Illinois surpasses 240k COVID-19 cases
September 3, 2020SPRINGFIELD – Illinois surpassed another grim milestone Thursday, Sept. 3 as the total number of COVID-19 cases passed the 240,000 mark. The Illinois Department of Public Health on…
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Pritzker warns of virus spread during holiday weekend
September 2, 2020SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other public health officials warned Wednesday, Sept. 2 of the danger of spreading COVID-19 during social gatherings as families and friends make…
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While vote by mail the safest, polling places will get COVID guidelines
August 31, 2020SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Public Health has released in-person voting guidelines for election authorities to curb the spread of COVID-19 this year. Changes announced…
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Cases surging in more Illinois counties
August 28, 2020Thirty counties in Illinois are now at the warning level for a resurgence of COVID-19 infections, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday, Aug. 28, more than double…
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IDOC: Safety guidelines are followed on inmate transfers
August 27, 2020SPRINGFIELD — A state appellate court has overturned a Logan County court order that required state prisons to accept inmates from county jails. It’s the latest action in a lawsuit…
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IDPH reports over 1,700 new cases, 24 more deaths
August 27, 2020SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,707 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 24 additional virus-related deaths on Thursday, Aug. 27 as the statewide…
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Statewide positivity rate decreases as stricter mitigations take effect
August 27, 2020SPRINGFIELD – The statewide COVID-19 test positivity rate decreased again Wednesday, Aug. 26, the same day added restrictions took effect in two regions of the state that are considered…
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Pritzker orders stricter statewide mask mandate for all bars, restaurants
August 25, 2020SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ordered a stricter statewide mask mandate covering bars and restaurants in Illinois as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise. Effective…
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Application period opens for Illinois’ mortgage assistance program
August 25, 2020SPRINGFIELD — Approximately 10,000 Illinois households whose members have struggled to pay their mortgage during the novel coronavirus pandemic can receive grants worth up to $15,000…
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Kankakee, Will counties hit 8 percent COVID-19 rate, state takes action
August 24, 2020SPRINGFIELD — Another region of the state’s COVID-19 mitigation plan has hit a positivity rate threshold that could spur further economic restrictions, according to the Illinois…
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