Articles filed under Health Crises
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State gambling revenues plummet during pandemicOct 05, 2020 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Revenues flowing into state coffers from legalized gambling operations plummeted during the fiscal year that ended June 30 as casinos, racetracks and other...
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White House press secretary McEnany tests positive for COVID-19Oct 05, 2020 1:00 am - White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany says she has tested positive for COVID-19. This comes days after President Donald Trump tested positive for the cornorvirus....
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14 new COVID-19 deaths, 1,853 new cases as test sites pivot for colder weatherOct 05, 2020 1:00 am - As temperatures drop, public health experts are strategizing the latest COVID-19 logistical issue — how to maintain a strong testing program through a Midwestern winter....
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President Trump back at White House to recover from COVID-19Oct 05, 2020 1:00 am - BETHESDA, Md. - Stepping gingerly, President Donald Trump walked out the military hospital Monday night where he has been receiving an unprecedented level of care for C...
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Get a flu shot at VNA Health's drive-thru at Villa Street clinic in ElginOct 04, 2020 11:00 pm - VNA Health is offering flu shots at its Elgin clinic location at 801 Villa St. Flu shot drive-thru hours, which are subject to change, are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tue...
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Millions of Americans risk losing power and water as massive, unpaid utility bills pile upOct 04, 2020 6:21 am - This Tuesday marked 67 days of darkness for Kenneth Parson. He fell behind on his utility bills in the spring - and his lights went off, and stayed off, starting at the ...
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Our co-workers had coronavirus, but our boss never told usOct 04, 2020 6:15 am - Q: Two people in our five-person office have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Our boss found out over the weekend, but didn't tell us until we found out from o...
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Trump declares 'I get it,' then briefly leaves hospitalOct 04, 2020 1:00 am - BETHESDA, Md. - President Donald Trump declared, "I get it," in a message to the nation Sunday evening before briefly leaving the hospital to salute cheering supporters ...
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State reports 1,453 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, 17 more deathsOct 04, 2020 1:00 am - State health authorities announced 1,453 new confirmed COVID-19 infections in Illinois Sunday, ending a run of four straight days of more than 2,000 new cases. The Illin...
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VNA, Aurora to host flu shot clinics every Friday in OctoberOct 03, 2020 11:00 pm - As flu season begins amid COVID-19, health officials are raising awareness about the increased importance of flu shots this year due to the ongoing presence of the coron...