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More than 3 million now fully vaccinated in IllinoisApr 14, 2021 1:00 am - More than 3 million people in Illinois — nearly one in four — are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, state health officials reported Wednesday, as Gov. J.B. Pritzker off...
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Elk Grove mayor: Concerts and fests will go on - with no masks requiredApr 14, 2021 1:00 am - As surrounding Northwest suburban towns announce more cancellations of summer events due to COVID-19, Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson is doubling down on plans to ...
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Mount Prospect expects $6.5 million in federal coronavirus reliefApr 14, 2021 1:00 am - Mount Prospect stands to receive $6.55 million through the federal coronavirus relief package known as the American Rescue Plan, Finance Director Amit Thakkar told the v...
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Grant to help Elgin-area residents affected by pandemicApr 14, 2021 1:00 am - A $400,000 grant will help connect Elgin-area residents affected by COVID-19 with health and financial resources. The Illinois Public Health Association grant funds the ...
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I got the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Now what?Apr 13, 2021 11:00 pm - I got the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Now what? Don't panic. U.S. health officials on Tuesday recommended pausing vaccinations with J&J's shot as they look into ...
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NCH answers vaccination questions at free webinarsApr 13, 2021 11:00 pm - Northwest Community Healthcare will provide two free Vaccination Town Hall events via Zoom. Dr. Susan Nelson, NCH vice president of Physician Operations, will lead an E...
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EXPLAINER: What's known about J&J's vaccine and rare clotsApr 13, 2021 7:00 am - A rare, rogue immune response is the main suspect as authorities investigate highly unusual blood clots following use of two similar COVID-19 vaccines from Johnson & Joh...
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Northwest Fourth-Fest in Hoffman Estates shelved for 2nd straight yearApr 13, 2021 5:00 am - Hoffman Estates officials have canceled the village's Northwest Fourth-Fest around the Fourth of July for a second consecutive year due to the lingering COVID-19 pandemi...
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Schaumburg cancels Prairie Arts Festival againApr 13, 2021 1:00 am - Schaumburg is canceling its Prairie Arts Festival for the second consecutive year due to ongoing state guidelines restricting large gatherings, village officials announc...
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U.S. recommends 'pause' for J&J shots in blow to vaccine driveApr 13, 2021 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - The U.S. on Tuesday recommended a "pause" in using the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of rare but potentially dangero...