Mayor Lightfoot announces closures amid 'stay at home' order
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced the closure of parks and libraries amid the 'stay at home' order Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday afternoon.

Dow drops more than 900 points, ending worst week since 2008

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 134 points, or 0.7 percent, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose 1.01 percent and 1.6 percent, respectively.

Southwest to cancel around 1,000 daily flights until April

Southwest says they will continue to assess the demand for their service with the goal of canceling flights that have alternative options and that affect the fewest number of travelers.

Gov. Pritzker announces 'stay at home' order to Illinoisans amid COVID-19 pandemic
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ordered the state's residents to remain in their homes except for essential needs, joining similar efforts in California and New York to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Woman gives birth in toilet paper aisle of Walmart store

Customers cheered at a Walmart in Missouri after a woman gave birth to a baby girl in the store's toilet paper aisle.

Police find stolen tractor-trailer full of toilet paper

Deputies with a North Carolina sheriff's department discovered a stolen 18-wheeler with 18,000 pounds of commercial bathroom paper products including toilet paper.

Pritzker issues 'stay at home' order to Illinois residents

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday ordered all state residents to remain in their homes except for essentials, joining similar dramatic efforts in California and New York to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Federal prosecutor in Chicago appointed to fight COVID-19 fraud

Assistant U.S. Attorney Tyler Murray, Chief of the office’s Financial Crimes Section,will serve as the COVID-19 Fraud Coordinator.

Principal transforms into superhero for lunch delivery amid COVID-19 outbreak

A Gwinnett County principal transformed into a superhero this week as his school made sure students who normally rely on free meals or reduced lunches don't go hungry amid the coronavirus outbreak. 

Indiana postpones May 5 primary due to coronavirus threat

Indiana political leaders say they decided to postpone the state's May 5 primary because of concern about the coronavirus pandemic.

Deputies: 8 arrested in California for price-gouging toilet paper, hand sanitizer

Deputies with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department arrested eight people involved with reselling items like toilet paper and hand sanitizer for outrageous prices.

Tulane student recounts being quarantined during coronavirus panic
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Tulane University sophomore Lauren Flowers calls in to talk about her experience being quarantined in her dorm room for four days with symptoms of coronavirus.

Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15 from April 15

The United States is moving its tax deadline from April 15 to July 15, according to a tweet by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.