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Springfield’s HSHS St. John’s Hospital among distribution hubs for coronavirus vaccine
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IDPH: Region that includes Springfield has 20 ICU beds available

The region covering Springfield and Sangamon County had just 20 intensive care unit beds available Friday, according to the latest data from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Closure of driver services facilities extended until Jan. 4

Driver services facilities statewide will remain closed for in-person transactions until Jan. 4 because of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced today.

 
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Illinois State Police significantly reduce DNA backlog

Representatives of the Illinois State Police say the backlog of forensic evidence in Illinois has been reduced significantly, but the support of lawmakers is needed to further address delays and deficiencies in the process.

Illinois GOP gains 1 seat in House; Dems gain 1 in Senate

Republicans made a net gain of one seat in the Illinois House while losing one in the state Senate, according to certified official results from the Nov. 3 general election.

 
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Illinois reports 148 new COVID-19-related deaths

Illinois Department of Public Health reported nearly 150 more COVID-19-related deaths Friday. The 148 deaths compared with 187 deaths reported on Thursday.

Embattled Madigan to make his case before supportive House Black caucus

Embattled House Speaker Michael Madigan, his bid for re-election to the post in jeopardy, will appear Saturday at a "candidate's forum" hosted by one of his most loyal constituencies - the House Black caucus.

Kinzinger to Trump in tweet: ‘Time to delete your account’

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Looper column: Getting into heaven is not the point

Columns share an author's personal perspective.

‘Scary as hell’: Illini lose Saturday game against Tennessee-Martin after Skyhawks have positive COVID-19 tests

CHAMPAIGN - Three days after announcing a game against Tennessee-Martin on Saturday, the University of Illinois mens basketball program announced its cancellation due to positive COVID-19 tests within the Skyhawks' program.