Bolingbrook, IL|News|
3 Incumbents Stay on VVSD Board, Venegas Gets Second Shot
One incumbent was not voted back on the Valley View school board, but all projected winners have VVSD board experience.
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Eileen O'Gorman, Patch Staff
- Chicago, IL
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Plainfield, IL|News|
1 Incumbent Projected To Keep Seat, 1 Ousted In District 202
Rod Westfall, projected to keep his seat on the board of education, called the campaign the “toughest” he’s ever seen.
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Chicago|News|
All Chicago Adults Will be Eligible For Vaccination by April 19
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Tuesday that all adults in Chicago will be eligible in just two weeks, as long as supplies are increased.
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Chicago|News|
Toddler Shot on Lake Shore Drive is 'Relatively Stable': Doctors
The boy was in a car near Buckingham Fountain when he sustained a gunshot wound to his right temple, according to Chicago police.
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Chicago|News|
Harris Speaks at Union Vaccination Site, Does Not Take Questions
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the first vaccination site operated by and for union workers on Tuesday.
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Chicago|News|
Lightfoot to Review CPD Foot Chase Policy After Boy, 13, Killed
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said at a news conference on Monday that she would be looking to change policies surrounding foot pursuits by police.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Trash Tax, Gaming, Motel Tax: Bolingbrook Voters Asked For Input
There will be questions at the end of Bolingbrook ballots. The answers will not be binding but will help lawmakers gauge public interest.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Four Incumbents, Former Member Run For VVSD School Board
Elections for the Valley View School District take place this Tuesday. On the ballot are four incumbents and a past school board member.
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Plainfield, IL|News|
Two Groups Compete For Four Plainfield School Board Spots
There are four spots up for grabs on Plainfield's District 202 school board and nine candidates. Voting takes place this Tuesday.
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Chicago|News|
Pilsen's 2021 Stations of The Cross Put Together in Three Days
Pilsen's live reenactment of the Stations of the Cross will take place this year on Good Friday, but will be live-streamed and scaled back.
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Chicago|News|
'Volatile' Traffic Volume Makes For Uncertain Easter Travel
The Illinois Tollway said traffic volumes have varied so much due to COVID-19 that it cannot release its Easter traffic prediction.
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Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Hotel Shooting Victim Was Oak Park Student: Report
An 18-year-old man was attending a gathering when he was shot in the abdomen at a downtown hotel on Tuesday, according to Chicago police.
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Chicago|News|
3 Illinois Breweries Rank Among Best in Nation
In a report by the Brewers Association, three Illinois-based breweries scored top spots based on sales volume.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Stolen Car Found With Drugs, A Gun And Cash: Police
Orland Park police arrested Colette Snow, who had purchased the stolen vehicle and was using it to transport cannabis, a gun and cash.
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Chicago|News|
Fake Vaccine Cards Sold Online, Attorney General Warns
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul also warned that posting pictures of vaccine cards online could leak sensitive information.
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
UPDATE: Missing Crystal Lake Man Boarded Metra Train to Chicago
Jon Chung was last seen on March 16, the same day he took a Metra train to Ogilvie Station in Chicago.
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Chicago|News|
Seventh Circuit Court May See Second Ever Black Judge
Candace Jackson-Akiwumi might be the second Black woman to ever serve on the Seventh Circuit.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Man Shot in Chest In Walmart Parking Lot: Police
A man was taken to a local hospital after being shot in the chest outside a Walmart on Tuesday evening.
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Chicago|News|
Boil Water Advisory Rescinded In Andersonville: Water Department
A boil water advisory was in effect for West Berwyn Avenue from North Clark Street to North Glenwood Avenue, but has now been taken down.
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Hyde Park, IL|News|
MLB Opening Day: Start to The Chicago White Sox 2021 Season
The Chicago White Sox begin the season against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday.
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