Low-dose aspirin cuts severe coronavirus risk, study suggests
Low-dose aspirin could help keep coronavirus patients off of ventilators, decrease their chances of requiring admission to the intensive care unit and lower the risk of in-hospital death, according to the findings of a new study.
Low-dose aspirin could help keep coronavirus patients off of ventilators, decrease their chances of requiring admission to the intensive care unit and lower the risk of in-hospital death, according to the findings of a new study.
Stimulus check scams: Watch out for these red flags, feds warn
The government and a cybersecurity expert are warning about fresh stimulus payment scams.
The government and a cybersecurity expert are warning about fresh stimulus payment scams.
Couple buys Riverside dream home, but seller refuses to move out in eviction moratorium loophole
When Tracie and Myles Albert purchased a beautiful four-bedroom house in Riverside, California they never realized that at the end of escrow the seller would suddenly refuse to give up the keys and leave.
When Tracie and Myles Albert purchased a beautiful four-bedroom house in Riverside, California they never realized that at the end of escrow the seller would suddenly refuse to give up the keys and leave.
Illinois reports 1,220 coronavirus cases, 22 deaths
Public health officials on Monday announced another 1,220 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 22 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Monday announced another 1,220 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 22 additional deaths.
Stimulus checks: IRS says next batch of payments will be disbursed in coming days
Officials from the IRS and U.S. Treasury said Monday the next batch of COVID-19 stimulus payments will start hitting bank accounts later this week. Mailed checks will start going out as well.
Officials from the IRS and U.S. Treasury said Monday the next batch of COVID-19 stimulus payments will start hitting bank accounts later this week. Mailed checks will start going out as well.
Cook County holds first jury trial since start of the pandemic
Prospective jurors made their way to the Leighton Criminal Courthouse on Chicago’s Southwest Side Monday for the first jury trial since the coronavirus pandemic shut down court operations a year ago.
Prospective jurors made their way to the Leighton Criminal Courthouse on Chicago’s Southwest Side Monday for the first jury trial since the coronavirus pandemic shut down court operations a year ago.
Growing evidence links COVID-19, hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo, researchers say
Researchers say there is mounting evidence suggesting that hearing loss and other auditory issues are strongly associated with COVID-19 infection, according to a systematic review.
Researchers say there is mounting evidence suggesting that hearing loss and other auditory issues are strongly associated with COVID-19 infection, according to a systematic review.
COVID-19 disrupts the plans of low-income, minority students pursuing college degrees
Eva Dodds, college admissions counselor for Collegewise, breaks down how the pandemic has hampered the plans and futures of minority students.
Eva Dodds, college admissions counselor for Collegewise, breaks down how the pandemic has hampered the plans and futures of minority students.
Married 66 years, Florida husband and wife die minutes apart from COVID-19
Bill and Esther Ilnisky spent nearly seven decades together, traveling the world as Christian ministers and missionaries before settling down in Florida to preach. After both were hospitalized with COVID-19, they were put in the same hospice room, where they died just minutes apart from each other.
Bill and Esther Ilnisky spent nearly seven decades together, traveling the world as Christian ministers and missionaries before settling down in Florida to preach. After both were hospitalized with COVID-19, they were put in the same hospice room, where they died just minutes apart from each other.
Arkansas Gov. aims to end mask mandate at month’s end
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday that he believes his proposal to remove a mask mandate intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus will take place as planned at the end of the month.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday that he believes his proposal to remove a mask mandate intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus will take place as planned at the end of the month.
After almost 67 years of marriage, husband and wife die within minutes of each in hospice
TRUE LOVE: At 10:15, Esther Ilinsky, 92, died. About 15 minutes later, her beloved husband Bill Ilinsky died. "It is so precious, so wonderful, such a heartwarming feeling to know they went together," their daughter said.
TRUE LOVE: At 10:15, Esther Ilinsky, 92, died. About 15 minutes later, her beloved husband Bill Ilinsky died. "It is so precious, so wonderful, such a heartwarming feeling to know they went together," their daughter said.
Miami Beach calls in SWAT teams to deal with rowdy Spring Break crowds and enforce curfew
The city even sent text messages to tourists warning, "Vacation Responsibly or Be Arrested."
The city even sent text messages to tourists warning, "Vacation Responsibly or Be Arrested."
‘We planned his funeral’: Husband with COVID-19 beats the odds and wakes up after 7-week coma
Doctors gave David Williams less than a 1% chance of survival after contracting COVID-19 and slipping into a coma last fall. Now, they call him their “miracle patient.”
Doctors gave David Williams less than a 1% chance of survival after contracting COVID-19 and slipping into a coma last fall. Now, they call him their “miracle patient.”
Illinois reports 1,431 new COVID-19 cases, 22 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,431 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 22 additional deaths, on Sunday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,431 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 22 additional deaths, on Sunday.
Slow walkers more likely to die from COVID-19 regardless of weight, study finds
Researchers looked at walking pace because they say it's an easy way to assess overall physical health - and found slow walkers are at the greatest risk of severe COVID-19, regardless of BMI.
Researchers looked at walking pace because they say it's an easy way to assess overall physical health - and found slow walkers are at the greatest risk of severe COVID-19, regardless of BMI.
More than one million Chicagoans have been vaccinated
Vaccines will be open to all residents of Illinois (except for those in Chicago) on April 12.
Vaccines will be open to all residents of Illinois (except for those in Chicago) on April 12.
Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
Fauci says Europe’s latest COVID-19 surge is a warning to US
The government’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning the latest COVID-19 surge in Europe could be a sign of what’s to come in the U.S.
The government’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning the latest COVID-19 surge in Europe could be a sign of what’s to come in the U.S.
Coronavirus surges through nursing homes in New York, with 450 dead at 15 homes
At least 15 homes each saw at least 30 patients die between November and early February. Seven homes had more than 40 patients die.
At least 15 homes each saw at least 30 patients die between November and early February. Seven homes had more than 40 patients die.
Illinois reports 1,962 new cases of COVID-19, 25 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,962 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 25 additional deaths, on Saturday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,962 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 25 additional deaths, on Saturday.