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CHICAGO — Coronavirus is spreading throughout the city and rapidly changing the lives of Chicagoans.
Block Club has rounded up resources for what you can do if you feel sick, need food, need stress relief and more.
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If you feel sick
• How Do You Get Tested For Coronavirus? Here’s What You Need To Know (Block Club)
• Here Is Where To Get Tested For Coronavirus In Chicago — And What To Know Before You Go (Block Club)
• Confused About Face Masks? An Infectious Disease Expert Answered All Of Our Questions (Block Club)
• Think You Might Have Coronavirus? Here’s What To Do (Block Club)
• Health Care Resources In Chicago (City of Chicago)
• Coronavirus Symptoms (CDC)
• What To Do If You Are Sick (CDC)
• How To Wear A Mask And How To Make A Cloth Mask (CDC)
If you want to prevent getting sick
• Protect Yourself (CDC)
• Have An Essential Job And An At-Risk Person At Home? Here’s How Nurses Disinfect To Protect Their Families (Block Club)
If you’re struggling financially
• Out Of Work Due To Coronavirus? Here’s How To Get Unemployment Benefits, Rent Relief And More (Block Club)
• People With Private Student Loans Can Now Get Help During the Crisis. Here’s How (Block Club)
• Entertainers, Small Businesses In Need Will Get $1 Million In Free Advertising From Do312. Here’s How To Apply (Block Club)
• Having Trouble Filing For Unemployment? You Can’t Use Your Smartphone To File Online (Block Club)
• South Side Dads Struggling During Coronavirus Can Get Groceries, Gas, Diapers And More Through Fatherhood Relief Fund (Block Club)
• Out Of Work Artist? Pritzker, Lightfoot Announce $4 Million Artist Relief Fund (Block Club)
• Federal Stimulus Package Unemployment Benefits FAQ (Illinois Department of Employment Securtiy)
• Employment And Financial Support Resources In Chicago (City of Chicago)
• Utilities And Bills Resources In Chicago (City of Chicago)
• Chicago Mutual Aid Network Connects Those In Need With Helpers Across The City (Block Club)
If you need housing or shelter
• Chicago Homeless Shelters & Services For The Needy (Homeless Shelter Directory)
• Housing Resources In Chicago (City of Chicago)
• Can’t Pay Your Rent Because Of Coronavirus? This Chat Bot Connects You With An Attorney For Free Legal Advice (Block Club)
If you need help with food
• Food Resources In Chicago (City of Chicago)
• Chicago Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens & Food Banks (Homeless Shelter Directory)
• Woodlawn YWCA Hands Out Weekly Meals, Set To Expand Food Distribution (Block Club)
• Need Help Getting Food? You Can Now Apply For SNAP Online (Block Club)
• South Side Dads Struggling During Coronavirus Can Get Groceries, Gas, Diapers And More Through Fatherhood Relief Fund (Block Club)
• Chicago Mutual Aid Network Connects Those In Need With Helpers Across The City (Block Club)
• Grocery Stores Roll Out Senior Shopping Hours So They Can Avoid Coronavirus Crowds (Block Club)
If you’re stressed out
• Stressed About Coronavirus? Mental Health Experts Share Tips On Keeping Calm — And Not Scaring Your Kids (Block Club)
• Want Cannabis To Calm Your Coronavirus Fears? Dispensaries Go Online, Roll Out New Rules To Keep Customers Safe (Block Club)
• Mental Health Agencies Step Up To Field Calls From Anxious, Depressed Illinois Residents Struggling To Cope During Pandemic (Block Club)
• Working From Home Because Of Coronavirus? Our Reporters Share The Tips You Need To Know (Block Club)
• Tips On Managing Anxiety About COVID-19, Mental Health And Coping During COVID-19 And Guidance For Parents In Talking To Children About COVID-19 (City of Chicago)
If you have questions about Chicago Public Schools
• Schools And Youth Resources In Chicago (City of Chicago)
If you have questions about the city and state’s new rules
• Chicago Cuts Off Liquor Sales At 9 P.M. To Curb Crowds As Coronavirus Spreads (Block Club)
• Anyone With Coronavirus Symptoms Can Now Get Tested In Illinois (Block Club)
• Undocumented Chicagoans Are Eligible For City’s Coronavirus Relief Benefits As Mayor Signs New Order (Block Club)
• Here’s What’s Open And What’s Closed Under Stay At Home Order To Curb Coronavirus Outbreak (Block Club)
• All Chicago Parks And Libraries Closed — But You Can Still Go For Walks In The Park (Block Club)
• Sick People Could Get $500 Fines If They Go Outside. Here’s What You Need To Know About Chicago’s Crackdown On COVID-19 (Block Club)
• The Lakefront, The 606 And Riverwalk Are Closed. Here Are The Rules For Going Outside During A Stay At Home Order (Block Club)
• Here Are The New Rules For Chicago’s Closed Restaurants, Bars (Yes, Carryout Is Fine) (Block Club)
• Planning To Move? You Still Can Under Illinois’ Stay At Home Order (Block Club)
• Curbside Weed Sales Allowed For Medical Patients Amid Coronavirus Outbreak (Block Club)
• Non-Violent, Low-Level Drug Crimes Won’t Be Prosecuted During Coronavirus Outbreak, Kim Foxx Says (Block Club)
If you want to support local restaurants, businesses and performers
• ‘I Am Your Neighbor’ Program Lets People Buy Meals From Restaurants For Those Struggling During Pandemic (Block Club)
• Your Favorite Chicago Businesses Are In Trouble. Here’s How You Can Help Workers Directly (Block Club)
• Chicago’s Indie Music Venues Need Help. Here’s A List Of Fundraisers (Block Club)
• Vintage Shops In Chicago Are Struggling — Here’s How You Can Help (Block Club)
• Volumes Bookcafe In Wicker Park Is Closed Indefinitely, But You Can Help By Buying Books Online (Block Club)
• With Concerts Canceled, New Facebook Page Seeks To Promote Streamed Live Shows For Out-Of-Work Musicians (Block Club)
If you want to volunteer and help others
• PAWS Chicago Needs Pet Supply Donations To Help Owners Struggling In Crisis (Block Club)
• 40th Ward Sewing Guard Already Gave 134 Masks To Retail Employees. Here’s How You Can Help Them Make More (Block Club)
• Wicker Park-Based ‘Masks 4 Chicago’ Group Has Donated 3,000 Masks — And They Need Your Help To Sew More (Block Club)
• ‘I Am Your Neighbor’ Program Lets People Buy Meals From Restaurants For Those Struggling During Pandemic (Block Club)
• Here’s How To Help Local Shelters And Animal Control (Block Club)
• Here’s How You Can Buy Lunch For Weiss Hospital’s Frontline Workers Battling The Coronavirus (Block Club)
• Got Any Health Care Experience? The City Wants You To Help Battle Coronavirus — Now (Block Club)
• 6 Immigrant Groups Protecting Vulnerable From Coronavirus — Here’s How You Can Help (Borderless)
• The City Wants You To Make And Donate Masks For a Massive, Chicago-Wide Drive (Block Club)
• Want To Help, Don’t Know Where To Start? Here’s A List Of Chicago Groups That Need Donations Right Now (Block Club)
• Chicago Mutual Aid Network Connects Those In Need With Helpers Across The City (Block Club)
• Your Favorite Chicago Businesses Are In Trouble. Here’s How You Can Help Workers Directly (Block Club)
• Volunteer Opportunities With Serve Illinois (State of Illinois)
• Need Help In Logan Square? Volunteers Launch Neighborhood Network To Connect People In Need (Block Club)
• Blood Donations Badly Needed During Coronavirus Outbreak, Officials Say (Block Club)
• Pilsen Neighbors Sign Up To Grocery Shop For Older Folks As Coronavirus Spreads (Block Club)
• Rogers Park Residents Form Hotline, Huge Volunteer Team To Help Neighbors During Outbreak (Block Club)
• Hyde Park Mom Organizes Resource Network To Help Neighbors In Need As Coronavirus Spreads (Block Club)
If you want resources for your kids
• Brilliant Brown Boys Book Club Goes Online During Coronavirus. Here’s How Your Child Can Join Them (Block Club)
If you want to get outside or work out
• Riding Your Bike Or Going For A Walk? Here’s How To Stay Safe From Coronavirus (Block Club)
• Are You A Runner? Here’s How To Jog Responsibly During Coronavirus (Block Club)
• Want To Avoid Crowds But Be In Nature? Social Distance In These 10 Chicago Parks (Block Club)
• The Lakefront, The 606 And Riverwalk Are Closed. Here Are The Rules For Going Outside During A Stay At Home Order (Block Club)
• Miss The Gym? This Chicago Trainer Is Helping Hundreds Work Out At Home (Block Club)
• All Chicago Parks And Libraries Closed — But You Can Still Go For Walks In The Park (Block Club)
If you want the latest news
• Block Club Chicago’s Coronavirus Coverage
• Block Club Chicago’s Coronavirus Newsletter (afternoons Monday-Friday)
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