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Illinois Coronavirus Deaths Could Double By Feb. 1: Report

A widely cited coronavirus projection model has updated estimates that show more than 18,000 deaths in Illinois by Feb. 1.

Former Top Cop Eddie Johnson Sued For Alleged Sexual Misconduct

Lawsuit alleges former Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson forced sex on female officer who served as his driver for years.

Naperville 'Cheer' Star Jerry Harris Wants Out Of Jail

The star of the Netflix docuseries, now charged with producing child porn, needs to be free to access mental health treatment and because he has asthma, according to his lawyers.

Illinois Urban Legends

From historic ghosts to unexplained phenomena, here are some scary and spooky tales to get you through Halloween.

Great America To Reopen For Holiday Lights In The Park

The Gurnee amusement park will be lit up again this holiday season, but there will be no rides this year due to COVID-19.

Fake Tweet Promoted By Pritzker-Funded 'Fair Tax' Committee

The governor's "Vote Yes For Fairness" group paid for an ad campaign to promote a phony post it falsely attributed to a fellow billionaire.

IL Patch Local Business Information Center: A Community Resource

Patch has partnered with scores of local businesses to keep you informed about their services during the pandemic and beyond.

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• Appeals Court Reverses This Judge More Than Any Other In Criminal Courts Seeking Retention
• Lemont Limestone: Is It Haunted?
• Huge Brush Fire
• AK-47, Opioids Found In Man's Car: Police
• Mayor Won't Seek 3rd Term
• House With BLM Sign Vandalized With Swastika
• District Named 11th Best In America
• District Will Bring Back Students In Groups
• Costco Grand Opening Scheduled
• Converted Dairy Barn In Oswego Has Bedposts Made Of Real Trees
• Accuweather Predicts Colder Winter Conditions Than 2019
• Village May Ban Feeding Of Wild Animals

Across America

• Kamala Harris' Cleveland Visit Canceled; 2 Staffers Test Positive
• College Enrollment Shows Steep Decline Amid Pandemic

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