Nursing Homes Tied To More Than Half Of COVID-19 Deaths In Illinois
More than two-dozen facilities are each tied to at least 20 deaths. Meadowbrook Manor of Bolingbrook has had 40, the most in the state.
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Gov. Pritzker Credits Reopening To Illinoisans Who Took The Stay-At-Home Order Seriously
Illinois’ Gov. Pritzker warns that Illinois' COVID-19 fight is “far from over.”
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As Restaurants Open, Customers Celebrate — But Some Workers Worry
As "nonessential" businesses reopen, the people considered essential workers from the start may actually be at greater risk.
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Mayor Lightfoot Says President Trump Is Using George Floyd's Death For ‘Political Gain’
Mayor Lightfoot says President Trump was aiming to “inflame racist urges” when he threatened to take action against protesters in Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis Police Officer Charged With Murder In The Death Of George Floyd
The charges come after a video showed Derek Chauvin kneeling on Floyd's neck. The footage sparked protests, which culminated Thursday with a police station being burned.
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Celebrate 2020 Grads During WBEZ’s #ChiGradWeek
From custom ‘Grad Grams’ to personal stories to a citywide sing-along, here’s how we’re giving the class of 2020 the celebration they deserve.
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Folk Music, Salad Dressing Recipes And Turtle Derbys: How The Pandemic Is Changing Advertising
89% of large advertisers delayed ad campaigns that would seem tone-deaf during the pandemic. Advertisers say: “What works has changed.”
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Coronavirus In Illinois: State Reports 86 More Deaths As Stay-At-Home-Order Is Lifted
As most of Illinois opens more of its economy today, public health officials reported 1,622 new COVID-19 cases and 86 additional deaths.
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Conservative Chicago Police Union President Joins Those Condemning Officer Who Killed George Floyd In Minneapolis
FOP Chicago President John Catanzara, Police Superintendent David Brown and Mayor Lori Lightfoot all spoke out against the killing.
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As Salons And Barbershops Reopen Across Most Of Illinois, Safety Is Still a Concern
Reopening salons are putting state-mandated protocols in place. But will customers come back? “We’re scared,” one owner said.
