Chicago cracks down on mass gatherings blatantly violating COVID-19 restrictions
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Chicagoland Toys for Tots asks for donations after annual motorcycle parade canceled
Usually on the day of the parade, the organization receives hundreds of gifts for needy children. But because it's been canceled due to COVID-19, Chicagoland Toys for Tots is asking the community to step up and help out.
Usually on the day of the parade, the organization receives hundreds of gifts for needy children. But because it's been canceled due to COVID-19, Chicagoland Toys for Tots is asking the community to step up and help out.
Statewide mask mandates stimulate the economy, study suggests
A study from the University of Utah found that when statewide mask mandates were implemented, as opposed to mandates issued and enforced at the local level, COVID-19 cases decreased and economic activity increased.
A study from the University of Utah found that when statewide mask mandates were implemented, as opposed to mandates issued and enforced at the local level, COVID-19 cases decreased and economic activity increased.
Dr. Scott Atlas, Trump’s coronavirus adviser, resigns from post
President Donald Trump’s special adviser on the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Scott Atlas, formally resigned from his post on Monday, according to FOX News.
President Donald Trump’s special adviser on the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Scott Atlas, formally resigned from his post on Monday, according to FOX News.
Chicago shuts down 300-person party for 'egregiously' violating COVID-19 restrictions
No one was following social distancing protocols or wearing face coverings, officials said. Multiple citations were issued, including cease and desist orders and closure orders to the business “for throwing a dangerous and unlicensed commercial party.”
No one was following social distancing protocols or wearing face coverings, officials said. Multiple citations were issued, including cease and desist orders and closure orders to the business “for throwing a dangerous and unlicensed commercial party.”
Health experts issue warnings for those who traveled over Thanksgiving: 'Assume that you were exposed'
“Assume that you were exposed,” Dr. Deborah Birx warned those who traveled over the Thanksgiving weekend. “You really need to get tested in the next week."
“Assume that you were exposed,” Dr. Deborah Birx warned those who traveled over the Thanksgiving weekend. “You really need to get tested in the next week."
2 more Cook County judges test positive for coronavirus
Two judges and an employee at the Cook County chief judge’s office have tested positive for COVID-19.
Two judges and an employee at the Cook County chief judge’s office have tested positive for COVID-19.
Northwestern-Minnesota football game canceled due to coronavirus issues
Minnesota announced Monday it has called off this weekend’s game against No. 16 Northwestern, the second straight cancellation for the Gophers due to a spike in COVID-19 cases within the program.
Minnesota announced Monday it has called off this weekend’s game against No. 16 Northwestern, the second straight cancellation for the Gophers due to a spike in COVID-19 cases within the program.
Illinois COVID-19 cases drop again, but experts fear it won't last
New cases of coronavirus on Monday fell to 6,190, the lowest single-day total in more than a month, but deaths continued at a rapid pace and state officials fear the dip in infections is the calm before a COVID-19 storm.
New cases of coronavirus on Monday fell to 6,190, the lowest single-day total in more than a month, but deaths continued at a rapid pace and state officials fear the dip in infections is the calm before a COVID-19 storm.
Sam’s Club offering free virtual visits with Santa from the North Pole
Sam’s Club announced that members can book a free personal live session with Santa and take a photo with him, one of many retailers adjusting holiday plans due to COVID-19.
Sam’s Club announced that members can book a free personal live session with Santa and take a photo with him, one of many retailers adjusting holiday plans due to COVID-19.
'Pandemic' named Merriam-Webster's word of the year
Merriam-Webster on Monday announced “pandemic” as its 2020 word of the year.
Merriam-Webster on Monday announced “pandemic” as its 2020 word of the year.
9 more Cook County Circuit Court Clerk’s employees test positive for COVID-19
Nine more employees of the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County have tested positive for the coronavirus in the last week, the clerk’s office announced Sunday.
Nine more employees of the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County have tested positive for the coronavirus in the last week, the clerk’s office announced Sunday.
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.
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.
New York couple has given 10,000 backpacks, 200 gallons of sanitizer to homeless during pandemic
Two New York men started a charity to give away thousands of free backpacks to the homeless, filled with hygiene and health items.
Two New York men started a charity to give away thousands of free backpacks to the homeless, filled with hygiene and health items.
Holiday weekend brings surge of travelers amid the pandemic
FOX 32's Nate Rodgers reports...
FOX 32's Nate Rodgers reports...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.