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Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing May 6, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing nine new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 217 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of the release time. For information…
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Health care advocates say legal lifting of stay-at-home order would be ‘devastating’
Restriction has prevented catastrophes in Illinois hospitals, they say in court filing By REBECCA ANZELCapitol News Illinoisranzel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — The novel coronavirus pandemic’s historic impact on Illinois warrants Gov. JB Pritzker’s stay-at-home order, four state health care advocacy organizations argue in a court filing. That restriction, in place with modifications since March 21, prevented the…
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Lawmakers could return briefly in May to address budget, other critical issues
State revenues plunge, likely leaving an even bigger budget hole than expected By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday said the General Assembly might begin meeting before the end of May to address a handful of critical issues, including the state budget. “This is a big state and representatives come from all…
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Hodges continues to make a spot for customers at Olive Garden
Olive Garden is still making a place for customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. While shopping and eating locally is at the forefront of many internet memes and marketing plans, American chains are feeling the samehardships as mom-and-pop restaurants. Darden, which owns and operates restaurants, such as Olive Garden,LongHorn Steakhouse, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52, Yard House…
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Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing May 5, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing 25 new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 208 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of the release time. For information…
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Pritzker lays out five-phase plan to reopen Illinois, final phase to be opened with vaccine or treatment available
Gov. JB Pritzker introduced a five-phased reopening plan for the state of Illinois Tuesday, but said that the final stage, Phase 6, will not be realized until a vaccine or effective treatment for COVID-19 is available. “Here’s the truth, and I don’t like it any more than you do,” Pritzker said. “Until we have a…
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Pritzker releases “Restore Illinois” plan
*This story is developing, and we will provide more info soon. Gov. JB Pritzker has released a five-phase plan to safely reopen Illinois as COVID-19 continues to be a public health crisis. During the May 5 press conference, Dr. Ngozi Ezike updated Illinois COVID-19 numbers, which included 2,122 new cases, bringing the state’s total to 65,962.…
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Harvest Moon Drive-In releases movie-viewing guidelines during stay-at-home order
The Harvest Moon Drive-In Theater of Gibson City will open for its 66th season on May 8 under new guidelines while Illinois remains under the stay-at-home order. As restrictions are lifted throughout the state, Harvest Moon Drive-In will also be making adjustments to the way they operate. They are hopeful that at some point during…
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Champaign-Urbana Public Health Briefing May 4, 2020
Champaign, Ill.— All daily media briefings are provided under the leadership of the Champaign County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). We are announcing 10 new cases today; Champaign County has a cumulative total of 183 cases. There have been a total of six COVID-related deaths. These numbers are accurate as of the release time. For information…
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Federal judge rules against Lena church on stay-home order
Judge says public health outweighs right to gather in public By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Attorneys for a northwest Illinois church said Monday that they have appealed a federal judge’s ruling that upheld Gov. JB Pritzker’s stay-at-home order as it applies to worship services. The announcement came one day after U.S. District Judge…