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Ingenuity strikes again: Young Illinoisan makes hundreds of masks for essential workers

Details: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 03:25 PM

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fabric-fabric-market-clothing-sew-sewing-machine-thread.jpg There’s a lot to be downcast about during these harsh times, but ingenious and resourceful Illinoisans continue to make us proud. Darius Mason, a seventh grader from Chicago’s South Side, is one young man spending time to help others even as he’s faced loss.

Local company donates 3D-printed face shields to first responders in Western Suburbs

Details: Monday, April 20, 2020 03:51 PM

With face mask and shields running low across the state, local businesses and organizations are doing what they can to help first responders and health care workers in the Western Suburbs. In one example, the STEM-education company TinkRworks donated 100 3D-printed face shields to firefighters and paramedics at the Aurora Central Fire Station.

Hot BBQ for frontline responders

Details: Monday, April 20, 2020 01:30 PM

COVID-19 seldom gives frontline heroes time to eat a hot meal, which is why Kris Schoenberger’s BBQ-d Productions is giving free hot BBQ to many health-care workers, police officers and firefighters.

Illinois facilities receive needed donations from Phillips 66

Details: Monday, April 20, 2020 10:54 AM

During these trying times, Phillips 66 is donating $3 million nationally in response to the economic impact COVID-19 has had across the nation, including 100,000 to organizations near its Wood River Refinery in Illinois’ Metro-East region.