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Illinois Health Officials Distinguishing Between, COVID-19, Non-COVID-19 Deaths
Illinois health officials are starting to distinguish between COVID-19 related deaths and the deaths of COVID-19 positive patients from other causes. Over 3600 people with COVID-19 have died in Illino...
May 13, 2020
McLean Co COVID-19 Update 5-13-20: No New Cases
No additional McLean County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 and eight more have recovered, McLean County Health Department reported Wednesday. There are 127 total cases, 101 recoveries, 17...
May 13, 2020
Brady: Interstate Center Testing Site to Remain Open Through May 22
According to State Rep. Dan Brady, the Interstate Center testing site will remain open through May 22. "Thankfully we have flattened the curve, and now as hospitals and surgery centers are beginning t...
May 13, 2020
Illinois Legislators Set To Return To Springfield Next Week
Illinois legislators will return to Springfield next Wednesday for the first time since early March. There will be a range of modifications in place to curb the spread of COVID-19. One of the recommen...
May 13, 2020
Gig Workers, 1099 Filers Now Qualify for Unemployment
Gig workers and independent contractors (aka 1099 filers) now qualify for unemployment benefits in Illinois. While many of those workers have been trying for weeks to receive financial help, Gov. J.B....
May 13, 2020
WMBD: Peoria City Council Passes Resolution in Support of Small Businesses
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - In Peoria, local businesses have been forced to close, but large retailers that sell similar products are open and have been deemed essential. On Tuesday, Peoria City Council app...
May 13, 2020
Rep. Cabello Seeking Injunction Against Pritzker's Stay-At-Home Order
Representative John Cabello is seeking an injunction against Governor J.B. Pritzker's stay-at-home order. Online court records show the request for a temporary restraining order was filed yesterday in...
May 13, 2020 Blogtrepreneur / CC
REPORT: Some Raise Concerns About COVID-19 Testing Policies for People Leaving Prison
(Greg Bishop The Center Square) - Thousands of inmates have left Illinois prisons since March 1, according to documents published by the state, but It's unclear how many of those people have been test...
May 13, 2020
Two Women Arrested on Drug and Gun Charges
Two women were arrested after drugs and a defaced firearm were seized in a traffic stop at about 12:15 a.m. Sunday near Maple Hill Road and Wylie Drive. They were formally charged Monday afternoon. Gr...
May 12, 2020
Brady, Durkin Call on Pritzker to Make Order Less Restrictive
The top two Republican state lawmakers are calling on Gov. JB Pritzker to make his 'Restore Illinois' plan less restrictive for business owners. Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady and House Minority Le...
May 12, 2020
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