Articles filed under Health Crises
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'We want to spread joy': How a Grayslake neighborhood is lifting spirits during pandemicMar 24, 2020 1:00 am - Heather Jensen and her neighbors are used to getting together. Halloween events, Easter egg hunts, block parties, lobster boils and progressive dinners are just some of ...
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More at Cook County jail test positive for COVID-19Mar 24, 2020 1:00 am - An additional inmate and two staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 at Cook County jail, officials said late Tuesday. The most recent confirmed case is a 47-yea...
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Watch: Fox Lake teacher keeping students motivated with Twitter videosMar 24, 2020 1:00 am - Stanton School music teacher Emily Armbrecht has been posting videos over the Fox Lake school's Twitter account, @D114Stanton, to keep students connected during the scho...
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Local Olympic athletes, hopefuls say decision to postpone Games was right oneMar 24, 2020 1:00 am - They are not called Team USA for nothing. Regardless of age, experience or sport, local Olympic veterans and hopefuls are united toward doing what's best in light of the...
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Trump, Congress agree on $2 trillion virus rescue billMar 24, 2020 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on unprecedented emergency legislation to rush sweeping aid to busine...
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DuPage may help groups provide hotel rooms for the homelessMar 24, 2020 1:00 am - DuPage County is looking to give $85,000 in grants to two organizations providing hotel rooms for homeless people during the state's stay-at-home order. DuPage PADS ...
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Coronavirus update: What you need to know todayMar 24, 2020 1:00 am - A desperate race to find medical equipment continues as the World Health Organization warns that the outbreak is accelerating and calls on countries to take strong, coo...
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Mundelein mayor: I have COVID-19 virusMar 23, 2020 6:00 pm - Mundelein Mayor Steve Lentz on Monday announced he has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus - making him the first municipal leader in the Northwest suburbs to publicl...
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Loss of smell, taste, might signal pandemic virus infectionMar 23, 2020 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - A loss of smell or taste might be an early sign of infection with the pandemic virus, say medical experts who cite reports from several countries. It mig...
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Malaria drugs' promise for coronavirus spurs hope, shortagesMar 23, 2020 7:00 am - Excitement about treating the new coronavirus with malaria drugs is raising hopes, including with President Donald Trump. But the evidence that they may help is thin, an...