Jake Griffin
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Where will Madigan fit in Illinois' history of political corruption?Mar 05, 2022 12:00 am - Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's indictment Wednesday on federal bribery and racketeering charges moves the longtime Democratic Party power broker into ig...
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Carjacking suspect critically injured in crash near VoloMar 04, 2022 12:00 am - A carjacking suspect suffered severe injuries when he was ejected from a stolen vehicle after a high-speed crash early Friday near Volo. Lake County sheriff's investigat...
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COVID-19 vaccination average drops below 12,500 shots dailyMar 04, 2022 12:00 am - Illinois COVID-19 vaccine providers are averaging fewer than 12,500 shots a day over the past week. That's the lowest level since Jan. 6, 2021, when supply was incredibl...
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Illinois COVID-19 hospitalizations drop below 900Mar 03, 2022 12:00 am - For the first time since late July, there are fewer than 900 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Illinois. State health officials Thursday reported 881 COVID-19 patients a...
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Will Madigan indictment change Illinois politics? 'We've got a long way to go,' expert saysMar 03, 2022 12:00 am - For decades as Illinois House speaker and then leader of the state's Democratic Party, Michael Madigan amassed millions of campaign dollars and created a massive network...
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'I hope this signals a turning point': Suburban politicians react to Madigan's indictmentMar 02, 2022 12:00 am - Suburban politicians from both sides of the aisle are hopeful Wednesday's indictment of former longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan will lead to widespread op...
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Authorities: Woman shot following 'drug transaction' in LakemoorMar 02, 2022 12:00 am - A woman was shot in Lakemoor early today in what Lake County sheriff's investigators called a "targeted" attack following a drug deal. Authorities are still hunting for ...
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COVID-19 ICU hospitalizations drop 34% from last weekMar 02, 2022 12:00 am - ICU hospitalizations for COVID-19 are down by more than a third from last week. State health officials today reported 951 COVID-19 patients were being treated in Illinoi...
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'This is my chance': Ezike ends tenure atop state health department with virus numbers downMar 01, 2022 12:00 am - The head of the Illinois Department of Public Health is stepping down after three years at the helm of the agency and more than two years leading the state through the C...
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COVID-19 hospitalizations drop below 1,000 in IllinoisFeb 28, 2022 12:00 am - As Illinois once again returns to making masks optional at most indoor public spaces, state health officials are reporting 943 COVID-19 patients hospitalized statewide. ...