Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots

Moderna Inc. said it would ask U.S. and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.

Mother of 5 delivers twins while battling COVID-19

The family is looking for help, after the mother of 5 tested positive for COVID-19 . She's currently in a medically induced coma after delivering twins.

AP: Pennsylvania lawmaker gets a positive test at Trump meeting

A Pennsylvania state senator abruptly left a West Wing meeting with President Donald Trump after being informed he had tested positive for the coronavirus, a person with direct knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press on Sunday.

NYC to reopen schools, even as virus spread intensifies

New York City will reopen its school system to in-person learning, and increase the number of days a week many children attend class, even as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies.

Health officials report 7,178 new coronavirus cases, 57 more deaths

Illinois health officials announced Sunday that 7,178 more people have tested positive for the coronavirus and 57 more people have died.

Fauci: US may see 'surge upon surge' of virus in weeks ahead

The nation's top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the U.S. may see “surge upon a surge” of the coronavirus over the coming weeks, and he does not expect current recommendations around social distancing to be relaxed before Christmas.

Biden names Navajo Nation Health Director to COVID-19 Advisory Board

Jill Jim of the Navajo Nation and Executive Director of the Navajo Nation Dept. of Health was named to President-elect Joe Biden's COVID-19 Advisory Board.

Chicago shoppers embrace Small Business Saturday

It's Small Business Saturday, a time to celebrate and support local stores in our communities, especially those that closed down during the shutdown earlier this year.

Biden adds more members to COVID-19 advisory board

President-elect Joe Biden announced the newest members to his COVID-19 advisory board Saturday.

Illinois faces post-holiday surge as COVID-19 continues to spread

State officials are bracing for another surge after many people around the country traveled for Thanksgiving and celebrated with family and friends.

Black Friday online sales hit record amid COVID-19 pandemic

Black Friday online sales hit a new record this year as pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones.

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart tests positive for COVID-19

On Friday, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart received confirmation that he tested positive for COVID-19.

Health officials report 7,873 new coronavirus cases, 108 more deaths

Illinois health officials announced Saturday that 7,873 more people have tested positive for the coronavirus and 108 more people have died.

Antibodies from donated blood key to COVID-19 fight

People who have suffered through COVID-19 have a valuable weapon for those fighting the coronavirus now: antibodies.

Doctor hugs elderly coronavirus patient on Thanksgiving in viral photo

New estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. may be worse than was previously known.

Coronavirus symptoms to look for and when they may appear

In the event of potential exposure, it's important to know what symptoms to look out for. To start, symptoms of coronavirus may appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus.

US surpasses 13M COVID-19 cases, 90K hospitalizations for 1st time

The U.S. leads the world in the number of confirmed infections as the country continues to see a record number of new daily cases, hospitalizations and deaths. The news also comes as medical centers warn they are running out of beds and hospital capacity.