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Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.

FROM NEWS REPORTS West Carroll FFA member wins public speaking contest  SAVANNA — West Carroll FFA member Olivia Charles won the District I FFA Prepared Public Speaking Career Development Event held virtually April 28. Charles had to write a manuscript for the speech, videotape the memorized 6-8 minute speech, send it to judges and answer 5 minutes of questions. Her speech was titled "Food Insecurities."  Charles will compete at the state FFA Prepared Public Speaking CDE to be held May 15 at Lincolnland Community College in Springfield. It will be her fourth trip to the FFA State Finals. ...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is set to discuss a return to tourism as the state continues to reopen.

Published 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago As part of the state's progress in toward a full reopening, officials launched a new campaign aimed at encouraging road trips throughout Illinois, providing an approved travel itinerary for each destination. Through the Illinois Office of Tourism, the Time for Me to Drive campaign details more than 60 planned trips, organized by categories and duration of stay. Don't miss local breaking news and weather! Download our mobile app for iOS or Android — and sign up for alerts. Take a look at some spots throughout Illinois: Close to Home Oak ...

COVID-19 In Illinois: Average Infection Rate Falls To Lowest Point Since Late March; Vaccinations Still Lagging From April Peak CBS Chicago 5/12/2021 Syndicated Local – CBS Chicago CHICAGO (CBS) — As Illinois prepares to enter its next reopening phase this weekend, the state’s average infection rate has reached its lowest point in nearly seven weeks, even as daily vaccinations still trail far behind the peak seen in April. The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,795 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, as well as 26 more deaths. Since ...