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4 Kids Found In Feces-Filled House With No Food: Police

Their parents were drunk, there was rotting garbage inside and two guns within their reach, police said.

Dapper Dressed Up Pets And One Werewolf: Illinois In Photos

This week's photo roundup of images submitted by Patch readers from across Illinois.

Woman's Death Ruled Homicide By Strangulation: Examiner

Vanessa Ceja Ramírez's body was found in a forest preserve on Wednesday. The Cook County Medical Examiner ruled her death a homicide.

Man Rakes In $11K After 3 Lottery Wins

The Chicago-area man is on a lucky streak after winning a $10,000 cash prize and two $500 cash prizes from the Illinois Lottery.

Staffers At Restaurant That Remained Open Contract COVID-19

The Crystal Lake restaurant refused to close indoor dining. Now the business announced a temporary closure due to the COVID-19 cases.

‘Victory Within Reach’: Underwood Confident In Race With Oberweis

Rep. Lauren Underwood said she expects to prevail from the close race "once every vote is counted," while Jim Oberweis has claimed victory.

Why Did Progressive Tax Ballot Initiative Fail?

Despite supporters' best efforts, the initiative garnered less than 45 percent of the vote.

Illinois On 'Dark Path' As Coronavirus Rate Surges, Pritzker Says

The governor warned that local governments are failing to enforce COVID-19 restrictions, allowing the virus to "balloon out of control."

Also Worth a Look Today

• Virus Halts In-Person Learning
• Missing Teen Found Safe
• 'Always Working To Help Others:' Local Hero
• Gun Found After Fleeing Felon Crashes Into Cop Car: Police
• Drug-Induced Homicide Charge Filed Against Woman
• Public Health Director To Retire Amid Pandemic
• More Virus Restrictions Loom
• Holiday Parade Canceled
• Driver Facility Closed After Positive Coronavirus Test
• Football Coach Honored
• Turkey Trot Goes Virtual
• Rabid Bat Found In Attic

Across America

• Biden Leads In Pennsylvania; Trump Again Falsely Claims Fraud
• Daily Virus Cases Hit 121K; Officials Fear U.S. 'Giving Up'

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