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Illinois falls short of COVID-19 testing goal

By Jim Hagerty Reporter CHICAGO - Illinois has fallen short of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's goal to test 10,000 people per day for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, in 10 days. Pritzker said the state has only just…

Rockford men indicted in beating case

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - The Winnebago County grand jury has indicted two men for allegedly beating another man and leaving him for dead in Rockford last month, Winnebago  County State's Attorney Marilyn Hite Ross announced…

Dems mull how to hit Trump on pandemic, economy

By Alan Fram Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are wrestling over how best to assail President Donald Trump for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the economy's shutdown, even as the country lurches into an…

Trump vs. Biden: General election battle all but set

By Steve Peoples AP National Political Writer The stage is set for November. Barring unforeseen disaster, Joe Biden will represent the Democratic Party against President Donald Trump this fall, the former vice president's place on…

Illinois COVID-19 death toll now at 462

By Jim Hagerty Reporter CHICAGO - Illinois's coronavirus death toll is now 462 as 82 new COVID-19 fatalities were reported Wednesday. The deaths includes a Boone County woman in her 80s and 61 people in Cook County. Covid-related deaths…

Nearly 3,700 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Illinois

By Jim Hagerty Reporter CHICAGO - There have been 3,680 people hospitalized in Illinois for COVID-19, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Tuesday. Of the hospitalized patients, 1,166 were in intensive care as of April 6. Of those patients, 821…

SwedishAmerican pharmacy now offering curbside service

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The SwedishAmerican Outpatient Pharmacy at the main hospital,1401 E. State St., is now offering curbside pick-up. Pharmacy staff will wear masks and practice social distancing when delivering prescriptions to…
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