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The State Journal-Register: Local News, Politics, Entertainment & Sports in Springfield, IL Sections News Sports Entertainment Life Opinion Obituaries E-edition Cars Jobs Homes Classifieds Subscribe Site Archive 1985-Present 1831-1950 Log in Subscribe Now Pritzker declares state of emergency for COVID-19 Gov. JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation Monday after four more people tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the state's total cases to 11. "A disaster proclamation is an operational procedure that opens up a substantial set of federal and state resources and tools," Pritzker said. "It allows our state disaster relief fund to cover the costs related to our preparations and our response." Illinois can request more medical experts and on-site support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Federal Emergency Management Agency... Mar 9 at 6:46 PM 1 -- Amtrak passenger diagnosed after passing through Springfield Mar 9 at 8:17 PM What to know about Saturday's Saint Patrick's Day parade Mar 9 at 4:46 PM Women's rights supporters make their stand at Capitol Mar 9 at 1:58 PM 'Hidden gems': District 186 is facing a critical shortage of paraprofessionals Mar 7 at 7:49 PM Springfield, Grandview explore annexation Mar 8 at 8:58 PM Stefanie Smith, 13th Congressional District Mar 8 at 5:27 PM Betsy Dirksen Londrigan, 13th Congressional District Mar 8 at 5:26 PM Illinois denies Iowa rally on Senior Night Mar 8 at 9:18 PM Illinois primary looms large in Democratic race Mar 7 at 7:55 PM Money on the Brain: Save money with a garden Posted at 11:00 AM Springfield history: Sangamon County's first woman elected official Updated Mar 7 at 10:38 PM Active shooter drill held at St. John's Hospital Updated Mar 7 at 6:17 PM Happening Now Springfield prepares for COVID-19 as Illinois reports eight more cases Updated at 7:48 PM Sanitizer to be at Sangamon County polling places Updated at 7:30 PM Joe Biden is projected to win Mississippi, Missouri, based on exit-poll data – live updates Updated at 7:16 PM Belted Kingfisher may be next Illini mascot Updated at 7:03 PM Cockburn named AP Newcomer of the Year Updated at 5:15 PM Macoupin County arson cases alarm authorities Updated at 3:29 PM daily E-mail Newsletter Our top news, delivered to your inbox Sign-up for other newsletters Never miss a story Choose the plan that's right for you. Digital access or digital and print delivery. Subscribe Now Sign up for daily e-mails Site Services My Profile Live Chat Contact Us Subscribe Commenting Rules Archives Manage Online Subscription Manage Print Subscription Marketplace Cars Homes Classifieds Newspaper Ads Garage Sale Directory Place an Ad Advertise With Us Pay Your Ad Bill Sections News State Government Sports The Voice Local Entertainment Information E-edition Today's Front Page Text Alerts Calendar © Gannett Co., Inc. 2020. All rights reserved. Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. The State Journal-Register ~ Street address: One Copley Plaza (corner of Ninth Street and Capitol Avenue), Springfield, IL Mailing address: The State Journal-Register, P.O. Box 219, Springfield, IL 62705-0219 ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Cookie Policy ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Privacy Policy ~ Terms Of Service ~ Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK Subscribe Now Site Archive Home News Police, Fire, Courts State Government Local Government Education Health Nation & World Shareable Sports Illini High schools High School Football UIS, Local Colleges Score reporting forms Cubs/Cards/Sox local TV schedule Entertainment Games Calendar Life The Voice Food Beliefs Health Homes Opinion Editorials Letters Bernard Schoenburg Columns How to submit a letter, column Photos The Visual Journal Business Obituaries More Videos Calendar Salary Databases Contests Branded Content Podcasts The Opioid Crisis From Our Advertisers Southern Kitchen Subscriber My Profile E-edition Text Alerts Subscribe Manage Online Subscription Manage Print Subscription Mobile-Friendly Account Management Market Place Business Directory Classifieds Homes Cars Jobs Open House Directory Garage Sale Directory Advertise With Us Pay Your Ad Bill Digital Marketing Services Feedback Ownership Terms of Use Privacy Policy Gannett Publications © 2015 __SITENAME__ -- SUBSCRIBE TODAY Choose the plan that’s right for you. Digital access or digital and print delivery. Learn More...