Infectious disease experts say the spread of a new family of COVID variants known as "FLiRT" is rising in the Chicago-area.

Infectious disease experts say the spread of a new family of COVID variants known as "FLiRT" is rising in the Chicago-area.

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New variants of COVID-19 raising concerns about the virus' spread

A $30,000 grant has been awarded to the city to cover the cost of treating nearly 400 ash trees that have not been infested with emerald ash borer.

A $30,000 grant has been awarded to the city to cover the cost of treating nearly 400 ash trees that have not been infested with emerald ash borer.

Naperville receives a grant to help its trees

A 35-year-old woman arrested one aggravated battery charges to a child. 

A 35-year-old woman arrested one aggravated battery charges to a child.

Arrest made months after child was beaten with a bottle on West Side

Peace Fest, taking place on the Peace Campus in Englewood at 64th and Honore streets. It’s a block party style festival that includes food, music, art, and other activities that uplift Black lives and culture.

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Peace Fest, taking place on the Peace Campus in Englewood at 64th and Honore streets. It’s a block party style festival that includes food, music, art, and other activities that uplift Black lives and culture.
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New variants of COVID-19 raising concerns about the virus' spread

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