Top Chicago news: 2 more jail detainees die of COVID-19; state's peak for virus may be mid-May; more

Top Chicago news: 2 more jail detainees die of COVID-19; state's peak for virus may be mid-May; morePhoto: Steve Floyd/Flickr
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Published on April 22, 2020

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Chicago.

A sanitation worker's fears about collecting trash during pandemic

WTTW in Chicago is producing a series of conversations about individuals’ pandemic experiences, and they share the story of sanitation worker Sammy Dattulo.

Read the full story on PBS NewsHour.

Young performers get a stage at home from Chicago Children's Theatre contest

The winner gets a family season ticket pack or a free performance lesson.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.

2 more Cook County Jail detainees die after testing positive for COVID-19

A total of six Cook County Jail detainees have now died after testing positive for COVID-19.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.

State COVID-19 peak may now occur in mid-May; student loan relief expansion noted

Governor Pritzker says Illinois' COVID-19 peak looks to extend into mid-May, according to the most up-to-date models.

Read the full story on www.wspynews.com.

ABC7 Chicago launches new apps on streaming platforms

Enjoy more shows any time on demand.

Read the full story on ABC Chicago, WLS.


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