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CHICAGO (AP) — The Illinois Supreme Court says anyone entering a courthouse in the state should be wearing a face mask to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The state’s highest court issued an order Thursday including face masks in its rules governing who is admitted into courthouses,

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police say one person is dead and five others are injured after a drive-by shooting at a restaurant on the city’s far South Side. Chicago police spokeswoman Jessica Rocco says the shooting occurred just before 2 p.m. Sunday. Shots were fired from a white SUV,

By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer United Airlines says it is dropping a controversial $200 fee on consumers who change a ticket for travel within the United States. The airline also says that starting in January, customers can fly standby for free no matter what kind of ticket they bought.

By STEPHEN GROVES and BERNARD CONDON Associated Press ANTIOCH, Ill. (AP) — A white 17-year-old who says he went to protests in Wisconsin to protect businesses and people has become a flashpoint in a debate over anti-racism demonstrations that have gripped many American cities and vigilantism

CHICAGO (AP) — Freshmen and sophomore students at Northwestern University cannot return to campus after all and will take classes remotely. The Chicago Tribune reports that until Friday’s announcement, Northwestern University officials planned for students to return to campus. The

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal safety officials want to fine Chicago nearly $1.6 million after a plane slid off a slick runway at O’Hare Airport last November. The Federal Aviation Administration says the Chicago Department of Aviation failed to maintain safe operations during snowy and wet

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — A Republican student group at Arizona State University is receiving backlash for donating money to the 17-year-old gunman who fatally shot two protesters in Wisconsin. College Republicans United announced this week that half of any funds they raise during the semester will

OTTAWA – For the third straight day,  the LaSalle County Health Department reported no new Covid deaths.  21 new coronavirus cases were reported on Sunday afternoon. So far, 1,244 LaSalle County residents have been infected by the virus, with 666 having recovered. New Cases

SPRINGFIELD – Nearly 2,000 positive coronavirus cases were reported to the Illinois Department of Public Health in the past 24 hours.  The state also reported 11 deaths Sunday.  So far during the pandemic, over 8,000 Illinoisans have passed away from complications due to the virus, and