Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Chicago.
Governor orders bars, restaurants to close
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Sunday ordered all bars and restaurants in the state to close starting Monday night, March 16, through March 30. They will remain open for delivery, drive-through and curbside pick-up orders, the governor said.
Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.
Election-year spread of misinformation challenges local news
When a Republican running for Congress in the Chicago suburbs tweeted that her Democratic opponent's town hall events were invite-only, they debunked it. The Better Government Association is part of a new wave of local journalism outlets trying to stem the flood of misinformation that has increasingly spread to the local level.
Read the full story on AP.
Challenges for special needs students under quarantine
Special-needs students in Chicago are under quarantine after an aide contracted the virus. Their experience shows how hard school closings will be.
Read the full story on USA TODAY.
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge sees first coronavirus case
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge has its first patient who tested positive for coronavirus, according to an email sent to employees.
Read the full story on Chicago Tribune.
Navy Pier temporarily closes
Navy Pier announced it is closed to the public starting today to help keep people safe from further spreading of the virus.
Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.
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