Two Smithfield meat processing plants in Illinois closed due to coronavirus concerns

Smithfield Foods Inc. announced Friday that it will shutter operations at its Monmouth, Illinois, plant beginning Monday and until further notice. The company's location in St. Charles, Illinois, is also being closed until early May so that it can be cleaned and social distancing requirements put into place.

Family makes sidewalk chalk Monopoly game during COVID-19 lockdown

A family in Grimes, Iowa, made a full game of Monopoly on a neighborhood sidewalk using chalk as a way to keep themselves busy during the coronavirus lockdown, local media reported.

Major changes planned for restaurants due to COVID-19

Restaurants will have to struggle through another month by offering carryout, and when they do re-open, they will look and feel a lot different than we remember.

Pregnancy resources available during coronavirus pandemic
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Most everything in life might be put on hold for now but one thing that isn't is pregnancy. Bump Club and Beyond has taken its content online and launched a series of webinars with experts to help expectant parents all over the country get ready for parenthood.

Americans stockpile frozen pizza, causing potential shortage, amid coronavirus

During the month of March, Americans bought $275 million worth of frozen pizza, which is an increase of 92% from the same time period last year.

Without teachers to report abuse cases, many children likely suffering at home

Child abuse prevention experts said that they are concerned many cases are going unreported, since children are isolated at home and away from teachers, daycare workers and neighbors who might intervene.

Georgia dad creates hibachi dinner for son's birthday

A Fayetteville father recently got creative with his family's dinner while sheltering in place. 

Nonprofit aims to revive restaurant jobs while providing meals to healthcare workers on the front-lines

Off Their Plate, a nonprofit organization with the aim of reviving restaurant jobs and providing meals to healthcare workers on the front-lines of the coronavirus pandemic, launched this week in Chicago.

Panera, Subway and Potbelly selling groceries during pandemic

Panera, Subway and Potbelly are among the restaurant chains selling groceries to be helpful and to make up for lost cash during the pandemic.