COVID-19 Crisis Leaves Thousands Unemployed; 'Very Quickly It Became Real'
"I think most people understand that its pretty congested right now. So I'm being patient."
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"I think most people understand that its pretty congested right now. So I'm being patient."
A police officer and civilian employee are the latest members of the Chicago Police Department to become sick with COVID-19, interim Police Supt. Charlie Beck said in a note sent to the department.
As fears of rising unemployment mount, there are some companies, especially grocery store chains, that will be hiring during the COVID-19 pandemic.
There were 114,663 unemployment claims in Illinois for the week that ended March 21, up more than 10 times for the week prior, when there were 10,870 jobless claims in the state.
The state is teaming up with United Way and the Alliance of Illinois Community Foundations to establish the Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund to support local non-profits across the state.
A third employee of the Office of the Chief Judge in Cook County has tested positive for coronavirus, the office said Thursday.
Illinois Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said Illinois now has 2,538 total cases, and 26 total deaths.
With non-essential businesses and college campuses closed, young people may find themselves with more free time than usual. For those who use dating apps and websites, there is a temptation to connect with new people in person, despite the warnings to practice social distancing.
If being stuck inside has you missing your weekly game night, a recently opened cafe in Bucktown has you covered.
The $2 trillion stimulus bill includes payments for most Americans. Here's how to figure out how much you'll receive.
The bill will likely be approved by a voice vote in the House, which doesn't require the presence of all members, many of whom are currently in their home states.
The new bridge should reopen by the end of 2022, when the overall project is expected to be complete.
Audio recorders were placed in trees throughout the forest preserves to capture the nature sounds for research.
Police and other city crews could be seen blocking off entrances to the lakefront Thursday morning.
