Across Illinois, IL|News|
1st Case Of South African Coronavirus Variant Confirmed In IL
Illinois officials have also found 22 cases of a coronavirus variant from the United Kingdom. Both are thought to spread more easily.
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I was born and raised in eastern Pennsylvania before earning my journalism degree at Penn State University.
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Elgin, IL|News|
Paczki Day 2021: Where To Find Paczki In Elgin
Here's where to find the best paczki in the Elgin area before, during and even after Paczki Day.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Paczki Day 2021: Where To Find Paczki Near St. Charles
Here's where to find the best paczki in the St. Charles area before, during and even after Paczki Day.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Paczki Day 2021: Where To Find Paczki In Geneva
Here's where to find the best paczki in the Geneva area before, during and even after Paczki Day.
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Batavia, IL|News|
‘Prank’ Shooting Call Leads To School Lockdown In Batavia: Police
A prank caller reported multiple people were shot Thursday at a Batavia home, leading to a lockdown at two schools, police said.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Paczki Day 2021: Where To Find Paczki In Batavia
Here's where to find the best paczki in the Batavia area before, during and even after Paczki Day.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Paczki Day 2021: Where To Find Paczki In Aurora
Here's where to find the best paczki in the Aurora area before, during and even after Paczki Day.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia Moves Forward With Zoning Plan For Marijuana Dispensaries
The Batavia City Council is reacting to strong public support in November for opening recreational marijuana dispensaries in the city.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Kane County Positivity Rate Drops To 4-Month Low
The positivity rate in Kane County is under 6 percent for the first time since early October, according to public health data.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois To Vaccinate People With Health Risks During Phase 1b
Illinois officials are planning to expand Phase 1b of the state’s vaccine rollout Feb. 25 to include people with increased health risks.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Veterans Can Get Coronavirus Vaccine Saturday In North Aurora
The Aurora VA Clinic is set to provide a limited supply of coronavirus vaccines Saturday to veterans enrolled at the Hines VA.
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Aurora, IL|News|
50% Of Officers Rejected Coronavirus Vaccine: Kane Co. Official
About half of all police officers in Kane County municipalities opted not to take the coronavirus vaccine, a board member said last week.
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Aurora, IL|News|
10K Fully Vaccinated Against Coronavirus In Kane County
More than 20,000 other Kane County residents have received the first of two doses of the coronavirus vaccine, public health data shows.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
311K Vaccinated Against Coronavirus In IL; 22 Cases Of UK Variant
More than 1.4 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been given out in Illinois, with administration gaining speed in recent weeks.
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Elgin, IL|News|
Coronavirus Testing Unit Extends Stay At Elgin Community College
A mobile coronavirus testing unit that set up last week at Elgin Community College will be available through Sunday.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Colonial Cafe To Close Aurora Location; New Restaurant Lined Up
SYRUP is set to take over Colonial Cafe's Aurora location, offering upscale, "modern farmhouse-meets-luxe" meals for breakfast and lunch.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Sheriff’s Clinic Vaccinating Kane Co. Officers, Attorneys, Judges
The Kane County Sheriff’s Office is expected to set up additional clinics to vaccinate residents when there is a larger supply of vaccines.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Kane County Tops 49K Coronavirus Cases, Nears 700 Deaths
Coronavirus cases and related deaths in Kane County are at their lowest points in months, as is the region’s positivity rate.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Shootings Up 40% In Aurora During 2020: Officials
There were more than 150 shootings in Aurora last year, the most since 2004, according to officials.
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Aurora, IL|News|
78% Of Kane County Educators To Take Coronavirus Vaccine
More than 11,000 Kane County teachers and school staff members have opted to get the coronavirus vaccine this month, officials said.
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