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Ban Grand Theft Auto To Stop Carjackings, State Lawmaker Says

There is no evidence linking violent video games to crime, and such a ban would almost certainly violate the First Amendment.

State Sen. Darren Bailey Launches Campaign For Illinois Governor

Last April, Bailey filed a lawsuit challenging the governor's authority to enforce public health emergency orders aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19. Now he says he's running against him.

13-Month-Old Parker Rice Dies While Waiting For New Heart

She was born with rare congenital heart defects and had been placed on the heart transplant list at Lurie.

Mayor, 52, Receives Vaccine Ahead Of Essential Workers

Even though elected officials aren't included in Phase 1b, city staff vaccinated Mayor Steve Hagerty before front-line essential workers.

Film Crews Take Over Old Joliet Prison For New Show

Twentieth Century Fox Filmcorp has been using the Old Joliet Prison, made famous in "The Blues Brothers," to film a new TV pilot.

Lausch Down To Final Days As U.S. Attorney For Chicago

It does not appear likely that Democrat President Joe Biden will change his decision and keep Lausch in his current role as the U.S. Attorney.

Chicago Lakefront Parks, Playgrounds, Indoor Pools Set To Reopen

Chicago Park District officials are set to reopen more than 500 playgrounds as the city's coronavirus test-positivity rate drops.

Also Worth a Look Today

• IL Sees Steep Decrease In Daily Vaccine Doses Doled Out
• Dog Lost For More Than A Week: Macy Is Found
• Petition To Reopen Joliet Schools
• Chicago Removes Quarantine Restrictions On Travel To 18 States
• Six Flags Great America Announces Reopening Date
• GoFundMe Set Up For Family Killed In Crash
• Voters Head To The Polls Tuesday For County Primary Races
• Police Reform Bill 'Detrimental' To Safety Of Residents: Village

Across America

• Volunteers 'Work Magic,' Book Vaccination Appointments For Others
• Tiger Woods Cut From Wreckage In Rollover Crash, Hospitalized

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