Illinois reports 296 new cases of coronavirus as state total tops 1,000

Illinois reports 296 new cases of coronavirus as state total tops 1,000

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 296 new cases of coronavirus and three deaths on Sunday. The latest report also includes news that one of the new cases involves an infant. The deaths included a Cook County man in his 80s, a Chicago man in his 80s, and a McLean County woman in her…

Not concerned about coronavirus? Be considerate of those at the highest risk

Not concerned about coronavirus? Be considerate of those at the highest risk

As with any emergency, there will be a minority who refuse to heed warnings from experts. However, it’s one thing to put your own well-being at risk. It’s another thing to put others at risk. Case in point: the COVID-19 pandemic has attracted a mixed response from citizens, government officials, and the media. Early on,…