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Coronavirus Stay-At-Home Advisory Issued For Suburban Cook County

With COVID-19 cases surging throughout the region, public health officials urged everyone in Cook County to stay home for 30 days.

COVID-19 Survivors Sought To Donate Plasma Amid Surge

Versiti Blood Centers is facing a "critical need" for COVID convalescent plasma and is pleading with area residents to donate blood to help save Chicago-area residents fighting for their lives due to COVID-19.

Teen Gathers Donations For TLC Animal Shelter

With the help of neighbors, was able to donate nearly $600 worth of cleaning supplies, toys, dog treats and cat treats.

County To Take Aim At COVID-19 Rule Breakers

The county board chairman asked local health officials to come up with ways to penalize restaurants continuing to serve indoors.

IL Shatters Record With 15,415 New Coronavirus Cases

On Friday All but six of Illinois' 102 counties are now at a "warning level" for a surge in coronavirus cases.

High School Students Launch 'Operation Takeout' To Aid These Restaurants

The school's outreach could help 500 families, families that have multiple people, allowing for many dinners to be purchased.

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