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Respiratory illness spiking in Illinois, some Springfield massage parlors shut down | First Listen

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Visits to the emergency room and admissions to the hospital for the flu are spiking
The city of Springfield releases information on the shutdown of several massage establishments
The head of the Retail Merchants Association is worried about the effect of tariffs
Organizations that run after-school programs are asking state officials to release money for after school programs

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