O'Hare offering rapid COVID tests as holiday travel surges
O'Hare International Airport is seeing some of its busiest travel days of the year right now.
O'Hare International Airport is seeing some of its busiest travel days of the year right now.
Chicago man treats 4,000 strangers to meal from Manny’s Deli
Hundreds of Chicago families have food on their table this Christmas after a generous donation at Saint Sabina Church on the South Side.
Hundreds of Chicago families have food on their table this Christmas after a generous donation at Saint Sabina Church on the South Side.
CDC releases more guidelines on who is next for getting vaccine
With vaccine distribution now in full swing, the CDC has released more guidelines on who should receive it.
With vaccine distribution now in full swing, the CDC has released more guidelines on who should receive it.
High Ridge YMCA to close in January
After nearly 70 years in the community, the High Ridge YMCA in West Rogers Park will be shuttered at the end of January due to ongoing financial issues, which worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic.
After nearly 70 years in the community, the High Ridge YMCA in West Rogers Park will be shuttered at the end of January due to ongoing financial issues, which worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Second COVID-19 wave sends some yacht owners quarantining at sea
Some wealthy families are spending the holidays on private boats at sea to avoid a second wave of the virus.
Some wealthy families are spending the holidays on private boats at sea to avoid a second wave of the virus.
Is Los Angeles County the new 'epicenter' of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Los Angeles County health officials Monday are continuing to warn the public of more devastating times ahead, as COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations continue to soar. Some are now calling it the new "epicenter" of the pandemic.
Los Angeles County health officials Monday are continuing to warn the public of more devastating times ahead, as COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations continue to soar. Some are now calling it the new "epicenter" of the pandemic.
Van Nuys apartment manager, landlord agree to give tenant struggling during pandemic extra time to pay rent
A young man in Van Nuys went to his landlord to ask for more time to pay the rent. He explained his dad, Luis Flores, was battling cancer and he lost his job. What happened next brought the son to tears.
A young man in Van Nuys went to his landlord to ask for more time to pay the rent. He explained his dad, Luis Flores, was battling cancer and he lost his job. What happened next brought the son to tears.
Maskless Santa Claus tests positive for COVID-19, special needs children potentially exposed
A man who played Santa Claus at a sensory event for children with autism tested positive for COVID-19, potentially exposing the children and their families to the novel coronavirus.
A man who played Santa Claus at a sensory event for children with autism tested positive for COVID-19, potentially exposing the children and their families to the novel coronavirus.
Lake County Jail monitors COVID-19 outbreak in north suburbs
The north suburb sheriff’s office said the number of positive cases has increased from four cases on Dec. 14 up to 35 cases on Sunday.
The north suburb sheriff’s office said the number of positive cases has increased from four cases on Dec. 14 up to 35 cases on Sunday.
Illinois sees fewest COVID-19 cases in nearly 2 months
Illinois got some encouraging news on Monday, as the state’s health department reported the fewest number of COVID-19 cases since late October.
Illinois got some encouraging news on Monday, as the state’s health department reported the fewest number of COVID-19 cases since late October.
Man with COVID-19 symptoms dies on United Airlines flight bound for LAX, CDC investigating
Passengers aboard the aircraft claimed that the deceased passenger's wife admitted that he felt shortness of breath, and had also lost his sense of taste and smell prior to boarding. Now, the CDC is working with the airline to contact any passengers who may have been exposed to the virus.
Passengers aboard the aircraft claimed that the deceased passenger's wife admitted that he felt shortness of breath, and had also lost his sense of taste and smell prior to boarding. Now, the CDC is working with the airline to contact any passengers who may have been exposed to the virus.
1 in 5 American prisoners has had COVID-19; 1,700 have died
One in every five state and federal prisoners in the United States has tested positive for the coronavirus, a rate more than four times as high as the general population.
One in every five state and federal prisoners in the United States has tested positive for the coronavirus, a rate more than four times as high as the general population.
House panel accuses Trump appointees of attacking CDC coronavirus reports
A House investigative panel says Trump administration political appointees tried to block or change more than a dozen government articles that detailed scientific findings of the spread of COVID-19.
A House investigative panel says Trump administration political appointees tried to block or change more than a dozen government articles that detailed scientific findings of the spread of COVID-19.
17-year-old frontline volunteer gets COVID-19 vaccine
As a frontline healthcare worker, Kayla Foy one of the first to get the vaccine.
As a frontline healthcare worker, Kayla Foy one of the first to get the vaccine.
Establishing new social norms in wake of COVID-19
Dr. Aisha Langford from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine talks about the difficulty and importance of reinforcing healthy social norms in the age of COVID-19.
Dr. Aisha Langford from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine talks about the difficulty and importance of reinforcing healthy social norms in the age of COVID-19.
Growing number of Pennsylvania businesses defy governor’s orders to close
A growing number of Pennsylvania businesses are opting to defy Gov. Tom Wolf's shutdown order and many say the move is a matter of survival.
A growing number of Pennsylvania businesses are opting to defy Gov. Tom Wolf's shutdown order and many say the move is a matter of survival.
How much are the stimulus payments and who will get them?
Congress is expected to pass a $900 billion COVID relief bill that includes another round of stimulus checks for most Americans after top negotiators reached a deal over the weekend.
Congress is expected to pass a $900 billion COVID relief bill that includes another round of stimulus checks for most Americans after top negotiators reached a deal over the weekend.
Niles North students invent UV school sanitizer to fight COVID-19
Malav Patel and Steven Reed, seniors at Nile North High School talk about their UV school sanitizer disinfecting device.
Malav Patel and Steven Reed, seniors at Nile North High School talk about their UV school sanitizer disinfecting device.
8 School Sisters of Notre Dame lost to COVID-19 in a week
Eight sisters at the School Sisters of Notre Dame in Elm Grove have died of COVID-19 since Dec. 9.
Eight sisters at the School Sisters of Notre Dame in Elm Grove have died of COVID-19 since Dec. 9.
Moderna vaccine could arrive in Illinois early this week
Moderna’s vaccine is expected to add millions of doses to the country’s vaccine supply. After receiving emergency FDA authorization on Friday, the hopeful COVID cure could be in states as early as Monday.
Moderna’s vaccine is expected to add millions of doses to the country’s vaccine supply. After receiving emergency FDA authorization on Friday, the hopeful COVID cure could be in states as early as Monday.