Coronavirus Creates Additional Hurdles For Gig Economy Workers
Some gig economy workers in the Chicago area don’t have the luxury of working from home or taking sick days as coronavirus cases mount.
COVID-19 in Chicago and Illinois
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Gov. Pritzker Orders All Illinois Schools Closed
The governor said all Illinois schools be closed for two weeks from March 17 to March 30 due to coronavirus concerns.
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Illinois Prisons Halt Visits To Protect Against COVID-19, Advocates Call For Release Of Elderly Prisoners
Corrections Department says it will increase access to free phone calls and video visits.
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A Suburban Chicago Hospital System Can Now Test For COVID-19
NorthShore University HealthSystem is the first medical network in the state with the ability to test its patients for the virus.
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Pressure Growing to Close Chicago Public Schools
The Chicago Teachers Union says Chicago Public Schools should join other school districts in Illinois and close amid COVID-19 concerns.
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With 7 New COVID-19 Cases, Governor Cancels Large Gatherings
Gov. JB Pritzker cancels gatherings of more than 1,000 people and major sports events. He’s also closing the Thompson Center.
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Your Frequently Asked Coronavirus Questions, Answered
What precautions should I take when voting? Is the CTA cleaning the trains and buses? And what if my kid has asthma?
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Illinois Universities Are Holding Off Canceling Classes Because Of The Coronavirus
Colleges and universities across Chicagoland are preparing in case they need to shift classes online as the coronavirus spreads.
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Illinois Issues ‘Disaster Proclamation’ Over Coronavirus
Public health officials on Monday confirmed four new cases of coronavirus, bringing the state total to 11.
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Families Of Chicago Students With Special Needs Struggling Under Quarantine
Parents of students from Vaughn Occupational High School who are under quarantine worry about the isolation their children are facing.
