Articles filed under Health Crises
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In a test of faith, Christians mark Good Friday in isolationApr 10, 2020 1:00 am - JERUSALEM - Christians are commemorating Jesus' crucifixion without the solemn church services or emotional processions of past years, marking Good Friday in a world loc...
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IEMA: State not using former Itasca hotel in COVID-19 responseApr 10, 2020 1:00 am - State officials considered using an Itasca hotel to house first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, but they said Friday they've taken that option of...
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Plans for summer camps are on holdApr 10, 2020 1:00 am - During the high school season, you'll often hear athletes mention their team's success started during the summer months. They'll credit a summer or college campus camp. ...
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Car dealer gives free loaners to nurses because 'we're all in this together'Apr 10, 2020 1:00 am - The owner of three suburban car dealerships on Friday delivered free loaner vehicles to 11 nurses at a Chicago children's hospital to use for 30 days so they don't have ...
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St. Petronille brings passion to the streets with drive-by Stations of the CrossApr 10, 2020 1:00 am - St. Petronille Catholic Church's Stations of the Cross observance was a bit different this year. Calls for social distancing and Gov. J.B. Pritzker's stay-at-home order ...
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Renewal deadlines extended for driver's licenses, vehicle registrations, gun permitsApr 10, 2020 1:00 am - People whose Illinois driver's licenses, identification cards or vehicle registrations are expiring now will have an extended time to renew. Renewal dates are extended u...
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Singapore battles virus hotspots in migrant workers' dormsApr 10, 2020 1:00 am - KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - After managing to keep on top of the first wave of coronavirus outbreaks, Singapore is grappling with an alarming rise in infections among ...
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Preckwinkle defends decision to fire Cook County health officialApr 10, 2020 1:00 am - Dr. Terry Mason was "very good at public education and outreach," but not so much at "strong operational leadership," Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said F...
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Yemen has 1st confirmed virus case, more than 10,000 in IsraelApr 10, 2020 1:00 am - CAIRO (AP) - Yemen's internationally recognized government announced Friday the first confirmed case of the new coronavirus in the war-torn country, stoking fears that a...
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COVID-19 cases near 18,000 in Illinois; more testing for minority communitiesApr 10, 2020 1:00 am - The state will ramp up testing for minorities hit hard by COVID-19, officials said Friday, while announcing the number of Illinoisans testing positive for the respirator...