FHN Conducting Training Exercise For Staff and Providers Saturday March 28
FHN asks the public to stay clear of the tent so the training can proceed without interruption.
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NEWS
Freeport Park District Board of Commissioners Appoints Schneider Executive Director
After 18 years of service to Freeport Park District, including 16 years as Executive Director, Jack Carey is retiring.
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Adult In Their 40’s Is Carroll County’s First COVID-19 Case
While the investigation is ongoing, the Carroll County Health Department said they are aware the case is related to travel.
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Trump Signs Largest Economic Recovery Package In History
The relief package includes direct payments to Americans, here’s a look at who gets what.
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FHN Announces Temporary Office and Procedure Changes Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Because these changes will fluctuate based on patient volumes, patients are urged to call their providers and/or provider offices in advance of any visit, planned or unplanned, to confirm the office schedule.
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Second Confirmed Case, First COVID-19 Patient Hospitalized at FHN Memorial Hospital
The patient, in their 50s, had a positive COVID-19 test result reported on March 25. Previously, the patient had been quarantined at home .
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Senate Passes Largest Economic Rescue Package In U.S. History
The bill now heads to the House, which will push to pass it by voice vote Friday morning.
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City of Freeport Council Passes Ordinance To Help Local Businesses
City of Freeport Council passed an ordinance to help with the economic impact of the COVID-19
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Free Self-Screening Tool Available at FHN.org
Free online screening tool for people who think they may have contracted COVID-19
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Deal Reached By US Senate, White House On $2 trillion Coronavirus Rescue Package
The economic rescue package would give direct payments to most Americans, expand unemployment benefits and provide a $367 billion program for small businesses to keep making payroll while workers are forced to stay home.
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CONTACT of Northern Illinois Offers Free, Confidential Helpline and Resource Directory
CONTACT is the point of referral for anyone needing volunteer services that includes medication pick-up or grocery pick up.
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Highland library closed: due dates extended, no fines
Highland Community College is restricting public access to campus from March 19 through May 10 to follow both the CDC mass gathering recommendation and Governor Pritzker’s “Stay at Home” Order.
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City of Freeport Responds to COVID-19 Pandemic
Effective immediately
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Freeport Mayor Declares “Local State of Emergency And Disaster Exists” In Freeport
This Declaration of Local State of Emergency and Disaster exists as of this date, March 24, 2020 and shall continue until March 31, 2020.
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Walmart hiring for 150K positions, ups minimum wage, giving bonuses to current employees
The world’s largest retailer, which employs 1.5 million people in the United States, has struggled to keep store shelves stocked.
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