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Biden Adds Child and Elderly Care to Economic Recovery Plan
At a campaign event on Wednesday, former vice president Joe Biden announced the third pillar of his ‘Build Back Better’ economic recovery plan which would focus on creating 3 million new caregiver jobs and incentivize companies to provide childcare for employees.
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Coronavirus Causes US Coin Shortage
Your spare change is in high demand right now: U.S. businesses are facing a nationwide coin shortage after the coronavirus pandemic has all but stopped cash transactions.
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EU Welcomes Back Tourists But Excludes American Travelers
The European Union reopened its borders on Tuesday for tourists from a list of 14 approved countries. The United States was excluded from the list of approved countries as U.S. states battle a spike of coronavirus.
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As Business Trickles Back, Hotels Compete on Cleanliness
Marriott, Hilton and other big hotel companies are used to competing on price or perks. Now they are competing on cleanliness.
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Chicago Woman With Sickle Cell Disease Recovers From Coronavirus
A Chicago woman has recovered from coronavirus after spending weeks in the hospital. Like so many others, she had a separate health concern that made her ordeal with the virus more difficult. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports.
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Doctor Explains How Plasma Can Be Used to Treat Coronavirus Patients
Health officials are in the process of researching how plasma from people who have recovered from COVID-19 can be used to treat current patients. NBC 5 Regina Waldroup reports.
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‘I Literally Thought I Was Dying': Coronavirus Survivor Shares Story
A Chicago woman who survived her battle with coronavirus hopes to warn those who still don’t think this is a big deal. NBC 5’s Michelle Relerford reports.
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What You Need To Know If You're Filing for Unemployment
Navigating the state and federal unemployment assistance available to millions of out-of-work Americans can be a complicated process. Nearly 17 million Americans filed for unemployment in the last three weeks. In Illinois, a record 493,500 residents have filed for unemployment in the same time period. Here’s what you need to know if you are seeking jobless aid. Under the $2…
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Illinois Hospitals Hold Celebrations For Coronavirus Patients Going Home
Through the coronavirus pandemic, there are still brighter moments happening at hospitals around the world and in the Chicago area. We’re getting a glimpse of how healthcare workers are celebrating when a coronavirus patient is released. NBC 5’s Marion Brooks reports.
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What You Need To Know If You're Filing for Unemployment
Nearly 17 million Americans filed for unemployment in the last three weeks as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Katie Kim with NBC 5 Investigates has some helpful information if you plan to file for unemployment.