Criminal, civil cases in Cook County court suspended because of coronavirus

Criminal, civil cases in Cook County court suspended because of coronavirus

Most criminal and civil cases in Cook County court will be suspended for 30 days because of coronavirus concerns, Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans announced Friday night.

Most criminal and civil cases in Cook County court will be suspended for 30 days because of coronavirus concerns, Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans announced Friday night.

How to get what you need at the store during COVID-19 crisis

How to get what you need at the store during COVID-19 crisis

Many stores have instituted quantity limits per customer on certain items, including bottled water, sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, soap, rubbing alcohol, bleach, latex gloves, masks, and toilet paper. 

Many stores have instituted quantity limits per customer on certain items, including bottled water, sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, soap, rubbing alcohol, bleach, latex gloves, masks, and toilet paper. 

Seattle woman infected with coronavirus says 'don’t panic' when recounting battle with deadly illness

Seattle woman infected with coronavirus says 'don’t panic' when recounting battle with deadly illness

Elizabeth Schneider, 37, told the global news agency Agence France-Presse that she had a mild case of COVID-19, adding she hopes publicly sharing her story will “give people a little bit of hope” as fear spreads seemingly faster than the novel virus itself.

Elizabeth Schneider, 37, told the global news agency Agence France-Presse that she had a mild case of COVID-19, adding she hopes publicly sharing her story will “give people a little bit of hope” as fear spreads seemingly faster than the novel virus itself.

All Illinois casinos shutting down because of coronavirus

All Illinois casinos shutting down because of coronavirus

The Illinois Gaming Board told the state’s 10 casinos Friday that they must shut down starting Monday, March 16 to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The Illinois Gaming Board told the state’s 10 casinos Friday that they must shut down starting Monday, March 16 to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Aurora suspends public visits to airport, museums

Aurora suspends public visits to airport, museums

The city is also limiting council meetings to no more than 50 audience members, and postponing previously organized large gatherings for the next month, officials said.

The city is also limiting council meetings to no more than 50 audience members, and postponing previously organized large gatherings for the next month, officials said.

Retired Australian couple recreates canceled cruise in their living room

Retired Australian couple recreates canceled cruise in their living room

A retired couple in Melbourne, Victoria, has recreated a cruise experience from the comfort of their own living room after they canceled a trip due to the coronavirus.

A retired couple in Melbourne, Victoria, has recreated a cruise experience from the comfort of their own living room after they canceled a trip due to the coronavirus.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi says deal reached with Trump administration on emergency aid package for coronavirus

Speaker Nancy Pelosi says deal reached with Trump administration on emergency aid package for coronavirus

It builds on an emergency $8.3 billion package approved last week and is aimed at providing additional health and financial resources to arrest the sudden spread of the pandemic and the kind of economic fallout unseen in a generation.

It builds on an emergency $8.3 billion package approved last week and is aimed at providing additional health and financial resources to arrest the sudden spread of the pandemic and the kind of economic fallout unseen in a generation.

14 more coronavirus cases confirmed in Illinois; state total now 46

14 more coronavirus cases confirmed in Illinois; state total now 46

The announcement was made late Friday afternoon at a press conference with Governor JB Pritzker and other state officials.

The announcement was made late Friday afternoon at a press conference with Governor JB Pritzker and other state officials.

AMC, Regal Theaters reducing seating capacity by at least 50% due to coronavirus outbreak

AMC, Regal Theaters reducing seating capacity by at least 50% due to coronavirus outbreak

AMC Theatres and Regal Entertainment Group -- the nation's two largest movie theater chains -- announced Friday that they are reducing their maximum capacity by at least 50% due to the coronavirus outbreak.

AMC Theatres and Regal Entertainment Group -- the nation's two largest movie theater chains -- announced Friday that they are reducing their maximum capacity by at least 50% due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Illinois shuts down all schools due to coronavirus

Illinois shuts down all schools due to coronavirus

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker made the announcement late Friday afternoon at a press conference with other state officials.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker made the announcement late Friday afternoon at a press conference with other state officials.

City Colleges of Chicago suspends in person classes over coronavirus concerns

City Colleges of Chicago suspends in person classes over coronavirus concerns

The classes will be suspended from March 16 through March 22, City Colleges of Chicago officials said in a statement. Faculty and staff will report next week to prepare for “remote learning.”

The classes will be suspended from March 16 through March 22, City Colleges of Chicago officials said in a statement. Faculty and staff will report next week to prepare for “remote learning.”