Donation of masks to Aurora Fire Department
Dr. Anu Mahajan of Hinsdale-based TinkRworks, a STEM education provider, right, leads a discussion with Aurora Fire Department personnel Tuesday at the Aurora Fire Central Station.
Illinois falls short on COVID-19 testing
By Rebecca Anzel Illinois governor JB Pritzker announced Wednesday, April 8 the State is unable to reach its daily novel coronavirus testing goal this week as previously expected. According to medical and scientific experts, he said, processing 10,000 tests per day will give officials the clearest picture of how many
Appreciation for service
Edward Hospital and Health Services employees in Naperville beam while showing an expression of thanks for their work to negate COVID-19.
Single-day deaths in COVID-19 Tuesday reach State record
By Rebecca Anzel Illinois officials announced Tuesday the largest single-day increase of novel COVID-19-caused deaths in the State. The 73 new fatalities in 14 counties: Champaign, Christian, Cook, DuPage, Ford, Kane, Kankakee, Lake, Madison, McHenry, Monroe, Tazewell, Will and Winnebago, bring Illinois’ total to 380. Coles, Lawrence, Richland and Shelby
COVID-19 reaction inadvertently helps clean the planet
Is coronavirus (COVID-19) inadvertently cleaning our planet? TRT World published the following article March 12. “Coronavirus-related measures have caused a drop in greenhouse gas emissions, bringing little respite to planet Earth. Here’s how: “The novel coronavirus may have temporarily halted global activity on a mass level as countries take extraordinary
PFC Chas and the Third Herd in Nuremberg, Germany
When last we read about PFC Chas, he was just settling in at his new post, the Third Armored Medical Company, a.k.a. the “Third Herd,” in Nuremberg, Germany. And, by “settling in,” I mean making sense of it all. What does a MASH (mobile army surgical hospital) do in peace
Edward-Elmhurst offers test
Edward Hospital in Naperville and Elmhurst Hospital offer daily testing for patients with a physician’s order for a COVID-19 test. According to a press release from Edward-Elmhurst Health, COVID-19 patients and those suspected of having the virus are placed in negative-pressure isolation rooms with a separate airflow system to contain
Heroes Work Here at Presence Fox Knoll/Ascension Living retirement community
Presence Fox Knoll/Ascension Living retirement community, 421 N. Lake Street in Aurora, celebrate staff members Monday with a Heroes Work Here sign on the front lawn.
Aurora mayor, police chief test positive for COVID-19
The Kane County Health Department confirmed Thursday, March 27 the positive COVID-19 (coronavirus) test results for Aurora mayor Richard C. Irvin and Aurora Police chief Kristen Ziman. Under stern advice from the health department, both were tested Saturday, March 21 after an Aurora Police supervisor tested positive for COVID-19. “I
PPEs can be obtained in Kane County
Democratic Party candidate for the Kane County Board chair, Corinne Pierog, was instrumental in arranging with the Kane County’s Office of Emergency Management, Sean Madison, KCOEM’s director, to make protective equipment available to food pantries and social service agencies. Applications to apply for PPEs (personal protective equipment) can be obtained
Anti-inflammatory drugs, used only temporarily, helpful
Arthritis is commonly-treated by focusing on the symptoms: Inflamed and sore joints. When the pain relievers are stopped, the “disease” returns. Nothing in our modern medical arsenal is designed to remove the underlying causes of arthritis. Is this a problem? Yes. However, it isn’t just a problem for those with
Stateville inmate among 8 more dead as state reports 461 new COVID-19 cases 12 other inmates hospitalized, 77 are isolated with symptoms
By Jerry Nowicki The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 461 new cases of COVID-19 and eight new deaths in the state Monday as an outbreak worsened at Stateville Correctional Center in Crest Hill. IDPH said one of the deceased was an inmate at Stateville, and 12 other inmates
Video message from Naperville government about COVID-19 and social distancing
Naperville mayor Steve Chirico and Park District executive director Ray McGury address the importance of practicing social distancing when stepping outside for some fresh air or exercise during the statewide “Stay at Home” order.
Aurora to issue compliance notices for violation of non-closure of non-essential businesses
In an effort to reinforce the mandated closure of non-essential businesses through April 7, the city government of Aurora is preparing to issue compliance notices for those in violation. “We have received complaints from employees who are justifiably concerned about working conditions amid the COVID-19 crisis,” said mayor Richard C.
Dramatic changes, empty parking lots, sanitary actions
Dramatic changes because of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) include a nearly empty parking lot at the Aurora Transportation Center.
State seeks to expand hospital capacity
By Peter Hancock Governor JB Pritzker said Tuesday the State is stockpiling medical supplies and working to expand its hospital capacity, even by converting some closed hotels into isolation facilities, as it braces for a sharp increase in demand due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19 (coronavirus).
Death due to COVID-19 in Aurora; other cases confirmed
The city government of Aurora has confirmed, through the Kane County Health Department, the unfortunate first death due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus). A male in his 90s succumbed to COVID-19 complications Monday, March 24 after being diagnosed just two days prior. “This is heartbreaking news for the family and for
Objective: Not to let fear turn us into cowering children
It’s not the first time I’ve felt out of step with society. In the past week, I’ve seen many individuals anxious, and others outright panicked due to COVID-19 (coronavirus). Some have tried to explain the hoarding of toilet paper, or water, to me, but I still don’t get it. My
List of tips suggested to avoid contracting the virus
By Evelyn Essling I received an audio file in an E-mail from one of my daughters. In the recording a nurse working with Doctors Without Borders claims the doctors have discovered, from autopsies on COVID-19 victims, mucus clogs in the throats. In order for medicine to work the mucus clogs