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Exchange of signs has brought neighbors closer together

It began with a simple sign hung in Adrienne Hawkins' kitchen window for her next-door neighbors, Kathy and Larry Grubb, on West Lawrence Avenue.

Another 673 new COVID-19 cases reported in Illinois; 26 dead

Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois shot up by 673 since Wednesday, setting another record for the number of new cases in a day.

 
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COVID-19 updates: SMTD cuts back on service

Starting Monday, Sangamon Mass Transit District (SMTD) will begin running an emergency reduced schedule, which is similar to current Saturday schedules with the addition of the three hours of night service currently being run during the week.

Protesters in Mexico block lanes at Arizona border crossing to demand stricter coronavirus screenings

TUCSON, Ariz.

 
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Mental health professional suggests ways to manage stress amid COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the normalcy of human life and has been the root of many different causes of stress and anxiety in people across the world.

Local jails releasing hundreds of prisoners amid coronavirus fears, up from dozens just weeks ago

It started with a trickle.

Burglar hits Family Dollar on West Jefferson Street

Family Dollar Store in the 900 block of West Jefferson Street, was broken into the early morning hours Thursday.

Pennsylvania grocery store loses estimated $35K in food after woman’s ‘twisted’ coronavirus prank, co-owner says

A grocery store in northeastern Pennsylvania had to throw away an estimated $35,000-worth of products after a woman went through the store coughing on food in what the store's co-owner called a "twisted prank.

Lowe’s hiring for 30,000 positions, giving employees $80 million in bonuses because of coronavirus

Lowe's is hiring 30,000 workers and giving employees $80 million in bonuses as part of its response to the growing coronavirus pandemic.