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69 more die of COVID-19 in Illinois, most since mid-June

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:45:34 GMT

State health officials reported 69 more COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, while another 4,342 new cases of the respiratory disease were diagnosed.

St. Charles enhancing outdoor dining options with tents, igloos

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:36:50 GMT

With new COVID-19 restrictions and the cold weather rapidly approaching, St. Charles officials are working to enhance outdoor dining opportunities for restaurants and bars.

Robby Anderson proving he's more than just a deep threat

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:34:00 GMT

Robby Anderson is proving he's more than just a deep threat

Downers Grove man charged with reckless discharge of a gun

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:33:48 GMT

A Downers Grove man is charged with reckless discharge of a gun, in connection with an Oct. 13 shooting.

Patriots focus on offensive adjustments with 49ers up next

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:32:00 GMT

The Patriots had their worst offensive performance of the season during last week's loss to Denver

49ers offensive line fueled by recent criticism

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:32:00 GMT

Mike McGlinchey helped clear the way for Deebo Samuel to convert the game-sealing first down and then repeatedly head butted a teammate in celebration

Merritt Norvell, first Black AD at Michigan State, has died

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:30:00 GMT

Merritt Norvell Jr., the first Black athletic director at Michigan State, has died

Virus spikes have officials looking to shore up hospitals

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:27:00 GMT

Hospitals around the United States are starting to buckle from a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, with several states setting records for the number of people hospitalized and leaders scrambling to find extra beds and staff

Protesters question Waukegan police shooting that killed Black teen

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:24:58 GMT

The fatal police shooting of a male Black teenager in Waukegan provoked outrage during a media briefing Wednesday afternoon outside the station and resulted in its abrupt ending.

Libertyville, Vernon Hills, Barrington-area school districts pause hybrid learning plans

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:15:54 GMT

Large school districts based in Libertyville and Barrington are or will be pausing hybrid learning because of a high level of community transmission of COVID-19.

Kane County health officials blame 20-somethings for latest COVID-19 spike

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:10:34 GMT

Two months ago, Kane County public health officials called on local residents in their 20s to do a better job of taking precautions against COVID-19. On Wednesday, health officials said they didn't listen.

Pritzker renews call for more federal COVID-19 relief

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 20:45:07 GMT

Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday renewed his call for more federal aid for struggling state and local governments as well as small businesses, but talks in Washington may be stalled until after Election Day. The state has received roughly $3.5 billion in CARES Act money to pay for expenses related to its COVID-19 response. According to information on the Illinois comptroller's website, however, the state has already spent more than half of that money.

Naperville council approves townhouse plan for Little Friends site

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 20:42:21 GMT

The Naperville City Council has approved a plan to build a 41-unit townhouse complex on the Little Friends property, ending months of efforts to find the sweet spot between an economically feasible residential project and the community's desires for the Wright Street site in the city's historic district.

Schaumburg woman found dead in vacant lot in Chicago

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 20:33:53 GMT

A 30-year-old Schaumburg woman was found dead Tuesday morning in Humboldt Park, according to a news release from the Chicago Police Department.

Basketball coach association survey says play, but uncertainty lingers for winter sports

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 20:28:32 GMT

The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association recently held a survey designed to provide guidance on how contact days have been going and the possibiity of an upcoming basketball season. But a recent surge in COVID cases leaves the season in doubt.

Once a Madigan donor, Stephens now says he's taking on speaker's 'corruption'

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 16:48:14 GMT

A political TV ad touting state Rep. Brad Stephens' candidacy says he's taken on Mike "Madigan's corruption," but longtime political observers know -- and the legislator who doubles as Rosemont's mayor admits -- he and his father before him have long had a friendly, or at least cordial, relationship with the powerful House speaker.

Latest FEC reports reveal meager fundraising by Rick Laib in bid to unseat U.S. Rep. Bill Foster

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 15:30:40 GMT

A Republican congressional who has denied the Constitution mandates the separation of church and state and who has rejected the science pointing to climate change isn't getting much financial help from his party or his supporters, the latest federal disclosure reports show.

Pope reverts to mask-less old ways at indoor audience

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 08:50:00 GMT

Pope Francis is back to his mask-less old ways a day after donning a face mask for the first time during a liturgical service

China's BYD, Japan's Hino announce electric truck venture

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Chinese electric car brand BYD Auto and Japanese truck maker Hino Motors say they are setting up a company to develop battery-powered trucks and buses

UK government borrowing rises to record due to pandemic

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 08:00:00 GMT

U.K. government borrowing rose to the highest level on record in the first half of the financial year as tax revenue fell and authorities spent billions of pounds to prop up an economy ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic