News Around Illinois - February 27, 2020
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President Trump Holds A News Conference On Coronavirus
President Trump is holding a news conference about coronavirus alongside CDC officials and others amid criticism of the government’s response to the outbreak. Watch his remarks live.
It’s Getting Hot In Here: Hot Sauce In The Midwest
Looking to spice things up? There are plenty of hot sauce options right here in the midwest.
How Organs For Transplants Sometimes Get Lost On Commercial Flights
Many of us have probably experienced the hassle of a delayed flight or lost bag when flying commercially. But what if the luggage has a life-saving organ? Thousands of organs are transported by airlines every year. A recent investigation by Kaiser Health News and the investigative news podcast Reveal explores what happens when those organs get lost in transit.
Group Calls For Rehabing Old Pillsbury Mills Plant In Springfield
The abandoned Pillsbury Mills plant in Springfield is due for a renovation. Community members are mobilizing to redevelop the plant nearly 20 years after it closed.