Articles filed under Health Crises
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Attorney general's office finds no evidence of price gougingApr 09, 2020 1:00 am - Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul's office has received more than 1,120 price-gouging complaints since the start of the coronavirus outbreak. However, investigators ...
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Indy 500 champion, bourbon add hype to Glen Ellyn Food Pantry fundraiserApr 09, 2020 1:00 am - It's hard to find inspiration in the monotony of self-isolation. But beauty is inspiring, and a highly sought-after bottle of Blanton's bourbon is beautiful. The signatu...
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New 'surge center' opened to accommodate COVID-19 deaths in Cook CountyApr 09, 2020 1:00 am - To accommodate COVID-19 deaths, the Cook County medical examiner's office has opened a surge center to ease overcrowding at hospital morgues, Cook County Board President...
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Wiped out of toilet paper? Here's whyApr 09, 2020 1:00 am - What does toilet paper have to do with a global pandemic? Nothing. Yet millions of people have been panicking about their household supply. Stores shelves have been empt...
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Aurora Public Art seeking coronavirus PSAsApr 09, 2020 1:00 am - In the spirit of the depression-era WPA, Aurora Public Art is asking local artists to design signs depicting COVID-19 PSAs and community encouragement. Public Art is se...
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April 9 breakdown of suburban COVID-19 cases by county, and search by ZIP codeApr 09, 2020 1:00 am - Search online by ZIP code • Visit bit.ly/abc7virusbyzipcode. Cook County • As of Thursday, suburban Cook County had 4,767 confirmed COVID-19 cases a...
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Pritzker: Start thinking about a summer with no festivalsApr 09, 2020 1:00 am - It's time to start thinking about a summer without any festivals, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday during his daily coronavirus briefing. "I think everyone needs to thin...
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Pace won't collect bus fares through AprilApr 09, 2020 1:00 am - To board passengers quickly and maintain social distancing with bus drivers and riders, Pace is suspending fare collections temporarily. The "Quick Board, Safe Board," p...
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Baseball teams struggling to get refunds from canceled spring break tripsApr 09, 2020 1:00 am - There are so many better things that could be consuming Brad Wendell's afternoon. Even on a cold and rainy day, he'd much rather be wearing a Geneva baseball uniform and...
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Hurry up and wait? Why relief to small businesses has laggedApr 09, 2020 1:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Speed is of the essence if a federal relief program for small businesses is going to be effective in combating the damage wrought by the coronavirus lock...