Few COVID-related citations issued by county, none by city in August

Amid a concerning uptick of COVID-19 cases in July, Springfield and Sangamon County officials pledged to escalate enforcement of social distancing, mask-wearing and capacity limits in bars and restaurants.These social settings, where people often gather in close proximity for extended periods of time, have been perceived as a major source of community spread since reopening for indoor service in late June.The first two weeks of August, Springfield police and fire […]