State Police significantly reduce DNA backlog
— December 4, 2020SPRINGFIELD — Representatives of the Illinois State Police say the backlog of forensic evidence in Illinois has been reduced significantly, but the support of lawmakers is needed…
Tag: Public health
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Experts advise state lawmakers on health care policy
— November 10, 2020SPRINGFIELD — State legislators heard testimony from health care experts Monday, Nov. 9 on policies the state could pursue to address racial disparities in health outcomes and access….
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Underwood: Resources will expand ability to test, trace coronavirus
— June 15, 2020U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-14th, has announced that Illinois will receive $286 million through the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. The act, which Underwood…
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COVID-19 rules unlikely to ease by April’s end
— April 9, 2020SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday, April 9 one month since he issued a state of emergency, it is “unlikely” his stay-at-home order can be lifted safely before April…
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Illinois preparing for increased hospital demand due to COVID-19
— March 24, 2020SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday, March 24 the state is stockpiling medical supplies and working to expand its hospital capacity, even by converting some closed hotels…
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Most homemade masks are doing a great job, even when we sneeze, study finds
— October 1, 2020Studies indicate that homemade masks help combat the spread of viruses like COVID-19 when combined with frequent hand-washing and physical distancing. Many of these studies focus on…
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What you should know as Illinois readies to enter ‘Recovery’ phase on Friday
— May 27, 2020SPRINGFIELD — Illinois will advance to the “Recovery” phase of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s plan to incrementally reopen the state’s economy on Friday after almost 70 days of residents…
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Underwood plans Facebook Live town hall Wednesday afternoon
— March 25, 2020U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-14th) will conduct a Facebook Live discussion this afternoon (March 25) with Dr. Amaal Tokars, executive director of the Kendall County Health Department,…
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