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The shots will be available at Walgreens, community clinics, and other locations as soon as June 25 after the FDA authorized the vaccines.
During his Chicago visit, the ex-VP said the country is failing under Joe Biden's watch and that it needs to return to American values.
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The host of "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central will perform on the main stage on Aug. 19, two days before the state fair wraps up.
The man was taken to the hospital for treatment after a large box containing election equipment fell on him during the unloading process.
Former President Donald Trump will appear at the Adams County Fairgrounds on June 25 for Rep. Mary Miller, who is on the ballot June 28.
Park district officials are prioritizing lifeguards at city beaches. A lifeguard shortage has forced the 49 pools to open on July 5.
Terrance Williams, 27, faces charges after police said he fled a police officer and left behind a bag that had an unloaded revolver inside.
The boy fell out of a third-story window in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood and remains in serious condition at a local hospital.
Bryan Arias faces the charges after police said he shoved his ex-girlfriend to the ground in an argument and assaulted two other people.
Police say Javier Morales was caught inside a vehicle and was held at gunpoint by a neighbor, who detained him until officers arrived.
The 26-year-old man died in the crash, which took place after he passed another vehicle and lost control of his bike, police said.
Erick Williams, who is the chef at the Hyde Park Southern American restaurant, won the award after being nominated as the Great Lakes' best.
Whitley Temple faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, after police said she stole the CPD cruiser and hit the officer with it.
Heat indexes are expected to hit between 106 and 110 degrees on Wednesday and excessive heat warnings have been issued by weather officials.
Jason E. Karels, 35, is expected to make his initial court appearance Wednesday morning. The hearing will be broadcast via livestream.
The officer fatally shot Naperville resident Edward C. Samaan. Police said he charged at the officer during an unrelated traffic stop.
Jose Charles, 28, pleaded guilty in connection with the death of Trevor Brubaker, who was found dead after taking fentanyl-laced heroin.
The county was honored among U.S. and Canadian municipalities for the succinct and understandable nature of its Fiscal 2020 budget report.
Lurie Children's Hospital and Comer Children's Hospital in Chicago and Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn all received high marks.
