Although Illinois was one of the earliest states to implement a statewide stay-home order, as our reporter Liu Xiaoqian finds out, people are still roaming the streets of Chicago.
In Lakeview, one of the largest residential neighborhoods, metro service is used by very few and many restaurants have suspended their businesses. However, there are still people jogging and walking their dogs against the snow.
Many small grocery stores and retail chains remain open. Some employees say the shortage of protective supplies like masks and gloves are making them uncomfortable dealing with a large volume of customers.
In the meantime, It's impossible for them to simply go home because manning the store is often their only source of income.