Articles filed under Coronavirus
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From Detroit to Oakland, pandemic threatens urban renewalOct 21, 2020 1:00 am - DETROIT - Downtown Detroit was returning to its roots as a vibrant city center, motoring away from its past as the model of urban ruin. Then the pandemic showed up, empt...
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Kane County health officials blame 20-somethings for latest COVID-19 spikeOct 21, 2020 1:00 am - Two months ago, Kane County public health officials called on local residents in their 20s to do a better job of taking precautions against COVID-19. Officials feared a ...
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Libertyville, Vernon Hills, Barrington-area school districts pause hybrid learning plansOct 21, 2020 1:00 am - Many school districts in Lake County's borders, including large ones based in Libertyville and Barrington, are pausing ongoing hybrid learning models or holding off on p...
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Despite guidelines, not all polling booths are 6 feet apartOct 21, 2020 1:00 am - Election polling officials must enforce 6-foot physical distancing and take other safety precautions to protect against COVID-19 spread during early voting. Yet, not all...
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Naperville waives some liquor, tobacco license fees for businesses affected by COVID-19Oct 21, 2020 1:00 am - Naperville is granting a six-month waiver of certain liquor and tobacco licensing fees to provide some relief for businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The city ...
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Pritzker renews call for more federal COVID-19 reliefOct 21, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday renewed his call for more federal aid for struggling state and local governments as well as small businesses, but talks in ...
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St. Charles enhancing outdoor dining options with tents, igloosOct 21, 2020 1:00 am - Between new COVID-19 restrictions and the rapidly approaching cold weather, St. Charles restaurants and bars are gearing up for a tough winter. St. Charles officials are...
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Pope reverts to mask-less old ways amid growing criticismOct 21, 2020 1:00 am - ROME - A day after donning a face mask for the first time during a liturgical service, Pope Francis was back to his mask-less old ways Wednesday despite surging coronavi...
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Next up in hunt for COVID-19 vaccine: Testing shots in kidsOct 21, 2020 1:00 am - The global hunt for a COVID-19 vaccine for kids is only just beginning - a lagging start that has some U.S. pediatricians worried they may not know if any shots work for...
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69 more die of COVID-19 in Illinois, most since mid-JuneOct 21, 2020 1:00 am - State health officials Wednesday reported 69 more Illinois residents have died from COVID-19, the highest single-day total the state has seen since mid-June. COVID-relat...