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Aug 28, 2020
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Under The Dome Podcast: Strict COVID-19 mitigation rules for Region 7
On this week's episode of the Under the Dome Podcast the State Journal-Register's Bernard Schoenburg and Doug Finke work remotely to bring you the latest updates from the Illinois Statehouse and Illinois' response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some road projects could be delayed because of coronavirus effects

Some state road projects could be pushed into the next fiscal year because of fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, state Acting Transportation Secretary Omer Osman said Thursday.

Start practicing, 10-digit dialing coming to central Illinois

Ten digit dialing is coming to central Illinois phones next year, but the state suggests people start getting used to it now.

Masks now required statewide for bar, restaurant customers

Beginning Wednesday, all bar and restaurant customers must wear masks when dealing with an establishment's staff, Gov.

Seniors have more time to renew licenses

If you are 75-years-old or older, you're getting more time to renew your driver's license.

Mortgage assistance available for people affected by COVID-19

Homeowners who have lost income because of the coronavirus pandemic can now seek assistance from the state for mortgage payments.

Ethics commission chair says report is coming

Republican lawmakers demanded Monday that a legislative commission charged with developing ethics reform legislation resume hearings that ended months ago.

Mixed reactions to Pritzker energy proposal

Commonwealth Edison defended a rate policy Friday that Gov.

Kanye West off ballot; Keating remains in 96th District race

Entertainer Kanye West will not be on the presidential ballot in Illinois, members of the State Board of Elections determined Friday.

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