Nearly Half Of Illinois’ COVID-19 Deaths Are Linked To Nursing Homes
Seven facilities have at least 20 deaths linked to the virus. Meadowbrook Manor of Bolingbrook had the most with 26.
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This Mother’s Day, Illinois Is Keeping Some Parents From Their Children
Parents with kids in foster care can’t visit in person due to the pandemic. Could months of that harm their reunions with their children?
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Testing Lags In Latino Communities Hit Hardest By COVID-19 In Chicago
In Cook County, the ZIP codes most impacted by the coronavirus are not among those receiving the highest rates of testing, a WBEZ analysis shows.
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For Non-English Speakers, Language Is A Barrier During The COVID-19 Pandemic
In Illinois, few government websites, briefings and forms about COVID-19 guidelines and relief programs are in languages other than English.
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Nursing Homes Account For 44% Of Coronavirus Deaths In Illinois
As of Friday, nursing homes in Illinois have tallied 7,542 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 1,082 deaths, according to state data.
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MAP: Transit Data Show Which Parts Of Chicago Are Working From Home
Workers from the South and West sides packed buses and trains while North Siders stayed at home in far greater numbers.
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New Children’s Book Honors Chicago Poet Gwendolyn Brooks
A new children’s book celebrates the life and work of Chicago’s First Lady of Poetry.
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Study Finds More COVID-19 Cases Among Viewers Of Fox News Host Who Downplayed The Pandemic
Researchers found 30% more COVID-19 cases among viewers of Fox News host Sean Hannity compared to those of colleague Tucker Carlson.
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How Environmental Racism Hurts Chicago’s Marginalized Communities
Activists say environmental racism is hurting the city’s most vulnerable communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Nationwide, 76% Of Latinos Fear They Won’t Be Able To Cover Basic Expenses As Pandemic Continues
“What did we expect to happen?” said Ill. Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia, adding that half of those surveyed in a poll say they have $500 or less.
