Articles filed under Illinois
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Illinois teachers unions: Vaccinations, masks critical to preventing COVID-19 in schoolsJul 20, 2021 1:00 am - The state's two largest teachers unions believe two mitigation strategies can go far in preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus in schools: getting vaccinated for th...
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50% of Illinois residents now fully vaccinatedJul 20, 2021 1:00 am - Illinois hit another COVID-19 vaccination milestone Tuesday with more than 50% of the state's population now fully vaccinated, according to the Illinois Department of Pu...
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Central Illinois Asian carp fishing tournament set to returnJul 19, 2021 7:00 am - BATH, Ill. (AP) - A central Illinois fishing tournament that was canceled two years ago because the Illinois River flooded and last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic...
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AP News in Brief at 11:03 p.m. EDTJul 19, 2021 7:00 am - Size of Oregon wildfire underscores vastness of the US West PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The monstrous wildfire burning in Oregon has grown to a third the size of Rhode Island ...
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What suburban projects landed in House infrastructure billJul 19, 2021 5:30 am - Like them or hate them, congressional earmarks are back in a five-year, multibillion-dollar U.S. House transportation bill that dangles millions for roads, intersections...
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Vaccines for kids under 12 coming, but not before classes startJul 19, 2021 1:00 am - As stress mounts among school districts and parents over plans to protect children who aren't eligible for COVID-19 vaccines when classes start, the question on many min...
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Pritzker, Stratton announce reelection bidJul 19, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Monday he will seek a second term, joined again by Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton as a running mate. In a three-minute ...
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State 'strongly encourages' colleges to require COVID-19 vaccineJul 19, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The state's higher education agencies released updated COVID-19 guidance Monday encouraging all public and private higher education institutions in Illinoi...
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Emergency shelter set to open in Stephenson CountyJul 18, 2021 7:00 am - FREEPORT, Ill. (AP) - Stephenson County will soon have something it's never had before: An emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. By ear...
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Southern Illinois nurses report burnout after pandemic dutyJul 18, 2021 7:00 am - CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) - Drew Williams admits he's tired. Like many in his chosen field of nursing, the RN who works nights caring for intensive care patients at SIH Herr...