Grayslake, IL|News|
Six Flags Great America Reopening Date Still Uncertain
Park officials say they could safely reopen now, but state officials could keep them shuttered for the rest of the year.
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Illinois Coronavirus Update June 5: 125,915 Cases, 5,795 Deaths
More than 1 million Illinoisans have been tested for the new coronavirus, and testing is now available regardless of symptoms.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Pritzker Blasts Trump 'Rhetoric,' Trump Fires Back On Call
"The rhetoric that's coming out of the White House is making it worse," Pritzker told Trump on Monday.
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Illinois Coronavirus Update June 2: 122,848 Cases, 5,525 Deaths
Gov. J.B. Pritzker urged those who have marched in recent protests to isolate themselves to avoid spreading the virus.
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St. Louis|News|
Ferguson Police Department Evacuated, Shots Fired: Police
Images posted to Twitter showed the front doors of the police department smashed and its windows broken.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Job Openings In Illinois: Amazon, Contact Tracer, Delivery Driver
Many companies are looking to hire, despite soaring unemployment. Find out how to search for jobs — or post them — on Patch.
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Service Suspended To 3 Minneapolis Post Offices Amid Protests
Officials cited an "abundance of caution" after protests broke out in response to the death of George Floyd in police custody.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois Coronavirus Update May 29: 117,455 Cases, 5,270 Deaths
Positivity rates have fallen to 8 percent and cases are trending downward, though deaths remain high, as Illinois reopens.
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Illinois Coronavirus Update May 27: 114,306 Cases, 5,083 Deaths
On the same day Illinois surpassed 5,000 COVID-19 deaths, the United States crossed the 100,000 death mark.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Job Openings In IL: CDC Hiring Contact Tracers To Fight Pandemic
The CDC is looking for contact tracers, who can make up to $65,000 a year and just need a bachelor's degree and a positive attitude.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois Coronavirus Update May 24: 110,304 Cases, 4,856 Deaths
As Illinois surpasses 110,000 coronavirus infections, the United States is on track to soon pass 100,000 COVID-19 deaths.
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Fortune 500: These Illinois Companies Made The 2020 List
The annual Fortune 500 list ranks the top revenue-generating companies in the United States.
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Chicago, IL|News|
ICU Doc Finishing Her Residency During Pandemic: Chicago Heroes
We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Help us share those stories.
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Illinois Coronavirus Update May 21: 102,686 Cases, 4,607 Deaths
Illinois on Wednesday surpassed 100,000 confirmed infections of the new coronavirus and 4,500 known deaths from COVID-19.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Patch Columnist Mark Konkol Wins Lisagor Award
The Chicago journalist adds the Lisagor to a 2011 Pulitzer, Peabody Award and Emmy nomination.
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Illinois Coronavirus Update May 19: 98,030 Cases, 4,379 Deaths
More than 91,000 Americans have now died from COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the new coronavirus.
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Here's How To Find Job Openings In Illinois
Many companies are looking to hire, despite soaring unemployment, and the state has set up a website to help.
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Chicago, IL|News|
ICU Nurse 'Always Has A Smile On His Face' As He Treats COVID-19
We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Help us share those stories.
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University City, MO|News|
U. City Condemns Church, Urgent Care In Way Of Costco Development
"There were no real negotiations. We got one offer ... and a couple weeks later, we got the notice of eminent domain," one owner said.
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Illinois Coronavirus Update May 15: 90,369 Cases, 4,058 Deaths
Illinois on Friday surpassed 90,000 coronavirus cases and 4,000 COVID-19 deaths statewide.
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