Marni Pyke
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Death rates from COVID-19 drop by 45% in 2021 as 16,581 new cases are reported WednesdayDec 22, 2021 12:00 am - Death rates from COVID-19 in Illinois dropped in 2021 by over 45% from 2020, a welcome trend that's due in large part to vaccines, experts said Wednesday. The latest dat...
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Want to get a COVID-19 vaccine before Christmas? Here's where you can get a shotDec 22, 2021 12:00 am - So, you've decided to get a COVID-19 vaccine for the first time or grab a booster this holiday season but aren't sure where to go? There's still time and multiple option...
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Suburban hospitals say they're closer to running out of beds in new COVID-19 surgeDec 21, 2021 12:00 am - With COVID-19 hospitalizations statewide almost doubling since November, suburban hospital officials told the public it's in their power to keep beds open and ease the l...
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Will Cook County follow Chicago and require proof of vaccination? Officials 'exploring' optionsDec 21, 2021 12:00 am - Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday issued new rules effective Jan. 3 requiring people 5 and older to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to enter city restau...
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Where to find electric vehicle charging stations — with more to come in 2022Dec 20, 2021 4:30 am - Is an electric vehicle on your wishlist for Santa? It's a fabulous gift. But unlike other battery-operated toys under the tree, recharging is more complex than just grab...
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As new Illinois COVID-19 cases jump 30% in two weeks, doctors urge boosters to fight omicronDec 20, 2021 12:00 am - The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases jumped by 30% in two weeks, state data showed Monday, as the tally of Illinoisans getting booster shots, a crucial tool again...
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Riders, commuters pay tribute to beloved Metra conductorDec 18, 2021 6:00 am - ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) - 'œI was born in a train,'ť Metra Union Pacific West Line conductor JJ Keigley said with a serious expression before breaking into a laugh....
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State omicron cases at 16: Cook County urges businesses to require vaccinated or tested patronsDec 17, 2021 12:00 am - With 16 cases of the highly contagious omicron variant of COVID-19 diagnosed in Illinois and infections rising, Cook County officials Friday urged precautions such as va...
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Democrats Yingling, Edly-Allen announce candidacies for open 31st District Senate seatDec 17, 2021 12:00 am - Two Democrats announced their candidacies Friday in what likely will be a hot primary election to succeed outgoing Sen. Melinda Bush in the 31st state Senate District. S...
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There's more time to renew your driver's license before it expiresDec 17, 2021 12:00 am - Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White on Friday extended the expiration date for driver's licenses and state IDs through March 31, but he noted that it's his final rep...