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High-speed crashes kill third most often in Illinois Montana leads the nation with over 30% of vehicles in fatal crashes traveling at speeds of 80 MPH or more. Alaska has the second highest rate, and Illinois is in third place A new study has identified the most dangerous states for fatal crashes at high speeds,…
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Which states are safest in today’s continuing COVID pandemic? With around 49% of the population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of July 21, and vaccination being essential for getting the economy back on track, WalletHub today released updated rankings for the Safest States During COVID-19, along with accompanying videos and audio files. In order to…
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Coronavirus remains a threat in Illinois, infections and deaths continue Public Health Officials Announce 1,744 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week. Almost 71% of Illinois adults have received at least one vaccine dose and more than 54% are fully vaccinated The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 1,744 new confirmed and…
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Street Gangs not racism is Chicago’s top plague When it comes to the record-setting murder rate in Chicago’s neighborhoods, the real priority should be fighting street gangs over sometimes exaggerated claims of racism. But the news media sees that exaggerating racism claims especially with regards to police sells newspapers while Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is…
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Media and critics distort Trump’s role in DC protests Removing Trump right now would light a fuse and endanger the Union, supporters like Rick Manning argue. Read actual remarks President Trump gave to the DC Protestors that are being distorted and twisted for political purposes by the biased mainstream news media before Twitter censored the President…
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More than 10,000 COVID-19 Deaths in Illinois Public health officials report 9,935 new cases since yesterday. Orland Park infection rates spike, doubling the average monthly increase to nearly 700 new cases The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 9,935 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 97 additional deaths. – Adams…
Public Health Officials Announce 1,222 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease The number of coronavirus cases continue to increase in Illinois and in Cook County with total deaths now at 868 as of Tuesday morning. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,222 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 74 additional…
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Public Health Officials Announce 1,465 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,465 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 68 additional deaths. – Cook County: 1 male 20s, 1 female 30s, 1 female 50s, 7 males 50s, 3 females 60s, 5 males 60s, 4 females 70s,…
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The politics of diseases, Coronavirus versus the Swine Flu When you look at how the news media covered the Swine Flu in 2009 and President Obama’s seven month long response before declaring it a national emergency, and their coverage of President Trump and his two month response to the coronavirus, you can see how political…
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First Illinois Coronavirus disease death announced The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced the first death of an Illinois resident who tested positive for the Coronavirus COVID-19, a Chicago resident in her 60s. Health officials are closely monitoring outbreak at long-term care facility in DuPage County The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today…
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