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The coronavirus chronicles

Regularly updated info and expert guidance

by Bruce Rushton and Rachel Otwell

May 26, 2020

On Thursday, March 12 we started regularly reporting on how the new coronavirus is impacting our community. Each day, there has been more to report...

Mayor Jim Langfelder signs an emergency declaration.

U of I approves harassment background checks, prohibits faculty-undergrad relationships

By Rachel Otwell and Mary Hansen, NPR Illinois
May 21, 2020
Paycheck Protection gives businesses a chance

By David Blanchette
May 21, 2020
Visual arts online

By Rachel Otwell
May 21, 2020
Art Association adapts

By Rachel Otwell
May 21, 2020
No news?

By Bruce Rushton
May 21, 2020
Smokable hemp buds surface

By Bruce Rushton
May 21, 2020
Hair salon opens despite order

By Bruce Rushton
May 19, 2020
Puzzle #635 Answers - 05/14/20 Issue

By IT Staff
May 16, 2020
Old Capitol Farmers Market opens

By Rachel Otwell
May 15, 2020
It's your money

By Bruce Rushton
May 14, 2020
Reopening woes

By Rachel Otwell
May 14, 2020
Court lacks diversity, lawyer says

By Bruce Rushton
May 14, 2020
Managing mental health

By Rachel Otwell
May 14, 2020
Keeping the lights on

By Bruce Rushton
May 14, 2020
Convention center might become Capitol

By Bruce Rushton
May 13, 2020
Club Station House hit by fire

By Bruce Rushton
May 8, 2020
City council approves ShotSpotter

By Bruce Rushton
May 7, 2020
Saving historic trees on Route 97

By William Furry
May 7, 2020
Where to get tested

By Rachel Otwell
May 5, 2020
Governor announces regional plan

By Bruce Rushton
May 5, 2020