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State Journal-Register
28 Jun, 2020
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We’re in Phase 4. Now what?
The state eased its way into Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan last week, and everyone is now free to hold their breath while waiting to see if the state can avoid a resurgence of new coronavirus cases.
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Peoria native killed by Minneapolis police a decade before George Floyd

Editor's note: This story was first published by Belt Magazine (BeltMag.com).I'll never forget the burn of hot tears rolling down my face as I watched the video of my little brother being murdered by the men in blue.

Bunn-O-Matic shooting timeline

Here is a timeline of key moments of Friday's shooting at Bunn-O-Matic.7 a.m.: Michael L.

 
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Illinois minimum wage increases on July 1

Christopher Hanken's five businesses lost more than $690,000 in sales between March and May 19 after he severely cut services to comply with the stay-at-home order imposed due to the novel coronavirus.

Springfield man stabbed Friday night

A Springfield man was hospitalized after being stabbed Friday night. Police were called to the 1700 block of E.

 
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After yearlong fight, Missouri’s lone abortion clinic gets its license renewed

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Missouri's lone abortion clinic got its abortion license renewed by the state this week after a yearlong fight with health authorities.

More companies halt ads on Facebook despite new plans to curb hate speech

More companies are joining big brands including Unilever, Honda and Verizon in halting advertising on Facebook despite CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlining several steps the social network will take to combat hate speech.

Walmart, Aldi recall some Fresh Express garden salad mixes potentially linked to growing Cyclospora outbreak

        Days after health officials warned of a growing outbreak of Cyclospora infections "potentially linked" to certain store brands of garden salad mixes, more salads have been recalled and illnesses confirmed.

Driving privilege changes, LGBTQ+ history curriculum among Illinois’ new laws

Along with the minimum wage increase to $10 an hour, here are some of the several laws that take effect July 1 as the state heads into the 2021 fiscal year.

Free meter parking extended through July

Free meter parking in downtown Springfield has been extended through July 31, the city announced Friday.