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Traffic on the Tri-State Tollway as seen from the Hinsdale Oasis on Thursday is picking up from lows this spring during Illinois’ stay-at-home order. But despite the drop in vehicle volumes, fatalities from crashes remain at levels similar to 2019.

Columns | Traffic is way down because of COVID-19, but fatal crash numbers are similar to 2019

Why is the number of fatal crashes occurring in 2020 similar to 2019 despite COVID-19 clearing the highways this spring?
The Arlington Heights Park District is about to embark on $1.35 million in upgrades at Recreation Park, its second-oldest park.

News | Arlington Heights park that hosts Frontier Days will get $1.35M upgrade

Arlington Heights' second-oldest and most centrally-located park is about to get a major makeover. Recreation Park, the site of the annual Frontier Days festival and home to the park district's premier baseball diamond, will soon be on the receiving end of some $1.35 million in upgrades.
Phil’s Beach is set to open Wednesday after a $3 million renovation by the Wauconda Park District.

News | Wauconda beach seen in 'The Blues Brothers' to reopen after 30 years

After a lengthy wait prolonged by the COVID-19 crisis, Wauconda's Phil's Beach is set to reopen to the public Wednesday.
The White Sox on Sunday announced two players tested positive for COVID-19. Both are asymptomatic and isolating in Chicago.

White Sox | Two White Sox players test positive for coronavirus

The White Sox on Sunday announced two players tested positive for COVID-19. Both are asymptomatic and isolating in Chicago.
News | Palatine police officer ID'd as man who drowned in Petite Lake
Lake County authorities confirmed Sunday that the man who died Friday after being pulled from the Chain O' Lakes was a Palatine police officer.
Then-Vice President Joe Biden shakes hands with Sen. Tammy Duckworth during a mock swearing in ceremony Jan. 3, 2017, in Washington. The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee is strongly considering Illinois’ junior senator to be his running mate, sources close to the campaign say.
Politics | Duckworth emerges as contender for VP nod
Sources close to the Biden campaign say that Sen. Tammy Duckworth is a top contender to be his running mate.
Cook County’s Department of Public Health has a website that breaks down cases of COVID-19 suburb by suburb.
News | July 5 COVID-19 cases per county; search by ZIP code
Since the outbreak began, there have been 75,160 cases in the suburbs as of Sunday, 51% of the state's total, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health as of Saturday. There have been 3,583 deaths in the suburbs, representing 51% of all deaths in Illinois.
Illinois health authorities reported 639 additional cases of COVID-19 on Sunday and six more deaths. The death toll is the state’s lowest since March 25.
Illinois | Six additional COVID-19 deaths Sunday, smallest daily total since March
State health authorities reported 639 additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, along with six more deaths from the virus.
Columns | Feder: NBC 5 apologizes for mixing up Aurora Police Departments in story
WMAQ-Channel 5 is taking the rap for a story posted briefly online that misidentified the police chief of Aurora as her counterpart in Aurora, Colorado.
After an online petition seeking to diversify the “Naperville Loves a Parade” mural in downtown Naperville, a committee has formed to create new diverse art instead of modifying the existing work.
News | 'Art of Inclusion' committee forms in Naperville
It began with an online petition seeking to diversify a mural in downtown Naperville, and now it's grown into a committee of diverse residents aiming to create new public art.
This schematic design shows a four-unit townhouse “pod” proposed as part of the Emma’s Landing affordable housing development. The Burton Foundation presented concept plans for the project in March, though an official application has not been submitted.
News | Geneva to consider land donation for affordable housing
The potential donation of a city-owned property could be the first step toward securing a new affordable housing development in Geneva.
News | Fireworks blamed for Naperville garage fire
Fireworks tossed into a recycling bin are to blame for a fire that damaged the garage of a Naperville home Saturday night, officials said.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Veterans of Foreign War 8081 in Warrenville posted over 500 flags in the ground around their facility for people to purchase to honor a family member who has served time in the military.
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Matt Jaeger of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10236 carries the colors during an impromptu parade along Cherry Lane in Northbrook on Independence Day Saturday.
Fourth of July in the suburbs
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for The UPS Store located at 460 W Irving Park Road, Suite C, in Bensenville. Village President Frank DeSimone, Village Manager Evan K. Summers, Community Liaison Steve Skurski, and store Owner Jaime “Jimmy” Ochoa came together as the ceremonial red ribbon was cut. The locally owned and operated UPS Store offers a variety of services including in-store and online printing, document finishing, notary services, packing, shipping, and freight services.
After Hours: July 2020
The Daily Herald Archives, Assignment # 57,729, Barry Jarvinen photo: Women taking part in an aerobic dance class at Pioneer Park in Arlington Heights in March of 1981.
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Matt Ciciora-Gold, of Des Plaines swims laps Saturday June 20, 2020 at the Des Plaines Park District Iroquois pool. Ciciora-Gold was not able to practice swimming until Friday because his gym was closed due to COVID. He is training for a half Ironman and a full Ironman race. “I am really grateful this is open,” Ciciora-Gold said. The Des Plaines Park District is scheduled to have its two outdoor neighborhood pools open Saturday for adult lap swim and team practice, with the possibility of hosting open public swimming as soon as a week later. At the Iroquois pool, lap swimming is scheduled daily from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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Server Donna Larson brings out a tray of food at The Original Granny’s Friday June 26, 2020 in Wheeling.
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