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Swine Flu

Swine flu: Myths and rumors

By Annie Reed, areed@mysuburbanlife.com

Tue May 05, 2009, 09:42 AM CDT

We put to rest some of the most common myths surrounding the H1N1 swine flu virus.

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Fermilab relocates Mexico meeting

By Annie Reed, areed@mysuburbanlife.com

Tue May 05, 2009, 09:45 AM CDT

At Fermilab in Batavia, a federal physics lab that employs about 1,900 people, a spokeswoman said the lab has taken extra precautions to protect workers from the swine flu virus.

Schools, village continue to be cautious

By Staff reports

Thu May 07, 2009, 02:13 PM CDT

While schools throughout the western suburbs shut their doors following confirmed cases of swine flu, districts covering Downers Grove, Woodridge and Westmont remained largely unaffected. Village and school officials were still taking precautions as of Tuesday afternoon.

More suburban cases confirmed

By Annie Reed, areed@mysuburbanlife.com

Wed May 06, 2009, 01:36 PM CDT

Since news of the first possible case of swine flu in the western suburbs trickled out of Elmhurst on Wednesday April 29 , a flurry of new cases and school closings have been reported on a daily basis.

Batavia High School reopens after swine flu scare

By Hal Conick, hconick@mysuburbanlife.com

Wed May 06, 2009, 10:07 AM CDT

Not-so-bright but early at a little after 7 a.m., students were greeted by Batavia High School Principal Doug Drexler and a press release from the Kane County Health Department taped to the front entrance explaining its relaxed standards and recommendation for schools to reopen.

Haines reopens ahead of schedule after swine flu closure

By Dan Petrella, dpetrella@mysuburbanlife.com

Wed May 06, 2009, 09:47 AM CDT

An unexpected vacation for Haines Middle School students came to an abrupt end Wednesday when the school reopened two days ahead of schedule after closing last week due to a case of swine flu.

Business falls off at some suburban restaurants

By Renee Tomell & Alicia Spates

Tue May 05, 2009, 07:09 PM CDT

Concern over the swine flu’s Mexican connection is taking a bite out of business at some west suburban restaurants.

20 people confirmed as swine flu cases in Kane County

By staff reports

Tue May 05, 2009, 03:26 PM CDT

The Kane County Health Department announced on Tuesday that 20 people have been confirmed as swine H1N1 flu cases.

Suburban infection count expected to rise

By Annie Reed, areed@mysuburbanlife.com

Tue May 05, 2009, 03:00 PM CDT

Batavia High School reopens

By Hal Conick, hconick@mysuburbanlife.com

Tue May 05, 2009, 02:53 PM CDT

As the Kane County Health Department relaxed its recommendations for school closings Tuesday, Batavia High School has decided to reopen its doors Wednesday.

St. Charles middle school to reopen Wednesday

By staff reports

Tue May 05, 2009, 02:51 PM CDT

Haines Middle School in St. Charles will reopen Wednesday morning after closing last week due to a probable case of swine flu.

Swine flu confirmed in Kane County

By Annie Reed, areed@mysuburbanlife.com

Mon May 04, 2009, 10:19 AM CDT

Two cases of H1N1 (swine) flu in Kane County were officially confirmed today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

ONLINE POLL: Are you worried about contracting swine flu

By staff reports

Mon May 04, 2009, 09:44 AM CDT

Cast your vote and let us know what you think.

3 new Kane County cases prompt high school closing

By Annie Reed, areed@mysuburbanlife.com

Sun May 03, 2009, 05:49 PM CDT

On Saturday three new probable cases of H1N1 (swine) flu in Kane County prompted health department officials to recommend the closing of another school.

Middle school to remain closed through Thursday

By staff reports

Sun May 03, 2009, 04:49 PM CDT

Haines Middle School will reopen for students, faculty and staff on Friday, based on a recommendation from the Kane County Health Department.

DuPage swine flu numbers hold steady

By Annie Reed, areed@mysuburbanlife.com

Sat May 02, 2009, 11:09 AM CDT

The number of confirmed cases of H1N1 flu in DuPage County remained at one today public health officials said.

District 99 reports no changes in student absences

By Staff reports

Fri May 01, 2009, 03:13 PM CDT

Officials at District 99 have said they have no cases of swine flu and they are increasing reminders to students to take precautions.

Church attendance unaffected by flu threat

By staff reports

Fri May 01, 2009, 02:55 PM CDT

Officials at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church in Western Springs reported no dip in attendance during its weekly masses in the wake of the swine flu threat.

Grayhill says no illnes with 500 employees

By staff reports

Fri May 01, 2009, 02:52 PM CDT

A spokesman at Grayhill Inc., in La Grange said there have been no reports of any illness related to flu among its 500 employees.

Stringent cleaning taking place at First United Methodist

By Joe Sinopoli, jsinopoli@mysuburbanlife.com

Fri May 01, 2009, 02:25 PM CDT

Attendance has remained about the same at the First United Methodist Church of La Grange’s preschool and parents don’t seem to be overly alarmed about the swine flu threat, preschool director Sue Skahill said.

Swine flu possibly in Wheaton; one of 11 possible cases in DuPage

By Brian Hudson, bhudson@mysuburbanlife.com

Fri May 01, 2009, 02:08 PM CDT

A possible case of the H1N1 virus known as swine flu has appeared in Wheaton, health officials announced Friday.

City’s face mask stock nothing to do with swine flu

By Colleen McBrien, cmcbrien@mysuburbanlife.com

Fri May 01, 2009, 02:06 PM CDT

The city of Elmhurst recently ordered some protective disposable face masks, but not for swine flu purposes.

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