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Cook County's morgue fits 285 bodies, and about 75 percent of that space is being used now, Cook County spokeswoman Natalia Derevyanny told Patch.
Officials are planning for more morgue space in case the number of bodies increases dramatically.
KONKOL COLUMN: If Cheeseheads are smarter than Illinoisans, they'd learn from our coronavirus-tainted election and postpone April voting.
"We a have a lot of reports that nurses are being told not to use N95 masks. They're using regular masks. Twelve nurses were infected. One was pregnant, and that is quite disturbing."
Twelve nurses at University of Illinois Hospital were infected with the new coronavirus. One nurse was pregnant, nurses union says.
Is she right?
Going door-to-door isn't the best idea during a pandemic, according to the mayor.
The company says its new tests are the fastest available, giving positive results within five minutes and negative results in 13 minutes.
The company says its new tests are the fastest available, giving positive results within five minutes and negative results in 13 minutes.
The CBS 2 Investigators have uncovered a plan to use McCormick Place and three shuttered hospitals to fill the gap.
Here's what Illinois is doing to help the homeless and families during the coronavirus shutdown.
Twelve nurses at University of Illinois Hospital were infected with the new coronavirus. One nurse was pregnant, nurses union says.
Twelve nurses at University of Illinois Hospital were infected with the new coronavirus. One nurse was pregnant, nurses union says.
He's relied on the drug to treat his lupus for over two decades, and now he's having trouble finding it. #IllinoisPatch
There is hope that the drug can be used to treat patients who have the coronavirus. But it is presently used to treat lupus.
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There is a risk for significant severe weather on Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening for parts of northern Illinois.
Where things stand today.
The United States now has more coronavirus cases than any other nation in the world.
After weeks of urging Trump to invoke the Defense Production Act, Pritzker was pleased the president has finally done so.
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The shelter is not taking new people during the crisis, which is "breaking our hearts." #IllinoisPatch
The order is currently set to expire April 7 — but the mayor says to be prepared for it to last longer.
City establishes $2 million COVID-19 Housing Assistance Grant program to help people make rent, mortgage payments amid coronavirus pandemic.
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Mondelez, an international food manufacturer, announced a $15 million contribution for community relief and 1,000 new jobs.
The patient was in their 60s with severe underlying health conditions.
Northwest Community Hospital confirmed the death of a patient with coronavirus on Friday.
Northwest Community Hospital confirmed the death of a patient with coronavirus on Friday.
Northwest Community Hospital confirmed the death of a patient with coronavirus on Friday.
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How much individuals and couples would get under the stimulus package bill, plus relief for student loans, mortgages and more.
Most Illinois residents can expect a direct payment, while unemployment is beefed up and extended. Here's what it could mean for you.
Several other siblings have also tested positive for coronavirus after two sisters — one of whom was the first person in Illinois to die of the illness — lost their lives to the disease.
The Cook County Medical Examiner confirms sister of Illinois' first coronavirus victim has died of the virus.
If everyone in Cook County adheres to social distancing, coronavirus may not peak until late summer, according to a recent analysis.
If everyone in Cook County adheres to social distancing, coronavirus may not peak until late summer, according to a recent analysis.
An analysis of mobile location data found people in some Illinois counties reduced their average distance traveled by more than 50 percent.
An analysis of mobile location data found people in some Illinois counties reduced their average distance traveled by more than 50 percent.
Rest in peace, Scout. #IllinoisPatch
After several years fighting cancer and featuring in Super Bowl commercials, WeatherTech Mascot Dog, Scout, has died at age 7.
An alderman donated a house, the city rented a block of hotel rooms and a church opened a social hall to shelter those in need. #IllinoisPatch
The Northern Illinois Food Bank services 900 local food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters, while fighting its own unprecedented battles.
What to expect from the weather this weekend in the Arlington Heights area.
What to expect from the weather this weekend in the Arlington Heights area.
Have fun at home: Several museums and attractions in Chicago are providing free access to tours, exhibits and more from their websites.
Police said 52-year-old coughed on officers trying to perform sobriety tests and claimed to have "the corona bacteria." #IllinoisPatch
"In light of recent news the Green Door will continue to be open as we are part of 'the fundamental building blocks that keeps our society safe and steady,'" store management claimed — but apparently, the authorities disagreed. #IllinoisPatch
Management of Green Door Video and Erotic Boutique in West Peoria was unable to convince authorities the adult retailer was "essential."
To those who continue to gather in groups, even outside, the governor said, "If you're doing these things, you are spitting in the face of the doctors and nurses and first responders who are risking everything so that you can survive. We are quite literally in the middle of a battle to save your life."
Those who refuse to distance are "spitting in the face of the doctors and nurses and first responders who are risking everything," gov says.
Jenny and Joe had a traditional wedding planned for March 21st. But their ‘3-2-1 blast-off’ theme fizzled out as the COVID-19 crisis grew.
Jenny and Joe had a traditional wedding planned for March 21st. But their '3-2-1 blast-off' theme fizzled out as the COVID-19 crisis grew.
These pets may not know exactly what social distancing is, but they're here to help!
"One friend said her father, who is 77 and on oxygen treatments, keeps going out to buy Italian sausage and chocolate cake. 'I asked him if that was worth dying for,' she wrote, 'and he said, yes.'"
KONKOL COLUMN: Keep calling your guilt-resistant parents who continue defy stay-at-home orders every day whether you like it or not.
The latest. New numbers are expected to be released this afternoon.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker is touting new emergency loans and help for small businesses.
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The organization is offering additional resources to help those struggling during these unprecedented times. #IllinoisPatch
A nurse says she was fired for warning her co-workers the face masks provided to staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago did not offer the most protection from coronavirus for health care workers. #IllinoisPatch
A nurse at Northwestern Memorial Hospital says she was fired last week after she brought her own N95 respirator to work to protect herself.
Something to make your day brighter. ❤️
The coronavirus shutdown didn't keep these Wood Dale seniors from singing their hearts out.
Congrats to the happy couple! #IllinoisPatch
The couple decided to Zoom their wedding, an experience the bride called "a rare and magical thing."
"This is a huge disappointment for all of the seniors playing their final year of the sport they love and all of their teammates as well," according to the change.org petition.
Petition states 'schedules should be modified to spill over through summer to allow athletes to finish off a full or even a partial season.'
An analysis of mobile location data found people in some Illinois counties reduced their average distance traveled by more than 50 percent.
She's had enough. #IllinoisPatch
Chicago police will start issuing $500 tickets and arresting stay-at-home order scofflaws "because we must," top cop Charlie Beck said.
In Cook County, morgue staff are preparing freezer trailers that were used during the 1995 heat wave, when 739 people died over five days. In DuPage County, the coroner said staff have worked on a "mass disaster plan." #IllinoisPatch
Officials are planning for more morgue space in case the number of bodies increases dramatically.
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