Janai Norman reports from Orlando, where rescuers were clearing people out of nursing homes after Ian made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane on Wednesday.
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In response to the outbreak, the World Health Organization is working to speed up diagnosis and treatment. In an attempt to detect the disease earlier, health officials in the affected areas are increasing the number of testing kits to help determine whether someone is infected. A new laboratory is being set up in the epicenter of the outbreak to help speed up the process of patient testing.
In other news, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville continued Homecoming festivities by welcoming alumni and friends to campus. The university recently received the INSIGHT Into Diversity’s Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for nine consecutive years. This prestigious award honors U.S. colleges and universities that have made significant strides in addressing issues of diversity and inclusion.
Illinois Department of Transportation is accepting applications for its Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program, which helps communities meet critical transportation needs. Meanwhile, Pace’s new maintenance and storage garage near the Plainfield Park-n-Ride was opened. This new structure was made possible by a $52 million investment through the governor’s Rebuild Illinois capital program.
