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Madigan's Former Chief Of Staff Lied To Grand Jury: Prosecutors
Timothy Mapes, 66, is charged with making false statements and obstruction of justice. He faces up to 25 years in federal prison.
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2020 Pedestrian Deaths Dropped In Illinois Despite U.S. Increase
U.S. pedestrian deaths were up 4.8 percent last year, the Governors Highway Safety Association said. Bad driver behavior is likely to blame.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Community Raising Money For Family Of Creekside Teacher Who Died
Second-grade teacher Nicole LaBee-Novak passed away unexpectedly May 19, according to a GoFundMe campaign. She was 38.
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St. Louis|News|
Two Pilots Eject From F-15 Jet On MidAmerica St. Louis Runway
It's not clear why the pilots ejected shortly after landing at the airport around 7:30 Tuesday morning.
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Chicago, IL|News|
‘60 Minutes’ Interview Draws Attention To Illinois UFO Sightings
The Pentagon is finally taking UFOs — or unidentified aerial phenomena — seriously. Do they explain what you’ve seen in the skies over IL?
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Chicago, IL|News|
Patch's Mark Konkol Wins 2020 Lisagor Award
The Chicago journalist adds the Lisagor to another from 2019, as well as a 2011 Pulitzer, Peabody Award and Emmy nomination.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Pritzker To Follow Science, Loosen Mask Mandate In Line With CDC
New guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention allow fully vaccinated people to go maskless indoors most of the time.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Bridge Phase Starts Friday In Illinois: What It Means For You
For Illinoisans weary of the pandemic, it may seem like a bridge too far, but officials say a full reopening is right around the corner.
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St. Louis|News|
St. Louis Home Depot Under Fire For Hiring Out-Of-State Painters
"We want local revenue to stay in our area," union protester Wendell Harris told Patch.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Chicago Auto Show Returns; City Hopes To Fully Reopen By July 4
"The fun is back, and I, for one, can't wait," Gov. J.B. Pritzker said, announcing the return of the auto show.
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IL To 'Adjust' Mask Mandate After CDC Issues New Outdoor Guidance
Speaking from the Rose Garden without a mask Tuesday afternoon, President Joe Biden said the country had made "stunning progress."
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IL To Lose 1 House Seat After 2020 Census Apportionment
The Midwest grew the slowest of any U.S. region over the last decade, and Illinois was one of only three states to lose population.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Surging Virus, Falling ICU Capacity May Delay IL Reopening
Several of the state's regions seem to qualify for a return to tighter restrictions, but the governor has instead touted vaccinations.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Cops, Public Officials Donated To Rittenhouse | PatchPM
Coroners' dog fight | Weekend events | Take better photos | Obama Foundation sued | Alleged EPA cover up | Restroom recordings | Hot mic
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Chicago, IL|News|
Filthy Rich: Illinois Billionaires Got Wealthier During Pandemic
Gov. J.B. Pritzker only made $127 million during the pandemic — the least of any Pritzker on the list.
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How To Take Better Photos This Spring In Illinois
No matter what kind of camera you have, here are some tips for making better pictures. Just don't forget to share them with Patch.
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Illinois Ranks 4th Among The Best Drivers In America: Law Firm
Illinois scored well — just don't venture into neighboring Missouri, which has some of the worst divers in the U.S., according to a report.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Biden's American Jobs Plan Details Illinois' Infrastructure Needs
The White House hopes to reinvigorate Illinois' roads and bridges after giving it a C-minus grade on its infrastructure report card.
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IL Expands Vaccine Eligibility: How To Track Down A Shot
In addition to the state's vaccine locator, here are a few more under-the-radar options for finding appointments.
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Nearly A Quarter Of IL Small Businesses Were Closed In February
Facebook's Global State of Small Business report, released this week, underscores the damage the pandemic has inflicted on small businesses.
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