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We still have the pandemic to deal with — and COVID-19 fatigueApr 09, 2022 1:00 am - Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, there have been a series of mutations from the original strain — delta, omicron, and now BA.2. But one constant that's f...
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EXPLAINER: BA.2 variant takes over. What's known about it?Apr 08, 2022 7:00 am - In the latest battle of the coronavirus mutants, an extra-contagious version of omicron has taken over the world. The coronavirus version known as BA.2 is now dominant i...
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NW Indiana man pleads guilty to role in 2019 double-slayingApr 08, 2022 7:00 am - VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) - A northwest Indiana man has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and other charges for his role in the killings of two teenagers fatally shot...
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Video shows Illinois trooper's shooting of homicide suspectApr 08, 2022 7:00 am - PANA, Ill. (AP) - Illinois State Police have released video of a state trooper's fatal shooting of a man suspected in the slayings of his estranged partner and her siste...
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Indiana inmate convicted in razor blade attack on officerApr 08, 2022 7:00 am - PERU, Ind. (AP) - An inmate at a northern Indiana prison has been convicted in a 2020 attack on a correctional officer who was slashed in the face with a razor blade, le...
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Spotlight: Aurora's Paramount revives jukebox tuner 'Rock of Ages'Apr 08, 2022 6:00 am - Don't stop believin' Paramount Theatre celebrates love and rock 'n' roll, 1980s-style, with its revival of "Rock of Ages." The jukebox tuner uses music by Bon Jovi, Styx...
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Tired of COVID-19 fatigue? Don't forget the pandemic isn't over, experts sayApr 08, 2022 1:00 am - Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, there have been a series of mutations from the original alpha strain - delta, omicron, and now BA.2. But one constant th...
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Bears sign tight end Ryan GriffinApr 08, 2022 1:00 am - The Bears signed former New York Jets tight end Ryan Griffin to a one-year contract, the team announced Friday. Griffin, 32, will enter his 10th season in the NFL this f...
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Illinois lawmakers take time on budget with tax relief, smash-and-grab retail crime billApr 08, 2022 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois General Assembly was prepared to adopt a state budget of more than $45 billion Friday on lawmakers' last day of a scheduled spring session. Bu...
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Hub Arkush: Draft could feature quality starters in deep OL candidatesApr 08, 2022 1:00 am - There is quality and depth on the interior of the offensive line in this year's draft class. Tyler Linderbaum is the best center prospect we've seen in at least five or ...