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Today we are mourning for our city and our nation. For many of our neighbors, the death of George Floyd felt like too much to bear as we face both a health and economic crisis. We hear you and we want to assure you that we are right here with you. We also know that our words will not be enough. It’s what we do that matters.

As part of our collective efforts to #stayhomestaystrong, United Way of Metro Chicago announced today the launch of a virtual hangout fundraiser with National Football League (NFL) players.

An Elgin Covid Response Fund has been set up to raise and provide money to nonprofit agencies working with local residents struggling to pay for rent, food and other expenses during the coronavirus pandemic.

A new Elgin COVID Response Fund has been established to help nonprofits that serve Elgin residents, officials said Friday.

Business leaders from Chicago’s financial, development and entertainment industries are banding together to raise funds for the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund, along with other local charities and coronavirus relief efforts.

Never before have we seen so many of our neighbors in financial need as we are experiencing during the unexpected coronavirus pandemic. You can make a difference in the lives of those most affected by this economic debacle by making a donation to the "Chicago Community Covid-19 Response Fund".

NBC Sports Chicago has announced a special fundraising event: Be Chicago: “Together We Can”. Sean Garrett, the CEO of United Way Of Metro Chicago, and Kevin Cross, the Senior Vice President and General Manager of NBC Sports Chicago, join Bob Sirott and Dave Eanet to preview the event. WGNRadio's Bob Sirott Reports.

When the sports world came to a standstill last month in an attempt to limit the spread of the coronavirus, Eddie Olczyk knew he couldn’t just sit back and ride out the pandemic at his home. So, he called NBC Sports Chicago senior vice president and general manager Kevin Cross and pitched the idea of the station potentially holding a telethon.

NBC Sports Chicago is presenting “Be Chicago: Together We Can,” a four-hour telethon Wednesday night featuring sports stars, musicians, “frontline heroes” and more in support of the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund.

The governor modifies and extends the stay-at-home order. How Brighton Park neighbors are weathering the crisis. What the president’s immigration order means. And sports during the 1918 flu pandemic.