Articles filed under Health Crises
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Three new deaths, cases jump to 422, Pritzker saysMar 19, 2020 1:00 am - Three more people have died in Illinois from coronavirus infections, according to Gov. J.B. Pritzker. A Will County man in his 50s, a Cook County woman in her 80s and a ...
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Levy Restaurants donates Sears Centre food stock to local pantriesMar 19, 2020 1:00 am - Levy Restaurants, the food vendor for Hoffman Estates' Sears Centre Arena, has donated about $50,000 of stock delivered there before the coronavirus shutdown to the Hano...
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Midway tower still closed, FAA restricts small jets after touch-and-goesMar 19, 2020 1:00 am - About 82% of flights at Midway International Airport are sidelined today because of weather and closure of the air traffic control tower, which is being disinfected afte...
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U.S. warns Americans against all overseas travelMar 19, 2020 1:00 am - WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has upgraded its already dire warning to Americans against all international travel as the coronavirus outbreak spreads. The State ...
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Palatine village facilities closedMar 19, 2020 1:00 am - In light of concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, Palatine will close village buildings to the public starting at 5 p.m. Friday. Off limits will be village hall, fir...
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IHSA's Anderson hasn't given up on spring sportsMar 19, 2020 1:00 am - Illinois High School Association Executive Director Craig Anderson said Thursday he's hopeful a modified spring sports season will resume at some point. In a radio inter...
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City launches 'Curbside Aurora' websiteMar 19, 2020 1:00 am - The city of Aurora has launched a "Curbside Aurora" website that features Aurora restaurants open for delivery, curbside delivery or carryout, despite COVID-19 closures ...
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Cook County launches emergency alert text system, hotlineMar 19, 2020 1:00 am - Cook County on Thursday launched "AlertCook," a new emergency alert text system and hotline number to provide residents public health alerts and emergency information re...
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Mideast airlines lose $7 billion as airports shut to combat virusMar 19, 2020 1:00 am - DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Seven Middle Eastern countries have suspended all commercial flights due to the fast-spreading new coronavirus, as the aviation industry's ...
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McConnell stimulus plan: $1,200 per person under $75K income thresholdMar 19, 2020 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell proposed direct payments of $1,200 per person and $2,400 for couples as part of an initial Republican response Thursd...