Articles filed under Illinois
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New COVID-19 infections hit 4,554 as officials cite 'blatant disregard' for mask, distancing rulesOct 16, 2020 1:00 am - New cases of COVID-19 totaled 4,554 Friday, a new high after Thursday's record 4,015, and deaths from the respiratory disease came to 38, triggering a warning about Illi...
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Experts testify about systemic racism in Illinois home loan, banking industriesOct 16, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - In Illinois and around the country, an increasing number of universities, investigators and researchers are turning up evidence of systemic racism in the f...
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Pritzker extends moratorium on evictionsOct 16, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued an executive order Friday extending the statewide moratorium on residential evictions for another 30 days. Pritzker first put a h...
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More testing boosts Illinois COVID-19 cases to 1-day recordOct 15, 2020 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois public health officials said Thursday that more cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the previous 24 hours than on any day since the cor...
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Bankers survey sees surge in rural parts of 10 statesOct 15, 2020 7:00 am - OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Bankers in rural parts of 10 Plains and Western states are showing more enthusiasm for the state of their local economies than they have since the cor...
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Popular Shawnee forest tower closed for fence repair at topOct 15, 2020 7:00 am - SIMPSON, Ill. (AP) - Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois has temporarily closed a popular lookout tower after officials were informed about a large hole in the ...
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Partisan battle over state Supreme Court race could exceed $6 million in spendingOct 15, 2020 1:00 am - With Election Day weeks away, top Republican donors have funneled more than $2.5 million to unseat one of four Democratic justices on the Illinois Supreme Court - and po...
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Gun owners frustrated with FOID application backlogOct 15, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Despite a temporary rule that extends the expiration dates for Firearm Owners Identification cards and concealed carry permits, many Illinois gun owners ar...
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Endorsement: A difficult “No” on graduated tax referendumOct 15, 2020 1:00 am - There have been few issues that have divided our Editorial Board as sharply as the referendum on the proposed amendment to allow for a graduated income tax in Illinois. ...
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Precautions urged for holiday parties as COVID-19 cases riseOct 14, 2020 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois' public health director urged residents Wednesday to celebrate the holidays with limited activities and greater precautions because of ...