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Recreational Marijuana Sales Increase Despite Coronavirus

Adult-use cannabis sales in Illinois were up by more than $1 million in March compared to February, officials announced.

Coronavirus: Married Couple Die Hours Apart

The couple, in their 80s, emigrated from the Ukraine decades ago.

15 Coronavirus Cases At Will Co. Health Dept.

Will County's Health Department said it made a wise decision several days ago to substantially reduce walk-in visits from the community.

Star Wars Day Canceled By Library

The annual summer event typically drew around 10,000 people.

Veteran Police Officer City's First To Die Of Coronavirus

Officer Marco DiFranco, 50, was a 21-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department assigned to the narcotics unit.

Messages of Love Left Chalked On Grandmother's Driveway

Kids bridge social distancing barrier by covering their grandmother's entire driveway with chalk art.

Ed Farmer, Longtime White Sox Radio Voice, Dies

A Chicago native who played for the White Sox and broadcasted their games for years has died.

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• Cooper's Hawk Feeding Employees During Coronavirus Crisis
• Hospital Implements Universal Masking For All Staff
• Animal Shelter In Danger Of Closing Permanently: How You Can Help
• Sparks, Mobster Allegation Fly At Village Meeting
• Illinois' Unemployment Fund Needs Federal Infusion To Pay Surge Of Claims: Pritzker

Across America

• U.S. Coronavirus Live Blog: Job Losses Spike; Convention Delayed
• 2020 Democratic National Convention Postponed

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