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On fifth anniversary, St. Alexius doctors recall fear, anxiety of treating nation’s 2nd COVID patientJan 26, 2025 9:16 am - Five years ago Friday, staff at Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates became part of history when they announced they were treating a patient with the second confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States.
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The Biz Week That Was: Offices to apartments, major mall changes, and restaurant week are among the highlightsJan 26, 2025 5:53 am - Panel recommends Schaumburg’s first residential conversion of office space near Woodfield Schaumburg’s first formal proposal for the residential conversion of an off...
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Emergency room bypass rates spiked last year at area hospitalsJan 25, 2025 3:06 pm - Hospital emergency department diverted ambulances elsewhere at a higher rate in 2024 than during the previous two years, according to state data.
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More than 1,000 dogs compete in AKC show at Lake County FairgroundsJan 25, 2025 2:23 pm - More than a thousand dogs and their owners competed for prizes during the Cool Cluster Dog Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake Saturday.
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Radio Flyer closes Schaumburg storeJan 25, 2025 1:52 pm - Radio Flyer, which has manufactured little red wagons and other items for more than 100 years, has shuttered the brick-and-mortar store it opened at Woodfield Mall 13 months ago.
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Chicagoland Fishing Expo returns with gear, guides, lessonsJan 25, 2025 1:47 pm - The Chicagoland Fishing Expo returned to the Schaumburg Convention Center this weekend with everything fishing under one roof.
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‘There’s so much need’: Aurora Red Cross volunteer brings comfort, care to L.A. wildfire survivorsJan 25, 2025 1:00 pm - People say an American Red Cross vest soaks up a lot of tears. Phil Rehmer knows that's true. The Aurora retiree is currently deployed to Los Angeles where he is providing spiritual care for survivors of the fires there.
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Vehicles damaged in Bensenville garage fireJan 25, 2025 11:08 am - No one was injured from a fire Friday in a detached Bensenville garage, but five vehicles were damaged, according to published reports.
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Grief & healing: Dealing with extreme coldJan 25, 2025 6:00 am - There are many, many triggers that bring us back in time to both happy and sad times. Sometimes they take us by surprise.
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Batavia’s Books Between Bites hosts local author, illustrator for new book launchJan 24, 2025 10:51 pm - Batavia's Books Between Bites hosts children's book authors presenting a new book and torn paper art demo on Jan 30. Additional author talks continue through May.