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IDPH reports 3,667 COVID-19 cases, 87 deaths

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 26, 2021 | COVID-19 Update, Top Stories | 0

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,667 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total to 1,108,430.

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Raoul urges FDA to ban menthol cigarettes

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 26, 2021 | Federal Government, Top Stories | 0

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined nearly two dozen of his colleagues last week in calling for the federal government to ban menthol cigarettes.

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Eight new cases of COVID-19 variant reported in Illinois

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 26, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories | 0

Illinois officials have identified eight new cases of the COVID-19 variant originally identified in the United Kingdom.

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Chicago announces steps to improve equity in vaccine distribution

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 26, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination | 0

Chicago leaders unveiled a new initiative Monday aimed at improving vaccination rates in the city’s west and south sides.

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Pritzker urges patience as state begins next phase of COVID-19 vaccination plan

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 26, 2021 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination | 0

Illinois officially launched a portal on its coronavirus website Monday to direct residents to available vaccination sites, though Gov. JB Pritzker urged patience as the state waits to receive more doses from the federal government.

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