Outbreak | Coronavirus and COVID-19 in Chicago

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Illinois Impact

Data: Virus Overwhelming Illinois and Chicago

By May 1, Illinois had more than 50,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases and more than 2,200 deaths.

National: Illinois, other states struggle to slow the spread
Testing: Still hard to come by in Illinois

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Economic Impact

Illinois Small Businesses Scramble for Stability

While restaurants, retail stores and other small businesses shut down, many workers fear for their financial futures.

Food safety: Are restaurants making adjustments?
Animal shelters: Rush is on to adopt pets during pandemic

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Social Impact

Crime Data Holds Steady in Early Stages of Pandemic

The Illinois stay-at-home order has forced the public to adjust their daily routine. Criminals have, too.

Domestic violence: Hotline calls up but charges continue steady decline
Chart: Chicago thefts in 2019 and 2020

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The Data

Data: Covering the Pandemic by the Numbers

A breakdown of Illinois cases by county, data on ventilators, confirmed cases and a map of testing facilities.

Map: Breakdown of Illinois cases by county
Trends: Quarantine and chill: what are people searching for?

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