Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Wisconsin removed from Chicago’s travel quarantine order; Navy Pier closing until spring

Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Group tries to stop arrest of man charged with spitting on a police officer in downtown Elgin park, police chief says

A mob of people tried to block Elgin police from arresting a man who reportedly spat on a police officer in a downtown park Friday night, officials said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Downtown protest turns into violent clash between Chicago police and marchers, injuring dozens of officers and demonstrators

Seventeen Chicago police officers were injured and at least 24 people were arrested during protests that turned violent on Saturday afternoon downtown. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 1,562 new known COVID-19 cases and 18 additional confirmed deaths reported Saturday

Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

2 dead, at least 13 wounded in shootings overnight Friday on South, West sides

Two were fatally shot, and at least 12 others were wounded in shootings overnight Friday, Chicago police said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Former Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson dies at age 84. A Republican from Chicago, ‘Big Jim’ served 4 terms.

Former Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson — “Big Jim” — died suddenly on Friday night. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Starved Rock, Matthiessen state parks to remain closed this weekend after ‘significant amount of damage’ from storm

Two of Illinois’ most popular state parks will remain closed at least until Monday after heavy storms downed trees, blocking roadways and trails. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Cases continue to trend upward in state, as north suburban school district gets threats following Fox News coverage of reopening

Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Three shot at bar in Leyden Township, police say

Three people were shot Thursday night at Junior’s Place, a bar in unincorporated Leyden Township, authorities say. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

‘I just wish I could have done more.’ Good Samaritan describes trying to save woman killed by SUV driver who circled block and hit her a second time.

Good Samaritan describes trying to save woman killed by SUV driver who circled block and hit her a second time. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 1,834 new known COVID-19 cases reported as state reaches more than 200,000 confirmed infections

Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Illinois among top seven states for rare childhood syndrome linked to COVID-19

At least 24 children in Illinois have come down with a rare but severe illness linked to COVID-19, placing Illinois among the top seven states in the country for the number of cases, according to a new federal report. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Edens Expressway crash injures 5; 3 motorcyclists in critical condition

Five people were injured, three of them critically, when two motorcycles and a vehicle hauling a trailer collided on the inbound Edens late Wednesday. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Lightfoot announces review of Chicago monuments as part of ‘a racial healing and historical reckoning project’

Nearly three weeks after ordering the removal of Christopher Columbus statues in Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Wednesday announced the formation of a committee to review the city’s monuments as part of “a racial healing and historical reckoning project.” Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Vito & Nick’s celebrates 100 years in Chicago with the best tavern-style pizza in the city

The pandemic postponed the party about six weeks, but that’s just a blip for a family business that’s survived a century. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Three men accused in plots to threaten, harass victims in R. Kelly racketeering case in New York

Three men have been charged in federal court in New York with attempting to “intimidate, threaten or corruptly influence” alleged victims in the racketeering case against singer R. Kelly. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 3 states removed from Chicago’s travel quarantine list; 1,549 new confirmed cases, 20 deaths reported

Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Family of 7 displaced by fire that moved from outdoor grill to house, Naperville fire official says

A grill that accidentally set fire to a home on Naperville’s near east side Tuesday left a family of seven displaced and a firefighter injured, Naperville Fire Bureau Chief Thomas Moran said. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Wisconsin hoping for a smoother election today after chaotic April presidential primary

Absentee voting has again been intense for Wisconsin’s primary election today, with some 900,000 such ballots requested by people looking to avoid in-person voting. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Portland Protest Streaming Live from the streets in Oregon

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Northern Illinois, Indiana to see strong storms Monday afternoon: ‘This kind of air is like rocket fuel to storms’

The thunderstorms will cover areas in northern Illinois and northwest Indiana, moving in a quick forward motion of 40-50 mph across the region. The weather service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for all of northern Illinois. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

Live updates: Here’s the latest on aftermath of overnight looting and vandalism in Chicago

Here are the latest updates on looting in Chicago and the aftermath. Top Featured Tags: – Illinois News Press Release Distribution Service

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