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Road Officials Watch For Pavement Blowouts Amid Heat Wave
Illinois’ roads are hot, increasing the chance of a phenomenon called a “blowout” that could result in blown tires.
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Illinois Retailers, Restaurants 'Still Struggling' With Phase 4 Restrictions
Illinois Retail Merchants Association’s Rob Karr said the retail sector has been devastated because of the pandemic and government response.
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As Covid-19 Cases Spike In Texas Daycare Centers, Illinois Numbers Remain Low
Daycare centers in Illinois have reported far fewer cases than childcare facilities in other states.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For July 13
State spends $2.1 million to combat elder abuse.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For July 8
Pritzker to testify on federal COVID-19 response.
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Pritzker Calls For National Face-Covering Requirements
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker urged federal lawmakers on Wednesday to adopt a nationwide face-covering requirement.
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Chicago To Quarantine Arizonans, But Chicagoans Wouldn’t Pass City's Own Test
The city of Chicago is the latest to tell traveling Arizonans they must quarantine for two weeks upon arrival.
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Cicadas Emerging Throughout Illinois, But 2024 Will Bring More
Illinois has the largest brood of cicadas in the world.
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'Restore, Reinvest And Renew' Grant Money Available For Illinois Communities
Illinois communities can still apply for grant money through the state’s Restore, Reinvest and Renew program, or R3.
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Several Illinois Cities Rank High On List Of Best Places To Live After Pandemic
The pandemic has prompted more Americans to consider moving to less populated areas and continuing to work from home.
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Concerns About Unreported Child Abuse Persist As Illinois Reopens
Worries about a surge of child abuse cases in Illinois persist as the state begins to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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After Minor League Baseball Cancels Season, Illinois Cities Prepare For Impact
Illinois towns with minor league baseball teams will be taking a hit this summer.
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Businesses Across Illinois Closing; Early Retirements Prompted By Pandemic
Companies have announced more than 27,900 layoffs announced for the months ahead.
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Slow Processing, Lost Markets Mean New Challenges For Livestock Farmers
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on many sectors of the economy, including livestock farming.
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As Illinois Hires Contact Tracers, Feds Warn Against Phone Scams
The state of Illinois is hoping to hire about 4,000 contact tracers in the fight against COVID-19, but the FTC said tracers should beware.
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Covid-19 Testing Lags In Illinois Prisons, Watchdog Group Says
A new survey released by a prison watchdog group found 89 percent of workers said they had not been tested prior to May.
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Pritzker’s Coronavirus Restrictions Voided; Attorney General ‘Reviewing’ Options
The ruling comes after a Republican state representative challenged his authority to extend state orders past April 9.
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Illinois Treasurer Says Progressive Tax Needed To Tax High-Earning Retirees
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs told attendees of a recent chamber of commerce event that the state needs a progressive tax.
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State Denies Accusations Of 'Forum Shopping' In Bailey Lawsuit
State Rep. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, challenged Governor J.B. Pritzker’s extension of the shutdown order he had enacted in March.
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Survey Shows Opposition To Tax Increase After Pandemic
A recent survey shows how Americans feel about the economic situation during and after the pandemic.