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Driver's facilities closing due to COVID | Candace Parker, athlete of the year | Girl, 5, dies after being found unresponsive

Here are the news stories trending across Illinois on Wednesday night:

Slain Illinois Deputy: Man Arrested In Multi-State Manhunt

Police say a man is in custody after a multi-state crime spree in which an Illinois sheriff's deputy was killed, another man was carjacked and shot, and at least two people were taken hostage.>>>Read More.

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Find out what's happening in Chicagofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Secretary of State Facilities Closing For 2 Weeks Due To COVID-19

A surge in new COVID-19 cases will close driver's services facilities for in-person business from Jan. 3-17 out of an abundance of caution.>>>Read More.

Candace Parker Voted AP Female Athlete Of The Year For 2nd Time

Coming off a WNBA championship, the Naperville native earned the honor once again.>>>Read More.

Girl, 5, Dies After Being Found Unresponsive In Ritz-Carlton Pool

The little girl was found in the pool Tuesday afternoon and pronounced dead at a Chicago hospital.>>>Read More.


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