Articles filed under Health Crises
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Geneva makes disaster declaration, calls off meetings until end of MarchMar 15, 2020 1:00 am - The Geneva City Council late Sunday adopted an ordinance detailing emergency powers of the mayor and made a local disaster declaration amid the coronavirus outbreak. A n...
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Customs agents doubled after 'totally unacceptable' delays at O'HareMar 15, 2020 1:00 am - Authorities said they've doubled the number of customs agents on duty at O'Hare International Airport after hundreds of frustrated travelers returning from overseas stoo...
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Vernon Township Food Pantry to remain open with drive-throughMar 15, 2020 1:00 am - Vernon Township announced Sunday that the Vernon Township Food Pantry will stay open during the coronavirus pandemic and additionally offer drive up pickup service and s...
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Pritzker orders all bars, restaurant dining rooms closedMar 15, 2020 1:00 am - Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Sunday ordered all restaurants and bars in the state closed to customers at the end of business Monday until at least March 30, a sweeping measure ...
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Citing coronavirus concerns, Navy Pier closing until April 3Mar 15, 2020 1:00 am - Navy Pier will close to the public beginning Monday until at least Friday, April 3, officials announced Sunday, The health, safety and well-being of staff, partners and ...
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Parenting during coronavirus: What to know about play dates, education and moreMar 14, 2020 11:00 pm - If you're feeling a little overwhelmed and struggling to keep up with the ever-growing list of cancellations, closures and other news surrounding covid-19, we feel you. ...
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Village of Mount Prospect offers coronavirus updateMar 14, 2020 11:00 pm - As cases of coronavirus - COVID-19 - continue to increase, the Village of Mount Prospect is following the directions set forth by the state of Illinois to prevent furthe...
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Dundee Township Park District suspends all programs, closes facilitiesMar 14, 2020 11:00 pm - Based on guidance put out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the declaration of a national emergency, the Dundee Township Park District will be closin...
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Rozner: Listening to Theo Epstein brings back memories of another ugly spring trainingMar 14, 2020 1:00 am - Theo Epstein's conference call Friday night was sobering, to say the very least. It wasn't his tone, which was calm and measured, and appropriate given the circumstances...
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With coronavirus, how safe will voting be this Election Day?Mar 14, 2020 1:00 am - Potentially late changes to polling locations, new hygiene protocols and even the amount some election judges are being paid are among the ways Tuesday's primary will be...