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IHSA Submits Draft Guidelines To Health Department With Path Forward For High School Sports
"It appears the Illinois High School Association is preparing for Friday night lights this fall."
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Pools In Illinois To Open On A Limited Basis
"It took a concerted lobbying campaign, but Illinois swimmers succeeded in convincing the state to allow pools to open on a limited basis."
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Court Sides With Pritzker On Religious Gathering Restrictions
Gov. J.B. Pritzker scored a win in federal court after a panel of judges ruled his 10-person cap on religious gatherings is constitutional.
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Experts Raise Concerns About Health Issues Unrelated To Coronavirus Pandemic
Some experts are worried about the consequences of delays in seeking care and of delays in screenings to detecting cancers.
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Illinois Colleges Release Fall Semester Plans
Colleges and universities in Illinois are preparing to welcome back students to campus this fall.
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Study Finds Illinois Relies On Property Taxes More Than Most Other States
A new report places Illinois among the states most reliant on property taxes for revenue.
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World Trapshooting Tournament Moves From Illinois To Missouri
The Grand American, the largest trapshooting event in the world, is leaving Illinois and heading to Missouri this year.
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More Than 5 Million Illinoisans Have Filed Taxes Despite Extension
After being extended to July 15 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the tax filing deadline is now less than a month away.
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Casino Gambling In Illinois Will Be A 'Different Experience' In Coronavirus Era
The Illinois Gaming Board approved pandemic safety protocols for the state’s 10 casinos last week.
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New Legislative Commission Aims To Help Revive Illinois Economy In Wake Of Pandemic
The Restore Illinois Collaborative Commission was created to help revive Illinois’ economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New Research Raises Questions About Effectiveness Of Workplace Wellness Programs
New research from the University of Illinois suggests workplace wellness programs could be essentially worthless.
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Playgrounds In Illinois Remain Closed To Prevent Coronavirus Spread
“It’s impractical to keep playgrounds clean and disinfected when you have a lot of kids and a lot of high-touch surface areas.”
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After Illinois State Fair Canceled, Communities Brace For Economic Hit
The economic cost of canceling the Illinois State Fair could top $80 million, according to some estimates.
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Pritzker Announces Additional Grants For Low-Income Families
More funds have been allocated to assist low-income families in Illinois affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Lawmakers: Gov. Pritzker Holds News Events, Discussions Without Inviting Republicans
"You can’t have discussions and you can’t listen if not everyone is at the table," Republican state representative Tim Butler said.
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Consumers Changing Spending Habits Amid Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is a natural experiment in spending behavior that businesses and academics are watching closely.
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Illinois GOP Sues Pritzker Over Limiting Political Gatherings
The Illinois Republican Party is suing Gov. J.B. Pritzker over his consecutive executive orders limiting gatherings to 10 people or fewer.
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Study Puts Illinois Near The Bottom Of States For Pandemic Health Improvements
A new analysis ranked Illinois near the bottom of all states in terms of health improvements during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Populations Shrink In Illinois Metro Areas As Manufacturing Jobs Decline
U.S. Census data showed most of Illinois’ metropolitan areas are smaller than they were ten years ago.
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Some Restaurants Are Ignoring Statewide Dine-In Ban
Illinois restaurants can offer outdoor seating, but dining rooms must stay closed until June 26 at the earliest.
