If you wonder what every-day American life looks like under the pandemic, we invite you to follow the newest set of our US correspondent, Daniel Pogorzelski’s insights from Chicago, Illinois.

The government and politics rest for no one. Political power couple Grace Vargas, Chief of Staff to Illinois State Representative Will Guzzardi, and JC Strzalka-Steil w/ the 38th Ward Democrats have lots of work to do. That means taking the necessary precautions in keeping their constituents (as well as themselves) safe. The couples that wear masks together, stay together!

Many businesses throughout Illinois have been closed since Governor JB Pritzker issued an executive order mandating non-essential commercial retail stores close. Supermarkets like this Jewel-Osco in the Roger’s Park neighborhood of Chicago, however, are thriving as people still need food and supplies while under quarantine.

Twins Rory and Roxy Gawliński come out to greet spring at the edge of the Big Wood River in Bellevue, Idaho under the watchful eye of their mother, Holly.

Matthew Slaboch, who lives near Columbus, Ohio, is helping the team at Czech-American TV during the coronavirus quarantine as a special Editor and PR Adviser. Czech-American TV is a not-for-profit organization entirely run by volunteers from all across the globe. The programming focuses on promoting Czech heritage and culture through its weekly broadcasts which are available to watch for free on their website at http://www.catvusa.com/.