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Neighbors welcome home 99-year-old who beat COVID-19
 Experts stress that COVID-19 is particularly dangerous for older folks.
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Langfelder signs order toughening stay at home enforcement

Springfield residents not in compliance with the state's stay at home order could soon be slapped with a fine of up to $500.

‘It’s not fancy, but it works’: Mississippi doctor uses garden hose, lamp timer and electronic valve to create makeshift ventilators

JACKSON, Miss.

 
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Four new COVID-19 cases in Sangamon County

A man in his 80s and three women in their 40s tested positive for COVID-19 in Sangamon County, officials reported Wednesday, bringing the total confirmed cases in the county to 35.

Coronavirus and shopping for supplies: Getting to the bottom of the toilet paper shortage

On a recent Friday afternoon in western Iowa, a man was waiting in line to buy toilet paper at a local Dollar General store when another customer started giving the man grief about it, according to local police.

 
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Editorial: Can we trust ‘Fair Tax’ if we don’t have Fair Maps?

A primary argument of Gov. JB Pritzker and legislative supporters of a graduated income tax is that we can trust them.

I want to save. My partner wants to invest in stocks. Who’s right?

The Warren Buffett meme with versions of the legendary investor's advice to be fearful when others are greedy, and to be greedy when others are fearful, has been making the rounds on social media as the markets have rocked and rolled over the last few weeks.

How far will your $1,200 stimulus check go?

Uncle Sam is doling out $1,200 stimulus relief checks to millions of Americans soon.

Polls: Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak, trust Fauci

New polls released this week show most Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic - a marked shift as the death toll climbs in the United States.  Trump, who is running for re-election in November, initially downplayed the threat posed by the coronavirus before taking action to mitigate its spread.

COVID-19 updates: Lake Jacksonville opening delayed

The gates at Lake Jacksonville will not open April 11 for camping lot maintenance as previously announced due to the COVID-19 outbreak.