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Man Threatens To Kill Dems At Inauguration: Feds

"We will surround the [expletive] White House and we will kill any [expletive] Democrat that steps on the [expletive] lawn," he said in a voicemail sent to a U.S. House member, according to authorities.

IL Rep Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Blames Maskless Members

U.S. Rep Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) is at least the third Congress member to contract it since last Wednesday's attack on U.S. Capitol.

Newborn Baby Found Abandoned At Rehab Facility: Police

The mother was found and taken to an area hospital.

Utz Chips Away At Competitors' Hold On Midwest By Buying Vitner's

The Pennsylvania-based salty snack maker has its sights set on the Chicago company that's been around since 1926.

1st Female Police Chief In City's History

Joliet begins 2021 with a new permanent city manager and a major change in leadership at Joliet's Police Department.

IL Reports 6,642 Coronavirus Cases Tuesday, 117 More COVID Deaths

Illinois Public Health director Dr. Ngozi Ezike received her first shot of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine Tuesday, officials said.

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