Illinois

Monkeypox in Illinois: 2nd probable case reported, Chicago public health officials say

CHICAGO (WLS) — A second probable case of monkeypox has been identified in Illinois, Chicago public health officials said Friday. The second person to test positive for monkeypox is a close contact of the first positive case, according to a statement from the Chicago Department of Public Health. “The risk to the general public remains …

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Want to file a claim under the Google Illinois settlement? Here is the form

Eligible Illinois residents can now file a class action claim following a lawsuit filed against Google alleging privacy violations by the company under Illinois law. ‘State. The lawsuit, which mirrors a recently settled with Facebook that led to scores of residents receiving checks last month, claimed the company violated Illinois’ biometric information privacy law by …

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Illinois coronavirus updates: Jewel-Osco mask changes, CDC county map update

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will update its map of counties showing COVID community levels on Thursday after last week’s update left 15 Illinois counties in the “high” alert level. The increased risk of transmission has caused some companies to change their masking guidelines. Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus …

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How to tell if you’re part of the $650 million Facebook settlement in Illinois

1.4 million people in Illinois are at risk of receiving a check in the mail from Facebook in a seven-year, $650 million class action lawsuit against the company. In the suitclass members allege that the company violated Illinois’ biometric information privacy law by collecting and storing biometric data – also known as physical characteristics – …

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