Articles filed under Counties
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It's sanitizer instead of spirits at Highwood distilleryMar 23, 2020 1:00 am - Another distillery in Lake County has switched gears and is pumping out hand sanitizer rather than spirits. 28 Mile Vodka & Distillery in Highwood, which opened last...
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Recycling may be affected by coronavirus-related staffing issuesMar 23, 2020 1:00 am - Even trash pickup is changing due to the coronavirus pandemic. Kane County recycling coordinator Jennifer Jarland warned Monday that haulers who serve area residents are...
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SCARCE not accepting donations at this timeMar 22, 2020 11:00 pm - Following recommendations regarding the spread of the COVID-19 virus from Gov. Pritzker and Illinois Public Health officials, SCARCE is closed until Tuesday, April 7, to...
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Cook County jail officer tests positive for coronavirusMar 22, 2020 1:00 am - A Cook County jail correctional officer has tested positive for COVID-19 and is in isolation at home, Sheriff Tom Dart announced Sunday. The sheriff's office used video ...
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Cook County distributes 33,600 masks to first respondersMar 21, 2020 1:00 am - The Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security distributed more than 33,600 N95 masks and an additional 38,800 gloves and gowns for the use of ...
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After robust opening, Wasco pizzeria has to shift gearsMar 20, 2020 6:00 am - It's been an interesting first few weeks for Joe Pavone of South Elgin since taking over management of the Pizza Cucina in Wasco and putting his name on it. He had an ex...
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Lake County offers a variety of woodland, wetland and prairie habitats to exploreMar 20, 2020 6:00 am - With spring right around the corner, it's the perfect time to head outside to explore a new forest preserve. There is so much to see and enjoy, as Lake County is blessed...
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COVID-19 isolation can be a dangerous time for victims of domestic violenceMar 20, 2020 5:33 am - Not many of us are enjoying the social isolation and cabin fever that come with the near lockdown conditions imposed during the coronavirus pandemic. But for those livin...
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District 300 Food Pantry adapts food distribution amid COVID-19 concernsMar 20, 2020 5:25 am - As 31 school buildings within Algonquin-based Community Unit District 300 were dormant Thursday, a few volunteers gathered at Carpentersville Middle School to package fo...
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Sheriff expands safety measures at Cook County jailMar 20, 2020 1:00 am - In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart has expanded protective measures at the Cook County jail to include opening previously shuttered build...