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COVID-19 booster shots surpass 667,000, daily infection averages slide in OctoberOct 29, 2021 1:00 am - More than 667,000 COVID-19 booster shots have gone into Illinoisans' arms - or about 31% of all COVID vaccine doses since mid-August, officials said Friday. From Aug. 14...
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Naperville firefighters' COVID-19 vaccine lawsuit could be combined with othersOct 29, 2021 1:00 am - A federal lawsuit regarding Naperville's COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate may be combined with two similar lawsuits filed against Cook County and Chicago. Judge John...
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Blackhawks ask Hall of Fame to cover accused assistant's name on Stanley CupOct 29, 2021 1:00 am - Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz wants the Hockey Hall of Fame to cover the name of an assistant coach engraved on the Stanley Cup after the assistant was accused of sexuall...
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After FDA OK, what you need to know about Pfizer vaccine for ages 5 to 11Oct 29, 2021 1:00 am - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday gave emergency use authorization to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, and it's expected the Centers fo...
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Indiana county taking health grant amid COVID-19 suspicionsOct 28, 2021 7:00 am - SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) - Northern Indiana's St. Joseph County will accept a $3 million federal grant for health programs in minority communities even though some official...
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Weaker conscience law goes to Senate amid GOP tauntsOct 28, 2021 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Senate scheduled a vote Thursday night on a weakened and criticized plan to preserve ramifications for those who refuse to be vaccinated aga...
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Indiana lawmaker quitting after split over GOP redistrictingOct 28, 2021 7:00 am - JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (AP) - A southern Indiana legislator who was the only Republican senator to vote against the new GOP-drawn election district maps has decided to res...
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AP-Sportlight-Week AheadOct 28, 2021 7:00 am - Oct. 29 1950 - Detroit's Wally Triplett gains 294 yards in kickoff returns and ends up with 331 total yards as the Lions pound the Los Angeles Rams 65-24 on 41 third-qua...
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State legislators send new congressional maps to PritzkerOct 28, 2021 1:00 am - n the neck-and-neck fight to keep control of the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrats need help from the few places where state lawmakers can make 2022 difficult for...
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Ezike promotes 'boosterizing' state against COVID-19, and first shots for othersOct 28, 2021 1:00 am - About 71% of Illinoisans who are eligible for COVID-19 vaccines have gotten at least one shot, according to Illinois Department of Public Health data. The remaining 29% ...