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New COVID restrictions for region | Scarecrow contest | Outbreak linked to bar | Girl raises $ for uncle's cancer battle | Friday the 13th

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Funeral Procession Shooting: Mourner Shot Outside Cemetery

Two people were injured after someone opened fire during a funeral procession Wednesday afternoon near a cemetery entrance.

New COVID-19 Restrictions Warned For IL Region 6, 2,273 New Cases

New restrictions on Region 1 in northwest Illinois are set to go into effect this week and Region 6 could be next.

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Town To Host Scarecrow-Building Contest

The scarecrows will be on display in downtown Glen Ellyn throughout the Halloween season.

Coronavirus Outbreak Linked To Volleyball Games At Bar

So far, 14 people who played or watched volleyball at the bar — including several who likely played volleyball at other bars and restaurants — have tested positive. Another 200 may have been exposed.

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Girl's Lemonade Stand Raises Hundreds For Uncle Battling Cancer

Cheyanne Alexander, 6, will have her lemonade stand back up and running this weekend. Last weekend, she raised $541.

Friday The 13th Turns 40: Illinois Theaters Host Screenings

Jason Voorhees returns to terrorize the campers of Camp Crystal Lake at select theaters in the Chicago area.

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