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First central Illinois coronavirus testing lab up and running in Pekin
When the novel coronavirus pandemic reached the United States, Reditus Laboratories in Pekin was in a strong position to become the first COVID-19 testing lab in central Illinois.
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Under The Dome Podcast: Workers’ Compensation for some essential workers

On this week's episode of the Under the Dome podcast the State Journal-Register's Bernard Schoenburg and Doug Finke work remotely to bring you the latest updates on Illinois' response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Retired teachers return to virtually mentor students

Ed Wollet hasn't taught in 16 years.

 
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Florida inmate released from jail due to coronavirus arrested again - this time for murder

A Florida inmate who was released from jail due to impending concerns nationwide over the spread of coronavirus in correctional facilities is accused of murder.

COVID-19 updates: Horace Mann announces auto insurance relief

Horace Mann announced Wednesday that it will give its customers a 15 percent credit on two months worth of auto premiums. The Springfield-based insurance company follows the lead of several insurance companies across the country, which have been giving back amid a significant drop off in driving brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic."Our mission is to help our customers protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow," said company president and CEO Marita Zuraitis.

 
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First Arizona patient on ventilator survives COVID-19 with rare blood treatment

PHOENIX - A Phoenix man is the first in Arizona to survive COVID-19 through a rare form of treatment called extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy.

A year after horrifying fire, Notre Dame Cathedral restoration is on pause amid coronavirus lockdown in France

The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris went up in flames one year ago Wednesday, devastating one of the world's most remarkable places of worship.

Sangamon County reports four new COVID-19 cases; total at 52

Four new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Sangamon County Wednesday, officials said, bringing the total to 52, including three deaths.

More than 400 TSA officers test positive for coronavirus; a third employee dies in Atlanta

A third Transportation Security Administration employee has died of the coronavirus, according to the agency, and 405 officers have tested positive at 51 airports.

Pritzker: Virus will cost state budget billions

Illinois faces budget shortfalls of billions of dollars this year and next because of the coronavirus impact on the Illinois economy.