Cook County News
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May 25 COVID-19 cases per county; search by ZIP code
May 25, 2020 6:57 PM - Since the outbreak began, there have been 57,558 cases in the suburbs, 51.3% of the state's total, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. There have been 2,420 deaths in the suburbs, about 50% of all deaths in Illinois. -
In some suburbs, people still salute veterans in person -- just from a distance
May 25, 2020 5:51 PM - Although COVID-19 pandemic restrictions led to cancellation of traditional Memorial Day parades and other activities across the suburbs, there still were ways for residents to physically pay tribute to veterans with social distancing and other precautions. -
Images: Memorial Day events in the suburbs and around the country
May 25, 2020 4:42 PM - Residents in the Chicago suburbs and from around the country celebrate the 2020 Memorial Day in various ways due to the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Boys volleyball: The season that would've been held plenty of promise
May 25, 2020 3:28 PM - The last time the Stevenson boys volleyball team was together on the practice court, coach Eric Goolish stepped aside to observe the final 45 minutes by himself. -
Chicago seeing deadliest Memorial Day weekend since 2015
May 25, 2020 3:28 PM - Nine people have been killed and another 27 wounded in weekend shootings in Chicago, already marking the deadliest Memorial Day weekend in the city since 2015
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Cook County backs property tax incentives for 3 suburban businessesMay 25, 2020 2:29 PM - Cook County commissioners last week approved property tax incentives to assist with business developments in Arlington Heights, Schaumburg and Wheeling.
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Zach Ernst approved as principal of Hough Street Elementary School in BarringtonMay 25, 2020 2:27 PM - Barrington Area Unit District 220 board members have named a new school principal.
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You can still honor fallen heroes at home today with candles at dusk, virtual ceremonies
May 25, 2020 2:00 PM - In a message released by James W. "Bill" Oxford, National Commander of the American Legion, he asks Americans to celebrate Memorial Day in a different way this year. "I'm calling on The American Legion Family to encourage communities far and wide to pay tribute to our nation's fallen heroes at dusk ... by lighting candles of honor and placing them on front porches," Oxford said. Plus, many tributes can be seen in online videos. -
Suburban residents recount their experiences during World War II
May 24, 2020 10:02 PM - As the anniversary of the end of World War II approaches, suburban residents recount their wartime experiences. -
Barrington hydrant flushing starts this weekMay 24, 2020 5:26 PM - Barrington public works crews will begin annual fire hydrant flushing this week. Village officials say the hydrant flushing will start in the downtown central business district.
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