Articles filed under Health Crises
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Aurora looking at hiring freeze, other cuts, due to COVID-19 revenue losses.Apr 02, 2020 1:00 am - Aurora is bracing for a loss of as much as $27 million by the end of September, depending on how long coronavirus-related business shutdowns last. The city council recei...
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Cook County seeks donations of PPE inventoryApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Thursday announced a new donation program to accept unused personal protective equipment for first responders and medical...
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Iran parliament speaker, Israeli health minister have virusApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's parliament speaker has contracted the new coronavirus, the country's highest-ranking government figure yet to catch the disease, while in Israel, s...
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Virus' impact on business causing uncertainty for Schaumburg budget plannersApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - The shuttering or slowdown of so many tax-producing businesses means Schaumburg's nearly completed, monthslong budget process has virtually started over in recent weeks ...
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A guide to surviving financially as the bills come dueApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - The coronavirus has dealt a financial blow to millions of Americans and now April's bills are coming due. The good news is there is help available. Reach out immediately...
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April 2 breakdown of suburban COVID-19 cases by county, and some townsApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - Cook County• 2,296 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 66 deaths in suburban Cook County, according to the IDPH's coronavirus website (visit bit.ly/dhIDPHcovid19). In Chica...
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Elgin to hold virtual council meetings in AprilApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - Consistent with the extension of the stay-at-home order, Elgin's facility closures and event cancellations are extended through at least April 30. The city council meet...
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Spring football recruiting feeling the effects of COVID-19Apr 02, 2020 1:00 am - Like so many other high-school students, Glenbard West junior Wes Hoeh looked forward to taking a spring trip. But the anticipation had nothing to do with faraway beache...
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Civilian employee of Elgin Police Department tests positive for COVID-19Apr 02, 2020 1:00 am - A civilian employee of the Elgin Police Department tested positive for COVID-19, officials said late Thursday. The employee's last work day was March 22. The employee w...
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Finding a way to contribute, cancer survivor makes homemade face masksApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - Still recovering from stage 3 cancer, Lori Peterson was sitting at her sewing machine this week thinking how she could help the health care workers who've helped her. Us...