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Coronavirus: U of I Working On Prototype Ventilator

The University of Illinois, in collaboration with Carle Health, is developing a prototype ventilator to address medical equipment shortages.

Coronavirus: New Lenox Hospital Must Care For Stateville Inmates

Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox will comply with an Illinois Department of Health order to care for two inmates with the coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Head Usher Of Church Among Fatalities

The church is mourning William M. Rosado, who died after testing positive for coronavirus. Last week, 43 parishioners also became ill.

School Pools Classroom Lysol Wipes For Hospital

Remember those tissues and disinfectant wipes parents sent with their kids' on the first day of school? As the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on area hospitals and their supplies, one school stepped in to do their part to help.

Caterer Crowdfunds To Feed Those In Need Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Soul & Smoke by Feast & Imbibe has kept its staff on the job by providing free meals to families in need and workers at local hospitals.

Coronavirus Cancels Cubs Cardinals Two-Game Series In London

After Opening Day was delayed last week, the league is preparing to play without fans or for the season to be scrapped altogether.

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• Animal Shelters Feel Pinch Amid Coronavirus Shutdown

Across America

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