Articles filed under Health Crises
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Arlington Heights art teacher brushes aside COVID-19May 29, 2020 5:30 am - When Christine Thornton wanted to start an art studio in Arlington Heights, she wanted the name to be something memorable and approachable for kids, something that said ...
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Barrington, Palatine set their rules for outdoor restaurant, bar operationsMay 29, 2020 5:30 am - Game plans have been formed in Barrington and Palatine in preparation for today's reopening of restaurants and bars with outdoor service following state guidelines. Ba...
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Latest nursing home stats: 2,747 coronavirus deathsMay 29, 2020 1:00 am - At least 2,747 residents and employees of Illinois long-term care facilities have died after contracting the coronavirus, according to new state figures. The deaths now ...
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Lake County Board extends emergency declaration until June 28May 29, 2020 1:00 am - After an occasionally heated debate, the Lake County Board on Friday again extended an emergency declaration stemming from the COVID-19 crisis. The extension allows Chai...
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Sports cards, memorabilia businesses see spike in salesMay 29, 2020 1:00 am - If you happen to have $900,000 collecting dust, have they got a deal for you. Because of its gaudy price it made headlines that a signed rookie baseball card of Los Ang...
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May 29 COVID-19 cases per county; search by ZIP codeMay 29, 2020 1:00 am - Interactive mapSuburbs' portion Since the outbreak began, there have been 60,350 cases in the suburbs, 51% of the state's total, according to the Illinois Dep...
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Editorial: As the suburbs reopen, let's work to stay wellMay 29, 2020 1:00 am - Over the weekend, we witnessed crowds on the national news swarming in oblivious celebration with minimal precautions at sites around the country, as if the pandemic wer...
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'I missed the people. I missed the employees. I missed the food.' Suburbs reopen to Phase 3May 29, 2020 1:00 am - Friends met for lunch on outdoor patios. Salons reopened with full appointment books. Customers waited in line to browse their favorite stores. Suburban residents emerge...
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Wheaton Bible Church to help distribute 42,000 pounds of chicken to familiesMay 29, 2020 1:00 am - West Chicago churches and state Rep. Karina Villa will deliver 42,000 pounds of fresh chicken Saturday for families bearing economic hardships during the pandemic. Wheat...
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YMCAs in Naperville, Des Plaines and Niles to close permanentlyMay 29, 2020 1:00 am - YMCA centers in Naperville, Des Plaines and Niles will close permanently effective Monday because of financial pressures wrought by the COVID-19 crisis, the YMCA of Metr...