Articles filed under Coronavirus
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1,392 new COVID-19 cases and 7 deaths, with average daily count up by 25% in SeptemberSep 08, 2020 1:00 am - The daily average of new COVID-19 cases is up by 25% in September so far compared to the same period in August, and people under age 30 constitute nearly a third of thos...
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Kane County sheriff cutting costs through early retirementsSep 08, 2020 1:00 am - Anticipating a coronavirus-induced budget shortfall next year, Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain announced a plan Tuesday that will thin out both his budget and the number of...
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Courtyard Marriott Elmhurst/Oakbrook transforms meeting rooms into 'learning pods'Sep 07, 2020 11:00 pm - Parents are turning to learning pods this fall and the Courtyard Marriott Elmhurst/Oakbrook is here to help. The latest education trend has parents reaching into their ...
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How grandparents are stepping in to help with remote learningSep 07, 2020 8:00 am - Christine Radogno would indulge her grandkids and her inner child in arts and crafts, playing cards, watching movies and not a whole lot of house rules. But while their ...
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Here's what happens when a coronavirus contact tracer callsSep 07, 2020 8:00 am - "Do you have any idea why the health department is calling you?" Kelley Donley asks Lake County residents every weekday. The response nearly 80% of the time is, "Yeah, I...
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Pace driver and his Route 604 passengers are safely riding out the pandemicSep 07, 2020 8:00 am - When the occasional maskless passenger ignores rules about face coverings on Pace Bus 604, driver operator Mike Jozwiak doesn't have to tackle the problem alone. He's go...
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Helping the Helpers: Crisis Center helps victims of domestic violence stay safe during pandemicSep 07, 2020 7:28 am - During a pandemic, sheltering at home sounds like a good plan - unless there's a reason home isn't a safe place. The Community Crisis Center in Elgin is one of the oldes...
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Illinois surpasses 250,000 COVID-19 cases with 1,381 more, plus 8 deathsSep 07, 2020 1:00 am - The Illinois Department of Public Health Monday announced 1,381 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, plus eight additional confirmed deaths. The new cases bring the state's ...
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Warrant Township nonprofit to discuss child success during the pandemicSep 06, 2020 1:00 am - Healthy Communities, Healthy Youth of Warren Township will host a panel discussion on preparing children for success in challenging times Thursday, 6 to 7:15 p.m., over ...
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State reports 1,403 new COVID-19 cases, drop in positivity rateSep 06, 2020 1:00 am - State health officials confirmed 1,403 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, along with five additional deaths from the coronavirus. The additional cases bring the state's to...