The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and governor JB Pritzker announced Saturday, March 14, that a resident of DuPage County tested positive at the IDPH Laboratory for COVID-19 (coronavirus) disease. The resident is a female in her 60s and is in stable condition. State and public health officials have
At a recent dinner party, it was wondered why our society appears to be pulling apart. I observed that sometimes unfortunate consequences flow from otherwise benign changes. I illustrated with a “tale of two families,” both known to me in my rural central Illinois setting. When I was a boy
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) announced Tuesday that Chris Lauzen, chairman of the Kane County Board, issued a Public Health Emergency Declaration for Kane County, Illinois in response to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The measure allows KCHD to shift resources quickly to assist affected residents, businesses, and communities.
DuPage County Board chairman, Dan Cronin, issued a disaster proclamation for DuPage County in response to the County’s first confirmed case of COVID-19 (coronavirus). By issuing a disaster proclamation, the County officially activated its Emergency Operations Plan and will continue to work with local, State, and federal partners to respond
As confirmed cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) continue to increase, the city government of Naperville is following the directions set forth by the State of Illinois to prevent further spread of the disease. To protect both residents and employees, the city government has stayed in close contact with health officials and
In an effort to support local restaurants that are closed for dine-in service through the end of the month due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis, the city government of Aurora will help restaurants promote their menus and delivery and/or take-out options over the next two weeks. “Let’s make a deliberate
Following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control, the Village of Oswego will continue regular operations while implementing several strategies to slow the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19. Monday, March 16, Oswego Village president Troy Parlier declared a local state of emergency in Oswego, due to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak.
The Aurora Pubic Library’s Santori Library on River Street in Aurora, effective Tuesday, March 17, is limited in availability to customers.
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced March 12 that it will significantly limit attendance at the remaining games in the 2020 IHSA Boys Basketball State series, as well as at other IHSA events, to preemptively reduce the potential spread of COVID-19. The decision comes after consultation with the Illinois
From the vault, November 13, 2014, revised: Swine flu. Asian bird flu. West Nile disease. Remember the hue-and-cry over these threats to public health? Whatever happened to them? They seem to have disappeared off of our radar. But, wait! There’s a new, even more deadly, threat on our radar. It’s
Although there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in our District, the Fox Valley Park District Board of Commissioners and Leadership Team is taking preventive measures to provide the safest conditions for guests and staff members. We continue to collaborate with community and regional health agencies to determine the best
By John W. Whitehead I’ll leave the media and the medical community to speculate about the impact the coronavirus will have on the Nation’s health, but how will the government’s War on the Coronavirus impact our freedoms? For a hint of what’s in store, you can look to China, our
Low-dose atropine (0.01%) is being prescribed to slow down the development of nearsightedness (myopia) in children of five to 15 years of age. Initial research papers about the treatment focused primarily on children of Asian heritage. It wasn’t long before children of other nationalities began using the mild drops with
The following article found in Healthy Holistic Living written by Emmi Scott should be considered by most parents who are overwhelmed by the many toys today’s children collect. “Vacations Boost Child Brain Development: “If you’re one of the many parents struggling to stem the flow of unwanted toys into your
Physical therapist, Joe King of Physical Therapy Advantage in North Aurora, poses for a photo after speaking to the Aurora Sunrise Rotary Club Wednesday, Feb. 19 about skeletal and muscular health.
February 14, 2020Dear editor; Charles Darwin wrote that “A man who dares to waste one hour of life has not discovered the value of life.” No one knows the truth of this better than someone struggling with a serious illness, for whom every hour of life is hard-won. But all
Last of two parts The first part is available at thevoice.us/coronavirus-fear-compounds-anxiety-arbitrarily. Coronavirus: How dangerous is it? Hint: Don’t trust the big media. Want to Know Info by Fred Burks for PEERS (Public Education and Empowerment Resource Service) and former White House interpreter and whistleblower has submitted the following article: “Fear-filled
By Jerry Nowicki The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has the ability to test for the 2019 novel coronavirus in-state, which means shorter wait times for test results for those showing symptoms of the virus and meeting certain criteria. IDPH said in a news release Tuesday that Illinois is
First of two parts Coronavirus: How Dangerous is it? Hint: Don’t trust the big media Want to Know Info by Fred Burks for PEERS (Public Education and Empowerment Resources Service) and former White House interpreter and whistleblower has submitted the following article: “Fear-filled news makes money for corporate sponsors of
Last of three parts The second part is available at thevoice.us/drug-cartel-pivotal-to-conduct-in-world-war-ii-deaths The Dr. Rath Health Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving human health on a global scale through research, education and the defense of patients’ rights to choose natural health therapies. In part two, were reviewed, in chronologically,
