Articles filed under Health Crises
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April 2 breakdown of suburban COVID-19 cases by county, and some townsApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - Cook County• 2,296 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 66 deaths in suburban Cook County, according to the IDPH's coronavirus website (visit bit.ly/dhIDPHcovid19). In Chica...
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Elgin to hold virtual council meetings in AprilApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - Consistent with the extension of the stay-at-home order, Elgin's facility closures and event cancellations are extended through at least April 30. The city council meet...
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Spring football recruiting feeling the effects of COVID-19Apr 02, 2020 1:00 am - Like so many other high-school students, Glenbard West junior Wes Hoeh looked forward to taking a spring trip. But the anticipation had nothing to do with faraway beache...
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Civilian employee of Elgin Police Department tests positive for COVID-19Apr 02, 2020 1:00 am - A civilian employee of the Elgin Police Department tested positive for COVID-19, officials said late Thursday. The employee's last work day was March 22. The employee w...
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Finding a way to contribute, cancer survivor makes homemade face masksApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - Still recovering from stage 3 cancer, Lori Peterson was sitting at her sewing machine this week thinking how she could help the health care workers who've helped her. Us...
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District 300 Food Pantry adjusting amid coronavirus concernsApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - The District 300 Food Pantry is adjusting its distribution process to limit exposure during the coronavirus pandemic. Beginning this weekend, the pantry will provide dri...
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Naperville dorm could help city safety employees isolateApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - Naperville first responders will have access to a North Central College dorm in the event they need to self-isolate because of exposure or potential exposure to COVID-19...
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Palatine man offers free use of RV to medical workerApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - Palatine resident Ryan Gable says he's willing to donate use of his recreational vehicle to a Northwest suburban medical professional who is concerned about spreading CO...
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Donors quick to help Lake County COVID-19 Community Response FundApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - Lake County businesses and individuals have answered a call for emergency help nearly as quickly as the spread of the virus prompting the need. On Wednesday night, $93,2...
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What others are writing about COVID-19Apr 02, 2020 1:00 am - Fighting COVID-19 Is Like 'Whack-A-Mole,' Says Writer Who Warned Of A Pandemic Ed Yong, science writer for The Atlantic, warned two years ago about the inevitabilit...