with leukemia while in college.

Town Could Allow Dining On Downtown Streets

The village council will meet in a special session Wednesday to look at measure to help businesses reopen.

Republican Rep Aims To Recall Gov. J.B. Pritzker

An affidavit that is meant to initiate a recall effort must be signed by at least 20 house members and 10 senators.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Body Found In River 2 Weeks After Woman Swept Away
• Photos: Burglary Suspects Sought
• Updated: Outdoor Seating List
• Dog Saved, Reunited With Owner After Memorial Day Weekend Near-Miss
• Doobie Brothers Reschedule Local Show
• Heroin Found In Car Of Man Smacking, Punching Himself: Police
• Short Of 'Serious Miracle," Popular Restaurant Will Close
• Town OKs Parking Lot Dining
• Mother Tried To Kidnap Son From Ex's Home After Break-In: Sheriff
• Photographer Finds Beauty Amid Coronavirus Lockdown
• Mall Reopening Date Announced
• Girl, 5, And 2 Teens Wounded In Shooting
• Flooding Turns Park Into Fishing Pond
• Village Suspends Code To Allow Outdoor Dining
$100K Damage After Break-In: Sheriff

Across America

• Trump Responds With Threats After Twitter Fact-Checks Him
• George Floyd Had No Pulse When Put Into Ambulance: Report

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