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State Journal-Register
Nov 13, 2020
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Underwood wins reelection versus Oberweis
CHICAGO - Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood has been reelected over Republican businessman and state lawmaker Jim Oberweis in a close Chicago-area race.
More than 12,700 additional COVID-19 cases reported

Illinois reported another 12,702 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday and 43 additional deaths as the coronavirus shows no signs of slowing down.

Lawmakers, AG seek tougher decertification standards for law enforcement

Lawmakers, in tandem with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, are looking to bolster the state's system of certifying and decertifying law enforcement professionals.

Langfelder to propose expanding mask mandate

With Springfield planning to follow Sangamon County into full coronavirus mitigation Friday, Mayor Jim Langfelder plans to take it a step further by tightening the city's mask mandate.

Pritzker: Work on state budget cuts will continue despite no veto session

Work will continue to identify significant cuts that can be made to the state budget despite cancellation of the General Assembly's veto session, Gov.

Illinois reports 12,623 new COVID-19 cases setting another record

Illinois set another record for new COVID-19 cases Tuesday with another 12,623 reported. The new caseload came with 79 additional deaths.

Election failures could push Madigan closer to an exit

Arguably the most prevalent image in the just-concluded election was a photograph of House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Local voters stay true to Biden, Trump after election

Local supporters of President-elect Joe Biden believe he can unite the country, but some supporters of President Donald Trump believe he will emerge victorious in the end because of widespread voter fraud.

‘It’s not over’: Trump supporters flock to state capitols after Biden victory is announced

As word finally came Saturday after an exhausting and tense week that Joe Biden will become the 46th U.S. president, cities across the nation braced for a darker side: potential violence.

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