Articles filed under Health Crises
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Coronavirus vaccine test opens as U.S. volunteer gets 1st shotMar 16, 2020 1:00 am - SEATTLE (AP) - U.S. researchers gave the first shots in a first test of an experimental coronavirus vaccine Monday, leading off a worldwide hunt for protection even as t...
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How coronavirus is complicating 2020 census pushMar 16, 2020 1:00 am - The Gail Borden Library in Elgin had invited visitors to drive up to the entrance, receive prepackaged pizza, pie and a reminder to fill out their census forms from bili...
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Morton Arboretum grounds still open, but buildings closedMar 16, 2020 1:00 am - Feeling stir-crazy? You can still visit the Morton Arboretum in Lisle. The tree campus remains open, but the visitor center, all other Arboretum buildings and the childr...
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No walk-ins at Lincolnshire village hallMar 16, 2020 1:00 am - Effective immediately, Lincolnshire's village hall will be closed to the walk-in public. Appointments will be available. For questions or concerns or to make an appointm...
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Fox Valley Park District closes all facilities, cancels all programsMar 16, 2020 1:00 am - The Fox Valley Park District has canceled its programs and closed all facilities to help limit the spread of COVID-19. Full closures go into effect at end of business on...
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Algonquin closes municipal buildingsMar 16, 2020 1:00 am - Municipal buildings in Algonquin have been shut down in response to public health officials' guidelines for preventing the spread of the coronavirus. The facilities will...
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Stay home, save Grandma: Congressmen say social distancing is crucial even for familiesMar 16, 2020 1:00 am - Scientist and U.S. Rep. Bill Foster referred Monday to a hashtag trending on social media that he said explains the purpose of social distancing in light of the coronavi...
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High school baseball, softball teams dealing with trip cancellationsMar 16, 2020 1:00 am - The idea of driving to the Tennessee town of Pigeon Forge held an instant appeal to Dundee-Crown softball coach Tracy Beatty. "You're playing softball in the Smokey Moun...
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Back home in the suburbs, college students face uncertainties over online learningMar 16, 2020 1:00 am - First came the excitement about a prolonged vacation. Then reality set in. How is online learning going to play out, especially for classes that require hands-on work? W...
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Waubonsee Community College campuses will close at 10 p.m. WednesdayMar 16, 2020 1:00 am - Waubonsee Community College will close at 10 p.m. Wednesday with tentative plans to reopen Monday, March 30. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Sugar Grove campus will operat...