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Chicago Police Board Officially Picks 3 Finalists For CPD SuperintendentCPD Deputy Chief of Patrol Ernest Cato III, Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman, and former Dallas Police Chief David Brown are the three nominees to permanently replace former Supt. Eddie Johnson.
Chicago ER Doctor And The Battle Against COVID-19: 'Stay Home. This Is The Real Deal'"I deal with gunshots every day and trauma and crazy stuff. And this is the only thing that scares me."
64 Chicago Police Officers, Staff Have Now Tested Positive For CoronavirusThe Chicago Police Department on Wednesday reported that the number of coronavirus cases within its officers and staff have risen to 64.
Inmates Fight To Be Released From Cook County Jail Amid Coronavirus OutbreakHundreds of inmates at the Cook County Jail were fighting Wednesday to be released while they await trial amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Small Businesses Can Begin Applying For Federal Paycheck Protection Program Loans FridayThe federal Paycheck Protection Program offers loans and will forgive them if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities.
Workers At Adult Care Facility Say They Are Wearing Painters' Masks For Multiple Days As COVID-19 ProtectionA state-run home in Kankakee has 12 cases of COVID-19, and for those who work at the facility, concern over how the place is being run is making them nervous.
Protective Shield Developed For First Responders Facing COVID-19 Cases"I feel a little bit like it's a war effort. Because this is a war against the virus. It's the thing that we need right now. Sticking together and not making profit out of it."
Illinois Attorney General Investigating More Than 900 Price-Gouging Complaints During Coronavirus PandemicThe Illinois Attorney General's Office is investigating more than 900 price-gouging complaints from people across the state who accused businesses of hiking their prices during the coronavirus pandemic.
Should You Be Wearing A Mask During The COVID-19 Outbreak?"If you are an individual who is asymptomatic you don't suspect you are ill with any respiratory illness or coronavirus, you don't need to wear a mask."
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Small Businesses Can Begin Applying For Federal Paycheck Protection Program Loans FridayThe federal Paycheck Protection Program offers loans and will forgive them if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities.
Illinois Attorney General Investigating More Than 900 Price-Gouging Complaints During Coronavirus PandemicThe Illinois Attorney General's Office is investigating more than 900 price-gouging complaints from people across the state who accused businesses of hiking their prices during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus in Illinois: Small Clinics Struggle To Stay Open While Keeping Medical Staff Safe"Yes, it's scary but this is what we signed up to do."
Plan Could Turn McCormick Place Into Field Hospital Amid COVID-19 PandemicThe CBS 2 Investigators have uncovered a plan to use McCormick Place and three shuttered hospitals to fill the gap in hospital beds.
COVID-19 Testing Is On The Rise In Illinois, But Swab Shortage Poses ProblemIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday emphasized the need to start target testing for coronavirus.
Couple Says They Can't Get Their Money Back From Venue After Wedding Was Canceled Due To Coronavirus ClosuresWe met one couple who not only face the loss of their income – but also prepaid for their wedding and can’t get any of their money back.
How Loss Of Ridership Due To Coronavirus Might Be Affecting Metra's Bottom LineOn Monday morning, commuters who still have to get into Chicago for work will need to adjust to different schedules on Metra.
Illinois Eyeing Sites For Potential Patient Overflow At Hospitals For CoronavirusGov. J. B. Pritzker is eying potential sites that could treat an overflow of patients if hospitals reach capacity during the coronavirus pandemic.
Are Chicago Hospitals Ready For Influx Of Coronavirus Patients? Not Likely, Harvard Estimates Show
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Inmates Fight To Be Released At Cook County JailCBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey spent the last two days in court, tracking who has been released amid the coronavirus pandemic. She reported Wednesday that judges are in a very difficult position.
Small Businesses Can Begin Applying For Federal Paycheck Protection Program Loans FridayThe federal Paycheck Protection Program offers loans and will forgive them if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities.
Chicago Weather: Poor Visibility In The MorningCBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 5 p.m. forecast for April 1, 2020.
Should People Be Wearing Masks Out In Public During the COVID-19 Crisis?CBS 2's Vince Gerasole reports on what health experts are saying about using and not using a mask when out and about during the COVID-19 crisis.
Concerns grow Over How State Facility In Kankakee Is Handling OutbreakA state-run home in Kankakee has 12 cases of COVID-19, and for those who work at the facility, concern over how the place is being run is making them nervous.
Illinois Attorney General's Office Flooded With Price-Gouging ComplaintsFrom Chicago to Lombard to Shorewood to Lockport and everywhere in between, price-gouging complaints are still flowing in amid the coronavirus crisis. CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini reports.
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'I'm Preparing For No Season At All': MLB Insider Jared Diamond Admits Grim Outlook For 2020 MLB SeasonWith the continued spread of the coronavirus and extended stay at home guidelines in effect, the MLB season appears to be slipping away.
Bears Finalize 1-Year Contract With Former Seahawks Guard Germain IfediIfedi figures to replace Kyle Long at right guard after the Bears released the three-time Pro Bowl pick who was limited the past four seasons by injuries.
'Things Are Going To Hurt More' Without Fans For NXT Superstar Keith LeeKeith Lee will be defending his NXT North American championship without a live audience, which is strange for pro wrestling, which feeds off of its fans' energy.
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