Articles filed under Illinois
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In uncertain times, quest for birds offers an escapeMar 26, 2020 7:00 am - PARK FOREST, Ill. (AP) - As people everywhere prepared to hunker down for what could be an extended period, Sue Zelek couldn't wait to get outside. She wasn't eager to g...
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Illinois attorney general takes action on price gouging, warns of COVID-19 scamsMar 26, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois attorney general's office has been working with a reduced and mostly remote staff the last 10 days, but it continues to warn against COVID-19-...
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More than 114,000 Illinoisans file new unemployment claims in one weekMar 26, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - More than 114,000 workers in Illinois filed first-time unemployment claims in the week ending March 21 as the United States saw its biggest one-week spike ...
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7 new deaths in Illinois, 673 more infected with coronavirusMar 26, 2020 1:00 am - Illinois experienced its largest single-day death toll from the coronavirus outbreak Thursday as state health officials reported seven more people have died. The virus h...
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Iowa AG: Groups involved in puppy-laundering ring to disbandMar 25, 2020 7:00 am - DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Those who operated an alleged national puppy-laundering ring masquerading as pet rescues have agreed to dissolve the organizations and pay the st...
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Today in HistoryMar 25, 2020 7:00 am - Today in History Today is Wednesday, March 25, the 85th day of 2020. There are 281 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On March 25, 1931, in the so-call...
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Advisory panel warns a recession could drop state revenue by 20%Mar 25, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A commission that advises the General Assembly on revenue and economic issues is warning that a slowdown of business activity caused by the COVID-19 outbre...
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State Senate, House cancel next week's session because of pandemicMar 25, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Lawmaking remains on hold in Illinois amid the COVID-19 pandemic as the state's Senate and House each canceled next week's scheduled session Wednesday. The...
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COVID-19 outbreak sparks flood of executive orders from PritzkerMar 25, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker is on a pace to set a modern-day record for issuing the most executive orders by an Illinois governor. Since 1999, which is a...
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Coronavirus-related crimes capitalize on global fear, panicMar 24, 2020 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Thieves steal surgical masks. A clinic sells fake COVID-19 tests. Hate groups encourage sick members to infect law enforcement officers. Imposters pose...