Marni Pyke
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Soldier Field vs. Arlington Park: Which stadium would you rather travel to?Jun 28, 2021 5:30 am - It's a bit of a long shot that the Chicago Bears would abandon their Soldier Field den for Arlington Park. But while negotiations between the football team, which has ma...
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COVID-19 cases, deaths decline on average after state's reopeningJun 28, 2021 1:00 am - COVID-19 infections have declined since the state dropped most pandemic restrictions June 11, although that tally ticked up in the last seven days, Illinois Department o...
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Driver's license expiration date extended to 2022 thanks to backlogJun 28, 2021 1:00 am - No need to rush out in the heat and wait in line outside to renew your driver's license or ID card, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Monday. Instead, th...
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COVID-19 outbreak traced to campJun 28, 2021 1:00 am - Nearly 100 COVID-19 cases have resulted from an outbreak at a summer youth camp in west central Illinois, mostly involving unvaccinated people, the Illinois Department o...
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Nicor outages continue after storms; electricity expected back upJun 22, 2021 1:00 am - Fallout from tumultuous storms and a tornado continued Tuesday for households without electricity or gas service in the Naperville and Woodridge area. More than 170 Nico...
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Five new things at Metra and one never-ending divorceJun 21, 2021 5:30 am - As the pieces of our lost world come flying back, one bellwether of Illinois' COVID-19 recovery is Metra, and currently, it's a fluid situation. Here are five things tha...
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House damaged in the storm? Beware scams, watch the chain saw, and take photosJun 21, 2021 1:00 am - Beware of scams, document the damage to your property and be careful if you've lost electrical power. Those were among the tips authorities offered as residents in the N...
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It's unclear if tornado will trigger a disaster declarationJun 21, 2021 1:00 am - Despite extensive damage to neighborhoods in Naperville and Woodridge caused by a tornado and gusty storms overnight Sunday, the odds aren't good for a federal disaster ...
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COVID-19 shots for children 12 to 15 double in two weeksJun 19, 2021 1:00 am - The number of COVID-19 vaccine shots administered to children ages 12 to 15 has more than doubled in two weeks, Illinois Department of Public Health data shows. As of Fr...
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'This is just a beautiful day': Juneteenth brings smiles, resolve in AuroraJun 19, 2021 1:00 am - Marvin Byrd grew up in segregated Georgia, attended a Blacks-only school and fought in the Korean War, and when he returned, he wasn't allowed to serve in the nearby Arm...