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Judge Denies Bail Hike; Rittenhouse 'Living It Up,' Father Says

The father of a man fatally shot in Kenosha says he'd like to see the teen's bail increased from $2 to $4 million.

Cook County Opts Out Of State's Plan To Expand Phase 1b Group

Chicago and suburban Cook County aren't ready to expand vaccine eligibility to everyone under age 65 with underlying health conditions

Over 200 New Trier Students In COVID-19 Isolation Or Quarantine

Nearly 50 students have tested positive for the coronavirus, and four sports teams have been quarantined.

Mercy Hospital Files For Bankruptcy, Set To Shutter In May

Chicago's oldest hospital filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after plans to merge with three other South Side hospitals collapsed last year.

Controversial Police Union Boss Suspended Without Pay

Chicago Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara faces misconduct charges before the police board that could lead to his firing.

Here's Why Outbreak Stats Are Wrong For Local Nursing Home

State gives reason for why it has not reported nursing home outbreak.

Country Club For Sale, Housing Redevelopment Possible

The nearly 300-acre site has been in Orland Park for decades. Selling it may lead to "massive residential development," according to a report.

New Amazon Fresh Opens To Public Thursday

The Amazon Fresh grocery store opened for in-store shopping on 95th Street in Oak Lawn on Thursday.

Also Worth a Look Today

• ‘Prank’ Shooting Call Leads To School Lockdown: Police
• Judge Lowers Sentence For 10-Time DUI Convict
• Public Library Workers File To Join Union
• Marijuana Moratorium Expires, County To Consider Pot Shops
• Man Charged In Armed Robbery Spree
• Teen Missing Since Friday From Unincorporated Cook County
• Parents Blast District And Union, Saying They're Failing Kids
• Felon Tries Concealing His Stolen Gun In Snow: Police
• Village Website Revived After Being Down 5 Days
• South Side Irish To 'Shamrock Our Blocks'
• New Mass Vaccination Site Opens At South Suburban College

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