Illinois law adds penalty for attacking workers who enforce health, safety guidelines
In addition to an emergency rule that allows public health officials to issue fines to businesses where employees or patrons aren’t wearing face coverings, Gov. Pritzker also signed Senate Bill 471 which, in part, is designed to protect retail workers/merchants who are attacked or assaulted for relaying health or safety guidelines.
Chicago to use social media to track tourists violating quarantine; city dismisses comparison to 'Big Brother'
Chicago is doubling down on efforts to enforce its emergency coronavirus travel order, as officials will now be reviewing the social media posts of possible violators as the pandemic continues.
Pritzker rule would fine businesses that violate mask order
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Friday that public health officials may issue fines to Illinois businesses where employees or patrons aren’t wearing face coverings to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
More than 2,000 new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Illinois
Health officials on Friday said another 2,084 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Illinois, marking the largest daily caseload in over a month.
Suburban school district includes students of color in groups with first chance at in-person learning: report
A suburban Chicago school district has said students of color will get the first chance to return for in-person learning when schools reopen, citing "a pandemic" of "inequity and racism, and classism" that preceded COVID-19.
Dr. Zich on the latest COVID-19 developments in Chicago
Dr. David Zich gives his analysis on the latest talking points coming out of the coronavirus outbreak,
Lake View YMCA staffer tests positive for COVID-19
A staff member at the Lake View YMCA has tested positive for the coronavirus, the North Side center announced Thursday.
Illinois extends unemployment benefits another 20 weeks
The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced Thursday it has extended jobless benefits another 20 weeks as the state’s unemployment numbers continue to soar because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Biggest dispensary in Illinois opens as pot sales hit record numbers for third straight month
Cresco labs opened up their nineth and biggest dispensary in Illinois right across from Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg.
Doctor issues warning as Illinois coronavirus numbers continue to climb
Thursday’s coronavirus numbers were the highest since May 24 and one Chicago doctor is hinting it could be unlikely kids go back to school this fall.
Chicago alderman tests positive for COVID-19
Chicago Alderman Michael Scott Jr. of the 24th Ward has tested positive for COVID-19.
Loyola suspends on-campus housing due to COVID-19
Loyola University announced that the institution will not be hosting students in on-campus residence halls due to COVID-19 until "conditions are favorable."
Diversey Express Driver Services Facility closed after employee tests positive for COVID-19
The Diversey Express Driver Services Facility will be closed until Aug. 10 after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
Illinois adds nearly 2,000 new cases of coronavirus, including 21 deaths
Health officials on Thursday said another 1,953 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Illinois, marking the 16th straight day of daily case loads over 1,000.
Illinois Rep. Rodney Davis tests positive for COVID-19
Illinois Republican Rep. Rodney Davis on Wednesday announced he has tested positive for COVID-19.
'The virus is not tired': State leaders issue words of warning to wear masks, social distance
“Anyone who thinks that wearing a mask or keeping their distance doesn't help, you are just wrong,” said Dr. Ngozi Ezike.
Inmate in southern Illinois US prison dies of COVID-19
An inmate at the Federal Bureau of Prisons facility in the southern Illinois city of Marion has died of complications from COVID-19, the agency revealed Wednesday.
Illinois lawmaker calls for Gov. Pritzker to be held in contempt over coronavirus measures
A Republican state representative in Illinois filed a petition Wednesday calling for Gov. J.B. Pritzker to be held in contempt for supposedly violating a court ruling when he issued two executive orders to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
1,759 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, 30 deaths
Illinois health officials announced 1,759 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, the 15th day in a row with a four-digit daily caseload.
Puerto Rico added to Chicago's quarantine travel order
Chicago’s emergency travel order is extending all the way to Puerto Rico.