Articles filed under Health Crises
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Batavia planning to offer grants for liquor license feesJul 13, 2020 1:00 am - Hoping to assist struggling businesses during the coronavirus crisis, Batavia officials have supported offering grants to cover annual local liquor license fees. In a 10...
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U.S. debates school reopening, WHO warns 'no return to normal'Jul 13, 2020 1:00 am - MIAMI - The resurgence of the coronavirus in the United States ignited fierce debate Monday about whether to reopen schools, as global health officials warned that the p...
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Illinois' COVID-19 positivity rate much lower than some neighbors'Jul 13, 2020 1:00 am - Cases of COVID-19 rose by 883 Monday as deaths from the respiratory disease increased by six, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported. The state hit a signific...
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Chicago Marathon canceled due to pandemicJul 13, 2020 1:00 am - The Chicago Marathon is taking a hiatus. The city of Chicago said Monday it has canceled the race and all related weekend activities. “While we'd hoped to once again lin...
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Ready or not: Election costs soar in prep for virus votingJul 13, 2020 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - The demand for mail-in ballots is surging. Election workers need training. And polling booths might have to be outfitted with protective shields during the ...
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Bloomingdale cancels Septemberfest, fireworksJul 13, 2020 1:00 am - Bloomingdale has canceled its Sept. 12 Septemberfest celebration and fireworks show due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19. It's only the second time in 48 years that Se...
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Glenview's Flick Aquatic Center set to reopen WednesdayJul 13, 2020 1:00 am - The Glenview Park District's Flick Aquatic Center, which has been closed since Thursday afternoon after workers tested positive for COVID-19, will remain closed Tuesday ...
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Glenbrook South athletic camps suspended due to COVID-19Jul 13, 2020 1:00 am - Glenbrook South High School has suspended athletic camps today and Tuesday after learning at least one student who participated in the camps last week has tested positiv...
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'AWARE for All' event July 16 to focus on disparities in clinical trialsJul 12, 2020 11:00 pm - Minority communities are under-represented in clinical trials. Engaging a diverse population remains a challenge, but it is necessary to eliminate health disparities and...
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What should school look like in the fall?Jul 12, 2020 7:00 am - A big question parents have right now is how students can go back to school safely during COVID-19. The latest American Academy of Pediatrics advice says children learn ...