Marni Pyke
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Illinois COVID-19 cases triple, vaccinations down by half in one monthAug 04, 2021 1:00 am - In just one month, new COVID-19 infections more than tripled, but vaccinations dropped nearly by half, Illinois Department of Public Health data showed. The latest mutat...
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Pritzker announces mask mandate for schools, vaccine rules for state workersAug 04, 2021 1:00 am - Go>. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday announced a universal face mask mandate inside public and private schools and day cares to combat the highly infectious COVID-19 delta v...
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Will vaccine mandate to enter all businesses like in NYC happen here? What local leaders sayAug 03, 2021 1:00 am - As new cases of COVID-19 surge and hospitalizations spike, Illinois public health experts are watching New York City's move to require proof of vaccination for entering ...
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New COVID-19 cases per capita: Kane County lowest in the region, Will County highestAug 02, 2021 1:00 am - DuPage County leads the six-county region for COVID-19 vaccinations but also owns a less desirable metric - the third-highest number of new infections per capita, U.S. C...
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Does making masks only optional in schools court lawsuits? Some worry more than othersJul 27, 2021 1:00 am - School districts that make mask-wearing voluntary for students too young to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines are "legally reckless" and could be vulnerable to lawsuits,...
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Is it speeding? Pandemic joy rides? Experts explain 10% spike in crash fatalitiesJul 25, 2021 1:00 am - Fifty-five more people have died in traffic crashes this year in Illinois compared with 2020, a nearly 10% uptick that comes as vehicle travel grows nationwide in the se...
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Why should my kid mask up? Because COVID-19 has infected 4 million+ children, experts sayJul 22, 2021 5:30 am - Along with the normal stress of back to school, the continuing COVID-19 pandemic is causing additional angst for parents and students this summer. Here are 10 topical qu...
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What suburban projects landed in House infrastructure billJul 19, 2021 5:30 am - Like them or hate them, congressional earmarks are back in a five-year, multibillion-dollar U.S. House transportation bill that dangles millions for roads, intersections...
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Vaccines for kids under 12 coming, but not before classes startJul 19, 2021 1:00 am - As stress mounts among school districts and parents over plans to protect children who aren't eligible for COVID-19 vaccines when classes start, the question on many min...
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American Academy of Pediatrics: Universal masking in schools will protect kids from COVID-19Jul 19, 2021 1:00 am - The American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending all students, teachers and staff members wear masks inside schools when classes resume, to protect unvaccinated childr...