Many people saw more than the last moments of Ahmaud Arbery’s life in coastal Georgia when a video emerged this week of him being fatally shot after white men pursued him in a pickup truck
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A suspect in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery was involved in a previous investigation of him, recused prosecutor says
One of the men accused in the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery was involved in a previous prosecution of Arbery, according to a letter written by a prosecutor who has since recused himself from the case.
Latinx activists want Joe Biden to pick a Latina as his VP
Joe Biden is facing pressure from Latinx activists and political leaders to choose a Latina as his vice presidential nominee.
Ohio State University will pay $41 million to settle lawsuits over doctor’s abuse
Ohio State University has released details of a $40.9 million settlement with 162 survivors of sexual abuse by a former school doctor.
Staten Island hospital nurse accused of stealing, using credit card from her dying Covid-19 patient
Police say a nurse at a New York City hospital faces charges for stealing a credit card of a former Covid-19 patient while hospitalized, which the patient’s daughter says was used for gasoline and groceries.
Night out at the movies! McHenry drive-in delivers double bill with pandemic precautions
With social distancing precautions in place, the McHenry Outdoor Theater welcomes movie fans this weekend for a prehistoric double bill under the stars.
COVID-19 nursing home deaths climb to 1,553 – 48% of state total
Coronavirus outbreaks continue to ravage Illinois nursing homes as new state data show at least 1,553 deaths associated with long-term care facilities.
Testing in Illinois passes 20,000 a day, but can schools reopen this fall?
Testing for COVID-19 surpassed the 20,000-a-day milestone, officials said, but some measures of Illinois’ success fighting the deadly virus lag, raising the question of whether schools could reopen this fall — a hope Gov. J.B. Pritzker expressed Friday.
May 8 COVID-19 cases per county; search by ZIP code
The state and county websites provide data on the number of cases on May 8 by county and, in many cases, by suburb. Plus, you can search by ZIP code.
Elinor Richoz of Elgin remembered for love of life, civic involvement
Elinor Richoz, known as “The First Lady of Elgin,” was remembered for her involvement in numerous city organizations and her love of life, family and friends.