Articles filed under Illinois
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COVID-19 update: 69,029 more get vaccine, 102 more deaths; S. Africa strain in IllinoisFeb 11, 2021 12:00 am - With the first Illinois case of a more infectious strain of COVID-19 that originated in South Africa announced Thursday, officials are urging residents to stay vigilant ...
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Congressmen want Biden to retain John Milhiser in short termFeb 10, 2021 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Two Republican congressmen say the U.S. attorney in central Illinois appointed by former President Donald Trump should remain on the job until h...
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Pritzker expanding vaccine eligibility to include more medically vulnerable under 65Feb 10, 2021 12:00 am - People under age 65 who have medical conditions that place them at a high risk for severe cases of COVID-19 will be eligible for vaccination beginning Feb. 25. Among tho...
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'Just makes no sense': Widening vaccine eligibility upsets those 65+ who can't get shotsFeb 10, 2021 12:00 am - While barely a quarter of those eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Illinois have received at least one dose, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced even more residents will...
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Honeywell to restart Metropolis uranium processing plantFeb 09, 2021 6:00 am - METROPOLIS, Ill. (AP) - The industrial conglomerate Honeywell on Tuesday announced plans to reopen its uranium conversion facility in southern Illinois. The multination...
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Illinois sees 2,082 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deathsFeb 09, 2021 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - There were 2.082 new confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases, including 20 new deaths, reported in Illinois on Tuesday by public health officials....
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Suburban doctor says two-layer mask a good idea now that U.K. strain is hereFeb 09, 2021 4:30 am - With a case of the more infectious United Kingdom strain of COVID-19 diagnosed in Lake County and more expected, it's important to double down on face coverings, one exp...
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'Guarded optimism': Seniors cautiously plan for life after vaccineFeb 09, 2021 4:30 am - Juanita Thomas is a lesson in patience and resilience. She survived a frightening case of COVID-19 last March. Only now she has another reason to hope. On Monday, the 93...
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GOP lawmakers: Culturally responsive standards for teachers would put politics in classroomsFeb 09, 2021 12:00 am - Suburban lawmakers are split in opinion over a rule change proposed by the Illinois State Board of Education called "culturally responsive teaching and leading standards...
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Pritzker's office says no tax hikes, flat spending in upcoming budgetFeb 09, 2021 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office says he will propose a budget with no tax increases for the upcoming fiscal year, and the deficit is now projected at about $2....