Articles filed under Health Crises
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High turnout in South Korean election despite virus fearsApr 15, 2020 1:00 am - SEOUL, South Korea - Millions of South Koreans wore masks and disposable gloves as they voted in parliamentary elections Wednesday, the highest turnout in nearly three d...
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'Dad Vader' surprises Arlington Heights girl on her birthdayApr 15, 2020 1:00 am - "Star Wars" fan Bianca Carr received a big surprise on her fourth birthday when Darth Vader made an appearance at a parade in front of her home Wednesday in Arlington He...
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What others are writing about COVID-19Apr 15, 2020 1:00 am - Millions of Americans Might Not Get Stimulus Checks. Some Might Be Tricked Into Paying TurboTax to Get Theirs. The IRS is struggling to get stimulus checks to Ameri...
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#SoundTheHorn: Public transit to make noise in honor of COVID-19 fightersApr 15, 2020 1:00 am - Two quick blasts from the horns of Metra, Amtrak, Pace and CTA trains and buses at 2 p.m. Thursday will speak volumes to essential workers fighting COVID-19. Amid anxiet...
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Official signals in-person classes won't resume this school yearApr 15, 2020 1:00 am - Illinois students likely won't be returning to classrooms for the remainder of the school year. Illinois Deputy Gov. Jesse Ruiz suggested Wednesday that the suspension o...
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Chinese American students in DuPage raises money to distribute PPEApr 15, 2020 1:00 am - A group of DuPage County students from the Chinese American community has raised nearly $39,000 in a donation drive and used the money to buy personal protective equipme...
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In nod to governors, Trump walks back total authority claimApr 15, 2020 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said he's open to some states "reopening" before federal social distancing guidelines expire at the end of month, as he appeared to b...
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US ambassador: China not blocking medical supply exportsApr 15, 2020 1:00 am - BEIJING - The U.S. ambassador to China said Wednesday that he doesn't believe Beijing is deliberately blocking exports of masks and other medical supplies to fight the c...
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Editorial: Leaders must deter large numbers from gathering at parks and preservesApr 15, 2020 1:00 am - In late March, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle threatened to close more of Cook County's forest preserves if people didn't stop gathering there in groups, a...
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Millions vote in South Korea despite virusApr 15, 2020 1:00 am - BANGKOK - Millions of South Korean voters wore masks and maintained social distancing as they voted in parliamentary elections on Wednesday, with a surprisingly high tur...