Articles filed under Coronavirus
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China didn't warn public of likely pandemic for 6 key daysApr 15, 2020 1:00 am - In the six days after top Chinese officials secretly determined they likely were facing a pandemic from a new coronavirus, the city of Wuhan at the epicenter of the dise...
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Towns seek COVID-19 patient names from Cook CountyApr 15, 2020 1:00 am - Northwest Central Dispatch System and Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson want the Cook County Department of Public Health to release the names of people with the coro...
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Elmhurst firefighter tests positive for COVID-19Apr 15, 2020 1:00 am - An Elmhurst firefighter has tested positive for COVID-19 and will remain under quarantine for 14 days, officials said Wednesday. The firefighter was notified of the dia...
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Metra ridership dropped 95% after 'stay at home' orderApr 15, 2020 1:00 am - To grapple with a ridership free fall and budget shortfall thanks to COVID-19, Metra must react quickly to discern passenger needs when people return to commuting, offic...
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WHO, allies lament Trump cut to U.S. funding as virus rageApr 15, 2020 1:00 am - GENEVA - The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday lamented the U.S. decision to halt funding for the U.N. agency, promising a review of its decisions while...
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Itasca's Ion Exhibits shifts focus to manufacturing personal protective equipmentApr 14, 2020 11:00 pm - Ion Exhibits in Itasca is restructuring its manufacturing capabilities from focusing on trade show exhibits to personal protective equipment. By doing so, the company pl...
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CLC Foundation now offers Lancers Keep Learning FundApr 14, 2020 11:00 pm - To help students economically impacted by COVID-19, the College of Lake County and its foundation allocated $140,000 for special emergency relief. The Lancers Keep Lear...
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Streets of Woodfield supports first responders, food pantriesApr 14, 2020 11:00 pm - Amid the increased need people are experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Streets of Woodfield shopping center in Schaumburg has donated $25,000 to both the Grea...
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Suburban stars in seclusion: Gary Sinise helps heroes, Phillipa Soo singsApr 14, 2020 6:00 am - Many stars from the suburbs are doling out cheer - and charity - during the COVID-19 pandemic. We checked in on a few. The room where it happened John Krasinski has...
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Lake Zurich to engage community on village's post-COVID 19 futureApr 14, 2020 5:30 am - Lake Zurich Mayor Thomas Poynton said he believes the new Community Committee on Lake Zurich's Future Priorities will provide good ideas to help bring the village back f...