Articles filed under Health Crises
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Morton Arboretum still open with shortened hoursMar 25, 2020 1:00 am - The Morton Arboretum has scaled back its hours, but remains open as an antidote to cabin fever during the state's shelter-in-place order. The tree campus in Lisle has ro...
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Premature at-home COVID-19 test kit makers probed by CongressMar 25, 2020 1:00 am - Three companies that marketed and sold unauthorized COVID-19 test kits are under congressional scrutiny, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi said Wednesday. The U.S. Food and ...
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Advisory panel warns a recession could drop state revenue by 20%Mar 25, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A commission that advises the General Assembly on revenue and economic issues is warning that a slowdown of business activity caused by the COVID-19 outbre...
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What's in the $2 Trillion coronavirus stimulus packageMar 25, 2020 1:00 am - The massive stimulus package negotiated between the Trump administration and congressional leaders early Wednesday is an unprecedented $2 trillion aid package designed t...
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Virtual First Fridays in AuroraMar 25, 2020 1:00 am - The popular First Fridays events in downtown Aurora are moving online in light of concern about the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The monthly celebration of art, music ...
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Lifting voices means lifting spirits at Arlington Heights singalongMar 25, 2020 1:00 am - George Richter was first to declare "I love my country" as he and fellow residents of the Moorings of Arlington Heights gathered Wednesday outside the retirement communi...
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Aurora cracking down on 'nonessential' businessesMar 25, 2020 1:00 am - In an effort to reinforce the mandated closure of nonessential businesses through April 7, Aurora is preparing to issue compliance notices for those in violation. "We h...
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Dozens - individually - donate blood at Chicago Wolves' driveMar 25, 2020 1:00 am - From a variety of motivations, several dozen people practiced both good health and proper social distancing as they responded Wednesday to the call for blood donations a...
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Number of inmate coronavirus cases up to 17 at Cook County jailMar 25, 2020 1:00 am - A growing number of inmates and staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Cook County jail, officials said. The Cook County sheriff's office said in a state...
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State Senate, House cancel next week's session because of pandemicMar 25, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Lawmaking remains on hold in Illinois amid the COVID-19 pandemic as the state's Senate and House each canceled next week's scheduled session Wednesday. The...