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2 May, 2020
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New Illinois ruling allows church services for up to 10
ROCKFORD - Churches are now allowed to hold gatherings for up to 10 people under the state's modified stay-at-home order.
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State sees 3,137 new COVID-19 cases, 105 additional deaths

State officials on Friday announced what appears to be the highest single-day total number of newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois, with 3,137 new cases.

Hundreds protest state stay-at-home order

Protesters showed their displeasure with Gov.

 
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UIS gears up for virtual graduation

The coronavirus pandemic has disoriented many norms and graduations are set to be the next annual events forced to adjust.

11 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Sangamon County

Sangamon County officials announced 11 new cases of coronavirus in the county Friday, bringing the total to 191, with 12 deaths.

 
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The new normal? US airlines announce requirements for passengers to wear face masks

As travelers begin to return to the country's airports, they'll notice the changes meant to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

‘This never happened’: Joe Biden denies sexual assault allegation, calls on National Archives to release records

When asked what he would say to Tara Reade, who has accused him of sexual assault, Joe Biden looked into the camera and said, "This never, ever happened.

Walmart expanding Express Delivery to 1,000 stores to meet demand amid coronavirus crisis

Walmart is escalating its delivery strategy to customers, most of whom are still living under stay-at-home orders, and at the same time bolstering its retail competition with Amazon.

Protests planned against stay-at-home order

Protesters plan to show their displeasure with Gov.

Coronavirus live updates: Brunt of COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes; NASA says watch launch from home; New York cancels school

As many states move toward reopening after a horrific April that saw nearly 60,000 deaths because of the coronavirus, a new report offers a stark warning: A group of experts has concluded the pandemic could last as long as two years, until 60% to 70% of the population is immune.