Articles filed under Health Crises
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Tollway revenue drop reflects how many staying at home during COVID-19Oct 15, 2020 1:00 am - The Illinois tollway's 2021 tentative budget anticipates a continued impact from the COVID-19 pandemic as officials predict toll revenues will be $67 million below 2019 ...
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Great America to reopen - without rides - for Holiday in the ParkOct 15, 2020 1:00 am - Six Flags Great America in Gurnee will open its gates in November for the first time this year, park officials announced Thursday, but visitors will be there to take in ...
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Extra safety scrutiny planned as virus vaccine worries growOct 14, 2020 7:00 am - Facing public skepticism about rushed COVID-19 vaccines, U.S. health officials are planning extra scrutiny of the first people vaccinated when shots become available - a...
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US regulators approve 1st treatment for Ebola virusOct 14, 2020 7:00 am - U.S. regulators Wednesday approved the first drug for the treatment of Ebola. The Food and Drug Administration OK'd the drug developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals for t...
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District 158 board to discuss plan for middle, high schools ThursdayOct 14, 2020 5:30 am - The Huntley Community School District 158 board on Thursday will discuss a hybrid plan to allow a portion of the district's 5,167 sixth- through 12th-graders back into s...
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Not all on board with Dist. 303's hybrid model for high schoolersOct 14, 2020 5:30 am - Even as St. Charles High School students prepare to return to school next week as part of a limited hybrid learning model, many community members at Tuesday's St. Charle...
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Alfresco dining in Rolling Meadows can continue in the coldOct 14, 2020 5:30 am - Rolling Meadows aldermen Tuesday extended the city's allowance of outdoor dining indefinitely — through the winter, and until there's a COVID-19 vaccine or effective tre...
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Study: Health systems, government responses linked to virus tollsOct 14, 2020 1:00 am - BERLIN - Scientists say a comparison of 21 developed countries during the start of the coronavirus pandemic shows that those with early lockdowns and well-prepared natio...
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Senior flu shot clinic in Arlington Heights Oct. 22Oct 14, 2020 1:00 am - Northwest Community Healthcare Senior Services will be available from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 22, to administer flu shots at the Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1...
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The state's tips for a safe Thanksgiving and other holiday gatherings this fallOct 14, 2020 1:00 am - Here are some ideas to protect yourself and loved ones from COVID-19 during any upcoming holiday gatherings, courtesy of the Illinois Department of Public Health. • Don'...