Tag: COVID

Cook County Department of Public Health Urges Suburban Cook County to Take COVID Precautions During the Holiday Season

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Cook County Department of Public Health Urges Suburban Cook County to Take COVID Precautions During the Holiday Season COVID hospital admissions low, but increasing Although COVID-19 hospital admissions in suburban Cook County continue to be low, they have almost doubled since the beginning of November; and emergency room visits associated with COVID have been trending…

coronavirus, Health, News

IDPH Reports 63 Illinois Counties are at Elevated COVID-19 Community Levels

December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

IDPH Reports 63 Illinois Counties are at Elevated COVID-19 Community Levels Illinoisans urged to Get Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19 & Flu; Stay Home and Seek Treatment Immediately if you are Sick; State Reports 20,495 New COVID-19 Cases in Last Week With COVID-19 cases and other respiratory viruses on the increase around Illinois, the Illinois Department…

coronavirus, Health, News

USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities

October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending certain COVID-19-related flexibilities through Jan. 24, 2023, to assist applicants, petitioners, and requestors. Under these flexibilities, USCIS considers a response received within 60 calendar days after the due date set forth in the following requests or notices before taking any action, if the request…

coronavirus, Government, Health, National, News

Back to School COVID testing today in Summit August 18 4 – 7 PM

August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Back to School COVID testing today in Summit August 18 4 – 7 PM State Senator Steven Landek joins Summit Mayor Sergio Rodriguez to host a “Back to School” COVID Testing event . The COVID testing will be held at the Summit Park District Recreation Center, 5700 S. Archer Road in Summit between the hours…

Cook County, coronavirus, Events, Health, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Quincy Veterans home reports increase in COVID-19 cases

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Quincy Veterans home reports increase in COVID-19 cases The Illinois Veterans’ Home at Quincy is experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases among its veterans and staff. Based on robust rapid testing and the support of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) laboratories, in quick succession the Department identified 16 residents and 10 staff positive…

coronavirus, Health, News, Veterans

Jehovah’s Witnesses Back on the Streets of Chicago After Pandemic Pause

July 1, 2022July 1, 2022 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Jehovah’s Witnesses Back on the Streets of Chicago After Pandemic Pause Jehovah’s Witnesses Resume Public Ministry Two Years After Going Virtual If you happen to be around Millennium Park soon, you may notice that a pre-pandemic fixture is back on the sidewalks: smiling faces standing next to colorful carts featuring a positive message and free…

General Topics, News, Religion

Ousted District 229 School Trustee threatens lawsuit over his removal from office

February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Ousted District 229 School Trustee threatens lawsuit over his removal from office Rob Cruz said in a letter to the District 229 board on Feb. 10, 2022 that they must reinstate him to his elected seat on the school board or face a lawsuit he plans to file by the end of the month. Cruz,…

Cook County, coronavirus, Education, elections, Law, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

YouTube silences more of Pekau’s “medical” observations on COVID

February 9, 2022April 28, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

YouTube silences more of Pekau’s “medical” observations on COVID Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau uses taxpayer-funded Village Board meeting to make a political speech against COVID mandates and uses that speech in his campaign for Congress to solicit funding By Ray Hanania Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau, who has made himself a laughing stock among…

Baby Boomers, Blogger, Commentary, coronavirus, Government, Health, Opinion, Orland Park, Politics, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

Orland Township Seeking Nurse Practitioners

February 4, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township Seeking Nurse Practitioners Orland Township is currently seeking qualified nurse practitioners who may be interested in working with the Township, including during immunization clinics and health fairs, when needed. Orland Township’s Health Services Department provides residents with opportunities throughout the year to receive immunizations and health-related information. The department is currently seeking qualified…

coronavirus, Government, Health, News, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini

January 12, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cicero Board honors Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini The Town of Cicero Board of Trustees on Tuesday honored Health Commissioner Sue Grazzini for “effective supervision of the Health Department” since her appointment in 2012. In a resolution applauding Grazzini, Town President Larry Dominick and the Trustees recognized Grazzini’s experience, and also the successful efforts of the…

Cook County, coronavirus, Features, Government, Health, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Officials should take COVID impact on Seniors more seriously Candidates and politicians who criticize the mandates and government response to the deadly COVID pandemic are doing an injustice to Americans, especially to senior citizens, if they don’t offer an alternative plan to fight the virus. Nearly 75 percent of the 800,000 Americans who have died…

Baby Boomers, Blogger, Commentary, coronavirus, Government, Health, National, Opinion, Orland Park, Politics, rayhanania, Seniors, Suburban Chicagoland

Steppenwolf Theatre Company postpones world premiere of 1919 due to COVID-19 surge

January 7, 2022January 7, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Steppenwolf Theatre Company postpones world premiere of 1919 due to COVID-19 surge All other Steppenwolf productions proceeding as planned, with Seagull opening the new Ensemble Theater April–June 2022 Due to the COVID-19 surge driven by the Omicron variant, and out of an abundance of caution for public health, Steppenwolf Theatre Company has postponed its Steppenwolf for Young…

Chicago, Entertainment, Features, News, Theater

Goodman Theatre cancels all remaining performances of A Christmas Carol because of COVID

December 28, 2021December 28, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Goodman Theatre cancels all remaining performances of A Christmas Carol because of COVID Goodman Theatre cancels all remaining performances of A Christmas Carol. Ticket Holders to impacted performances will receive free access to high quality video stream of the 2021 production and a full refund (or Goodman Credit or Tax Deductible donation). Starting Tuesday (Dec. 28)…

Chicago, coronavirus, News, Theater

Goodman Theatre suspends A Christmas Carol performance through Dec. 24

December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Goodman Theatre suspends A Christmas Carol performance through Dec. 24 In unprecedented offering, ticket holders to the impacted performances will receive exclusive access to a new high-quality video stream of the 2021 production. In addition, partnership with Chicago Public Media makes the play available on-air for all WBEZ and Vocalo to broadcast A Christmas Carol…

Chicago, coronavirus, Entertainment, News, Theater

Sanders, colleagues push for WTO Waiver on barriers blocking Vaccine production around the world

November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Sanders, colleagues push for WTO Waiver on barriers blocking Vaccine production around the world Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), along with Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tuesday sent a letter to the Biden Administration pushing for a waiver of international intellectual property (IP) rules at the World Trade Organization (WTO)…

coronavirus, Federal, Health, National, News

Safe practices for a safe Holiday season, from Cook County

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Safe practices for a safe Holiday season, from Cook County As Thanksgiving approaches, we wanted to wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season. In order to ensure your health, we are sharing our holiday guidelines for safe celebrations and travel. Please take these proven precautions in all of your holiday…

Chicago, Cook County, coronavirus, Entertainment, Features, Government, Health, News, Suburban Chicagoland

All Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Shots

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

All Adults Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Shots The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have approved the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for all adults. Boosters provide increased protection against COVID-19 infection, reducing your chance of getting sick or spreading the virus. Individuals age 18 and…

Baby Boomers, Cook County, coronavirus, Government, Health, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Seniors

COVID-19 Vaccine Booster & Flu Shots available at Orland Township

October 28, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

COVID-19 Vaccine Booster & Flu Shots available at Orland Township There is still time to register online for the vaccine booster and flu shots through Orland Township. Friday, October 29th, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM At Orland Township, 14807 South Ravinia Ave. Orland Park, IL 60462 BOOSTER REQUIREMENTS Must be at least 6 months from 2nd…

Cook County, coronavirus, Events, Government, Health, News, Orland Park, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland