Rates matter. At the daily COVID-19 briefing, Gov. J.B. Pritzker addressed the assumption by some that downstate counties are at less risk from the virus that urban centers because there are fewer cases in rural areas. He said a more important metric is the rate of infection, which show the proportion[Read More…]
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Golf courses to reopen Friday
Several local golf courses will reopen for players, with some restrictions, on May 1. (Chronicle file photo)
Virus disrupts honeymoon plans for Homewood couple
Kayla and Elliot Carruthers of Homewood on their wedding day Dec. 20, 2019. The couple’s plans for a Disney World honeymoon were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Provided photo) Long-range planning was part of preparations for their wedding celebration, but Elliot and Kayla Carruthers didn’t think twice about the honeymoon.[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: April 26
Homewood COVID-19 cases up, Flossmoor flat. In the news: 1918 flu pandemic and parallels to COVID-19. WHO issues brief cautioning that immunity to COVID-19 has not been fully studied and verified yet.
Coping with COVID: April 25
Governors State University Center for Performing Arts offers access to virtual performing arts events. State health officials caution people not to ingest disinfectant products in attempt to prevent or treat COVID-19. Masks are required in some public settings after May. CDC and WHO offer advice about best practices. Quote of[Read More…]
Angels of the pandemic: Talented locals make much-needed masks
Jeanelle Hampton works on a protective face mask at her home studio. After posting an example of her work online, Hampton said she was inundated with requests for masks by neighbors wanting protection against COVID-19. (Provided photo)
Pritzker extends stay-at-home order to May 30 with some adjustments
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces an extension of the statewide stay-at-home order, with some adjustments, through May 30. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that the stay-at-home order that has shut down much of the state’s economy and social activity will be extended to May 30. The new order, designed to[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: April 23
Are you regularly wearing a mask? The Chronicle is currently running a poll on Facebook that asks: “Do you wear a protective mask when you go out into a public place where you’re around other people?” Cast your vote here. Record day for cases, testing. Illinois saw a record number of new COVID-19 cases from[Read More…]
H-F High School moves ahead with virtual graduation plans
Though H-F High School graduates will not gather for a graduation ceremony in May as planned, administrators said they are committed to hosting an event once it is safe to do so. (2018 Chronicle file photo)
Coping with COVID: April 21
Student loan help. Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced Tuesday that the state is working with 20 private student loan servicers to expand on the protections the federal government granted to federal student loan borrowers. More than 138,000 Illinoisans have privately held student loans that won’t receive help[Read More…]
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