Is It Time to Get Back to Springfield?
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The last time Illinois lawmakers were in Springfield was March 5.
The last time Illinois lawmakers were in Springfield – on March 5 – the World Health Organization had yet to declare the novel coronavirus a pandemic. After nearly two months of absence from the capitol, Republican legislators are amplifying their calls that it’s time to return. Amanda Vinicky explains.
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Is It Time to Get Back to Springfield?
Clip: 4/29/2020 | 5m 13sVideo has Closed Captions
The last time Illinois lawmakers were in Springfield – on March 5 – the World Health Organization had yet to declare the novel coronavirus a pandemic. After nearly two months of absence from the capitol, Republican legislators are amplifying their calls that it’s time to return. Amanda Vinicky explains.
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