Articles filed under Health Crises
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Malaria drug didn't help virus patients, big UK study findsJun 05, 2020 7:00 am - Leaders of a large study in the United Kingdom that is rigorously testing the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine and other medicines for hospitalized COVID-19 patients say ...
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Suburban students coping with COVID-19 social isolation through artJun 05, 2020 6:50 am - Olivia Williams dreams of brighter days ahead. She didn't expect the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine and distancing from classmates to last as long as it has. She misses se...
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Kane County officials debate as they're pressed to pass on federal relief fundsJun 05, 2020 5:33 am - As local businesses and governments battle the effects of both COVID-19 and anti-racism protests, Kane County officials control $92.9 million in federal relief funds tha...
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Naperville Park District loses fight for temporary restraining order against governorJun 05, 2020 1:00 am - A DuPage County judge refused Friday to temporarily restrain Gov. J.B. Pritzker from applying the terms of his emergency executive orders to the property and programs of...
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Lake County offering voluntary furloughs despite assurances none were plannedJun 05, 2020 1:00 am - Despite public assurances to the contrary, Lake County administrators are asking some employees to voluntarily take unpaid time off from work because of the growing econ...
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A third of Wheeling's restaurants now offer outdoor diningJun 05, 2020 1:00 am - When Wheeling Village Manager Jon Sfondilis heard Gov. J.B. Pritzker announce restaurants in Illinois could open for outdoor dining, he knew many of his town's eateries ...
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Curbside service begins June 13 at Elk Grove libraryJun 05, 2020 1:00 am - The Elk Grove Village Public Library will begin offering curbside pickup service beginning Saturday, June 13. Curbside pickup will be available to Elk Grove library card...
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What others are writing about COVID-19Jun 05, 2020 1:00 am - How to Hug During a Pandemic We all need human touch and connection, and many of us are really missing the ability to hug our loved ones. While a hug can be risky, ...
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June 5 COVID-19 cases per county; search by ZIP codeJun 05, 2020 1:00 am - Interactive mapSuburbs' portion Since the outbreak began, there have been 64,585 cases in the suburbs, 51% of the state's total, according to the Illinois De...
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COVID-19 tests now available to everyone as state surpasses 1 million completedJun 05, 2020 1:00 am - Illinois has the capacity to test many more people for coronavirus than are showing up each day, and state officials reiterated everyone can - and should - be tested ev...