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Mayor Lori Lightfoot Says Chicago Police Who Refuse To Wear Masks Will Be Disciplined
A Chicago police rule requires officers to wear masks. News footage of recent protests shows that’s not always happening.
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Fan Privacy Is In The Spotlight As Stadiums Tackle Virus Prevention
“People will need to be comfortable with mass body temperature screening and other technology that could be in play,” said one expert.
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Restaurants, Salons And Day Cares Say It ‘Feels Good’ To Reopen After COVID-19 Shutdown
With concerns about the virus still lingering and after days of unrest, some shops opened while others stayed shut.
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This Black-Owned Salon Was Ready To Reopen. Then It Was Looted.
Although Chicago businesses can reopen Wednesday, many owners are wondering how long it'll take to recover from both a pandemic and looting.
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LISTEN: Your Daily COVID-19 Illinois Update: June 1, 2020
Will protests in Chicago delay the city's planned reopening on June 3?
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Could Massive George Floyd Protests Lead To A Resurgence Of COVID-19 Cases In Chicago?
Time will tell if the large crowds over the weekend cause a new spike in cases, but health officials urge participants to quarantine for 14 days.
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COVID-19 Sent Most Of This Family To The Hospital. This Is How They Survived.
A mother, a father and two grown children all ended up in the hospital due to COVID-19. They all survived. This is their story.
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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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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.
