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Illinois Recreational Marijuana Sales Set New Record In June

Cannabis consumers statewide have spent well over $300 million in the first six months since legalization in Illinois, Patch estimates.

Pritzker Calls For National Face-Covering Requirements

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker urged federal lawmakers on Wednesday to adopt a nationwide face-covering requirement.

Walgreens To Open Doctors' Offices In 500-700 Stores

The move by the Illinois-based company is a first for a national pharmacy chain and part of a $1 billion partnership with VillageMD.

Beach Seen In 'The Blue Brothers' To Reopen

The iconic slide seen in the movie is available for photo ops only.

Reinstate Whistleblower Police Sergeant: Petition

The 27-year veteran released video of an in-custody death and has now been stripped of his badge and gun.

Classic Cinemas To Temporarily Close Theaters After Reopening

Theaters under the Classic Cinemas umbrella will close after Thursday due to the lack of new movies and additional costs, officials said.

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• 2-Year-Old Rescued From Burning Home
• Pedestrian Hit By Train
• Suburban Hospitals Announce Merger Plan
• City Manager Resigning Amid Scandals
• Cop Seen In Video Of In-Custody Death Put On Desk Duty
• 15-Year-Old Boy Charged In Shooting That Wounded 2 Teens: Police
• Pools, Splash Pad Reopen On Limited Basis
• Musicians Sidelined During Pandemic: 'It Breaks My Heart'
• Cooling Centers Open As Heat Wave Continues
• Guns, Cash Stolen In Car Burglaries
• Duckworth Responds To Tucker Carlson's 'Hate America' Accusation

Across America

• U.S. Surpasses 3 Million Coronavirus Cases
• Mary Kay Letourneau, Teacher Jailed For Raping Student, Dies

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