Illinois’ fight against the coronavirus pandemic is headed in the wrong direction, with new daily cases on Wednesday surpassing 2,000 for the first time since early May and the share of COVID-19 tests returning positive results hitting its highest level since a spring surge was subsiding.

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An 85-year-old man reportedly died from smoke inhalation while he was inside a Joliet Township residence that had been struck by lightning.

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Some of the Chicago area was put under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and other parts were under a Warning early Thursday morning, as strong and even severe thunderstorms were expected to blow through the area overnight, packing winds over 60 mph.

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In other top news tonight: activists want CPS buildings to become vaccination sites; Lollapalooza has nearly landed; researchers team up to study portrait that decorated mummy; and more. 

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In other top stories this morning, federal charges have been filed against a Cicero man relating to the violence and looting that took place in Chicago in June 2020; a prisoner is still on the loose in the far west suburbs; and more.

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In other top stories tonight: Illinois officials warn residents about false-website scams;  Kane County sheriff using "stop sticks" more often in pursuits; woman fatally shot by Dolton police; and more.

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In the top news on WBBM Newsradio now, Chicago police are investigating a shooting and possible attempted robbery that happened late Monday night, the Chicago Board of Education is set to consider renewing Aramark’s school cleaning contract despite a plan to get rid of the company; and more stories.  

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In other top news tonight: Group hosts vaccination event in Joliet; trolley tour journeys through neighborhoods and explores their challenges; and more. 

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In the top news on WBBM Newsradio now, at least 10 people killed and 63 others in shooting violence that erupted across Chicago this weekend; Chicago police search for a gunman who shot at an off-duty police officer in Uptown; a bicyclist remains in critical condition in Stroger Hospital after swerving into a CTA bus; and more stories.  

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In other stories making the news this morning, another violent weekend in Chicago that left at least 73 people shot and 11 of them killed; a 25-year-old man is fighting for his life as his bicycle swerved in front of a CTA bus; Lollapalooza returns to Grant Park this weekend; and more. 

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