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.
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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.
