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Traffic Deaths Spiked In Illinois During Pandemic

Despite lockdowns keeping many motorists off the roads, 2020 was the deadliest year for Illinois drivers since 2007.

Paczki Day: Donut Den's Busiest Day Of Year Is Here

Bruce Aronson has owned Joliet's Donut Den since 2009. His claim to fame is how there's a different featured donut every day of the week.

Downstate Republican Paul Schimpf To Challenge Gov. J.B. Pritzker

"I'm not going to stand idly by while our state government squanders its opportunities," Schimpf said in a campaign announcement.

Another Illinois State Police Car Hit, Joliet Man Faces Charges

It marked the second straight day that an Illinois State Police vehicle was hit by a motorist in the Joliet area.

Roof Collapses At Horse Stable After Heavy Snowfall

The indoor arena at the Cook County Forest Preserve District facility is set to be demolished Wednesday.

No First Doses In Skokie This Week Due To Lack Of Vaccine Supply

Village officials said they only received enough COVID-19 vaccine doses to provide second jabs to those who got their first dose last month.

Naperville 2021 St. Patrick's Day Parade Canceled Amid Pandemic

The South Side Irish Parade is also canceled for the second year in a row.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Pension Spike: Retired Police Chief Gets Special Deal
• Town Ignores FOIA Deadline, Fails To Provide Vaccine Data
• Shamrock Shake Returns
• Students Collect Books For Library In Africa
• Missing Teen Found Safe
• Memorial Honors Mass Shooting Victims, 2 Years Later
• Governor Should Veto HB 3360: Hospital Senior VP
• 'Careless Smoking' Behind Valentine's Day Fire
• IL Native Wows Judges On 'American Idol'
• Former Boys Hoops Coach Scott Bogumil Dead At 52

Across America

• 'Let It Roll': 90-Year-Old Celebrates Birthday, Surviving Virus
• Winter's Wrath: Bitter Cold, No Power And A Deadly Tornado

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