Articles filed under Health Crises
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Cook County cites Prospect Heights hotel that hosted crowded weddingDec 04, 2020 12:00 am - The Cook County Department of Public Health Friday cited a Prospect Heights hotel that was the site of a crowded wedding reception this week, in what officials labeled a...
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Which suburban hospitals are getting COVID-19 vaccines firstDec 04, 2020 12:00 am - Illinois health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities will be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccines, assuming approvals are granted by federal regulators i...
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US hiring slows sharply to 245,000 jobs as virus intensifiesDec 04, 2020 12:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - America's employers sharply scaled back their hiring last month as the viral pandemic accelerated across the country, adding 245,000 jobs, the fewest s...
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After 4-3 vote, District 25 will stick with hybrid learning this month, except ThomasDec 04, 2020 12:00 am - In a vote that reflected a divided community, the Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 board chose Friday to continue with a hybrid learning model rather than go all...
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'Operation Hospice Angel' seeks to brighten the holiday season for local seniorsDec 03, 2020 10:00 pm - According to AARP nearly 30 percent of people 65 or older live alone, and each year these seniors have fewer friends and family members they can depend on for care and c...
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Feeding Frontline: Aurora restaurant to donate meals to first respondersDec 03, 2020 10:00 pm - After donating 10,000 sponsored boxed lunches to west suburban Chicago-area police and fire departments, hospitals, homeless shelters and food pantries in April and May...
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COVID-19 documentary '76 Days' offers compelling portrait of compassionDec 03, 2020 5:00 am - “76 Days” — ★ ★ ★ ★ Miracles abound in “76 Days,” a gripping documentary set in Wuhan, China, at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. Filmed in four hospitals ov...
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Second Kane County COVID-19 relief program for businesses finds success, criticismDec 03, 2020 12:00 am - Twice as many small businesses are in line to receive COVID-19 relief funds through Kane County compared to a week ago, signaling a successful second attempt by the coun...
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U-46 students will learn remotely at least through mid-JanuaryDec 03, 2020 12:00 am - Elgin Area School District U-46 students will stay in distance learning mode and won't return to in-person classes until at least after winter break in mid-January. U-46...
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Northbrook-area hotel under scrutiny after wedding with 150 unmasked peopleDec 03, 2020 12:00 am - Government officials are calling a Wednesday wedding at a Northbrook-area hotel "irresponsible" after about 150 people gathered for the event while not wearing masks or ...