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IL Leads Original Coronavirus Hotspot States In Spike In Cases

Of the five states to first see major coronavirus outbreaks — Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Michigan — Illinois leads the pack in new cases.

Chicago Rapper Kanye West Files To Appear On Illinois Ballot

West, who missed a deadline to appear on the November ballot in South Carolina, submitted 2,500 signatures to be included in Illinois.

Teen Severely Beats Homeless Man, Takes His Money: Police

The teen was drinking and smoking marijuana with the man prior to the attack, authorities said.

Walmart Closed For Thanksgiving This Year

The company also announced that it will pay out another special cash bonus to all its employees for their services during the pandemic.

Sarah Avon Disappearance: Joliet Person Of Interest Revealed

Police believe the long-dead person of interest was behind the 6-year-old's disappearance in 1981.

Donny Osmond's Former IL Home For Sale

An offer was accepted on the house last month after its asking price was reduced to $1.25 million.

'I Don't Even Know Their Names': Coronavirus Survivor To Saviors

After over a month on a ventilator, a COVID-19 survivor thanked medical staff and a therapist who bought him a walker.

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• 5 Arrested After Juveniles Injured With BB Guns
• 230 Laid Off By Food Service Provider
• 13-Year-Old Bicyclist Killed In SUV Crash
• Nurse Strike Ends
• Gas Station Customer Helps Police Nab Domestic Violence Suspect
• Fire At Hookah Lounge
• Boy, 9, Starts Woodworking Business
• Unemployment Fraud On The Rise
• Crowd Shout Profanities At Car Dance Party
• Man Found Dead; Person In Custody Released
• Cop Critically Hurt In Crash That Killed 3
• Woman Bites Officer: Police

Across America

• Trump Revives Daily White House Coronavirus Briefings
• Dr. Fauci To Throw Out First Pitch For Nationals On Opening Day

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