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Coronavirus Emergency Loans Offered To Illinois Small Businesses

Amid a massive spike in applications for unemployment benefits, eligible workers can now apply immediately thanks to a new executive order.

Blood Donations Encouraged Amid IL Coronavirus Crisis

According to Red Cross, blood donations are facing a serious shortage.

Coronavirus Prompts Changes In How Food Pantries Distribute Food

Food pantries are also seeing an increase in clients served as the COVID-19 pandemic closes businesses

Coronavirus Test Made By Abbott Labs Wins FDA Emergency Approval

The company is ramping up production in an effort to provide 1 million tests a week to hospitals and labs by the end of the month.

Senior Living Center Employee Contracts Coronavirus

An employee at Church Creek Senior Living in Arlington Heights has tested positive for COVID-19.

Masjids, Churches In West Suburbs Suspend Services Indefinitely

Due to coronavirus concerns, both the Catholic Diocese of Joliet and various Masjids in the west suburbs have suspended normal services.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Gyms Ordered Closed Amid Coronavirus Emergency
• 2 Charged After Police Chase
• Woman Hurt In Home Invasion
• Teacher At Senior Center In Quarantine
• Feds Investigate Town Over Fair Housing
• Brookfield Zoo Closed Through April 30
• Drive-Up Coronavirus Testing Offered
• 'I Might Have The Coronavirus': Woman Disgusted By Encounter

Across America

• How To Cope Amid Coronavirus Social Distancing: Social Worker
• Coronavirus U.S. Updates: Border Closing, Relief Measure OK'd

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