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US Jobless Claims Soar Past 30 Million; Europe Reeling Also

The layoffs amount to 1 in 6 American workers and encompass more people than the entire population of Texas, or more people than live in the New York and Chicago metropolitan areas combined.

AP-NORC Poll: Seeking Virus Data, People Struggle with Trust

Sixty-eight percent of Americans say they highly trust the information that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is providing about the virus, 66% trust their doctor or health care provider, and 52% said the same about their state or local government, according to a recent poll.

‘Supply Chain Issues’ Threaten Cook County Sheriff’s Electronic Monitoring Program

The number of detainees within the Cook County Jail is reaching historic lows during the COVID-19 pandemic. But as that number drops, the number of those being held on electronic monitoring devices has steadily risen.

Pilots Union: We Need Federal Safety Guidance During Pandemic

Chicago’s airports have seen a steep reduction in traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic, but flights are still taking off and landing in the city everyday. 

Rosemont Mayor Stephens on Pandemic’s Impact on Conventions, Entertainment 

Wedged between Chicago and O’Hare, Rosemont is known for its outlet malls, convention center and close proximity to the state’s largest airport. 

From the Jungle to Chicago: Local Artist Returns Home Amid Pandemic

An assignment in Peru turned into a nightmare for Chicago artist Sharon Bladholm, who was trying to get back home when the coronavirus pandemic hit. 

O’Hare, Midway Grapple with Near Shutdown of Air Travel

O’Hare International Airport is one of the engines of Chicago’s economy. But what happens when that engine is operating at about 5%? We check out the scene at one of the world’s busiest airports.

Is It Time to Get Back to Springfield?

The last time Illinois lawmakers were in Springfield, the coronavirus had not yet been declared a pandemic. After nearly two months, Republican legislators are amplifying their calls to return.

Custodial Workers Ask for Hazard Pay: ‘We Are Front-Line Workers’

Custodial workers are on the front lines of the coronavirus, but some of them say they’re not being treated as such. We speak with two workers who have more than 40 years of combined experience at Stroger Hospital.

UIC Nurse Battles COVID-19 at Hospital and at Home

If there’s one thing we’ve learned with certainty since the arrival of COVID-19 in the U.S., it’s that nothing is certain — least of all for the health care workers on the front lines of the crisis.

Illinois Acquires System to Decontaminate N95 Masks, Pritzker Says

With critical protective equipment in short supply, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday the state has a new system to decontaminate N95 masks, allowing them to be used up to 20 times.

Geese Are Living Their Best Lives With Fewer Humans Around to Annoy Them

With fewer humans out and about during the coronavirus pandemic, Canada geese are more relaxed during this spring’s nesting season, according to researchers at Ball State University. 

Lightfoot Touts ‘Solidarity Pledge’ by Landlords, Banks as Solution for Struggling Renters

Chicago officials acknowledged that renters are being hit by the coronavirus pandemic “10 times harder” than property owners — and called on landlords and banks to be compassionate and flexible when demanding payments.

Second Lawsuit Filed Against Pritzker’s Stay-at-Home Order

State Rep. John Cabello claims the governor “had no legal authority to act in ordering isolation or quarantine of citizens,” according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday — the second legal challenge to the governor’s stay-at-home order meant to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Tiny Star Farm Aims to Transform the Neighborhood That Meatpacking Built

Star Farm in Back of the Yards makes up for in ambition what it lacks in size. Founder Stephanie Dunn’s mission is to use urban agriculture as the means of creating a healthier, more resilient community.