Pritzker: McCormick Place Will Be Fully Converted Into A COVID-19 Field Hospital By The End Of April
The plan puts 3,000 beds at McCormick Place and outfits facilities in Elgin and Blue Island
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Michigan And Wisconsin Tell Chicago: ‘Stay At Your Homes’ Until Pandemic Ends
Officials in resort towns are asking owners of vacation homes and tourists to keep their distance during the coronavirus outbreak.
President Trump Extends Social Distancing Guidance Through April
President Trump is now asking Americans to stay at home through April, with some hints that the social distancing measures could last even longer. Even with the aggressive measures in place, the White House says 100,000 Americans could die from the outbreak. This episode: congressional correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and science correspondent Richard Harris.
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‘Challenging Times Are Ahead,’ Trump Says Of Extended Social Distancing Guidelines
President Trump warned Americans to prepare for more disruption and death on Monday.
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Trump Extends Social Distancing Guidelines For 30 More Days
Trump had initially announced 15-day social distancing guidelines and then suggested the recommendations could be relaxed. But Trump said the guidance will be extended.
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WATCH: Coronavirus Briefings At The White House
Watch the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic, including regular White House briefings.
Weekly Roundup: Friday, March 27
A record number of Americans filed for unemployment benefits for the first time last week as the coronavirus hammered the economy. It’s nearly five times the levels seen during the Great Recession. Plus, President Trump has hit his highest approval rating since becoming president – 47%, according to an average of the polls. That’s an increase of nearly 3 points over the last two weeks. This episode: political correspondent Scott Detrow, political reporter Danielle Kurtzleben, chief economic correspondent Scott Horsley, White House reporter Ayesha Rascoe, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.
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Show Me The Relief Money – No Promises On When Coronavirus Checks Are Coming
The White House says it will issue funds in three weeks but experts say it could take months for some.
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COVID-19 Cases Race Higher As Illinois Awaits Billions In Federal Relief
New cases are now accumulating at a staggering pace of one nearly every two minutes.
Joe Biden, Retail Politician, Tries His Hand At Virtual Campaigning
Joe Biden has held a number of web-based campaign events and fundraisers now that the coronavirus outbreak has grounded his campaign. Early efforts were plagued with problems, though there are signs things are improving. And congressional candidates are also facing challenges, even with the most essential of campaign tasks — like getting enough signatures to appear on the ballot. This episode: political correspondent Scott Detrow, campaign correspondent Asma Khalid, and demographics and culture reporter Juana Summers.
