How to get your stimulus check if you didn't file taxes

TurboTax and the IRS have created the Coronavirus Tax Center to help Americans determine if they are qualified for a stimulus check and how much can be expected.

COVID-19 relief fund makes 1st distribution of $5.5M

A campaign to raise money for Illinois nonprofits blindsided by the spread of the coronavirus announced its first distribution of $5.5 million Wednesday.

Illinois delays tax filing deadline from April 15 to July

Governor JB Pritzker has announced Illinois is delaying its deadline to file income taxes in the state.

General Motors helping make more ventilation systems for hospitals

General Motors has said that it is partnering with Ventec Life Systems to increase production of desperately-needed ventilators to help patients suffering from respiratory problems.

No parking tickets, debt collection in Chicago until April 30 due to COVID-19 pandemic

The City of Chicago will coordinate with the company that owns the meters in the city to make certain no ticketing occurs unless the issue poses a safety threat.

Illinois Lottery closes claim centers over coronavirus concerns

The Illinois Lottery is closing claim centers statewide amid the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Monday.

Starbucks will be temporarily switching to a 'to go' mode due to COVID-19 concerns

Starbucks has announced that beginning on Sunday all of its North American stores will switch to a `to go' model for at least two weeks because of the coronavirus.

Stock futures plunge after Fed takes emergency action

U.S. stock futures fell sharply after the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates and more companies and governments took action over the weekend to shut down European and American society in the face of the growing virus outbreak.