The Chicago Reporter is publishing the daily count of COVID-19 cases and deaths, county-by-county, using data from the Illinois Department of Health.
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Coronavirus en Illinois: mapa actualizado diariamente
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The Chicago Reporter está publicando el recuento diario de casos y muertes en Illinois de COVID-19, condado por condado, utilizando datos del Departamento de Salud de Illinois.
Coronavirus
ROUNDUP: How the Chicago region is grappling with the coronavirus pandemic
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Here’s your summary of the latest in how local residents and officials are dealing with the strictest social distancing orders yet as jobless claims soar and local healthcare systems brace for the worst.
Perspectives
Coronavirus shapes a new role for houses of worship and faith communities
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Congregations must rise up and fill in the gaps of preparedness and support for those in society most adversely impacted by the new reality of social distancing measures.
Perspectives
New federal sick leave law – who’s eligible, who’s not and how many weeks do you get
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Confused about how the new law affects you? You’re not alone. An employment law scholar explains the ins and outs.
Perspectives
Trump’s right: Congress should give Americans $1,000 right now to fight the coronavirus recession
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An economist specializing in inequality explains how a basic income guarantee is just what low-wage workers and the economy need.
Perspectives
Coronavirus quarantines and your legal rights: 4 questions answered
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An expert explains how your individual rights could be affected during the coronavirus crisis.
Perspectives
Coronavirus: Will courts continue to operate, preserving the rule of law?
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Compared to many other advanced countries, both federal and state court systems in the United States are behind in using videoconferencing in court settings.
Perspectives: The Powers That Be
Cook County Jail should reduce population to address coronavirus threat
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The Chicago Community Bond Fund and dozens of other organizations call to release detainees held because they can’t afford bail and limit new admissions to protect inmates, staff, and the general public.
Perspectives
Coronavirus, kids and school closings: A public health expert answers 4 questions
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So far, children have not been as sickened by the coronavirus as adults. So why do officials talk about closing schools? And what does this mean for you as a parent? A public health expert explains.
Perspectives
Online learning will be hard for kids whose schools close – and the digital divide will make it even harder for some of them
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Encouraging kids to complete their work can be tough for families managing full-time work and family obligations on a tight budget. And that’s true even when schools are operating normally.