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Many colleges and universities across the Chicago area are starting online classes this week after schools extended spring break and closed down campuses to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Kate McGee

A west suburban high school is donating a cache of equipment from its science labs to a hospital on Chicago’s West Side, to help treat coronavirus patients. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Chip Mitchell

As part of a series called Schools Out, WBEZ is talking to Chicago area teachers, parents and students about how they’re spending their time during the school shutdown. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Adriana Cardona Maguigad, Kate McGee

Since the outbreak began, there have been reports nationwide of Asian Americans being verbally abused, physically attacked and spat upon. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Esther Yoon-Ji Kang

Officials in resort towns are asking owners of vacation homes and tourists to keep their distance during the coronavirus outbreak. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Dan Mihalopoulos

Chicago Public Schools is giving 100,000 devices to its highest-need students, but that isn't enough to deal with the city's digital divide. Host: Melba Lara Reporter Sarah Karp

18th Street Distillery harnessed its four stills to produce 1,000 gallons of sanitizer for nurses and first responders in Northwest Indiana. Host: Annie Russell Reporter: Michael Puente

The news on COVID-19 keeps on coming, and this weekend was no exception. A look at what you might've missed since Friday. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Maria Ines Zamudio

Michael Bane, a 42-year-old Berwyn resident hospitalized since March 21, says his experience has been nothing short of ‘brutal.’ Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Mariah Woelfel

The COVID-19 crisis is blocking many important rituals in our lives. But one Chicago high school teacher recently put on his online minister hat to help a couple have their big day. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Monica Eng

The number of COVID-19 cases in Illinois is now climbing dramatically every day. Chicago leaders say they’re dipping into their emergency stockpile to make sure hospitals have enough supplies. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Kristen Schorsch

Last month, Amari Allen and T-Nice Gresham talked about their childhoods and what it means to take responsibility for their lives at a young age. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Bill Healy

While a record number of Illinois workers have filed for unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, tens of thousands remain ineligible for such benefits: undocumented immigrants. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Maria Ines Zamudio

A Northwestern University researcher is trying to develop a new medical face mask that would sanitize itself and deactivate viruses on contact. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Kate McGee

Lakefront path users reacted differently to the closure of the lakefront trail by Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Monica Eng

WBEZ Education looks at how Chicago area teachers, parents and students spend their time during the coronavirus school shutdown. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Sarah Karp, Susie An

'SHOP IN PLACE' Chicago seeks to connect small neighborhood businesses with Chicagoans who want to buy local during the coronavirus outbreak. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Linda Lutton

The Coronavirus crisis means that couples who live together are now doing just about everything together. Chicago-area couples counselors give their advice on making prolonged isolation with a partner work. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Patrick Smith

One Chicago mom says she refuses to let her son regress during the school shutdown — even while she waits for guidance from his school. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Sarah Karp

COVID 19 is presenting lots of questions, but few answers. That’s fueled by fear, stress and anxiety…for all of us. Some strategies can help address our mental health during this time. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Carrie Shepherd

The many people in Illinois who have lost their jobs because of the coronavirus outbreak also are having trouble filing for unemployment benefits. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Dan Mihalopoulos

COVID-19 has forced patients to make a tough calculation: Put off treatment, or go to a hospital where you could be exposed to the virus? Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Mariah Woelfel

Holy Trinity High School already had an e-learning plan and is now trying it out full time and sharing tips on what works and what doesn’t. Host: Mary Dixon Reporter: Adriana Cardona-Maguigad

Chicago area teachers, parents and students share how they’re spending their time as schools are shutdown during the coronavirus pandemic. Host: Lisa Labuz Reporter: Kate McGee

Cook County’s public health system treats the most vulnerable people, but treating so many uninsured patients is straining the government’s finances. Host: Melba Lara Reporter: Kirsten Schorsch