First Coronavirus-Related Death Reported In Chicago; 22 Cases Reported In DuPage County Care Facility

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday announced the first coronavirus-related death in the state.

• Mar 17, 2020

Hospitals Grapple With More Than COVID-19, Forced To Crack Down On Theft Of Medical Supplies

Morning Insider Lauren Victory reports of another trend – products disappearing from medical supply closets.

• Mar 17, 2020

Chicago Public Schools And Other City Agencies Offering Students Resources During Coronavirus Closings

While the city of Chicago might seem like it's completely shut down, Chicago Public Schools and some other city agencies are offering students resources and support.

• Mar 17, 2020

Gov. JB Pritzker And Chicago Election Board Trade Barbs Over Handling Of Tuesday's Primary Elections

Gov. JB Pritzker said he would not use the COVID-19 crisis as an excuse to "supersede my constitutional authority."

• Mar 17, 2020

Coronavirus In Illinois: University Of Illinois Cancels Graduation At Three Campuses

The University of Illinois has canceled May graduation at its three campuses in Urbana-Champaign, Chicago and Springfield due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Mar 17, 2020

Coronavirus In Chicago: Mayor Lori Lightfoot To Allow 'Non-Essential' City Employees To Work From Home

The city's public safety departments and other critical agencies like the airports will remain fully staffed.

• Mar 17, 2020

Coronavirus In Chicago: Meanwhile In Other News, Good Stories You Might Have Missed

But there are other important stories that you might have missed! Read on and dive in:

• Mar 17, 2020

Macy's To Close All Stores Nationwide For COVID-19 Concerns

Macy's employs around 125,000 employees and more than 700 stores across the country.

• Mar 17, 2020

In Wake Of Coronavirus School Closures, Chicago Teachers Union Calls For Suspension Of Standardized Tests

The Chicago Teachers Union on Tuesday called on the Illinois State Board of Education to suspend all standardized tests for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year amid the coronavirus outbreak.

• Mar 17, 2020

Pritzker, Education Leaders Introduce 'Act Of God' Days Amid COVID-19 Absences

"These are unprecedented times, but we are all together with the goal of caring for students. Our organizations are truly inspired by the phenomenal cooperation shown across the state and encourage all of our members to be reasonable, creative, and generous while determining what's best for our students in Illinois."

• Mar 17, 2020

MISSING: Maliyah 'Leelee' England, 16, Last Seen February 10

Maliya "Leelee" England, 16, was last seen in the 5300 block of South Michigan Avenue on Feb. 10. 

• Mar 17, 2020

Chicago Public Schools Providing Meal Pickup Outside Schools During Coronavirus Closures

Chicago Public Schools are working to make sure children don't go hungry by allowing parents to stop by and pick up bags filled with food for their children. 

• Mar 17, 2020

Man Charged In Shooting Of Round Lake Beach Police Officer

Charges have been filed in the shooting of a Round Lake police officer who was shot while intervening in a domestic violence scene, police say.

• Mar 17, 2020

Penguins Roam The Shedd Aquarium, Now Closed To Visitors

The Shedd said it will continue sharing animal updates while everyone is practicing social distancing.

• Mar 17, 2020

Coronavirus What You Need To Know To Slow The Spread Of COVID 19

Here are recommendations from the federal government for all Americans to slow the spread of COVID-19.

• Mar 17, 2020

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