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Over 500K people file for unemployment in Illinois as coronavirus deaths approach 800

Governor J.B. Pritzker outlined Illinois’ effort to expand access and eligibility to unemployment benefits as 74 new COVID-19 deaths were reported on Monday. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) said the state’s COVID-19 total has reached 22,025 cases and 794 deaths. The number of people tested so far is at 105,768, data shows. There […]

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Officials announce 1,465 new coronavirus cases, 68 additional deaths in Illinois

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced testing expansion and alternative housing for COVID-19 patients as deaths in the state reached nearly 600 on Friday. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) said the state’s COVID-19 total has reached 17,887 cases and 596 deaths. The number of people tested so far is at 87,527, data shows. “Generations […]