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Nude Photos: Mayor Denies Blackmailing Councilman

Now the mayor says the councilman filed a phony police report.

Hand Sanitizer Fouls Voting Machine: Clerk

Hand sanitizer used by a voter is believed to be the reason behind a broken machine at one polling place on Tuesday.

Joe's Hot Dogs Reopening This Week, Minor Changes Planned

Fans of the restaurant, which has been around for decades, were upset to find it closed.

Judge Blocks Trump Immigration Rule On Public Benefits

A federal judge in Chicago struck down a key immigration rule Monday that would deny green cards to immigrants who use food stamps or other public benefits, a blow to the Trump administration on the eve of the election.

Bank Guard Pepper Sprays Man Who Refuses To Leave: Police

A 37-year-old man was arrested Monday afternoon near the stairwell for the Rialto Square Theatre moments after being pepper-sprayed by a bank security guard across the street.

Trump Or Biden Cookies? Milano Brings Election Into Bakery

Besides its usual assortment of fresh bread and sweets, Milano Bakery made sugar cookies saying Joe Biden, Donald Trump and Vote.

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• Trump vs. Biden: How Will Illinois Vote?
• It Could Be Weeks Until Illinois Knows Election Results
• Was Your Mail-In Ballot Counted In Illinois? Here's How To Check
• Silver Cross Puts New Visitor Restrictions In Place
• If Voting Results Throw You In Pit Of Despair, Be Like Pastor Bob
• Mayor Cites Virus Stats In Appeal To Black Voters To Dump Trump
• No Wait Times For These Voters In Palatine
• Turkey Trot Goes Virtual

Across America

• Trump-Biden Presidential Race: Court Setbacks Ahead Of Results
• Americans Head To Polls Amid 'Most Deadly Phase' Of Virus

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