Wisconsinites Brave Coronavirus Fears And Long Lines To Vote

Voters around Wisconsin traveled to the polls on Tuesday in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.

• Apr 7, 2020

Cook County To Launch $10 Million Loan Fund For Suburban Small Businesses And Independent Contractors

"Small businesses, gig workers, and entrepreneurs are at the heart of municipalities throughout Cook County, and we're doing all that we can to support them," Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said.

• Apr 7, 2020

Mayor Lori Lightfoot Issues Order Guaranteeing Immigrants And Refugees Access To City's COVID-19 Relief Programs

"We are all in this together is not just a nice sentiment, it is an imperative for who we are and who we will remain as a city," Lighfoot said.

• Apr 7, 2020

After Wisconsin Supreme Court Overrules Gov. Tony Evers, Primary Election To Move Forward

The decisions leave Wisconsin as the only state with an election scheduled in April that is proceeding as planned.

• Apr 6, 2020

Lightfoot On Chicago COVID-19 Deaths: More Than Half Were African American

"We are all in this crisis together but we are not all experiencing this crisis in the same way."

• Apr 6, 2020

DNC Moves Convention In Milwaukee To August Because Of COVID-19

"We couldn't be more committed to highlighting Wisconsin as a key battleground state, as it is at the center of so many of Trump's broken promises. Ultimately, the health and safety of our convention attendees and the people of Milwaukee is our top priority."

• Apr 2, 2020

Some Chicagoans Say Problems With Mail Meant Their Primary Ballots Weren't Counted

There was frustration and fallout from some Chicago voters after finding out their mail-in ballots were rejected – when they thought they had done everything right.

• Apr 1, 2020

3 Finalists Named To Head Up Chicago Police Department, Sources Say

Sources on Tuesday said three finalists have been named to head up the Chicago Police Department.

• Mar 31, 2020

Few Seen In Chicago Breaking The Governor's 'Stay At Home' Order

Mayor Lightfoot said police issued several more warnings Thursday, but no new tickets or arrests

• Mar 27, 2020

Civic Federation's Laurence Msall: Staggering Unemployment Claims Will Put Major Strain On Illinois, Chicago Budgets

The math is staggering – according to the U.S. Department of Labor, there were 114,663 unemployment claims in Illinois alone last week amid the coronavirus crisis.

• Mar 26, 2020

Beck, Lightfoot On Stay At Home Order: Citations To Be Issued, Parks Could Be Shut Down

"At worst, we will take you into custody."

• Mar 25, 2020

Senate To Move Forward On Coronavirus Stimulus Bill After Striking Deal

The legislation is the most expensive stimulus package in U.S. history, and includes an expansion of unemployment benefits, direct payments to taxpayers and hundreds of billions of dollars in aid to companies, hospitals and state and local governments.

• Mar 25, 2020

State, Local Lawmakers Furious After Blue Island Shuts Down Police Department Over Coronavirus Case

Among those who have tested positive for the coronavirus recently in Illinois is a police officer in south suburban Blue Island.

• Mar 23, 2020

5 Chicago Hotels To House Those With COVID-19

"Because of social distancing, Chicago shelters are facing new challenges related to space, Lightfoot said. "Not only to we have a plan, we are executing that plan."

• Mar 23, 2020

Indiana Postpones May 5 Primary Elections Until June 2 Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

Indiana is delaying its upcoming primary elections by nearly a month, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

• Mar 20, 2020

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