State of Illinois
Recent News About State of Illinois
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State Rep. Keicher calls on residents to protest nuclear plant closing using signs
Illinois State Rep. Jeff Kiecher (R-Sycamore) is calling on residents in DeKalb to use free yard signs to protest the proposed closing of the Byron Station Nuclear Power Plant citing its benefit to the local economy including 727 direct jobs and more in supporting industries.
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Retirement of Exelon Generation's two Illinois stations is leaving residents, officials to scramble
In an August press release, Exelon Generation announced the company's plans to retire the two Illinois nuclear plants Byron Generating Station and Dresden Generating Station in the fall of 2021. The combined loss will be of four nuclear energy units responsible for supplying clean energy to millions of Illinois homes, and thousands of jobs as both plants serve as important jobs-producers in their respective regions.
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The ‘Flags over Bago’ lives on despite severe weathers
Winnebago residents continue with flag tradition despite it being put at risk due to storms. For the past 11 years, a group of community members have put up stars and stripes across Elida Street during Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Armed Forces Day, Flag Day, Labor Day, 4th of July and other special occasions.
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Rockford area business ordered to close after allegedly violating Illinois health regs
The Winnebago County Health Dept. ordered 10 area businesses to close after health officials said they had made no effort to comply with restrictions ordered by Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Three businesses in zip 61016 had between 50 and 99 employees in 2017
There were three businesses in Illinois zip code 61016 that had between 50 and 99 employees in 2017, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.
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Seven businesses in zip 61016 had between 20 and 49 employees in 2017
There were seven businesses in Illinois zip code 61016 that had between 20 and 49 employees in 2017, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.
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Nine businesses in zip 61016 had between 10 and 19 employees in 2017
There were nine businesses in Illinois zip code 61016 that had between 10 and 19 employees in 2017, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.
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18 businesses in zip 61016 had between five and nine employees in 2017
There were 18 businesses in Illinois zip code 61016 that had between five and nine employees in 2017, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.
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54 businesses in zip 61016 had fewer than five employees in 2017
There were 54 businesses in Illinois zip code 61016 that had fewer than five employees in 2017, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.
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Illinois officials report 9,711 coronavirus deaths, with 402,401 confirmed cases
There have been 402,401 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois as of October 30, with 9,711 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).
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Illinois officials report 9,675 coronavirus deaths, with 395,458 confirmed cases
There have been 395,458 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois as of October 29, with 9,675 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).
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Illinois GOP lawmaker argues Madigan 'should definitely come forward' to appear before Special House committee
Through his actions, Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) thinks House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) has already effectively rendered his verdict in the ongoing ComEd pay-for-play scandal he now finds himself at the center.
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Illinois officials report 9,619 coronavirus deaths, with 389,095 confirmed cases
There have been 389,095 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois as of October 28, with 9,619 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).
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Illinois officials report 9,568 coronavirus deaths, with 382,985 confirmed cases
There have been 382,985 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois as of October 27, with 9,568 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).
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Illinois officials report 9,522 coronavirus deaths, with 378,985 confirmed cases
There have been 378,985 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois as of October 26, with 9,522 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).
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Illinois officials report 9,505 coronavirus deaths, with 374,256 confirmed cases
There have been 374,256 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois as of October 25, with 9,505 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).
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Illinois officials report 9,481 coronavirus deaths, with 370,194 confirmed cases
There have been 370,194 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois as of October 24, with 9,481 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).
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Illinois officials report 9,418 coronavirus deaths, with 364,033 confirmed cases
There have been 364,033 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois as of October 23, with 9,418 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).
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Illinois officials report 9,387 coronavirus deaths, with 360,159 confirmed cases
There have been 360,159 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois as of October 22, with 9,387 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).
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Illinois officials report 9,345 coronavirus deaths, with 355,217 confirmed cases
There have been 355,217 confirmed coronavirus cases in Illinois as of October 21, with 9,345 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).