Barbershops, Nail Salons Fear They Could Be Next For Coronavirus Closures
Bars and restaurants are shut down for dine-in, and now barbershops and nail salons fear they could be next.
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Bars and restaurants are shut down for dine-in, and now barbershops and nail salons fear they could be next.
"It's kind of this thought: how am I going to pay rent?" musician John Perrin said.
"I know what that it feels like to be down and out and sometimes you need someone to give you a helping hand."
Macy's employs around 125,000 employees and more than 700 stores across the country.
"There will be no adult supervision at the schools to support the students. So we are imploring families not to send their children to school."
At 9 p.m. Monday, every restaurant and bar in the state of Illinois will close its doors.
"We did about five times normal sales between Thursday and Sunday."
McDonald's restaurants will continue to serve food through drive-through windows, walk-in take-out, and McDelivery through Uber Eats.
Dylcia McBlackwell couldn't justify taking a single spring vacation. Air fares were so cheap, she decided to book three. Now the 39-year-old food service worker from Chicago has tickets to fly to Denver to visit friends next month followed by a May trip to Charleston, South Carolina.
With the coronavirus outbreak drastically reducing the demand for travel, United Airlines announced Sunday that it plans to reduce its capacity by 50 percent for April and May, and cut its corporate officers' salary by 50 percent.
Small business owners that took a hit with the canceled St. Patrick's Day celebrations are now fearing even more of a financial struggle.
The casino said there are no known COVID-19 cases on the property, but it is suspending operations "out of an abundance of caution and to promote the social distancing recommended by health officials."
"I have never seen a demand for products sanitizers, toilet paper or any product as I'm seeing it now."
Illinois Restaurant Association president Sam Toia said restaurants have seen a 40% to 70% decline in business since the COVID-19 outbreak.
Chicago is staring down a projected budget deficit of over $1 billion for 2026, weeks after the mayor warned city finances are "at the point of no return."
A conservative justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court says she will not seek reelection, creating an open race for a seat on the court that's controlled 4-3 by liberals.
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next week she's not running for reelection in 2026.
A coalition of Black faith and community leaders held a rally in downtown Chicago Friday to demand Trump keep the National Guard out of the city.
The Department of Health and Human Services warned Illinois and 45 other states and territories that it will withhold federal funding over the state's sex education curriculum.
Some municipalities have decided to keep the tax in place at the municipal level, on the grounds that they need the revenue.
Some local gas stations as of Tuesday afternoon were posting prices of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded, and more than $5 for premium.
Many drivers are as frustrated with the unexplained spike in their auto insurance as they are with congestion on the roads.
The Arlington Heights Village Board on Monday night approved a new 5% streaming tax.
Morton Grove slapped the seller with code violations after the sale to the Hovey family was completed, which prevented them from getting a deed.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
A Chicago rock climber was grounded by a scary medical issue — a cyst in her brain. But a friendly face in the operating room helped Sophie Lin get to the gym again.
With school starting next week for thousands of students, health officials are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated.
Chicago public health officials on Tuesday confirmed the city's first three human cases of West Nile virus in 2025.
Sicknesses creep up with kids being in close quarters in school. With that in mind, a grieving Northwest Indiana family wants to share a message about vaccinating children.
The private equity firm Sycamore Partners has completed its acquisition of Walgreens, ending the drugstore chain's run as a publicly traded company.
Accessories retailer Claire's just revealed a list of hundreds of stores it will close as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
A company that installs license plate-detecting cameras to aid law enforcement has halted operations with federal agencies because of ongoing concerns among officials in Illinois and elsewhere.
A Wisconsin man has pleaded guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Some of the fans who received the email have long histories with the team, and there are a lot of concerns.
The choir has been making Chicago proud with their run on "America's Got Talent," and this week, voters advanced them to the semifinals.
The sold-out show kicked off at 7:30 p.m. Chicago is one of only three U.S. cities on the band's world tour.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Oasis won't be in Chicago for another two days, but you can get merch from their tour now.
Even though the Trump administration is preparing to launch a major immigration enforcement operation in Chicago as soon as one week, Gov. JB Pritzker said Friday he has yet to hear from the White House about what that plan could entail.
A spokesman for the base said they've been approached by the Department of Homeland Security about assisting with upcoming immigration enforcement operations in the city.
On June 4, Myers would normally be at work, but that day, she said she decided to go with her husband to his scheduled asylum hearing at 55 East Monroe.
On June 4, Myers would normally be at work, but that day, she said she decided to go with her husband to his scheduled asylum hearing at 55 East Monroe.
Friday marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana, unleashing catastrophic flooding and heartache, but there’s also been a remarkable discovery.
Chicago is staring down a projected budget deficit of over $1 billion for 2026, weeks after the mayor warned city finances are "at the point of no return."
The operations will mirror the tactics used in Los Angeles that sparked massive protests, sources tell CBS News.
Cynthia Myers and Cheiah Amidoubimba Fall were broken apart just over a year after getting married.
The upcoming I.C.E. activity could begin as soon as next week in Chicago, according to internal documents obtained by the New York Times.
"Riot Mike" Petryshyn is teaming up with the White Sox and Beggar's Pizza for a John Stamos pie at the rate field.
Questions have arisen about the future of Illinois' criminal detention system, in light of President Trump's executive order to bring back cash bail.
Anthony Filomena said his firing by the Chicago Blackhawks has made it difficult to find another job in public relations.
In an exclusive interview, a whistleblower said the mental health crews want to work — but are being held back from helping people by limited hours and red tape.
Illinois is one of 20 states now suing the Trump administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. In Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. Workers warn many will now be left behind.
Neighbors in Lincoln Park said mail trucks parked as far as the eye can see along busy Clark Street aren't just taking up valuable parking, but potentially putting students in danger while they walk to school.
The Yankees homered for the sixth straight game, with 18 total in that span.
Willy Adames homered twice, Jung Hoo Lee singled in the winning run in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 to complete a three-game sweep.
The Kane County Cougars are giving away Pope Leo XIV bobbleheads on Thursday when they host the Gary Southshore RailCats.
Rafael Devers homered twice and doubled in a run on the way to five RBIs, Matt Chapman hit his 200th career home run in the seventh, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 12-3 for their fourth straight win.
Andrew Benintendi hit his 15th home run in the White Sox's fourth.
Illinois State Police said at 7:31 p.m., troopers were called for shots fired on the inbound Eisenhower at 25th Avenue in Broadview.
The 12-year-old boy was shot in the chest, the 15-year-old boy in the hip.
Officers were pursuing the driver for hitting several Chicago police vehicles.
Police said the incident stemmed from a stolen vehicle pursuit, and the suspect ran off on foot and entered a home.
Two children were killed and 18 other people were injured when the shooter opened fire at Annunciation Catholic Church during a Mass.
