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As Illinois breaks coronavirus records Thursday, health officials across the state warned against travel and promoted safety precautions for this Thanksgiving holiday. Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said the state recommends avoiding travel to areas of high risk, which she said “is almost everywhere.” “Let’s be clear travel will increase your …

Chicago’s top doctor urged residents to not invite anyone into their homes or apartments as the city experiences multiple coronavirus “warning signs” and enters what officials are calling a “second surge” in the pandemic. “Please do not invite anyone over to your house or apartment,” Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said …

With Halloween next month, Chicago’s top health official said the city should expect a “different type” of holiday this October. Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said Tuesday that the city will not cancel Halloween, but people should expect to see different celebrations than previous years due to the coronavirus. “I’ll be …

About a month ago, Chicago health officials were optimistic the city could start its school year with a hybrid learning plan, but now, the district has announced it will start entirely remote in the fall, marking a sharp shift for parents and students. The reason behind the change in plans, officials said, was Chicago’s climbing …