Naperville, IL|News|
District 203 Shifts Mask Policy, Making Face-Coverings Optional
The shift takes effect Tuesday and cites uncertainty in the lifting of a statewide mandate for students and the district's COVID metrics.
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Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
- Chicago, IL
I am an award-winning journalist who has worked in sports and as an investigative reporter before starting with Patch as a roving editor in April, 2020. Prior to Patch, my work appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes SportsMoney, ESPN.com and other outlets. I finished the 2012 Chicago Marathon and am currently studying improv at the renowned Second City, where many a Saturday Night Live alums got their start.
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Chicago|News|
IL Inflation: 40-Year-High Spike Costs Illinoisans Thousands
Residents of the Land of Lincoln are paying thousands of dollars a year more for groceries, utilities and rent than they did one year ago.
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Chicago|News|
City Making Plan To Convince Bears To Stay In Chicago: Lightfoot
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city has financially compelling plan to keep the Bears from leaving Soldier Field for Arlington Heights.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Puppies Taken From Lemont Rescue Shelter Returned After Ordeal
Ruby Whiskers has re-rescued a pair of female boxer mix pups after one of the dogs needed medical treatment for four fractures in her paw.
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Skokie, IL|News|
Missed Wordle Score Leads To Hostage Rescue For Lincolnwood Woman
Denyse Holt's daughters on the West Coast were alarmed when she didn't text her score after Holt was held captive in her home for 18 hours.
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Chicago|News|
20-Year-Old Chicago Man Charged In Austin Fatal Shootout: Foxx
Thomas Dean faces Class X felony charges in connection with a shootout that took place in broad daylight in a residential neighborhood.
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Chicago|News|
Bulls' Front Office Likes Roster, Stands Firm At Trade Deadline
Bulls officials are banking on the team's chemistry when it returns to full strength when several key players out with injuries.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Lemont Animal Rescue Trying To Re-Rescue Stolen Boxer Puppies
Ruby Whiskers Animal Rescue fostered two female boxer mix pups out to a family who shelter owners believe just wanted free puppies to keep.
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Chicago|News|
Wiener's Circle Door Smashed By Brick-Wielding Maskless Customer
The popular Chicago hot dog stand posted video of a customer who became irate and thew snow at a worker after he was asked to put on a mask.
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Chicago|News|
IL Governor Candidate Bailey Refuses Election Result Question
GOP Sen. Darren Bailey promptly ended a news conference after being asked if the Capitol insurrection was "legitimate political discourse."
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Bremen High School Senior, 17, Collapses At Basketball Game, Dies
Cameran Wheatley collapsed during a game Tuesday and later died at Christ Hospital after efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.
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Chicago|News|
Illinois Mask Mandate To Be Lifted On Feb. 28, Gov. Pritzker Says
J.B. Pritzker said that drastically lower numbers have made lifting the mandate possible and that schools could go maskless "within weeks".
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Chicago|News|
Chicago Mask, Proof of Vax Mandates To Be Lifted Soon: Officials
Health Commissioner Allison Arwady says more decreases in COVID cases, deaths and hospitalizations could soon bring the mandates to an end.
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Chicago|News|
Chicago Garbage Collectors To Pitch 'Dibs' Items Starting Friday
The city's Streets and Sanitation Department said items used to reserve shoveled out parking spots will be collected on garbage routes.
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Chicago|News|
Lightfoot Tasks Group To Reimagine City's Lakefront Museum Campus
The 23-member committee will develop recommendations to revitalize tourism along the Lakefront as the Bears consider their future plans.
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Chicago|News|
Illinois Super Bowl Ties: Rams, Bengals Players Have Local Roots
Rams' starting tackle Dave Edwards and center Brian Allen were suburban stars while Bengals reserve receiver Mike Thomas hails from Chicago.
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Chicago|News|
Chicago's Emmylou Ready For Puppy Bowl Super Sunday Spotlight
The 8-month-old Australian cattle dog-Chihuahua mix from the Anti-Cruelty Society hopes to make a run at MVP in the annual competition.
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Chicago|News|
4th COVID Shot? Some At-Risk Illinois Residents May Be Eligible
The CDC recommended that some people with weakened immune systems get a fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot. Here's what you should know.
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Chicago|News|
14 Illinois Hospitals Ranked Among 2022's Best, 6 In Top 100
A new ranking by Healthgrades evaluates the top 50, 100 and 250 hospitals in America and more than a dozen Illinois hospitals made the list.
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Chicago|News|
Expressway Shootings Targeted By Pritzker, Illinois State Police
Illinois State Police announced 20 people are charged in 24 homicides and 273 shootings that took place on expressways in 2021.
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