Articles filed under Coronavirus
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Fed takes emergency steps to slash rates and ease bank rulesMar 15, 2020 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve took emergency action Sunday to help the economy withstand the coronavirus by slashing its benchmark interest rate to near zero and sayi...
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Government official: Coronavirus vaccine trial starts MondayMar 15, 2020 1:00 am - WASHINGTON — A clinical trial evaluating a vaccine designed to protect against the new coronavirus will begin Monday, according to a government official. The first parti...
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Vernon Township Food Pantry to remain openMar 15, 2020 1:00 am - The Vernon Township Food Pantry will stay open during the coronavirus pandemic and also offer drive-up pickup service and select delivery to the elderly, Township Superv...
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Harper College to operate with off-campus learningMar 15, 2020 1:00 am - Harper College in Palatine will implement off-campus, flexible learning for its students from Monday, March 16 through Sunday, April 12 to minimize risk of exposure to t...
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Advocate Aurora Health restricts visitors across Illinois, Wisconsin facilitiesMar 15, 2020 1:00 am - Advocate Aurora Health will implement new visitor restrictions beginning Monday, March 16. No visitors, with a few exceptions, will be allowed in any inpatient areas unt...
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DuPage County declaring disaster in wake of first confirmed COVID-19 caseMar 15, 2020 1:00 am - In the wake of the first confirmed COVID-19 infection in DuPage County, county board Chairman Dan Cronin is signing a disaster proclamation for the entire county, effect...
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Arcada Theatre to host live stream concert seriesMar 15, 2020 1:00 am - In the wake of closing its doors in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles has announced a livestream concert series featuring performances...
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Geneva makes disaster declaration, calls off meetings until end of MarchMar 15, 2020 1:00 am - The Geneva City Council late Sunday adopted an ordinance detailing emergency powers of the mayor and made a local disaster declaration amid the coronavirus outbreak. A n...
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Customs agents doubled after 'totally unacceptable' delays at O'HareMar 15, 2020 1:00 am - Authorities said they've doubled the number of customs agents on duty at O'Hare International Airport after hundreds of frustrated travelers returning from overseas stoo...
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Vernon Township Food Pantry to remain open with drive-throughMar 15, 2020 1:00 am - Vernon Township announced Sunday that the Vernon Township Food Pantry will stay open during the coronavirus pandemic and additionally offer drive up pickup service and s...