Officials urge Chicagoans to celebrate 2021 at home or virtually

The city of Chicago is reminding people that New Year’s Eve is not the time to say goodbye to the fight against the coronavirus. 

More than 2,900 U.S. health care workers died in 2020, Kaiser Health reports

According to data collected from the “Lost on the Frontline” project by Kaiser Health News and the Guardian, more than 2,900 health care workers died in 2020.

Pop-up evangelical concerts continue in LA despite COVID-19 restrictions

Christian outreach events organized by Evangelical volunteer pastor Sean Feucht continue in the Los Angeles area despite COVID-19 restrictions.

Sick of 2020? This hotline allows people to scream and hang up

After an incredibly difficult and challenging year, many have the urge to let out their frustrations — and sometimes a simple scream is all that is needed to feel better.

Greek nurse builds ICU at home to treat relatives with COVID-19

Tachtatzoglou, who had to quarantine and could not go to work once his relatives tested positive for the virus, decided to put his ICU experience to use by looking after them himself.

Inauguration Day: Biden to hold memorial for COVID-19 victims before taking oath

President-elect Joe Biden is planning a lighting ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to honor those killed by the coronavirus the day before he is sworn into office on Jan. 20.

Biden inauguration to feature memorial for COVID-19 victims

President-elect Joe Biden is planning a lighting ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to honor those killed by the coronavirus the day before he is sworn into office on Jan. 20.

Illinois reports 8,009 new coronavirus cases, 133 deaths

Illinois health officials on Thursday reported more than 8,000 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, as well as 133 additional deaths.

Unemployment benefit claims unexpectedly fall as coronavirus lockdowns widen

The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell last week amid a rise in COVID-19 infections and new restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the disease.

Bernie Sanders agrees with Trump’s push for more coronavirus stimulus

Sanders admitted Trump was right in stating the severity of the country’s economic downturn and agreed that the American people need help to survive the ongoing pandemic.

Local plasma trial helps with COVID-19 research

It is expected that the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to all adults next year.

Dr. Drew Pinsky tests positive for COVID-19

One of the most recognizable doctors in the nation and "FOX 11 Special Report" co-host Dr.

Trump push on $2K checks flops as GOP-led Senate won’t vote

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell all but shut the door Wednesday on President Donald Trump’s push for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks, declaring Congress has provided enough pandemic aid as he blocked another attempt by Democrats to force a vote.

UK COVID-19 variant detected in Southern California: Gov. Newsom

Health officials confirmed a new coronavirus variant first identified in the United Kingdom has been detected in Southern California, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday. 

'Stay home and celebrate': CCDPH encourages safe New Year celebrations

The Cook County Department of Public Health said on Wednesday that they are strongly encouraging residents to celebrate the ringing in of 2021 safely and at home due to COVID-19.