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4 Apr, 2020
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Spate of violence continues with two Thursday shootings
A recent spate of violent crimes in Springfield continued Thursday evening with two additional shootings, including one that left a 20-year-old man in the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The latest this morning
State acquires former Vibra hospital for alternative COVID-19 care facility

The state will buy the former Vibra hospital in Springfield to use as an alternate care facility should area hospitals run out of space to treat coronavirus patients.

Former hospital in Springfield to be used to treat virus patients

The state will buy Vibra hospital in Springfield to use as an Alternate Care Facility should area hospitals run out of space to treat coronavirus patients.

 
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COVID-19 cases up to 30 in Sangamon County; local PPE supplies adequate

Seven more people tested positive for coronavirus in Sangamon County, officials said Friday, but none of those newly identified people were hospitalized.

Suspect in deaths of Springfield native, husband known to them

MADISON, Wis. - The 18-year-old man arrested in the slayings of a University of Wisconsin physician and her husband is known to the family, police said Friday.

 
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Local Business Notes: Former GOP congressman to lead Illinois Bankers Association

Former U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren has been tapped as the new president and CEO of the Illinois Bankers Association.

Trump blasts 3M as company says mask demand far exceeds ability to produce them

President Donald Trump is criticizing 3M over N95 respirator masks as the company revealed demand is "much higher" than its ability to make them during the coronavirus pandemic.

Mnuchin promises stimulus checks for many in 2 weeks after Democrats warn it could be months

WASHINGTON - Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced Thursday that many Americans reeling from the financial impacts caused by the coronavirus outbreak can expect to see their one-time stimulus checks of up to $1,200 show up in their bank accounts in about two weeks.

Does wearing a mask in public help slow the spread of COVID-19? Signs point to yes.

For weeks, officials from the White House told people that wearing a face mask in public isn't necessary as the novel coronavirus spread - and that it could even cause more harm than good.

‘Really overwhelmed’: Americans are facing mounting issues filing for unemployment during COVID-19 crisis

To get an unemployment check, you first have to apply. And that's a problem for many people right now.