Outbreak | Coronavirus and COVID-19 in Chicago
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
- Recovery: State's post-pandemic plan
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
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
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?
- June update: Chicago by the numbers
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