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.
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Four New Coronavirus Cases Prompt Illinois Disaster Declaration
Two female relatives of the teacher’s assistant at Vaughn Occupational High School in Portage Park are among the new victims.
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When Should You Stay Home? Your Coronavirus Questions, Answered
Am I legally liable if I break self-quarantine? And what if I’m a primary caregiver?
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CPS Advises Employees Who Visited School With Coronavirus Case To Self-Quarantine
More than a dozen case managers who had a meeting at a school where an aide has tested positive for COVID-19 are being asked to stay home.
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7th Coronavirus Case In Illinois Is Chicago Man
Officials said Sunday the man in his 60s could be the first local case of community transmission of COVID-19.
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CPS Tells Students, Staff At Special Ed School To Stay Home Due To Coronavirus Case
People who attend or work at Vaughn Occupational High School have been advised to self-quarantine after a teacher assistant tested positive for COVID-19.
