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Woman Attacks Boyfriend With Machete: Police

Police said she got mad at her boyfriend for urinating in the bed and then retrieved a machete, hitting him over the head with it.

Illinois Coronavirus Update July 27: 171,424 Cases, 7,398 Deaths

The state added nearly 3,000 new coronavirus cases over the weekend and saw a two-day COVID-19 death toll of 13.

Teachers Rally For Remote Learning, Raise Safety Concerns

A student said that on March 17, the first day of the shutdown and school closures, there were a total of one 160 cases in Illinois, and as of July 21, there were over 160,000 cases.

Golden Corral Ends Buffet, Renovates Restaurant

They even removed the word "buffet" from its restaurant sign.

51 People Shot, 3 Killed During Weekend Shootings In Chicago

Supt. Brown announces new citywide violence reduction teams with community policing-first strategy hit streets for first time Thursday.

Of Course, Chicago Should Put Columbus Statue Back On Display

KONKOL COLUMN: Give Columbus statue public display it deserves — lying on its side, scratched, scarred and spattered with spray paint.

Virtual Lollapalooza Festival Announces Partial Musical Lineup

The annual Grant Park-based musical festival was canceled in June due to the coronavirus pandemic but will offer free YouTube streaming.

Also Worth a Look Today

• 2 Fatally Shot In Evanston
• Illinois Job Openings: Forest Ranger, Veterinarian, Special Agent
• Boy, 16, Shot To Death
• Illegal Check Cashing At Stores
• Northwestern Wants 5,000 Vaccine Trial Volunteers
• Pancake Restaurant Closing After 47 Years
• Mayor Dies Unexpectedly
• Dogs, Cats Saved From House Fire
• Haunted Trails Fist Fight Damages Squad Car

Across America

• Quarter Of NYC Area Residents Have Had Coronavirus, CDC Finds
• Miami Marlins Home Opener, Yankees Game In Philly Postponed

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