Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale
CPS Sending 100,000 Laptops, Tablets To Students To Learn At Home — A Sign Schools Could Stay Closed For Longer
At least one alderman — Ray Lopez (15th) — thinks the plans mean students will be out of class the rest of the school year.
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Instacart Workers Going On Strike As They Demand More Safety, Pay Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
By Kelly Bauer Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published
Want To Help Local Businesses Affected By Coronavirus From Home? ‘Shop In Place’ On New Site
By Maxwell Evans Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore Primary category in which blog post is published
Alligator Robb, Chance The Snapper’s Rescuer, Wants To Skype Gators And Snakes Into Your Living Room
By Mina Bloom Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Avondale Primary category in which blog post is published
Stores Are Banning Reusable Bags During Coronavirus, But Chicago’s Still Collecting Its 7-Cent Bag Tax
By Kelly Bauer Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published
Infant Among 47 Now Dead From Coronavirus In Illinois: ‘Today Is A Really Hard Day’
"Today is a really hard day. There has never before been a death associated with COVID-19 in an infant."
Chicago To Buy More Computers And Ramp Up Virtual Learning, With Details Coming This Week
Some Chicago educators said they are hungry for direction to continue teaching and helping students long distance.
Need Help Getting Food? You Can Now Apply For SNAP Online
Secretary Grace Hou is encouraging people to apply online so they don't have to go outside and put themselves — or state employees — at risk.
2,000 Chicagoans Will Get $1,000 In Rent Relief Under New City COVID-19 Plan, Mayor Says
Half of the grants will be awarded through a lottery and half will be distributed by nonprofit groups working in the neighborhoods, officials said.
6 Immigrant Groups Protecting Vulnerable From Coronavirus — Here’s How You Can Help
As COVID-19 continues to spread, immigrant groups across the city are in need of help and donations.
Rosa’s Lounge Offering Livestreamed Music Lessons For Kids, Adults During Coronavirus Shutdown
The longtime Logan Square blues club is looking for ways to support its staff and musicians during the coronavirus crisis.
Want To Tour Chicago From Your Couch? Chicago Detours Launches Free Online Happy Hour Tours
The company is moving its tours online with daily 20-minute programs.
Need Help In Logan Square? Volunteers Launch Neighborhood Network To Connect People In Need
The Logan Square Mutual Aid Network is a hyperlocal version of a citywide program. "It might help people to feel more motivated to act if it feels a little more personal," one of the organizers said.
Coronavirus In Chicago: City Becoming A ‘Hot Spot’ As Cases Hit 1,489, White House Warns
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Chicago could expect upwards of 40,000 hospitalizations in coming weeks. "That number will break our health care system."
