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The number of COVID-19 cases in Illinois is expected to hit a nearly 10-month high by next week.
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The number of COVID-19 cases in Illinois is expected to hit a nearly 10-month high by next week.
The driver escaped with only minor injuries.
The families said they're suing the truck driver and two trucking companies -- accusing them of willful disregard of the safety of those on that bus.
It's "Cyber Monday" and Amazon workers are walking out.
Police have not confirmed if the two incidents are connected.
According to AAA, almost 4 million people from either Illinois or Indiana will travel 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving this year that's at least 50,000 more than last year.
A bail hearing was granted for Richard Allen, 50.
Just after midnight, a man fired shots into a group of people standing on the sidewalk near Augusta and Mayfield.
The indoor market will showcase 85 local small businesses, and feature holiday gift shopping, live entertainment, and seasonal activities.
If you can't make it downtown, two other locations are also opening on the Friday.
The victim's wife said her husband wasn't shot directly, but was hit in the head and face by shrapnel. She heard at least seven shots, and called it a miracle her husband wasn't shot.
This is the 31st annual holiday celebration in Chicago.
"It felt like our life was over. We thought we lost George," Erin Brewer said after her 8-year-old son, George, fell 24 feet from a climbing wall.
Oak Forest police said offenders used a stolen vehicle to crash into the building to gain entry to Eagle Gun Range.
Further charges or enhancements could still be coming against semi-trailer truck driver Victor Santos, who is accused of hitting the team's bus in Indiana.