Examining the dangers of conspiracy theories during the COVID-19 outbreak
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Professor Joanne Miller from the University of Delaware discusses the danger of conspiracy theories and the harm they can spread at a micro and macro level.

Nichols Farm expands to food delivery service during pandemic
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Todd Nichols of Nichols Farm talks about what his business has been doing to meet the needs of the public during COVID-19.

Healthcare disparities exacerbated by COVID-19 in Chicago's Latino communities
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Josie Llaneza from Erie Family Health Centers talks about how they’re helping patients with health care disparities overcome challenges brought on by COVID-19.

Chicago mayor on weekend gun violence: 'Whatever the strategy was, it didn't work'

Chicago saw its deadliest Memorial Day weekend for gun violence since 2015, a jarring reminder that even a coronavirus pandemic and a statewide stay-at-home order cannot halt shootings in the city.

Crowd gathers outside CPD HQ to protest killing of George Floyd, treatment of black and brown communities

Dozens of protesters gathered outside Chicago Police Headquarters Tuesday, accusing officers of treating black and brown communities differently amid the coronavirus pandemic and to call for justice in the death of an African American man in Minneapolis police custody.

Rental companies selling cars at discounted prices following halt on travel amid COVID-19 lockdowns

As Hertz Global Holdings Inc., files for bankruptcy following a near-halt on most travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, rental companies have reportedly begun selling much of their fleets in an attempt to survive the devastating economic impacts of the COVID-19 lockdowns. 

Graduation in aisle 4: Grocery store honors high school seniors with makeshift commencement ceremony

Six high school seniors and employees of a local Kentucky grocery store were honored for their hard work and given the graduation ceremony they deserved after having their official ceremony canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. 

COVID-19 hospitalizations, infection rates continue to drop in Illinois

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday that metrics gauging the spread of the coronavirus are trending downward as Illinois prepares to further open businesses within days.

Biden calls Trump a 'fool' for mocking masks during pandemic

Joe Biden said Tuesday that wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus is a sign of leadership.

NHL adopts 24-team playoff format if it can resume season

The NHL announced Tuesday it will abandon the rest of the regular season and go straight into the playoffs with 24 teams instead of 16 if it is able to resume play.

Tips for taking a mini mental vacay in these troubling times
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Author Andrea Marcellus dishes out tips for keeping your mind sharp and rejuvenated during the stressful times of COVID-19.

Indiana’s confirmed, presumed COVID-19 deaths pass 2,000

Another 18 Hoosiers have died from COVID-19, raising Indiana’s confirmed or presumed fatalities from the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus to more than 2,000.

Evanston virtual concert to raise funds for COVID-19
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Evanston Cov-Aid 2020 is a three-day virtual concert series celebrating local musicians and raising money for those impacted by the pandemic.