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.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations resume in Europe after blood clot reports
After several leaders suspended the shot following reports of blood clots, countries across Europe are resuming COVID-19 vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot.
After several leaders suspended the shot following reports of blood clots, countries across Europe are resuming COVID-19 vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot.
Will there be a fourth stimulus check? What we found out
Back in January, Rep. Ilhan Omar pushed for recurring stimulus checks instead of one-time payments.
Back in January, Rep. Ilhan Omar pushed for recurring stimulus checks instead of one-time payments.
Spectators from abroad to be barred from Tokyo Olympics
Spectators from abroad will be barred from the Tokyo Olympics when they open in four months, the IOC and local organizers said Saturday.
Spectators from abroad will be barred from the Tokyo Olympics when they open in four months, the IOC and local organizers said Saturday.
Fans cheer on Illinois at bars across Chicago
It's official! Illinois and Loyola will meet in the next round of the NCAA tournament.
It's official! Illinois and Loyola will meet in the next round of the NCAA tournament.
Senior dogs, some whose owners died of COVID-19, find new home in canine retirement community
Stacey Herrick runs a non-profit elderly dog retirement home out of her house in Philadelphia where some dogs whose owners have died of COVID-19 go to spend the rest of their days.
Stacey Herrick runs a non-profit elderly dog retirement home out of her house in Philadelphia where some dogs whose owners have died of COVID-19 go to spend the rest of their days.
FAA proposes thousands of dollars in fines for 2 travelers who refused to wear face masks on flights
Two passengers could face tens of thousands of dollars in fines for allegedly interfering with — and in one case assaulting — flight attendants who instructed them to wear face masks.
Two passengers could face tens of thousands of dollars in fines for allegedly interfering with — and in one case assaulting — flight attendants who instructed them to wear face masks.
Lightfoot marks 1 year anniversary of COVID-19 in Chicago
On Friday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot addressed residents on the one year anniversary of COVID-19 in Chicago.
On Friday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot addressed residents on the one year anniversary of COVID-19 in Chicago.




















