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25 Mar, 2020
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Even at a distance, teachers work to keep students engaged
Early Learning Center pre-kindergarten teacher Carrie Servough wanted to encourage her students to continue to read and work on vocabulary words during the extended break because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ford partners with 3M, GE to make respirators, ventilators and face shields

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Texas’ lieutenant governor suggests grandparents are willing to die for US economy

The lieutenant governor of Texas argued in an interview on Fox News Monday night that the United States should go back to work, saying grandparents like him don't want to sacrifice the country's economy during the coronavirus crisis.

 
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COVID-19 death toll at 16; Pritzker says stay at home order may be extended

Illinois' death toll from the coronavirus climbed to 16 Tuesday as the number of new cases reported in the state surged by another 250.

Davis, bipartisan group, want ‘urgent’ action on supplies

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6 things to know if you’re living with someone who has coronavirus, or think you might be

The odds are this will happen to many of us. But we know how to minimize risk for you, your family, roommates and anyone coming through your door.

There’s a new symptom of coronavirus, doctors say: Sudden loss of smell or taste

A loss of a sense of smell or taste may be a symptom of COVID-19, medical groups representing ear, nose and throat specialists have warned.

Council approves emergency powers / Langfelder plans to declare state of emergency Wednesday

Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder said he plans to formally declare a local state of emergency Wednesday in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amazon removes more than 3,900 seller accounts from US store due to ‘coronavirus-based price gouging’

Amazon announced Monday that it has removed more than 3,900 selling accounts in its U.S. store for "violating our fair pricing policies.

Coronavirus live updates: Trump wants to ‘open up’ country by Easter; stocks roar higher; US deaths reach 600

The nation absorbed its 600th coronavirus death Tuesday as stocks roared higher, the Summer Olympics were delayed, and President Donald Trump said he hoped to "open up" the nation by Easter.  In Congress, leaders on both sides of the aisle said a stimulus deal was near.