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Margaret Orozco pushes her bike to get tested for coronavirus outside Loretto Hospital in Chicago on April 27, 2020.

DuPage County Health Department’s COVID-19 test site closes early Tuesday as cases rise

July 21, 2020 at 6:11 p.m.

As COVID-19 cases rise in DuPage County, the local Health Department's testing site closed early Tuesday after two hours of testing. The testing site, open from 7 a.m. to 3...

Friends shocked by the gruesome North Side slaying of a man who was ‘nothing but kindness’

July 18, 2020 at 1:00 a.m.

Sandra Holloway was in a convenience store when she spotted a familiar smile and ditched her social distancing. It was her friend Marcus Merge, and they hugged and walked out...

Kindergarteners answer questions from transplant nurse Vanessa Flores as she visits St. Pius V Elementary School in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood during career day at the school on Jan. 28, 2020.

Chicago Catholic schools to require masks, temperature checks when students return this fall

July 10, 2020 at 12:40 p.m.

When more than 70,000 students who attend Roman Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Chicago return to in-person classes this fall, they'll be required to wear masks indoors and get...

Michael Robinson, 23, was charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 2-year-old boy on July 7, 2020.

Man charged with killing 2-year-old boy by hitting him in head

July 9, 2020 at 12:12 p.m.

A man has been charged in the beating death of a 2-year-old boy this week in the Bronzeville neighborhood, according to police. Michael Robinson, 23, is charged with first-degree murder...

A dog can be seen inside Pocket Puppies, 2479 N. Clark St., Chicago, on May 8, 2018.

Pet store owners, activists clash on Chicago proposal that would block pet stores from selling breeders’ puppies

July 16, 2020 at 2:14 p.m.

A proposed ordinance sent to the full Chicago City Council this week would bar pet stores from selling dogs and only allow them to take fees for adoptions of pets...

Davetta Brooks, a 75-year-old resident of the Congressman George Collins Apartments in Chicago, is shown July 6, 2020. She is a member of the Jane Addams Senior Caucus and spoke out against poor conditions in her senior apartment building amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ordinance to require more COVID-19 help for residents of large Chicago senior buildings sent to City Council for vote

July 16, 2020 at 2:14 p.m.

In March, 75-year-old Davetta Brooks became worried when staff at her Chicago senior apartment building did not wear masks or gloves. That was around the same time Gov. J.B. Pritzker...

The Chicago skyline is seen from the Whihala Beach in Whiting on Thursday, July 2, 2020.

Holiday weekend begins with hot weather in Chicago area and warnings from officials to stay safe

July 16, 2020 at 2:14 p.m.

Chicago officials warned residents Friday to limit gatherings to prevent COVID-19 risk and watch for signs of heat stroke amid high temperatures. The temperature hit 89 degrees at O'Hare International...

Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, on May 22, 2020.

Chicago will rely largely on signs along highways and at airports as it orders self-quarantine for people who visit states where COVID-19 is surging

July 16, 2020 at 2:15 p.m.

Chicago health officials said Friday they have no plan for enforcing the city's abrupt quarantine order for people arriving from states where coronavirus cases are surging, but will rely largely...

Former baiduhai advertising staffer dies at 90: ‘Always a joyous person’

July 16, 2020 at 2:15 p.m.

Edwin Roman Labuz, who worked in advertising for the baiduhai for 27 years, died June 23 in a place much the opposite of the city where he spent most...

Lawyer helps fellow Peace Corps volunteer from Illinois save dog from being sent back overseas after COVID-19-forced separation

July 16, 2020 at 2:15 p.m.

A Peace Corps volunteer feared her beloved dog would be sent back overseas Friday because of issues with his paperwork. Then, a former Peace Corps worker used his legal expertise...

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