A look at Illinois’ primary, from high court to U.S. Senate
Voters across the state got the chance Tuesday to decide competitive primary races for the U.S. House and Illinois Supreme Court as concerns about the coronavirus outbreak loom large.
Voters across the state got the chance Tuesday to decide competitive primary races for the U.S. House and Illinois Supreme Court as concerns about the coronavirus outbreak loom large.
Metra to consider service reductions after Friday amid coronavirus crisis
Metra is considering service reductions, but won’t be changing schedules until after Friday, if they decide to change at all, Metra spokesman Michael Gillis said.
Metra is considering service reductions, but won’t be changing schedules until after Friday, if they decide to change at all, Metra spokesman Michael Gillis said.
Kevin Durant among 4 Brooklyn Nets who tested positive for coronavirus: report
NBA star Kevin Durant is among four Brooklyn Nets players who’ve tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to a report.
NBA star Kevin Durant is among four Brooklyn Nets players who’ve tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to a report.
Kevin Durant, 3 other Brooklyn Nets players test positive for coronavirus
Four Brooklyn Nets players have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, according to the team.
Four Brooklyn Nets players have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, according to the team.
Police department asking criminal activity to cease during coronavirus outbreak
"We appreciate your anticipated cooperation in halting crime & thank all the criminals in advance," the Facebook post read.
"We appreciate your anticipated cooperation in halting crime & thank all the criminals in advance," the Facebook post read.
University of Illinois postpones all commencement ceremonies in May due to coronavirus
The University of Illinois campuses in Urbana-Champaign, Chicago and Springfield have postponed all commencement ceremonies scheduled to take place in May because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The University of Illinois campuses in Urbana-Champaign, Chicago and Springfield have postponed all commencement ceremonies scheduled to take place in May because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Target to close at 9 PM, reserve hour for vulnerable guests amid COVID-19 outbreak
Target announced Tuesday that it will limit store hours and set specific hours to more vulnerable guests amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Target announced Tuesday that it will limit store hours and set specific hours to more vulnerable guests amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
All 30 MLB clubs to each pay $1 million toward ballpark workers during coronavirus delay
More details regarding how and when the funds will be available will be announced on a team-by-team basis.
More details regarding how and when the funds will be available will be announced on a team-by-team basis.
Illinois officials point fingers over primary voting issues
A Chicago elections official and Illinois’ Democratic governor traded accusations on Tuesday as city voters reported problems casting ballots after days of public debate over whether the state’s primary should be postponed because of the coronavirus threat.
A Chicago elections official and Illinois’ Democratic governor traded accusations on Tuesday as city voters reported problems casting ballots after days of public debate over whether the state’s primary should be postponed because of the coronavirus threat.
Trump administration announces 90-day delay for many tax payments
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said individuals will be able to delay paying up to $1 million in payments.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said individuals will be able to delay paying up to $1 million in payments.
First coronavirus death confirmed in Illinois, governor announces
Governor JB Pritzker has announced the first coronavirus death in Illinois as the state total of cases has now risen to 160.
Governor JB Pritzker has announced the first coronavirus death in Illinois as the state total of cases has now risen to 160.
Woman gave fake name, tested positive for coronavirus and then disappeared
Mayor Ras J. Baraka says authorities have located the woman who went missing after she tested positive for coronavirus.
Mayor Ras J. Baraka says authorities have located the woman who went missing after she tested positive for coronavirus.
Gas prices could hit 99 cents in some states due to coronavirus and supplies, expert says
One gas analyst says the national average price could soon dip below $2 a gallon, with some stations potentially charging as little as 99 cents.
One gas analyst says the national average price could soon dip below $2 a gallon, with some stations potentially charging as little as 99 cents.
Chicago Fire Department paramedic tests positive for coronavirus
“There’s no indication that the member contracted the virus during a service call," the city's health commissioner said.
“There’s no indication that the member contracted the virus during a service call," the city's health commissioner said.
Uber, Lyft suspending shared ride options in response to coronavirus
Uber and Lyft announced on Tuesday that they would be suspending their respective pool and shared options in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Uber and Lyft announced on Tuesday that they would be suspending their respective pool and shared options in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Bay Area takes unprecedented action, issuing legal order for residents to stay at home
In an unprecedented move to slow the spread of an illness killing people throughout the world, six Bay Area counties on Monday issued a legal order directing their residents to stay at home for three weeks starting Tuesday.
In an unprecedented move to slow the spread of an illness killing people throughout the world, six Bay Area counties on Monday issued a legal order directing their residents to stay at home for three weeks starting Tuesday.
Amazon limiting shipments to warehouses for next 3 weeks
Amazon, in an attempt to fill its warehouses with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand, said Tuesday that it will limit what suppliers can send to its warehouses for the next three weeks.
Amazon, in an attempt to fill its warehouses with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand, said Tuesday that it will limit what suppliers can send to its warehouses for the next three weeks.
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, a woman was able to share her engagement with her isolated grandfather
A North Carolina woman was able to share a special moment with her grandfather through the window of his nursing home.
A North Carolina woman was able to share a special moment with her grandfather through the window of his nursing home.
White House seeks $850 billion economic stimulus amid coronavirus concerns: AP sources
The White House is proposing a roughly $850 billion emergency stimulus to address the economic cost of the new coronavirus.
The White House is proposing a roughly $850 billion emergency stimulus to address the economic cost of the new coronavirus.
Administration considering sending checks to citizens as coronavirus relief
Republican Sen. Mitt Romney is proposing $1,000 checks for every American due to coronavirus.
Republican Sen. Mitt Romney is proposing $1,000 checks for every American due to coronavirus.