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Orland Park Provides Updates and Resources for Residents and Businesses Amid COVID-19 Crisis Many forms of messaging have been provided by the Village of Orland Park aimed at both the residential and business communities. From daily social media updates with information including resources such as providing much needed masks to Orland Park’s medical offices, to…
Federal Judge hears arguments in Emergency Class Action Suit to prevent coronavirus deaths at Cook County jail Attorneys urge the release of detainees from Cook County jail who are high risk for COVID-19 Read the complaint and declarations from medical experts and people currently incarcerated in Cook County Jail. A consortium of civil rights attorneys…
Video Documentary: Mansour Tadros Coronavirus funeral March 31 Mansour Tadros died on March 28 as a result of the coronavirus and was buried in a “social distancing” funeral on March 31 at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. This is a video of the funeral in which mourners were forced by social distancing requirements set by the nation…
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Illinois Public Health announce 1,453 new cases of Coronavirus disease Public Health Officials Announce 1,453 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,453 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 33 additional deaths. – Cook County: 1 male 20s, 1 male 30s, 1 female 40s, 2 males…
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J. Sterling Morton District 201 Serves Over 50,000 Meals Since Shutdown In an effort to keep children safe from the coronavirus pandemic, Governor Pritzker ordered schools to shut down in-person classes last month. Thankfully, our students have the tools for remote learning already in place as we are a 1:1 district (1:1 refers to one…
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Maria Pappas launches animated Iguana & song to ease concerns of children during Coronavirus scare Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas releases an online children’s video called “Me and My Iguana” to give children enjoyment during this frightening coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The video is online at www.MeAndMyIguana.com Chicago, IL — At a time when children may…
Public Health Officials Announce 461 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease The number of Coronavirus cases in Illinois has jumped to 461 and there have been 18 deaths recorded in the state. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 461 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois. Eight new deaths are also being…
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Mansour Tadros mourned by Arab American community Leaders of the Arab American community mourned the death of Mansour Tadros who published one of the midwest’s most popular bi-lingual Arab American newspapers, The Future News. Tadros died on Saturday, March 28, 2020, as a result of a suspected coronavirus infection. Tadros was released from the hospital…
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