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Problems Filing For Unemployment In Illinois Persist
The Illinois Department of Employment Security reported Thursday it had processed more than 74,000 claims last week.
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State Education Officials Provide Guidance For Socially-Distant Graduations
"The board encouraged virtual ceremonies, but put out guidelines that would allow for other types of ceremonies for graduating classes."
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Coronavirus Impacting Illinois Cannabis Dispensaries
Cannabis Association of Illinois board member Kris Krane talks economic impact of "essential" marijuana dispensaries.
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Illinois Farm Bureau Says Plant Closures Could Limit Meat Options In Stores
Farm bureau officials said food supply chain problems could occur as a result of coronavirus concerns.
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Some State Parks, Recreation Areas Set To Reopen May 1 — With Restrictions
New rules require visitors to bring alcohol-based hand sanitizer and face coverings while maintaining social distancing.
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Illinois College Campuses Face Prospect Of Staying Closed This Fall
University officials across Illinois are contemplating whether students will be able to return for the fall semester.
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Illinois Unemployment Applications Continue At All-Time High
More than 100,00 people applied for unemployment in the week ending April 18, a decrease of 38,00 from the previous week.
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5 Protesters Gather In Springfield Frustrated With Statewide Stay-At-Home Order
"I think our government is pushing too far," one demonstrator said.
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Parents Turn To Technology As DCFS Suspends Some Foster Care Visits
Social workers are concerned about the effect of removing in-person visits between biological parents and children during quarantine.
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Study Shows Illinois Business Climate Better Than Most States Amid Pandemic
"Illinois has the seventh least-affected small business marketplace" in the U.S. during the pandemic, according to a Wallethub study.
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Illinois State Police Receive Nearly 50,000 Firearm Transfer Requests In Three Weeks
The Firearms Services Bureau reports receiving 49,342 inquiries since March 13.
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Report Shows 14,000 Layoffs In Illinois, Many Permanent
More than 8,000 layoffs were listed as permanent on the state's March employment report while 5,500 are marked "temporary."
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Illinois Unemployment Filings Break Previous Week's Record
More than 178,000 workers filed for unemployment benefits for the week ending March 28, a 56 percent increase over last week’s record.
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Illinois' Unemployment Fund Needs Federal Infusion To Pay Surge Of Claims: Pritzker
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the state's unemployment fund doesn't have enough money to cover the surge in unemployment claims.
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Pandemic Derails Illinois Lobbying Reform Commission Ahead Of Key Deadline
The Illinois Joint Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reforms was formed to provide recommendations on ethical issues in Springfield.
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Relaxed Regulations Help Truckers Deliver Medical Supplies, Other Goods Across Illinois
"There’s always going to be a demand for these items and it’s going to take a truck to get it there.”
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Pritzker ‘Concerned’ He May Need To Extend Stay-At-Home Order Beyond April 7
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he would consider extending his emergency stay-at-home order past April 7 if hospitals are overwhelmed.
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Lightfoot Calls For Census Postponement Amid Coronavirus
Going door-to-door isn't the best idea during a pandemic, according to the mayor.
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Illinois Unemployment Claims Skyrocket Amid Coronavirus Shutdowns
Unemployment claims in Illinois for the week ending March 21 were 114,663, up 103,793 from the 10,870 claims filed the previous week.
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IL Gun Purchases: 19,000 Background Checks In 5 Days Amid Coronavirus Fears
The demand for guns and FOID cards in Illinois is rising.
