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IL To 'Adjust' Mask Mandate After CDC Issues New Outdoor Guidance
Speaking from the Rose Garden without a mask Tuesday afternoon, President Joe Biden said the country had made "stunning progress."
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IL To Lose 1 House Seat After 2020 Census Apportionment
The Midwest grew the slowest of any U.S. region over the last decade, and Illinois was one of only three states to lose population.
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Surging Virus, Falling ICU Capacity May Delay IL Reopening
Several of the state's regions seem to qualify for a return to tighter restrictions, but the governor has instead touted vaccinations.
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Cops, Public Officials Donated To Rittenhouse | PatchPM
Coroners' dog fight | Weekend events | Take better photos | Obama Foundation sued | Alleged EPA cover up | Restroom recordings | Hot mic
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Filthy Rich: Illinois Billionaires Got Wealthier During Pandemic
Gov. J.B. Pritzker only made $127 million during the pandemic — the least of any Pritzker on the list.
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How To Take Better Photos This Spring In Illinois
No matter what kind of camera you have, here are some tips for making better pictures. Just don't forget to share them with Patch.
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Illinois Ranks 4th Among The Best Drivers In America: Law Firm
Illinois scored well — just don't venture into neighboring Missouri, which has some of the worst divers in the U.S., according to a report.
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Biden's American Jobs Plan Details Illinois' Infrastructure Needs
The White House hopes to reinvigorate Illinois' roads and bridges after giving it a C-minus grade on its infrastructure report card.
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IL Expands Vaccine Eligibility: How To Track Down A Shot
In addition to the state's vaccine locator, here are a few more under-the-radar options for finding appointments.
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Nearly A Quarter Of IL Small Businesses Were Closed In February
Facebook's Global State of Small Business report, released this week, underscores the damage the pandemic has inflicted on small businesses.
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These Illinois Billionaires Are Among Richest In U.S.: Forbes
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is among the wealthiest Illinoisans, but he's not the richest person in the state. He's not even the richest Pritzker.
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Easter 2021: Which Illinois Stores Are Open, Closed?
Target, Best Buy and Costco will close on April 4 for Easter, while CVS, Dollar General and Walmart are among those staying open.
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Ways To Celebrate Passover 2021 In Illinois
See where Seder meal celebrations are planned across Illinois.
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New Forest Park Vaccination Site Opens To All Illinoisans Friday
The IL National Guard will begin giving shots in Forest Park's former HOBO store March 26, and rural vaccine clinics will start this week.
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'People Magazine Investigates' Seeks To Solve 1992 Zywicki Murder
The show premieres Monday night on Investigation Discovery and Discovery Plus. Investigators hope it may lead to a break in the case.
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Where To Sign Up For The Coronavirus Vaccine In Illinois
An updated list of who is eligible for the vaccine and where to register. All vaccines are free, even without insurance.
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Full IL Reopening Plan Expected This Week; Masks A 'Mainstay'
“I think from where we are now to Phase 5 is maybe not just an on-off switch, but maybe a dial,” Dr. Ngozi Ezike said Monday.
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Deaths Spike In IL: Pandemic's Toll Likely Higher Than Reported
Deaths increased 27 percent in Illinois in 2020, and as many as a third of COVID-19 survivors report "long haul" symptoms.
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Illinoisans Have Highest Tax Burden In The Country: WalletHub
But Illinois ranks 24th for taxpayers' return on investment; low-income Illinoisans pay a higher percentage of income than top earners.
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Tammy Duckworth Will Seek Reelection To U.S. Senate
The junior senator from Illinois is an Iraq War combat veteran and was shortlisted to be President Biden's VP.
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