ISU plan calls for students to return to campus for fall semester
UpdatedNORMAL (WEEK) — With safety measures in place, such as social distancing and the use of face masks, students will be returning to campus this fall…
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Layoffs stuck at high level as 1.3 million seek jobless aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 1.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a historically high pace that shows that many…
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COVID-19 update – July 8: Illinois sees most cases since June 5
(WEEK) — Tri-County area health officials in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties are reporting eight new novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases on…
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Bradley University announces 12 additional layoffs following separation program
PEORIA (WEEK) — Bradley University has announced additional layoffs in an effort to address what President Stephen Standifird says is a structural…
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Ryder Cup postponed until next year at Whistling Straits
(AP) — With no guarantee of fans, there won’t be a Ryder Cup this year. The PGA of America says the Ryder Cup has been pushed back to 2021 because…
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Expiration dates for Illinois driver’s licenses, stickers pushed back another month
(WEEK) — Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has announced another extension for expiration dates on driver’s licenses, ID cards and license…
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Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don’t reopen
(AP) — President Donald Trump is threatening to withhold federal money if schools don’t reopen in the fall.…
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Battle heats up over graduated income tax question on November ballot
The campaigns are ramping up in the fight over the graduated income tax question on Illinois ballots this…
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Local health departments share importance of COVID-19 contact tracing
(WEEK) – Illinois reopened nearly 2 weeks ago, and local health departments say with reopening, there is always going to be a concern for an increase…
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US formally notifies UN of withdrawal from World Health Organization
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the World Health…
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