I was born and raised in India before I came to Chicago to complete my master’s in journalism at Northwestern University. Writing has always been a passion, but when I learned about the abuse women my age faced, I decided to forego fictional stories to write about those who needed to be heard. That is how at the age of 14 I decided that I would dedicate my life to making a difference.
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State officials are imposing Tier 3 mitigations on the entire state after a surge in coronavirus cases. Here's what that means for you.
State officials are imposing Tier 3 mitigations on the entire state after a surge in coronavirus cases. Here's what that means for you.
Due to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's new mitigations, Christmas Walk Week will be held in lieu of Main Street festivities.
The Oswegoland Park District will follow state guidance to determine if the programs can be resumed on Dec. 7.
The ramp built at the Little White School Museum is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
As of Wednesday, Region 7 has utilized 86 percent of its ICU beds and only has 23 beds available out of 162 total.
Deaths in Kendall County have gone up by 25 percent this year as compared to 2019, County Coroner Jacquie Purcell said.
General education early childhood and elementary students will not begin classes until Jan. 6, depending on current coronavirus conditions.
The Northern Illinois Food Bank is set to host a pop-up pantry Wednesday evening at St. Mary Immaculate Parish.
What are the chances you'll be exposed to the coronavirus at Thanksgiving dinner or a holiday party?
What are the chances you'll be exposed to the coronavirus at Thanksgiving dinner or a holiday party?
The tent is heated with smokeless space heaters and the flaps are folded to allow proper ventilation, owner Justin Hudetz said.
As of Monday, the county also reported 166 new cases, bringing the total to 4,540 with 2,460 COVID-19 patients in recovery.
WCHD announced Friday that free testing will be available at sites in Joliet, Romeoville, Minooka and University Park.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said that hospital workers are experiencing "a crisis as challenging as the one they experienced last spring."
Voters in Bolingbrook will determine their next elected officials in the April 2021 Consolidated Election.
As of Friday, 164 employees and students have tested positive since Aug. 10.
Grant funds must be used to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on business from March 1 through Dec. 30.
The 55-year-old injured motorist was transported to an area hospital for minor injuries, police said.
The repairs should be completed by 9 a.m. Saturday, the Illinois Department of Transportation said.
