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Illinois Sheriffs Push Back On Threat Of Legal Action For Not Enforcing Stay-At-Home Order
A law enforcement organization takes issue with the threat of withholding federal funding for areas not enforcing the stay-home order.

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A law enforcement organization takes issue with the threat of withholding federal funding for areas not enforcing the stay-home order.

Most of the information used in the report comes from 2019 data, prior to hospitals treating COVID-19 patients in their facilities.
"We’re well within the laws that exist in Illinois to have a disaster declaration, and there’s an ongoing disaster, an ongoing emergency."
The Illinois Pork Producers Association said farmers have not had to euthanize animals due to meat processing plant closures.
Illinois lawmakers will address the state budget, COVID-19 and election matters when they resume legislature next week.
Wallethub's new study measures which states are most affected by coronavirus closures.
"People should take into account the danger for the spread of the virus and their ability to carry that virus back over the border."
Northern Illinois University professor Carl Campbell said there is one key difference between the two pandemics.
"Thousands of inmates have left prisons since March 1, but It’s unclear how many of them have been tested for COVID-19."
New data from 24/7 Wall Street ranks states by the number of residents who qualified for $1,200 relief checks.
An American Sign Language expert says face coverings cause communication roadblocks for the hearing impaired.
Reports continue to come in regarding cases of COVID-19 among workers in meat processing plants.
Center Square Illinois breaks down essential coronavirus information for Illinois residents May 11.
Data collected by Wirepoints in early May showed the concentration of deaths - more than 2,200 - were in and around Cook County.
Reopening plans and high unemployment rates round out the week's pandemic news in Illinois.
A spokesperson for the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence said more calls are being made to helplines.
"Parents with essential jobs can get subsidized daycare for $1 a month – if they can find a center with an opening."
A new Wallethub report found Illinois among the top three states enforcing coronavirus restrictions.
Illinois park districts from Peoria to Effingham will likely keep their swimming pools closed this summer due to coronavirus concerns.
Certified Financial Planner John Bever says retirement savers and small businesses should "not react to the day-to-day."