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Illinois Prepares To Borrow $3.8 Billion For Unemployment Fund
The state looks to borrow $300 million to pay out unemployment claims through the end of the month.
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Pritzker Won't Delay State's Minimum Wage Increase
That state's minimum will increase to $10 an hour on Wednesday.
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State Senator Pushes To Legalize Fireworks In Illinois
With fireworks readily available in neighboring states, a state senator says it's time to legalize them in Illinois.
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Despite Less Traffic, Fatal Crash Rates On The Rise In Illinois
Fatal crash rates increased in Illinois in April despite a significant drop in traffic while the state remained under a stay-at-home order.
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Illinois Hospitals Running Low On Blood, Shortage Could Affect Services
Illinois’ health care system is “critically low” on blood and an official said it could affect the availability of non-emergency procedures.
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Quick Hits: Illinois News In Brief For Friday, June 26
Casinos and video gambling operations to open July 1, plus Congress moves ahead with police reform bills in today's briefs.
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State Health Officials See Progress In Effort To Reduce Covid-19 Deaths In Nursing Homes
State health officials are making progress in addressing that more than half of the state’s COVID-19 deaths are in nursing homes.
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Expert Says Fraud Fears Unfounded As Illinois Expands Vote-By-Mail
Studies show that voter fraud has never occurred at a level that would affect a statewide or national election.
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Study Examines Job Recoveries In States During Pandemic Restrictions
About 1.4 million Illinoisans have filed for unemployment benefits since the beginning of March.
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Lawmaker Suing Illinois Governor Calls Pritzker’s Continued Orders 'Hollow’
State Rep. Darren Bailey, who’s suing Gov. J.B. Pritzker over continued unilateral restrictions, said the state should "trust the people."
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New Coalition Urges Illinois To Continue Cautious Reopening
A new coalition of labor and public health organizations wants Illinois to continue to "follow the science."
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School Officials Provide Guidance For Return To In-Person Classes This Fall
"Students will be back in class in the fall, but school won't be quite the same."
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IDNR Warns Illinoisans To Leave Wandering Black Bear Alone
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Police Officers are reminding people to leave a wandering black bear.
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Struggling Hotel Owners Want Convention Capacity Increased
Hotels in Illinois hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic are making an attempt to return to business and keep their doors open.
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Amazon Bringing 2,000 Jobs To Illinois
New jobs are coming to Illinois as Amazon has announced the construction of two robotic fulfillment centers in Matteson and Markham.
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Illinois Sees Sharp Drop In Residential Building During Pandemic
Nationally, there was a 20 percent decline in new housing units authorized by building permits, a drop that represents nearly $4.4 billion.
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Illinois Courts Face Mountain Of Cases Backed Up By Pandemic
Courtrooms in Illinois are facing a mountain of cases as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
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Local Election Officials Prepare For Vote-By-Mail Expansion
Illinoisans who cast ballots in elections since 2018 will automatically be sent an application for a vote-by-mail in November.
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Illinois Fitness Clubs Try To Stay Afloat As Pandemic Continues
"Fitness and health clubs have been particularly hard hit by the COVID-19, but some help is on the way."
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Pandemic Cancellations Strain Nonprofit Budgets Across Illinois
"Canceled bake sales, fun runs and other community events have strained budgets for local nonprofits."
