Free resources to keep learning going while COVID-19 keeps students at home
Free resources to keep learning going while COVID-19 keeps students at home
COVID-19 has forced classes to close, but children’s educations can continue with some creativity and a wealth of free resources for online learning at home.
Melanie McCullough: Bradford Snack Shack
Melanie McCullough: Bradford Snack Shack
“Each year we've had another mountain to climb, but it hasn’t been the end of us."
Every Illinois metro area loses population for second year in a row
Every Illinois metro area loses population for second year in a row
New census data reveals that for a second year, all 10 metro areas based primarily in Illinois experienced population decline.
By Bryce Hill
Ken Jarosch: Jarosch Bakery
Ken Jarosch: Jarosch Bakery
“People should know [that] nobody appreciates the small businesses until they’re gone."
Those closest to a disaster tend to show best how to respond
Those closest to a disaster tend to show best how to respond
The individual choices we make every day will curb or aggravate the pandemic. And the policies we collectively pursue will either let us bounce back or aggravate the economic disaster.
By Brad Weisenstein
Coronavirus pandemic delays REAL ID deadline
Coronavirus pandemic delays REAL ID deadline
Americans previously needed to update their ID by Oct. 1 to be allowed to fly and visit federal facilities without additional documentation.
Illinois moves Tax Day to July 15 in response to coronavirus spread
Illinois moves Tax Day to July 15 in response to coronavirus spread
The change puts Illinois in line with the new federal deadline announced in response to the spread of the coronavirus.
Proposal would cut pay for Chicago politicians to fund coronavirus response
Proposal would cut pay for Chicago politicians to fund coronavirus response
One Chicago alderman is calling for the city’s 53 elected officials to forfeit their six-figure salaries for 15 days.
By Austin Berg
Linda Leinweber: Shears to You Salon
Linda Leinweber: Shears to You Salon
"Taxes are my biggest concern: My property taxes."
Katie Anderson: Anderson’s Candy Shop
Katie Anderson: Anderson’s Candy Shop
“Every day at work I hold my breath until 2:30 when the governor goes on to [say] what’s going to happen next."
Pritzker gives stay-at-home order for Illinois, in effect until April 7
Pritzker gives stay-at-home order for Illinois, in effect until April 7
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on March 20 ordered state residents to stay home except for essential workers and trips for supplies. The order came as Illinois recorded its fifth death and 585 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
By Brad Weisenstein
Bill would allow licensed, out-of-state nurses to serve Illinois patients
Bill would allow licensed, out-of-state nurses to serve Illinois patients
To prepare for a rise in hospital visits, Illinois should remove interstate barriers for medical professionals.