Articles filed under Health Crises
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Most suburban GOP lawmakers endorse Pritzker's COVID-19 stay-at-home ruleMar 30, 2020 1:00 am - As Illinois hunkers down under a stay-at-home order from Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker to prevent spread of COVID-19, Republican President Donald Trump's messages are di...
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Family celebrates 90th birthday with parade for Lutheran Home residentMar 30, 2020 1:00 am - Mary Lett's family couldn't be there in person to celebrate her 90th birthday, so they did the next best thing - a drive-by birthday parade. A caravan of 17 cars outfitt...
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Keys, Eilish, Carey and more sing from home to raise funds for those affected by coronavirusMar 29, 2020 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys and Dave Grohl opened their doors - literally - as the musicians performed from their homes for an hour-long benefit ...
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John Prine in critical condition with COVID-19 symptomsMar 29, 2020 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - The family of John Prine says the singer-songwriter is critically ill and has been placed on a ventilator while being treated for COVID-19-type symptoms. A me...
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A song to make you smile: "Sugar, Sugar" by the ArchiesMar 29, 2020 7:00 am - We're trying to inject a little positivity in the paper (and on dailyherald.com) with a daily "Song to Make You Smile." It's designed to help lift you out of your corona...
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Age is not the only risk for severe coronavirus diseaseMar 29, 2020 7:00 am - WASHINGTON - Older people remain most at risk of dying as the new coronavirus continues its rampage around the globe, but they're far from the only ones vulnerable. One ...
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American parents now have the world's most distracting co-workersMar 29, 2020 6:18 am - On Monday, Amanda Goetz found herself stuck alone inside her 1,000-square-foot Manhattan apartment with three kids under 7. The coronavirus had canceled school for her 2...
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12 healthy things to do while staying at homeMar 29, 2020 6:00 am - Given Illinois' stay-at-home order, many of us are spending nearly all of our time at home. That's extra time to obsess about our health, family, jobs, future — the list...
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Keeping your hands clean is the best way to stay healthyMar 29, 2020 6:00 am - Q: Why do you have to wash your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds? Are they not getting clean if you've only got cold water? And why is 20 seconds t...
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Buffalo Grove family's idea for random act of kindness blossomsMar 29, 2020 1:00 am - The coronavirus outbreak has had many rushing to secure essential supplies like groceries, medicine and even toilet paper. But also essential are those tokens of kindnes...