Chicago|News|
3 Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Stevenson Expressway Friday: ISP
Illinois State Police said a driver went the wrong way on the Stevenson Expressway shortly after midnight, colliding with another car.
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Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
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West Side, IL|News|
Delays After Person Hit, Killed By Metra BNSF Train: Officials
An official for Metra said the person was struck near the Harlem Avenue station in Berwyn Friday morning.
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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Workers Under 21 Can Now Serve Liquor At Restaurants, Board Says
Elk Grove officials lowered the age to serve and sell — but not pour — alcohol to help businesses understaffed due to the pandemic.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Torrential Rain' Leads To Flood Advisory For Cook County: NWS
The National Weather Service said southeastern Cook County will be under a flood advisory until 3:45 p.m. Thursday.
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West Side, IL|News|
Boy, 7, Shot By Woman While Sitting In The Car With His Mother
Chicago police said the incident occurred Wednesday night at around 8:20 p.m. in Ukrainian Village.
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Aurora, IL|News|
2nd Lou Malnati's Pizzeria Coming To Aurora, Company Says
The second location will be at 2365 North Farnsworth Avenue and could open as soon as Monday, the company said.
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Springfield, IL|News|
21 IL School Districts Placed On Probation For Disregarding Masks
The Illinois State Board of Education said 21 school districts have been or currently are on probation for disregarding the mask mandate.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
House Fire On Arnold Avenue Caused Street Closures: Officials
Village officials said the fire on the 400 block of Arnold Avenue Tuesday afternoon was cleared by 1 p.m.
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Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Man Shot, Killed While Waiting In Traffic Tuesday: Police
Oak Park Police said someone in an SUV pulled up next to the man's car and shot him at around 5 p.m. Tuesday evening.
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Chicago|News|
Images Of Suspects In 70-Year-Old's Shooting Death Released: CPD
Chicago police released an image of two men they say shot and killed 70-year-old Yvonne Ruzich outside her work early Monday morning.
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Chicago|News|
NIU Faculty Could Teach Remote At 8 Percent COVID Positivity Rate
Northern Illinois University staff came to an agreement Tuesday that classes could go remote if cases among unvaccinated NIU members spike.
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
New Numbers In Cook, Will Counties Will Get New 464 Area Code
The Illinois Commerce Commission said the change will not take place until 708 numbers, the current area code, run out.
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Chicago|News|
City Mandates Masking Indoors, Even For Vaccinated Residents
Chicago health officials announced Tuesday the mandate will take effect on Friday and will include bars, restaurants and stores.
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Chicago|News|
Pharmacist Sold 125 Stolen Vaccine Cards Online: Feds
Tangtang Zhao, a 34-year-old pharmacist from Chicago, is charged with 12 counts of theft of government property, authorities said.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Trans Hobby Lobby Employee Wins Fight To Use Women's Restroom
Illinois' 2nd District Appellate Court ruled Friday Hobby Lobby violated the Illinois Human Rights Act by discriminating based on gender.
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South Side, IL|News|
Power Outage Causes 'Extensive Delays' For Metra Electric Trains
Officials said all inbound and outbound trains on the city's south suburban commuter rail are stopped completely from Millennium to 35th St.
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South Side, IL|News|
25-Year-Old Ejected From Car, Dies In Early Morning Crash On I-55
Illinois State Police said no other vehicles were involved in the 3:39 a.m. crash, which also left a 23-year-old passenger with injuries.
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Chicago|News|
Preckwinkle's Daughter-In-Law Charged In Connection To GA Slaying
Georgia police said Ronisha Preckwinkle, the estranged wife of Toni's son Kyle, helped two men kidnap and murder a woman in July.
Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
All 3 Crossings Blocked By Stalled Train Monday: Police
Glen Ellyn police said the freight train stopped on the tracks at around 11 a.m. Monday and unblocked all three paths across by 1:30 p.m.
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Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
Intersection Closed Due To Damaged Gas Line: Authorities
Channahon police announced Monday the intersection of Navajo and Sioux Drives would be closed while crews work to fix the line.
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