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Kane County Health Department Launches Form to Update Residents on COVID Vaccine
Kane County residents can fill out a form to receive updates on when they might be eligible to get the coronavirus vaccine and how they can register.
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Suspect Arrested After Man Found Dead Inside Home Under Renovation in Aurora Township
A 40-year-old west suburban Aurora resident was arrested on charges of first degree murder and armed robbery Monday following the discovery of a deceased man inside a home under renovation in nearby Aurora Township, sheriff’s deputies said. At approximately 9:20 a.m. on Saturday, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office was called about a possible dead male inside a house under...
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Man Found Dead Inside Home Under Renovation in Aurora Township: Police
A man was found dead Saturday in a home in west suburban Aurora township. Sheriff’s deputies found the 51-year-old dead about 9:20 a.m. inside a home under renovation in the 1500 block of Solfisburg Avenue, the Kane County sheriff’s office said. The sheriff’s office did not offer further details, but said that foul play is suspected in his death....
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Pritzker Warns State Police ‘Taking More Stringent Action' for Businesses Refusing to Follow Guidelines
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said state police officers are ramping up random checks and have “begun taking more stringent action to hold scofflaws accountable” as several businesses refuse to follow increased coronavirus restrictions in multiple counties.
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Suburban Chicago Restaurant Wins Temporary Court Order to Serve Customers Indoors
A west suburban steakhouse is welcoming customers to dine inside at a time when many Chicago-area restaurants have been ordered by the state to stop indoor service due to a surge in the pandemic.
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Suburban Chicago Restaurant Wins Temporary Court Order to Serve Customers Indoors
A west suburban steakhouse is welcoming customers to dine inside at a time when many Chicago-area restaurants have been ordered by the state to stop indoor service due to a surge in the pandemic. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.
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5 Illinois Counties Have Surpassed 10K Coronavirus Cases, Data Shows
Will County surpassed 10,000 cases of coronavirus on Monday, becoming the fifth county in Illinois to reach that grim milestone since the pandemic began.
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Kane County Jail Placed on Lockdown After Detainees Test Positive for Coronavirus
After two detainees tested postive for the coronavirus and several showed symptoms, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that Kane County Jail was placed on a quarantine lockdown. This week, Kane County Jail saw the first two confirmed cases of coronavirus among detainees since the pandemic began, leading to new health precautions for inmates and employees. The Sheriff’s...
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Pritzker Says Mask Mandate Applies Even While ‘Outside and Walking Around'
Illinois’ mask mandate applies “even outside,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday, noting that residents should still be wearing masks even if they’re just walking down the street.
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10 Dogs Rescued from Kane County Home, 3 Found Dead
Two people in suburban St. Charles Township were arrested for animal neglected-related charges after 10 dogs were found inside a home, along with three others who had died, according to the Kane County Sheriff’s Office. On May 29, sheriff’s deputies were called to an address in the 1000 block of West Drive to investigate an animal hoarding situation, however no…
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Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation as Looting, Civil Unrest Continue Throughout State
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has issued a disaster proclamation for numerous counties throughout the state to help with recovery efforts following looting and civil unrest over the weekend. The proclamation covers Champaign, Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Madison, Macon, Sangamon and Will counties, Pritzker announced during a press conference Monday. “(This order) will allow us to coordinate with state agencies...
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Upcoming Illinois Events Canceled, Postponed or Moved to Virtual Spaces Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Large festivals and shows will not be allowed in Illinois until the state reaches the final stage of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s phased plan to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic and as a result, several events have gone virtual, been postponed or even canceled. Earlier this month, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker unveiled a five-phase plan to reopen the state, with phase five...
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3 Teens Injured After Car Crashes Into Tree in Kane County
Kane County Sheriff’s deputies say three teens were injured when their car slammed into a tree in unincorporated Rutland Township on Saturday night. According to police, the vehicle, driven by a 15-year-old girl, was driving eastbound on Powers Road at approximately 9:15 p.m. when it went around a curve, veered off the road and crashed into a tree. The...
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Aurora Man Charged With 17 Counts of Sexual Assault
A man is facing over a dozen charges after allegedly abusing two children between 1997 and 2003 in west suburban Aurora. Manuel Marquez-Garcia, 57, was charged with ten counts of criminal sexual assault, four counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child under 13, Aurora police said. Two women came forward…
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DUI Driver Claiming to Have COVID-19 Spits on Officers After Crashing With Kids in Car: Prosecutors
A 40-year-old Aurora man was allegedly intoxicated when he spat on a police officer after crashing a car with kids inside in the west suburbs, according to prosecutors. Waldemar Montalvo, Jr., faces felony counts of aggravated DUI and aggravated assault of a police officer, the Kane County state’s attorney’s office said in a statement. Shortly before midnight on March...
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Illinois Health Officials Urge Public to Prepare Now For Future Coronavirus Disruption
March 10 briefing: “We again want to encourage people to start thinking and preparing now in the event they are not able to go to work, if schools are closed, if public transportation is not available, and how else their lives will be disrupted by this outbreak,” said Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike.
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8 More Coronavirus Cases Confirmed in Illinois: Pritzker
March 10 briefing: Eight additional coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Illinois, bringing the state’s total to 19, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Tuesday.
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Pritzker: ‘Don't Be Fooled Into Thinking That Your Community is Immune'
March 12 briefing: Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a ban on large gatherings of 1,000 people or more in Illinois Thursday.
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7 New Cases of Coronavirus Confirmed in Illinois, Boosting State to 32
Illinois has seven new confirmed cases of coronavirus, health officials announced Thursday, bringing the state’s total to 32. “The young child in Chicago is a reminder that anyone can be infected with this virus,” IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said. Among the new cases is a child, who is said to be in good condition at home. The update came…
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Pritzker Recommends Ban on Gatherings of 250 People or More Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced a ban on all large gatherings of 1,000 people or more in Illinois as the number of coronavirus cases in the state continues to rise. Pritzker also asked that all gatherings of 250 people or more also be postponed amid the outbreak. The ban will be in effect until May 1. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot…