Illinois House postpones session over COVID-19 concerns

The Illinois House on Monday postponed its session in Springfield until danger from spreading COVID-19 abates.

YMCA of Metro Chicago to close centers amid coronavirus pandemic

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago will close its centers for two weeks to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, the organization announced Monday.

Amazon looks to hire 100,000 to keep up with surge in orders

Amazon said Monday that it needs to hire 100,000 people across the U.S. to keep up with a crush of orders as the coronavirus spreads and keeps more people at home, shopping online.

Illinois COVID-19 tally hits 105 as officials announce 12 new cases

Twelve new cases of coronavirus in Illinois were confirmed by health officials Monday, bringing the total number of cases to 105.

'Do not call 911 just because you ran out of toilet paper', Oregon police say

One police department in Oregon posted a reminder on their Facebook page, asking the public to not call 9-1-1 if they run out of toilet paper.

Minnesota family finds special way to visit grandma during COVID-19 lockdown

One Minnesota family found a special way to visit grandma as nursing homes across the country takes extra precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

All state parks closed because of coronavirus outbreak

The closures include all state parks, fish and wildlife areas, recreational areas, historic sites as well as the cancellation of upcoming scheduled events, IDNR said in a statement.

Supreme Court postponing arguments because of coronavirus outbreak

The Supreme Court announced Monday that it is postponing arguments for late March and early April because of the coronavirus, including fights over subpoenas for President Donald Trump's financial records.

Vegas casinos and resorts to close amid coronavirus pandemic

The owners of iconic Las Vegas casinos such as Bellagio and Wynn Las Vegas are shutting down as the coronavirus pandemic prompts authorities to lock down public gathering places.

Statewide restaurant and bar shutdown begins tonight
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Mark Spracino, chef and owner at Prosecco, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the impact the governor's order is having on service industry employees.

Health and Human Services under cyber siege amid coronavirus response: report

The Department of Health and Human Services reportedly came under siege from cyber attackers on Sunday as the department contends with the deadly coronavirus outbreak.

Peace Corps evacuating volunteers worldwide amid outbreak

The Peace Corps is telling its volunteers around the world that it is suspending all operations globally and evacuating all volunteers in light of the spread of the new coronavirus.