Illinois COVID-19
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Local
University of Illinois task force makes recommendations for fall 2020
By Dani Tietz dani@sjodaily.com A University of Illinois’ COVID-19 task force has proposed that fall semester begins as scheduled on…
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Oakwood Public Library reopens June 1
The Oakwood Public Library will reopen its door Monday, June 1 at 9 a.m. under Restore Illinois Phase 3 guidance.…
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Health
The importance of social distancing during Phase 3
By Dani Tietz dani@sjodaily.com There is still a lot to be learned about COVID-19. But as Illinois begins to reopen…
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Workers’ comp omnibus passes both houses
Deal between business, labor sees near-unanimous support By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — A compromise bill between…
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Free COVID-19 testing site to open in Champaign
A free COVID-19 testing site will open in the parking lot of Market Place Shopping Center in Champaign on Tuesday,…
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Commentary
Commentary: Heritage graduation ceremony captures key moments
Editor’s Note: The SJO Daily was granted permission to attend one graduation ceremony of the four school districts we cover:…
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Business
Illinois businesses that move ahead of Restore Illinois plan could face misdemeanor charges
[pdf-embedder url=”https://sjodaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Illinois-Administrative-business-code.pdf” title=”Illinois Administrative business code”]Opening too soon could now have consequences for Illinois’ restaurant, bar, gym and salon owners,…
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Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing May 15, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We…
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Local
State saw nearly 73,000 new unemployment claims in final week before gig worker portal went live
50,000 pandemic unemployment assistance claims filed in first three days of new program By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com…
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Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing May 14, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We…
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