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Will a Government Bailout Resurrect the Airline Industry?

The struggling airline industry will get a $32 billion infusion as part of the $2 trillion congressional stimulus bill. But will it be enough to resurrect an industry that is one of the most essential for the economy?

Financial Impact of Coronavirus on Poor Will Spark ‘Second Pandemic’

The Chicago Youth Centers network serves around 1,400 children, but the coronavirus pandemic has halted its in-person services – and that will have lasting repercussions on families in need, the group says.

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Life, Restricted: Chicago Native Teaching in China on Quarantine Measures

While Illinois residents have been following a stay-at-home order since Saturday, people in China have been dealing with restricted living conditions for months. We speak with a Chicago native who now teaches high school in the Chinese city of Zhangjiagang.

Here’s What to Do if You Think You Have Coronavirus, Even if You’re Uninsured

People without health insurance can receive care if they think they have the novel coronavirus, and no patient will be turned away because of inability to pay, according to the Chicago Department of Public Health.

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March 25, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the March 25, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

A Virtual Visit to the Doctor’s Office: How Telemedicine Works

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Illinois doctors are increasingly seeing their patients online, and executive actions last week by President Donald Trump and Gov. J.B. Pritzker make it easier than ever.

Illinois Universities Give Remote Learning the Old College Try During Pandemic

The nation’s academic institutions are shifting operations online to bring instruction to students at their homes all over the country — and even the world. We check in with some local universities.

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COVID-19 Behind Bars: How Illinois is Protecting the Incarcerated

Among those most vulnerable to the coronavirus are jail and prison populations, where people live in tight quarters, with potentially limited health care and access to basic needs like soap.

City Responds to Coronavirus with Discounted Divvy Memberships, CTA Credits

Half-priced Divvy memberships, credit for unused CTA passes and free rides for paratransit customers are all part of Chicago’s plan to keep its transportation network rolling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus Upends Social Service Providers in Chicago

As people increasingly stay home, many social service agencies are adapting in order to continue serving their communities. We check in on the Indo-American Center in Chicago’s West Ridge neighborhood.

The Economic Impact of the Coronavirus: Devon Avenue

Along a 2-mile stretch of Devon Avenue in Chicago’s West Ridge community, you’ll find one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the country – and one dominated by small businesses, many of which are now closed.

Grocery Stores Battling to Keep Shelves Stocked Amid Panic-Buying

Panic-buying is taking hold of shoppers across the country. Already, toilet paper and hand sanitizer are flying off store shelves. How are grocery stores maintaining their supplies? And will their supply chains hold up under the strain of the crisis?

March 24, 2020 - Full Show

Watch the March 24, 2020 full episode of “Chicago Tonight.”

After Twitter Spat, Pritzker and Trump Talk COVID-19 Supplies

A day after a public feud on Twitter over management of the coronavirus crisis, Gov. J.B. Pritkzer said President Donald Trump “seemed like he was very responsive” when the two spoke on the phone. What they discussed.

Chinatown Grapples with Economic Fallout of the Coronavirus

The various state and city coronavirus restrictions are having a dramatic impact on local businesses, especially mom-and-pop restaurants and stores. We visit Chinatown to see how businesses are coping with the changes.