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Chicago census response rate at 55%, lower in some areasJul 13, 2020 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - About 55% of Chicago residents have filled out the U.S. census, officials said Monday as the mayor of the country's third-largest city urged more people t...
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Illinois launches campaign to prevent abuse of seniorsJul 13, 2020 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois is launching a $2.1 million campaign to prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation of seniors and adults with disabilities, a problem offi...
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Indiana beach to be shut down due to virus fearsJul 13, 2020 7:00 am - WHITING, Ind. (AP) - A beach along Lake Michigan in northwestern Indiana will be shut down as part of efforts to stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Whiting Mayor Joe...
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Murphysboro may rename park after influential Black educatorJul 13, 2020 7:00 am - MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (AP) - The mayor of Murphysboro wants to rename a local park in honor of one of the first Black graduates from what was then known as Southern Illinois...
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Suspect in Illinois child death gets 28 years in Nevada caseJul 13, 2020 7:00 am - LAS VEGAS (AP) - A man accused of murder in the death of his 6-year-old daughter in a St. Louis suburb was sentenced Monday to 28 years to life in Nevada state prison fo...
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Coronavirus concerns force cancellation of Chicago MarathonJul 13, 2020 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Bank of America Chicago Marathon has been cancelled due to health concerns for runners, spectators, volunteers and others during the coronavirus pande...
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Images: Through the Film Magnifier: Bill Veeck, George Hamilton, Bridge Club, Stateville Prison riot and moreJul 13, 2020 4:00 am - See vintage Daily Herald images of Bill Veeck, George Hamilton, Des Plaines bridge club, Stateville Prison riot and more in the latest Through the Film Magnifier gallery...
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July 13 COVID-19 cases per county; search by ZIP codeJul 13, 2020 1:00 am - Interactive map Suburbs' portion Since the outbreak began, there have been 78,463 cases in the suburbs as of Monday, 51% of the state's total, accordi...
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Illinois' COVID-19 positivity rate much lower than some neighbors'Jul 13, 2020 1:00 am - Cases of COVID-19 rose by 883 Monday as deaths from the respiratory disease increased by six, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported. The state hit a signific...
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Chicago Marathon canceled due to pandemicJul 13, 2020 1:00 am - The Chicago Marathon is taking a hiatus. The city of Chicago said Monday it has canceled the race and all related weekend activities. “While we'd hoped to once again lin...