All Stories from March 23, 2020 (Change date)
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With coronavirus, should I disinfect my mail - and other things?Mar 23, 2020 1:00 am - As coronavirus cases continue to rise, and everyone does their best to stay safe (and keep others safe), you might have questions about how the virus is transmitted, and...
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Lift sanctionsMar 23, 2020 1:00 am - In this time of global pandemic with no end in sight, I propose that the American government lift sanctions everywhere as a humanitarian gesture. We are indeed in this p...
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It's sanitizer instead of spirits at Highwood distilleryMar 23, 2020 1:00 am - Another distillery in Lake County has switched gears and is pumping out hand sanitizer rather than spirits. 28 Mile Vodka & Distillery in Highwood, which opened last...
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Why hoard weapons?Mar 23, 2020 1:00 am - I read in the paper today that people are "loading up" with guns and ammunition. At a time when people should be helping others as best they can during this serious peri...
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In a rush to make Cubs, Souza back in waiting roomMar 23, 2020 1:00 am - Cubs outfielder Steven Souza is back in an unfamiliar place at this time of the year. Home. Since beginning his professional career in 2007, Souza has always been busy w...
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People's Resource Center puts out call for food pantry volunteersMar 23, 2020 1:00 am - The People's Resource Center is asking for volunteer help to continue running its food pantries in Wheaton and Westmont. As a precaution due to the coronavirus, the nonp...
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Hunt for medical gear to fight virus becomes all-consumingMar 23, 2020 1:00 am - PARIS - The hunt for masks, ventilators and other medical supplies consumed the U.S. and Europe on Monday, as new coronavirus infections soared and political paralysis s...
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Enjoy stories read by librariansMar 23, 2020 1:00 am - The Libertyville-based Cook Memorial Public Library District will livestream story-reading sessions at 3 p.m. Wednesday and Friday on its Facebook page, facebook.com/CMP...
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Elgin gives $150K emergency loan to food pantryMar 23, 2020 1:00 am - Faced with a double-whammy - a grant that didn't come through plus increased need due to the COVID-19 pandemic - Food for Great Elgin got a lifesaving $150,000 emergency...
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Virus response lessons about U.S. health careMar 23, 2020 1:00 am - In your "Doctors' 9 reasons to remain calm," number 8 stated that "the actual care provided in the U.S. is the best in the world." When it comes to the U.S. government's...