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More businesses to reopen in Phase 4, groups of 50 will be allowed
All regions of Gov. JB Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan have met the requirements to move into Phase 4 by June…
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Rural Mahomet residents still impacted by Peoples Gas leak could get clean water soon
Clean water should be coming soon for residents north of Mahomet that were affected by a natural gas leak nearly…
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Mahomet Parks receives grant for playground equipment at Barber Park
The Mahomet Parks and Recreation Department has received a grant to help pay for playground equipment at Barber Park. The…
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Pritzker expands vote by mail, makes election day a state holiday
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Anyone who cast a ballot in the last three years or who registered…
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Local restaurants make decisions on outdoor seating, deal with price increases
BY DANI TIETZdani@mahometnews.com When Friday May 29, 2020 arrives, it will have been 74 days since people could gather for…
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Despite budget approval, much is in limbo after session
By JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers approved a state operating budget shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday, but despite…
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Lawmakers pass budget package to close out special session
By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The Senate on early Sunday morning passed a budget package authorizing $42.8 billion…
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Illinois unemployment rate climbs to record 16.4% in April
New jobless claims in May appear to level out By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois unemployment rate…
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IDES confirms data breach in online unemployment system
‘Glitch’ allowed access to personal data in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance system By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois…
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Illinois businesses that move ahead of Restore Illinois plan could face misdemeanor charges
Opening too soon could now have consequences for Illinois’ restaurant, bar, gym and salon owners, according to a new penalty…
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