Coronavirus in Illinois updates: Here’s what’s happening with the COVID-19 outbreak in the Chicago area this weekend
A day after Mayor
The city is continuing to try to get ahead of the novel coronavirus outbreak:
On Friday, officials announced eight more deaths in
Adhering to the stay at home order should come easier today as thunder’s rumbling began early Saturday morning. Officials warned of possible thunderstorms, large hail and up to 60mph winds through Sunday. Tornados in the northern part of the state are also possible.
As the virus continues to spread, the Tribune is keeping a running list of
Here are the latest updates on the new coronavirus in the
Citing the need to ensure the safety of its guests and staff, the
“This is an unprecedented time in our history,” the group behind such high-profile restaurants as Publican, Blackbird and Avec announced in a statement posted on Facebook. “As the severity of COVID-19 continues to escalate in
“It’s with this in mind that we feel it’s the right time to temporarily postpone all delivery and carry out across our restaurants, beginning with avec this evening, and for
For more than 1,300 area restaurants offering takeout and delivery, see our story here
Residents and businesses must be within the University’s footprint, in
The University will use on-campus dining facilities to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinners and is partnering with the
Local businesses in the nine communities can apply for
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The first week of the state’s stay-at-home order included scattered complaints of gatherings and group activities in the
Despite the order, suburbs throughout the region saw residents flock to public places as the weather warmed midweek. Crowds prompted
As a result, he said, the courts would be locked due to “social distancing and poor judgement by members of the community.”
The park district had already locked dog parks, though open spaces and trails remain accessible. Recently, Pilmer received a request from a resident to put volleyball nets up in the park district’s sand court, but he said the agency would not do so to prevent large gatherings.
People over 60 who are showing symptoms for COVID-19 can now be tested at a Northwest Side testing location for first responders, officials said.
Starting Saturday, people that qualify can join first responders and health care professionals for testing at
In a hazardous weather outlook, officials warned of possible thunderstorms, large hail and up to 60mph winds through Sunday.
The outlook for north central and northeast
Moving into the afternoon and evening hours, an outbreak of severe thunderstorms with the possibility of very large hail and tornados including a threat of “significant tornadoes,” officials said.
Officials said it appears that the greatest threat for tornadoes will be along and south of the
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State officials announced four more deaths related to the new coronavirus and 250 new cases
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236 new cases reported in
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Man charged with aggravated battery for allegedly yelling ‘corona’ and coughing in cop’s face
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