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Prospect Heights Park District pool reopens June 5May 31, 2021 1:00 am - The Prospect Heights Park District's swimming pool at 110 W. Camp McDonald Road, is set to open Saturday, June 5 with restrictions. Pool reservations are required and av...
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Illinois reaches vaccine milestone as new case figures hit 10-month lowMay 30, 2021 1:00 am - Half of all adults in Illinois are now fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced Sunday, citing data from the Centers ...
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How vaccine passports for global travel will workMay 29, 2021 1:00 am - Boarding pass, suitcase, passport and ... digital vaccination certificate? Keen to avoid losing another summer of holiday revenue to the coronavirus pandemic, the Europe...
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Almost half of Illinois adults fully vaccinated, according to federal dataMay 29, 2021 1:00 am - The Illinois Department of Public Health Saturday reported 802 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease and 37 additional deaths. The dead included 14 peo...
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WHO chief concedes 'slow' response to Congo sex abuse claimsMay 28, 2021 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - The head of the World Health Organization acknowledged the U.N. health agency's response to sexual abuse allegations involving employees who worked in Cong...
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FDA OKs 1st targeted drug for common lung cancer mutationMay 28, 2021 7:00 am - FAIRLESS HILLS, PA. (AP) - U.S. regulators have approved the first medicine for patients with the most common type of lung cancer whose tumors have a genetic mutation lo...
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US agency loosens mask guidance for summer campersMay 28, 2021 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Kids at summer camps can skip wearing masks outdoors, with some exceptions, federal health officials said Friday. Children who aren't fully vaccinated sh...
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Illinois daily COVID-19 cases average fewer than 1,000 for first time since last summerMay 28, 2021 1:00 am - Illinois is averaging fewer than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 a day for the first time since last July, according to figures released Friday by state health officials. Th...
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Bartlett 4th of July Festival returning with bands, carnival, fireworksMay 28, 2021 1:00 am - Bartlett's 4th of July Festival will be back this year after missing 2020 due to the pandemic, though some of the details of what protocols may still be necessary are be...
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Aurora ready to 'activate' with attractions opening when the state reaches Phase 5May 28, 2021 1:00 am - Aurora is gearing up for the second weekend in June. That's when residents and visitors can get out and fully enjoy activities and attractions in Illinois' second-larges...