Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday said the state wouldn't hit its highest level of COVID-19 cases until mid-May, weeks after originally projected, throwing into question whether the Democrat will extend his...
The number of black Chicago residents becoming infected with the coronavirus and those dying of the disease remains disproportionately high, city officials said Monday.
Black residents made up about...
The University of Illinois has allowed medical students to graduate early as the pressing need for healthcare workers has increased amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Graduates could start their residency...
As coronavirus continues to spread throughout the United States, another potential health crisis looms – blood shortages.
American Red Cross reported an “unprecedented” number of cancellations...
A group of chefs, restaurant owners, consultants, doctors, law students and others has come up with a way to put restaurant workers who were thrown out of work by the coronavirus crisis back in the kitchen...
Illinois could face a $7 billion state budget deficit during the next two years as the coronavirus takes a toll on the economy, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday.
The economy has suffered as residents...
Hillary Flores, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief
• April 14, 2020
Undocumented immigrants are not eligible for the federal government’s $2 trillion stimulus package, leading those that identify as undocumented during this pandemic crisis toward desperation.
But...
A federal judge in Chicago Thursday ordered one of the nation’s largest jails to take prompt action to stem the potentially catastrophic spread of the coronavirus, including by ensuring that its more...
As Jazmine kissed her daughters goodbye before leaving out for work, she felt terrified at the thought of coming back home to them after her shift was over.
Much like many other essential workers...
Chicago immigrants who do not have legal status in the U.S. are eligible for all relief programs run by the city amid the coronavirus outbreak, Mayor Lori Lightfoot ordered Tuesday.
Lightfoot said that...
Chicago nonprofits are raising funds to help undocumented families and individuals financially struggling because of the coronavirus.
President Donald Trump signed a stimulus package on March 27 that...
Hillary Flores, La DePaulia Editor-in-Chief
• April 2, 2020
As the virus continues to spread, with 5,994 reported cases of COVID-19, one Latino-owned Chicago restaurant came together to deliver individual food packages to first- responders.
Frank Maza and Joy...
