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Monty and Rose don’t waste any time as eggs already spotted in their Montrose Beach nest
By Sunday morning, there were three eggs in the plovers’ nest. A fourth, likely completing the clutch, is expected soon.
Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what’s happening Memorial Day weekend with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus in the Chicago area and the rest of Illinois.
More than 1,000 attend drive-thru Eid celebration at suburb...Preserving human life comes before preserving the religion.’
Imam Hassan Aly said he will not be opening Mecca Center until medical experts deem large worship services safe.
Drive-thru Eid al-Fitr celebration at the Mecca Center
Hundreds of people attend drive-thru Eid al-Fitr celebrations on May 24, 2020, in their cars at the Mecca Center in Willowbrook. Also called the "Festival of Breaking the Fast," Eid is a religiou...
With planting put off by coronavirus, Chicago Park District selling flowers to the public
The online flower sale from the Park District is open through Wednesday and contactless curbside pickup will be available starting Thursday.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces reopening rules for businesses...linois is poised to move to next phase and loosen restrictions
With all four regions of the state as defined under Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s phased-in reopening plan slated to advance to the next stage Friday, the state rolled out detailed guidance Sunday for b...
When can Illinois reopen? Check our daily charts on where each region stands.
The plan to reopen Illinois depends on a host of metrics laid out by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Here's a breakdown of where each region stands.
COVID-19 cases in Illinois by ZIP code: Search for your neighborhood
Search COVID-19 cases in Illinois by ZIP code
Tracking Illinois coronavirus: 4,856 deaths, 110,304 confirmed cases, 747,921 tests, 36% ICU beds and 68% ventilators open
As the coronavirus spreads, the Tribune is tracking Illinois cases here.
Illinois lawmakers send Gov. J.B. Pritzker $40 billion maintenance budget that relies heavily on federal funding
The Illinois General Assembly passed a maintenance-level $40 billion state budget Saturday night that would rely heavily on federal funding to close a gaping pandemic-driven deficit. The spending...
Sunny skies, temps in the 80s follow severe weather and flash flooding on Saturday
The Chicago area can look forward to sunny skies and high temperatures in the mid-80s for the rest of the weekend.
Court documents: 2nd man charged in 2019 deaths of two Lake County teens during drug deal
Connor Kerner, 19, of the 100 block of Kinsale, Valparaiso, remains at the Porter County Jail without bond. H
In historic pandemic-driven special session, Illinois lawmakers pass budget and clear path for Chicago casino
Illinois lawmakers approved a maintenance-level $40 billion state budget that depends heavily on federal funds and made another effort to get a Chicago casino off the ground.
Illinois legislators pass bill sought by Mayor Lori Lightfoot that could bring Chicago casino closer to reality
Legislators on Saturday approved change the tax structure for a Chicago casino that Mayor Lori Lightfoot has been pushing for the past year..
Illinois legislators overwhelmingly approve bill allowing bars and restaurants to sell cocktails for pickup and delivery
Illinois legislators late Saturday night overwhelmingly approved a measure aimed at helping bars and restaurants who’ve been forced to close for dine-in service during the pandemic. The bill wo...
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wins latest round in suit alleging sham candidates
Democratic Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan won a federal court victory in Chicago on Saturday as he worked on wrapping up the pandemic-shortened legislative session in Springfield.
On Friday, Illinois stopped providing historical data on COVID-19 in nursing homes. A day later, the full numbers are back.
Illinois changes COVID-19 data for nursing homes.
Cluster of strong thunderstorms continue for Chicago holida...r ‘punishing’ weather hits Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin
Northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin, northwest Indiana and eastern Iowa all were under tornado watches Saturday afternoon, the harbinger of a sometimes stormy holiday weekend in the Chicago are...
Chicago faith leaders divided on whether to reopen for in-person service as state adds more than 2,300 new COVID-19 cases
A group of Chicago-area church leaders Saturday slammed President Donald Trump’s call to governors to allow churches to reopen for in-person services, even as other pastors said their churches ...
Family distraught after officials say Cook County Jail detainee died by suicide
A Cook County jail inmate found in his cell died by suicide Thursday, officials said.
Chicago police announce crackdown on motorcycles, Memorial Day weekend speeders
Chicago police are cracking down on speeding and large group motorcycle rides over the Memorial Day weekend, officials said in a Saturday morning news conference at the closed North Avenue Beach.
Ex-Chicago cop who kidnapped, robbed drug dealers ordered released from prison six years early due to COVID-19 threat
Corrupt Chicago narcotics cop Glenn Lewellen, convicted of teaming up with a vicious gang member to kidnap and rob other drug dealers, has been ordered released from prison more than six years ea...
Coronavirus at Illinois long-term care facilities, more than 13,000 confirmed cases and 2,152 deaths
The Pritzker administration released for the first time details of the number of cases and deaths tied to long-term care facilities in Illinois. The data shows at least 189 long-term care facilit...
Sheltering-in-place proves a windfall for Illinois garden centers: ‘I call it Mother’s Day times a thousand’
Local garden centers are seeing more sales than ever this spring compared to years prior.
1 dead, 6 wounded since Friday afternoon as Memorial Day weekend starts
Two were killed, and at least five were wounded in overnight violence on the West and South sides, Chicago police said.
One found dead following coach house fire in Wicker Park
One person was found dead following a coach house fire early Saturday in Wicker Park, according to Chicago police and fire officials.
Chicago’s first lady launches ‘My Chi. My Future.’ ca...opportunities for city’s young people this summer and beyond
Chicago wants to make sure the city’s youths are engaged in activities that speak to their passions this summer. That's where My Chi. My Future. comes in.
As need for food assistance soars, schools expand from meal...o grocery delivery: ‘We are seeing more demand every day.’
“This is the first time I’ve experienced anything like that. It’s an emergency situation,” one school lunch administrator said of the growing need for meal assistance among local families...