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April 24, 2020

Chicago Tribune blasts Illinois Senate's 'rotten' request for $41.6B federal bailout as 'shameless'

The editorial board of the Chicago Tribune has repeatedly slammed the Illinois State Senate's request for a whopping $41.6 billion federal bailout as the state's financial troubles continue to grow amid the coronavirus outbreak. 

April 23, 2020

Illinois Gov. Pritzker extends stay-at-home order through end of May

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has extended the state’s stay-at-home order through the end of May, with some modifications, designating new essential businesses and allowing some nonessential businesses to restart certain operations as the state grapples with coronavirus.

April 23, 2020

Countries criticize China for sending – and resending – faulty coronavirus test kits, supplies

It's been months - and China still can't deliver.  The COVID-19 global outbreak that ignited a mad dash to buy up millions of masks, rapid test kits and other personal protective equipment around the world hit a major snag when countries counted on China for help. The growing pains of trying to slide into the role of international hero as well as rushing - and failing - to fulfill billions of orders might lead to China's undoing. 

April 22, 2020

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot: Illinois stay-at-home order could continue into June

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday that Illinois’ coronavirus stay-at-home order might stretch into May or even June, according to local reports.

April 18, 2020

23 coronavirus deaths at Illinois nursing home prompts Joliet mayor to call for probe

The mayor of Joliet in Illinois demanded Friday a state probe into 23 coronavirus deaths at a nursing home.

April 16, 2020

Coronavirus stay-at-home orders: What states have issued directives so far?

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the U.S., more than 300 million Americans in at least 42 states are being urged to stay home.

April 16, 2020

Illinois to push forward with tax vote as coronavirus crisis roils state economy

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker indicated Wednesday that he intends for the state to continue with a vote on a planned income tax hike for top earners this November, as he warns the budget could face yawning deficits due to the coronavirus crisis.

April 15, 2020

Illinois county must hand over coronavirus patients' names to police, judge rules

An Illinois judge has ordered that the McHenry County Health Department hand the names of those who have tested positive to coronavirus over to police. 

April 15, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak at Chicago-area shelters infects dozens of immigrant children

A coronavirus outbreak at three Chicago-area shelters has infected more than three dozen immigrant children who are in U.S. custody, officials said Tuesday.

April 15, 2020

Chicago pileup involves nearly 60 vehicles, several hurt after snow leaves roads 'extremely hazardous'

A pileup involving dozens of vehicles early Wednesday on a Chicago expressway left several injured as light snow made travel treacherous across the region.