From virtually wandering museums to watching a concert from the comfort of your bed to attending a club night in your pajamas, here are eight virtual experiences to help you pass the time.
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It has been three weeks into mandatory stay-at-home orders in Illinois, yet there are still days more to come. At this time, it is extremely important to take care of ourselves. TRC editor Carolyn created this list of apps that you may find helpful to reduce your anxiety.
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While the world is in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and small businesses are going through an interesting time. Some small businesses are coming up with different solutions to keep an income going.
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More than 6.6 million people applied for unemployment aid last week as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rock the U.S. economy. With the recent extension of federal social distancing guidelines and the Illinois stay-at-home order to April 30, many residents inside and outside of Illinois are worried about making ends meet. Two groups at the center of this rising tension are landlords and renters.
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This daily update is published on Free Spirit Media’s COVID-19 response hub and The TRiiBE’s Daily Dose.
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CHICAGO - The statewide attempts to slow the spread of COVID-19 has left Chicagoans stuck at home with more than a little extra time on their hands. Luckily, independent bookstores around the city have found ways to keep the city busy while adhering to the shelter-in-home order. While the physical shops have shut their doors to foot traffic, here are five booksellers keeping us well-read as we stay at home.
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Here are some ways that you can use your time while social distancing to produce your own content rather than consume it.
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Social distancing has led many Americans to find comfort in virtual interactions like Tik Tok videos, according to recent data from the analytics site Sensor Tower.
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Due to the coronavirus pandemic South Side native Mariama Bounds has taken time to reflect on the crisis and mentally prepare for her future role as a medical professional.
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Birdia Jenkins estimates that between 80 to 100 people relied on the food bank run out of Holy Sanctuary Community Church for their weekly supply of groceries. However, as the state-mandated closures of gathering places continue in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Holy Sanctuary’s doors remain shut, as does the food bank.
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Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic hitting across the country, many universities have either cancelled or rescheduled their spring commencement, some even switched to an online commencement. Cancellation of graduation ceremonies has reached over 60 universities in Illinois. Most students affected by this change claim that a traditional commencement is what they deserve for their hard work.
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In the days leading up to the statewide shelter-in-place order a few West Side elected officials issued statements and provided resources for their respective constituencies.
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The Village of Oak Park was among the first municipalities within Cook County to issue a shelter-in-place order.
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