Madhu Krishnamurthy
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Suburban Muslims begin observing Ramadan at homeApr 24, 2020 5:22 am - Lights out. Vacant parking lots and desolate prayer halls. No echoing sounds within of the adhan - the Islamic call to prayer. That's not how mosques typically look on F...
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Stir-crazy cooking: Nothing like mom's spicy tomato rice for comfortApr 22, 2020 6:00 am - Whether nursing a cold or dealing with the doldrums of COVID-19 isolation, nothing elevates my mood more than mom's home cooking. But with my 74-year-old mother confined...
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Democratic House lawmakers say state, towns need bailout in next stimulus billApr 22, 2020 1:00 am - As the new $484 billion federal relief package heads toward becoming law, suburban congressmen already are making plans to negotiate for another massive rescue bill, thi...
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Cancer survivors share tips on how to stay resilient during quarantineApr 18, 2020 1:00 am - Dancing was an escape for Ava Blaser and played a big part in her journey as a two-time cancer survivor. It's how she coped during weeks of isolation to safeguard her we...
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Goldie Hawn shares wellness tips with U-46 students, familiesApr 16, 2020 1:00 am - "Don't forget to breathe," Oscar-winning actress Goldie Hawn says in a special video message to Elgin Area School District U-46 students and families. In it, Hawn shares...
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Official signals in-person classes won't resume this school yearApr 15, 2020 1:00 am - Illinois students likely won't be returning to classrooms for the remainder of the school year. Illinois Deputy Gov. Jesse Ruiz suggested Wednesday that the suspension o...
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'There is no downtime': What it's like for ER doctor dealing with COVID-19 during a 10-hour shiftApr 14, 2020 5:30 am - Dr. Daryl Wilson's daily routine involves having his temperature taken before entering Edward Hospital in Naperville for a 10-hour emergency room shift. Once cleared for...
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What community colleges are doing with millions in federal COVID-19 relief fundsApr 14, 2020 1:00 am - Suburban colleges and universities will be receiving millions in federal emergency relief funding to help them and their students weather the COVID-19 pandemic. The Coro...
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How community colleges are helping students in need during pandemicApr 11, 2020 1:00 am - A single car payment. A month's rent. Being able to keep the lights on. It can make all the difference for many college students struggling to stay in school during the ...
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Expert: Food deserts in black communities partly explain coronavirus vulnerabilityApr 11, 2020 1:00 am - Lack of access to healthy foods and grocery stores in impoverished communities is one reason African Americans have a higher propensity for chronic illnesses, experts sa...