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While they have successfully delayed the certification of Biden s Electoral College win over Trump, the insurrectionists will not stop him from taking office in two weeks, Duckworth said on MSNBC.
She promised to oppose any efforts from her Republican colleagues in the Senate to block Biden s win, if that continues when the body reconvenes. I will not yield to these protesters who are attempting a coup, Duckworth said.
Speaking around 3 p.m. Wednesday, Biden called on Trump to tell his supporters to end the siege on the U.S. Capitol. It s not protest, it s insurrection, Biden said.
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, who has been one of the most vocal Republicans against Trump s unfounded election conspiracy theories over the past few months, also called Wednesday s insurrection a coup attempt and laid the blame squarely at Trump s feet.
UpdatedTue, Dec 22, 2020 at 10:14 am CT
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How will you celebrate Christmas in Illinois? (Shutterstock)
ILLINOIS Not long after the United States passed a grim milestone more than 300,000 dead from coronavirus Illinois hit a somber number of its own, marking more than 15,000 dead due to the pandemic. State health officials have urged residents to change the way they celebrate by limiting holiday gatherings to their own households and gathering virtually with loved ones to help stop the spread of the virus, even as vaccine distribution gets under way across the state. Just as was true for Easter and Eid and the 4th of July, this virus doesn t make exceptions for traditions, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said in October. I ll be blunt: This virus isn t taking a holiday. It wants to find new hosts.
UpdatedWed, Dec 23, 2020 at 9:25 am CT
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Three of the four aldermen up for election next year face opponents. Monday was the last day for candidates to file paperwork. (Shutterstock)
DARIEN, IL Three of the four Darien aldermen who are up for election on April 6 face opponents in their bids to win new terms. Only Ward 1 s Ted Schauer is unopposed.
Monday was the last day for candidates to file paperwork in the April 6 election.
In Ward 3, Alderman Joseph Kenny faces Pamela Taylor. In Ward 5, Alderwoman Mary Sullivan is running against John Laratta. In Ward 7, Tom Belczak is facing Norbert Tamos.
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LAKE COUNTY, IL As people prepare to celebrate over Christmas weekend and coronavirus cases and hospitalizations show no sign of slowing down in the U.S., officials are once again asking residents to stay within their own homes and many states have already imposed restrictions around the holidays.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released specific guidance on what and what not to do when celebrating the holidays this year. While it may be tempting to enjoy traditions as usual, here s the bottom line: Staying home is the safest thing you can do, the CDC says. Take a year off from hectic holiday travel and stick to celebrating with people who are part of your immediate household.
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Brian Stennett, MPH, EMT-P, NCH Emergency Preparedness Manager (Jim Vondruska )
Last week, Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) began administering the first COVID-19 vaccines to frontline healthcare workers and nearly 700 local paramedics. The Pfizer vaccine being given to frontline healthcare workers as directed by the state, was approved by the FDA Friday, December 11 and distributed to Illinois hospitals by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.
NCH President and CEO Stephen Scogna said, It is absolutely our honor to ensure area paramedics are safely vaccinated against COVID-19. EMS workers give their all every day to assist our community, and they need to be protected against this virus and in turn protect the community and patients they serve.