Articles filed under Health Crises
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Biden, Sanders add to Illinois lawmaker endorsements as coronavirus affects campaignsMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - As U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders vowed Wednesday to stay in the race for Democratic presidential nominee, rival and former Vice President Joe Biden clinched some key Illinois...
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Trump: All travel from Europe to U.S. suspended for 30 daysMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - President Donald Trump said he will significantly restrict travel from Europe to the U.S. for the next 30 days, the most far-reaching measure yet in the administration's...
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Naperville delays State of City speech due to coronavirusMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce has postponed the annual State of the City address until Monday, May 18 in light of concerns about the new coronavirus. The spee...
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Virus fears close schools in Carpentersville, Palatine, Hinsdale; Lombard schools reopenMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - Fears associated with the COVID-19 illness are forcing two schools in Carpentersville and another in Palatine to close this week, even as a Lombard district prepares to ...
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McHenry County health officials call for canceling eventsMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - The McHenry County Department of Health is urging municipalities and organizations to consider postponing nonessential public events and meetings. The recommendation com...
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NBA suspends seasonMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - The NBA has suspended its season due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. The announcement came after a confusing mid-game suspension of play between the Utah Jazz and Okl...
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Honor Flights canceled nationwideMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - The national Honor Flight Network, which consists of 125 hubs that arrange trips for veterans to Washington D.C., will postpone all trips through April 30. The decision...
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Elgin providing hand sanitizing, asking screening questionsMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - The city of Elgin has set up hand sanitizing stations, along with information about the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19, at all front counters of buildings where th...
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Vernon Area library cancels public programsMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - Vernon Area Public Library has canceled all public programs through March 31 in response to recent public health recommendations, officials said in a news release. The d...
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Kirk School in Palatine closing Thursday after employee's relative contracts coronavirusMar 11, 2020 1:00 am - Kirk School in Palatine, which is operated by the Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization, will be closed on Thursday, March 12, to allow for a thorough cleani...