Is Coronavirus Spiking Where You Live? Find Out Here | PatchPM

Share-worthy stories from the Illinois Patch network to talk about tonight:

Is Coronavirus Spiking In Your Illinois County? Find Out Here

A new website provides county-level data so you can make better decisions about heading back out to bars, restaurants or movie theaters.

LGBT History, Minimum Wage: New Illinois State Laws Take Effect

Measures raising the minimum wage statewide and changing the rules for suspending someone's driver's license took effect Wednesday.

Police Officer Accused Of Threatening, Torturing Woman

He's charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery, and prosecutors say he tried to buy a "murder kit."

Chicago White Sox Report To Ballpark For 2020 Season

The White Sox have begun training in preparation for the 60-game 2020 season that will begin later this month.

Fireworks Complaints Increase Amid 4th Of July

Complaints began in June.

Sergeant Speaks On Why He Blew Whistle In Eric Lurry Death

“On seeing that video, it was so disturbing, I cried. Every day, having to live with that was a hard thing, knowing that this administration was probably going to do nothing about it.”

Also Worth a Look Today

• A Year After Doubling, Illinois Gas Tax To Increase Annually
• Illinois Coronavirus Update July 2: 144,013 Cases, 6,951 Deaths
• Chicago Cop Resigns From Police Union 'That Doesn't Represent Me'
• Brew Fest Canceled Amid Coronavirus Crisis
• Over 45,000 Unemployment Claims Filed In Illinois For Week Of June 22
• Illinois Lost $34.3 Billion In Gross Income Over Eight Years Due To Domestic Migration
• Armed Carjackers Push Woman To Ground, Fail To Steal Car: Police
• Caterpillar Clothing Made At Illegal Chinese Labor Camp: Report
• Man Accused Of Selling Illegal Fireworks To Police
• Naked Neighbor Reported On Apartment Balcony

Across America

• Dognappers Swipe Pup At Rail Station, NJ Transit Says
• Pence Praises AZ Coronavirus Plan Amid Record-High Cases, Deaths

Thank you for reading.

Find Your Patch and more news of the day, including our most-read stories