Articles filed under Coronavirus
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Virus hot spots clamor for Abbott's quick testsApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - As Abbott Laboratories began shipping its new rapid-response tests across the country Wednesday, a new flashpoint emerged in the nation's handling of the pandemic: where...
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Wheaton mutual aid group helping those most hurt by economic falloutApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - For Cristobal Cavazos, it's a constant concern knowing the coronavirus pandemic is disproportionately hurting the jobless, seniors and immigrants without a safety net. S...
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A record 10 million sought U.S. jobless aid in past 2 weeksApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week - doubling a record high set just one week earlier - a sign that layoffs are acc...
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Aurora looking at hiring freeze, other cuts, due to COVID-19 revenue losses.Apr 02, 2020 1:00 am - Aurora is bracing for a loss of as much as $27 million by the end of September, depending on how long coronavirus-related business shutdowns last. The city council recei...
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Cook County seeks donations of PPE inventoryApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Thursday announced a new donation program to accept unused personal protective equipment for first responders and medical...
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Iran parliament speaker, Israeli health minister have virusApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's parliament speaker has contracted the new coronavirus, the country's highest-ranking government figure yet to catch the disease, while in Israel, s...
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Virus' impact on business causing uncertainty for Schaumburg budget plannersApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - The shuttering or slowdown of so many tax-producing businesses means Schaumburg's nearly completed, monthslong budget process has virtually started over in recent weeks ...
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A guide to surviving financially as the bills come dueApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - The coronavirus has dealt a financial blow to millions of Americans and now April's bills are coming due. The good news is there is help available. Reach out immediately...
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April 2 breakdown of suburban COVID-19 cases by county, and some townsApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - Cook County• 2,296 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 66 deaths in suburban Cook County, according to the IDPH's coronavirus website (visit bit.ly/dhIDPHcovid19). In Chica...
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Elgin to hold virtual council meetings in AprilApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - Consistent with the extension of the stay-at-home order, Elgin's facility closures and event cancellations are extended through at least April 30. The city council meet...