Articles filed under Health Crises
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Finding weapons to fight spread of COVID-19Jul 23, 2020 11:00 pm - With health officials warning that COVID-19 could remain a danger for years, even after a vaccine is approved, researchers around the globe are looking into ways to keep...
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Elgin council OKs support for arts operations during COVID-19Jul 23, 2020 11:00 pm - Elgin is relaxing its funding criteria to provide money for operations, rather than specific programming, for local arts organizations that are struggling during the COV...
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Batavia schools to begin year with 'soft start'Jul 23, 2020 11:00 pm - Batavia Unit District 101 plans to institute a “soft start” to the school year, allowing in-person learners to return on a rotating basis next month before resuming dail...
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St. Viator reopening for in-person classes in AugustJul 23, 2020 11:00 pm - August will see a full return to school for students at St. Viator High School, the Arlington Heights high school announced in an email to school families Friday. Famil...
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July 24 COVID-19 cases per countyJul 23, 2020 11:00 pm - Since the outbreak began, there have been 84,138 cases in the suburbs as of Friday, 49.9% of the state's total, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. Th...
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St. Charles bar sues insurer, argues special policy should cover COVID-19 lossesJul 23, 2020 11:00 pm - Alley 64, a St. Charles bar and grill, has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against its insurer, arguing "contamination coverage" in its 2006 commercial insurance poli...
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ESO cancels fall season due to COVID-19Jul 23, 2020 11:00 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra has canceled its previously announced concerts through December because of ongoing health and safety concerns tied to COVID-19. “This is dif...
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Mecca Center cancels prayer services after COVID-19 outbreakJul 23, 2020 11:00 pm - A DuPage County mosque is canceling on-site weekly congregational prayer services for the next two Fridays after 15 members tested positive for COVID-19. It also has can...
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U-46, Comcast extend partnership to offer internet service at home to eligible students and familiesJul 23, 2020 11:00 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46 and Comcast recently announced an extended partnership to provide eligible low-income families with Internet service at home. The agreem...
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McHenry County Board addresses COVID-19 mailer controversy between Franks, TeresiJul 23, 2020 11:00 pm - McHenry County Board addresses COVID-19 mailer controversy between Franks, Teresi