Articles filed under Health Crises
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Vernon Area library offering online programsMar 20, 2020 1:00 am - Even though it's closed to the public because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lincolnshire's Vernon Area Public Library is offering a lot of online programs and products. Go t...
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How a Fox Lake school principal is keeping students connected through social mediaMar 20, 2020 1:00 am - He uses #ProudPrincipal when tweeting about the accomplishments of his students. But since schools have closed due to COVID-19 concerns, #lonelyprincipal has become his ...
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Feder: The Drive's TV campaign focuses on these 'pretty strange days'Mar 20, 2020 1:00 am - Redefining their role on the fly, radio stations everywhere are adapting to a world where commuting suddenly has been replaced by sheltering at home, Robert Feder writes...
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Trump focuses attention on possible coronavirus treatmentsMar 19, 2020 7:00 am - President Donald Trump focused attention on possible treatments for the new coronavirus on Thursday, citing potential use of a drug long used to treat malaria and some o...
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How long will Americans be fighting the coronavirus?Mar 19, 2020 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - In a matter of days, millions of Americans have seen their lives upended by measures to curb the spread of the new coronavirus. Normally bustling stree...
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AP-NORC poll: Coronavirus concern now surpasses that of fluMar 19, 2020 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that two-thirds of Americans say they're at least somewhat concerned th...
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Blood donors urgently needed to avert shortage amid outbreakMar 19, 2020 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. surgeon general on Thursday urged healthy Americans, especially younger ones, to donate blood as supplies dwindle amid the coronavirus outbrea...
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Dining in: How you can help your favorite restaurantsMar 19, 2020 6:00 am - My weekly Dining out column usually consists of suburban restaurant events and specials, new restaurant openings, refreshed menu offerings and more. But now, with Gov. J...
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Widescreen: Streaming suggestions with our current predicament in mindMar 19, 2020 6:00 am - We're stuck inside this weekend (and, well, all the weekends for awhile), so we all need recommendations for what to watch from our couches. Here are mine, offered with ...
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Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora closingMar 19, 2020 1:00 am - Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora is among several large Chicago area shopping centers closing due to the COVID-19 coronavirus emergency. A post on Chicago Premium Outle...