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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky testifies during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing to examine an update from Federal officials on efforts to combat COVID-19 on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, on Capitol Hill, in Washington. (Greg Nash/Pool via AP)

News | 'Get vaccinated -- or wear a mask until you do': Vaccinated can largely ditch masks, CDC says

In a major step toward returning to pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people on Thursday, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
Geneva Dadabo, 12, of Elgin holds her mom’s hand Thursday as she receives the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from nurse Yesi Velazquez at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin. Geneva was the first 12-year-old to be vaccinated at the hospital.

News | 'Kind of nervous but excited': Elgin girl the first 12-year-old vaccinated at Sherman Hospital

Geneva Dadabo of Elgin on Thursday was the first 12-year-old to get the COVID-19 vaccine at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin. The hospital had 101 appointments scheduled on the first day that age group was eligible to be vaccinated.
Officials at Six Flags Great America have donated 50,000 tickets to the amusement park as part of an incentive package to get younger Illinoisans to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

News | Six Flags donates 50,000 free tickets to encourage youths to get vaccines

Six Flags Great America is offering 50,000 free tickets to anyone getting vaccinated as part of a partnership with Illinois intended to spur vaccinations among younger teenagers, who were authorized this week to receive the Pfizer/BioNTech version of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The IHSA has announced there will be a state tournament series in boys lacrosse and boys volleyball.

Prep Sports | IHSA: Boys volleyball, boys lacrosse will now have a full state tournament series

The Illinois High School Association board of directors voted virtually on Wednesday to conduct full postseason state series tournaments in boys lacrosse and boys volleyball.
A small aircraft landed on a stretch of Interstate 355 near New Lenox late Thursday morning after experiencing mechanical issues.
Transportation | Small plane makes emergency landing on I-355
A small aircraft landed on Interstate 355 near New Lenox Thursday morning after experiencing engine trouble.
DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek is seeking proposals to purchase new voting equipment to make the election process “better and faster.” The upgraded system is expected to be compatible with a ballot sorting machine acquired last year as part of the state’s expanded vote-by-mail program, she said.
DuPage County | DuPage County to seek proposals for new election equipment
DuPage County is in the market for new voting equipment that its top election official says would replace an outdated system and make the entire process "better and faster."
The Kane County Government Center in Geneva.
Kane County | Kane County fires another human resources director
Kane County Board members fired the executive director of the county's human resources office Thursday. It's the second such director to leave under a dark cloud.
Egg Harbor Cafe in Barrington has plans to apply for a liquor license to serve mimosas, Bloody Marys and the like.
News | Two Barrington restaurants want to start serving liquor
After surviving a really rough year for the restaurant industry, two eateries in Barrington are looking forward with plans to obtain liquor licenses.
Festivalgoers appear at Lollapalooza in Grant Park on Thursday, Aug 2, 2018 in Chicago.
Music | Report: Lollapalooza will return this year
Lollapalooza is expected to return in full force this summer, according to a report in Variety.
Posters placed on message boards at Glenbrook South High School recruiting students to join a conservative school government activity drew accusations of racism and a response from state legislators.
News | Student club poster at Glenbrook South draws accusations of racism
Turning Point USA recruitment poster seen as anti-Asian, draws response from state officials
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Crime | Ex-coach at Naperville North faces child porn charges
A Lisle man and former assistant boys basketball coach at Naperville North High School is facing felony child pornography charges.
News | House advances firearm restraining order expansion
The Illinois House on Wednesday passed a bill that would expand the scope of the Firearms Restraining Order Act and spread awareness of the law in law enforcement and the general public.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Glenbrook North setter Louie Batang leaps for the ball during Friday’s home game against Vernon Hills.
BOYS VOLLEYBALL: Glenbrook North defeats Vernon Hills 2-0
Meet the newest graduates from Harvest Christian Academy in Elgin.
Harvest Christian Academy graduation
Lu Semenzin and Sharon Hower, both from Itasca jump the fence to scour the woods behind the Itasca Public Library for trash, both ladies are environmentalists who want to pick up garbage to keep their town clean one scrap piece of paper at a time.
People showed their concern for the environment and their lost classmates in The Week in Pictures photo gallery for May 1-7, 2021.
Petey Spathis, 6, of Glenview marches during a “May the Fourth Be With You” Star Wars-themed parade around Lake Glenview Tuesday.
FOR THE REBELLION! Younglings celebrate 'Star Wars' at Lake Glenview
Glenbrook North starting pitcher Ryan Henschel delivers during Thursday’s game at St. Viator.
BASEBALL: ST. VIATOR 5, GLENBROOK NORTH 2
The Daily Herald Archive, Assignment # 3,235, Larry Cameron photo: This child received the measles vaccine at Laurel Hill School in Hanover Park in March of 1966. Children from one to six years of age could be vaccinated if the parents had written permission from their doctor.
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