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2 Dead In 'Targeted' Attack Outside Kankakee Courthouse: Police

Two people are dead and at least 1 person is injured after Kankakee police responded to the call of an active shooter Thursday morning.

Vaccine Required For Teachers, Health Care Workers In Illinois

Warning that unvaccinated people are overwhelming the state's hospitals, Gov. J.B. Pritzker also issued a statewide indoor mask mandate.

High School Students Walk Out To Protest Mask Mandate

A spokesperson from the school said students would not get in trouble if they participated in the walkout, but were not encouraged to do so.

Family Narrowly Escapes From Afghanistan: Report

The wife and three children of a Skokie man managed to make it onto a flight to Qatar over the weekend, he said.

Precious Pooch Pics From National Dog Day 2021 In Illinois

The cutest pups in Illinois are on display in honor of National Dog Day 2021.

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