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."
The aerospace giant is among the companies that would qualify for the government-backed loans reserved "for businesses critical to maintaining national security," and the only one that has made it clear that it needs the assistance.
Employees at the bankrupt Art Van furniture stores were slapped with termination papers amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Dispensaries are outlined in the order under "healthcare and public health operations." However, the order does not say if this applies to both recreational and medical marijuana users.
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday was expected to approve a stimulus package of more than $2 trillion.
First, Chicago hotel employees had to deal with a strike for more than a year, and now, they find out their hotels are going to be housing coronavirus patients.
The Sweets & Snacks Expo became the third McCormick Place conference in one day to announce it will not be held this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The American Library Association on Tuesday became the latest organization to cancel its conference in Chicago due to the coronavirus pandemic.
"It is the first time in 100 years that the National Restaurant Association show has not taken place."
"The intent of the EO (executive order) is to ensure that the maximum number of people self-isolate in their places of residence. Even essential businesses and operations should promote telecommuting whenever possible."
Small businesses across Chicago are turning to their insurance agents to recoup some of their losses from COVID-19 – only to learn the policies do not cover this kind of disaster.
During the coronavirus pandemic and shutdown, delivery drivers have been on the front lines with to-go boxes and bags.
Illinois on Monday evening was just over the 48-hour mark of sheltering in place for the "stay-at-home" order due to the coronavirus pandemic.
"We really cold use some tax breaks."
