South Central Community Services, Inc. hosted a virtual town hall meeting for residents featuring local elected officials answering questions about Census 2020. Photos courtesy of South Central Community Services, Inc.

South Central Community Services, Inc. hosted a virtual town hall meeting for residents featuring local elected officials answering questions about Census 2020. Photos courtesy of …

Published on May 6, 2020
Larry Roberts, Jr. is the owner of Larry’s Barber College, which has six locations. He has been cutting hair for more than 30 years and says that before returning to shops and salons, people need to be educated on safety protocols during COVID-19. Photo courtesy of Larry Roberts, Jr.

Larry Roberts, Jr. is the owner of Larry’s Barber College, which has six locations. He has been cutting hair for more than 30 years and …

Published on May 6, 2020
Cleaning auto wheel

Cleaning auto wheel

Published on May 6, 2020
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PRNewsfoto/Wurl

Published on May 6, 2020
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PRNewsfoto/Standard Motor Products, Inc.

Published on May 6, 2020

Published on May 6, 2020

Published on May 6, 2020
University Park Mayor Joseph E. Roudez III (pictured) was instrumental in Amazon building its latest fulfi llment center in the South Suburb. The $150 million facility will be 1.2 million square feet and is set to bring more than 800 jobs. Photo courtesy of Joseph E. Roudez

University Park Mayor Joseph E. Roudez III (pictured) was instrumental in Amazon building its latest fulfi llment center in the South Suburb. The $150 million …

Published on May 6, 2020
Anthony McCaskill is the chairman of the South Suburban Regional Black Chamber of Commerce. McCaskill is offering his perspective as a landlord on the prospect of rent strikes and rent freezes during COVID-19. Photo courtesy of Anthony McCaskill

Anthony McCaskill is the chairman of the South Suburban Regional Black Chamber of Commerce. McCaskill is offering his perspective as a landlord on the prospect …

Published on May 6, 2020

Published on May 6, 2020
In the U.S., Feed the Children has collaborated with more than 190 community partners coast-to-coast and in the heartland to provide boxes of shelf-stable food and daily life essentials.

In the U.S., Feed the Children has collaborated with more than 190 community partners coast-to-coast and in the heartland to provide boxes of shelf-stable food …

Published on May 6, 2020
All Illinois Department of Employment Security offices are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the state agency reported nearly 600,000 unemployment claims have been filed online since April 25, 2020. Photo credit: Wendell Hutson

All Illinois Department of Employment Security offices are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the state agency reported nearly 600,000 unemployment claims have been …

Published on May 6, 2020
U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-1st) has proposed legislation that would require deferred mortgage payments to be repaid at the end of the loan term rather than the deferral period, and would also provide assistance to renters behind on payments. Photo credit: Wendell Hutson

U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-1st) has proposed legislation that would require deferred mortgage payments to be repaid at the end of the loan term rather …

Published on May 6, 2020
Alison Arwady, MD, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, speaks about the Chi COVID Coach app and how it will give daily guidance for those who are in self-isolation and quarantine. Photo courtesy of City of Chicago

Alison Arwady, MD, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, speaks about the Chi COVID Coach app and how it will give daily guidance …

Published on May 6, 2020
Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds

Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds

Published on May 6, 2020