As Illinois Surpasses 10,000 Coronavirus Cases, Medical Experts Plea: ‘Please Continue To Stay Home’
In the last 24 hours, there have been 1,453 new confirmed cases and 33 more deaths.
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What We’re Watching, Reading (And Eating) While Stuck Inside
By Block Club Chicago Staff Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published
West Town Woman Celebrates Quarantine Birthday With Surprise Puerto Rican Parade
By Hannah Alani Wicker Park, Bucktown, West Town Primary category in which blog post is published
After Kushner Blames Coronavirus Failures On States, Pritzker Fires Back: ‘It’s Called The UNITED States of America’
By Kelly Bauer Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published
53 More People Die From Coronavirus In Illinois As Cases Surge To Nearly 9,000
There have now been 210 deaths in the state and 8,904 confirmed cases.
Logan Square Neighborhood Association Raising Money For Families In Crisis
The neighborhood group has identified 250 families in its network that need immediate assistance, some of whom are undocumented and don't qualify for federal aid.
Shedd Aquarium Loans High-Tech Lab Equipment To State For Use In Coronavirus Testing
The equipment can do in hours what it might take an entire day for technicians to do manually, speeding up the testing process for COVID-19 patients.
Affordable Housing Planned Next To Western Brown Line Stop Misses Out On $1.5 Million In Tax Breaks
But developers say they'll try again amid some pushback from Lincoln Square neighbors about the loss of a parking lot.
Chicago Punk Rockers White Mystery Releasing 420 Live Tracks On 4/20
When "Sonic Sepulcher” is released later this month it'll include recordings of the band's performances at legendary clubs and venues that no longer exist.
South Side Dads Struggling During Coronavirus Can Get Groceries, Gas, Diapers And More Through Fatherhood Relief Fund
A group focused on helping young dads sprung into action — and raised $50,000 — when COVID-19 hit their community.
Crime Slightly Down In Chicago During Coronavirus Pandemic, But Shootings And Murders Up Year-To-Date
The state's stay at home order has not kept gang members off the streets, Rev. Michael Pfleger said. "This other virus called violence we’ve had for years."
983 Chicago Police Staffers Call In Sick Day After Officer Dies
Officer Marco Di Franco's death occurred in the line of duty, interim Supt. Charlie Beck said.
Draw The Bloomingdale Trail How You Like It, And Advisory Group Will Stitch Together An ‘Endless Trail’
With the wildly popular 606 trail shut down, Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail need your help with an art project meant to keep folks connected.
