Independent contractors who file 1099 forms with the IRS are not yet eligible for unemployment benefits, but the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is urging contract workers who have lost work due to COVID-19 to apply now using the existing unemployment system. Workers who believe they may be eligible[Read More…]
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Coping with COVID: May 8
Illinois sets a new record for COVID-19 tests administered in one day. Homewood and Flossmoor cases edge up. The unemployment numbers released Friday were grim, but the state is trying to meet the huge demand for unemployment benefits. A new program starts Monday that will provide benefits to contract workers.[Read More…]
Coping with COVID: May 7
Homewood and the state reached milestone COVID-19 numbers on Thursday. The South Suburban Humane Society is holding a drive-thru kitten shower on Saturday. The Chronicle resurrects its community calendar. And a reminder about the importance of responding to the census.
Local senior care centers work to slow COVID-19 spread
According to data from the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office and area senior-care facilities, residents age 70 and older have been greatly affected by the coronavirus outbreak. As of May 5, people in that older age group accounted for more than 1,300 — nearly 63% — of Cook County’s total[Read More…]
Caregivers focus on spiritual, emotional well-being during COVID-19
As we ask more than ever from our medical workers, they also must maintain their own health and well-being. Doctors and nurses are working longer hours under difficult circumstances, namely the immense toll COVID-19 has taken on the health care system’s resources. Simultaneously, they balance monumental shifts in their personal[Read More…]
EMTs taking new on-the-job precautions and protections
Residents set out candles on April 1 in support of health care workers. The project was called “Let There Be Light.” (Provided photo/Heather O’Malley)
H-F seniors seek positives from COVID-19 negatives
H-F High School seniors Javon Thomas and Maya Harrell were among a group of teens who recently spoke via Zoom with Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller to share their thoughts about graduating during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Provided photos)
Coping with COVID: May 6
The secret to solving fogged up glasses while wearing a mask. A local fitness center offers virtual sessions. News about a mutation in the virus that causes COVID-19.
Heroes of the Pandemic: ‘I can’t turn my back’
Nurse Linda Herron has worked at South Suburban Hospital for 33 years, and now she’s taking care of patients with COVID-19. (Provided photo)
Gov. Pritzker announces phased plan to reopen state businesses, operations
The five-phase reopening plan developed by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s office sets out scenarios for how a state region can move toward economies “fully reopening.” (Provided graphic)
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