Articles filed under Health Crises
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Nearly 1.9 million fully vaccinated in April, 672 more COVID-19 deathsApr 30, 2021 1:00 am - April has been pivotal for Illinois' fight against COVID-19, accounting for almost half of those now considered to be fully vaccinated. Nearly 1.9 million Illinois resi...
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Livestreamed weddings in Cook County to start MondayApr 30, 2021 1:00 am - Couples looking to tie the knot before a Cook County judge can do so starting Monday via livestreamed ceremonies, Chief Judge Timothy Evans' office announced Friday. Cer...
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Walk-in vaccinations at Lake County FairgoundsApr 30, 2021 1:00 am - Starting May 1, the Lake County Fairgrounds at 1060 E. Peterson Road in Grayslake, will offer walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations five days a week, county health officials ann...
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US to restrict travel from India over COVID starting TuesdayApr 30, 2021 1:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases in the country and...
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Over 135 people get COVID-19 vaccines with Wheaton Park DistrictApr 29, 2021 11:00 pm - On Friday, April 30, 137 more people received their first COVID-19 Moderna vaccine at the Wheaton Park District Community Center. The district worked together with Posit...
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US vows again to ban menthol flavor in cigarettes, cigarsApr 29, 2021 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. health regulators pledged again Thursday to try to ban menthol cigarettes, this time under pressure from African American groups to remove the min...
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Cook County easing restrictions on outdoor activities, proms, weddings, moreApr 29, 2021 1:00 am - Relaxed restrictions on outdoor activities will allow more suburban Cook County residents to participate in outdoor festivals, proms and weddings, public health official...
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Housing protection legislation sent to governorApr 29, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Senate voted Thursday to pass House Bill 2877, which aims to extend emergency protections to renters and homeowners who financially strapped a...
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Blackhawks, Bulls allowed to have fans beginning May 7Apr 29, 2021 1:00 am - The Blackhawks and Bulls can have fans attend games at the United Center beginning May 7. Capacity will be 25%, or about 5,000. The Hawks will have fans for their final ...
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Could a vaccination passport program be coming to Illinois?Apr 29, 2021 1:00 am - Officials at the Illinois Department of Public Health said the agency is working on a program that would allow residents who are vaccinated against COVID-19 to show an e...