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As COVID-19 Cases Surge In Illinois, A Clash Over Safety Guidelines

Illinois is experiencing an upsurge in cases, leading the governor to close indoor dining and bar service in some places in the state. But local leaders are not backing the new guidelines.

As cold weather envelops Illinois, the state is experiencing a massive upsurge in coronavirus cases, part of a trend across Midwest states.

This week, the state has seen , double the cases in the state from three weeks ago. On Wednesday, Illinois reported, the second-highest number of cases ever reported in a single day, Chicago's ABC affiliate reported.

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