Businesses in suburban Chicago ready to reopen Friday as Phase 3 begins

There was a flurry of activity in the suburbs Thursday as everything from restaurants to malls were getting ready to reopen, albeit a little differently than what you may remember.

555 coronavirus cases at Iowa Tyson pork plant

The Iowa Department of Public Health confirmed 555 employees had tested positive on Thursday.

41 million have lost jobs since virus hit, but layoffs slow

About 41 million people have now applied for aid since the virus outbreak intensified in March, though not all of them are still unemployed.

It's official: Pritzker says all areas of Illinois are eligible to reopen Friday with safety measures

Governor JB Pritzker officially declared Thursday that all areas of the state will be allowed to reopen Friday with safety measures in place and while following the guidelines of his "Restore Illinois" plan.

Chicago to enter Phase 3 of reopening June 3, Lightfoot says

Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced on Thursday that Chicago is on track to transition to phase three of reopening next week.

First two Cook County judges test positive for COVID-19

Both work at the 5th Municipal District in Bridgeview, according to Pat Milhizer, spokesman for the Office of the Chief Judge.

PPP loan helps Andersonville restaurant offer takeout without surcharge
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Andersonville's Gadabout restaurant originally closed when the stay at home order went into effect. But with the help of a paycheck protection program loan, they began taking takeout and delivery orders two weeks ago without a surcharge.

Tips for supporting reluctant readers and writers at home
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We don't know how big of an impact this year's start to e-learning will have on a child?s education. But there are a few things parents can do at home to help get their kids engaged and interested in reading and writing.

Kibbles for K9?s service dog food drive
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Food pantry donations have been more important than ever during this pandemic but here?s something you may not have thought about - the need for providing food for pets. A food drive is set for this weekend and will help our veterans feed their service dogs.

Is coughing in public a crime?
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If you're going to Disney World, you?re going to have to sign a waiver saying you understand you could be exposing yourself to coronavirus. And it's expected other businesses are likely to follow suit. Attorney Karen Conti weighs in.

Parents skipping children’s immunizations due to COVID-19
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The CDC is reporting that children across the country are not receiving routine immunizations due in large part to parents choosing to stay home and skip routine visits to the pediatrician because of the pandemic. Dr. Julie Holland weighs in on what this means.

Oak Park restaurants preparing to reopen outdoor seating
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Restaurant owners are excited to be heading in the right direction with a regulated reopening Friday, but there are many unknowns, making it difficult to know how much business to expect.