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Poopy v. Pritzker: Business Owners Sue Over Stay-At-Home Order

All three lawsuits — Poopy v. Pritzker, Dookie v. Pritzker and Harrison v. Pritzker — argue the governor overstepped his emergency powers.

IL Expedites $25 Million In Grants For Summer Construction

The funds are being expedited to help cover local projects that may have been otherwise canceled due to revenue losses from the coronavirus.

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Rauner Criticizes Pritzker's Coronavirus Restrictions

The former governor reportedly called closures imposed by the current governor during the COVID-19 pandemic "worse than the disease."

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Woman's Dogs May Have Killed Her: Police

Authorities are investigating after a woman's body was found Saturday at her home, and blood was found on her dogs.

Restaurant Shuts Down After Worker Gets Coronavirus

The eatery had only recently reopened.

Church To Reopen For In-Person Sunday Services

The church sent a letter to the governor notifying him that it will "immediately" resume in-person services on May 17, "while implementing strict health and safety protocols."

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