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State Journal-Register
26 Aug, 2020
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Sangamon County virus total tops 1,700
Sangamon County officials reported 35 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total in the county to more than 1,700.Six people in their 60s were the oldest of the newly identified infected people.
The latest this morning
City teen arrested after pulling handgun on SPD officer

A Springfield teen was arrested after he drew a handgun on a Springfield Police officer Sunday evening.

Toddler involved in shooting on Sequoia Drive

Springfield Police have confirmed that a three-year-old child was involved in a shooting on the city's south side Tuesday afternoon.

 
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African American History Museum reopening Thursday

The Springfield & Central Illinois African American History Museum will reopen Thursday after being shuttered by the COVID-19 pandemic health guidelines.

Start practicing, 10-digit dialing coming to central Illinois

Ten digit dialing is coming to central Illinois phones next year, but the state suggests people start getting used to it now.

 
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Seniors have more time to renew licenses

If you are 75-years-old or older, you're getting more time to renew your driver's license.

District 186 device distribution continues at schools

Springfield School District 186's device distribution continues this week.

Masks now required statewide for bar, restaurant customers

Beginning Wednesday, all bar and restaurant customers must wear masks when dealing with an establishment's staff, Gov.

Veterans, active military and spouses eligible for free truck driving training at LLCC

Veterans and active military and their spouses will be eligible to receive free truck driving training at Lincoln Land Community College thanks to a recently-announced federal grant.

Two Jacksonville men charged in arson case

Two Jacksonville men were arrested Monday in connection with setting a residence on fire on Aug. 14.Brandon N.