Coronavirus cases surpass 60M worldwide, Johns Hopkins data shows
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases around the world topped 60 million on Wednesday, as the number of new infections in the U.S. alone hits new records heading into the holidays.
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases around the world topped 60 million on Wednesday, as the number of new infections in the U.S. alone hits new records heading into the holidays.
McHenry County won’t prosecute violations of Pritzker’s indoor dining ban
McHenry County’s top prosecutor says he won’t enforce Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s indoor dining ban amid the state’s recent efforts to rein in rising coronavirus infections and deaths.
McHenry County’s top prosecutor says he won’t enforce Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s indoor dining ban amid the state’s recent efforts to rein in rising coronavirus infections and deaths.
12 million Americans will soon lose unemployment benefits—can they expect a stimulus?
When 12 million Americans will be cut off from unemployment benefits the day after Christmas, how will they pay the bills?
When 12 million Americans will be cut off from unemployment benefits the day after Christmas, how will they pay the bills?
3 more chief judge’s employees test positive for coronavirus, bringing total to 179
Three more employees of the Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County have tested positive for the coronavirus, the judge’s office announced Wednesday.
Three more employees of the Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County have tested positive for the coronavirus, the judge’s office announced Wednesday.
Days before the Iron Bowl, Alabama coach Nick Saban tests positive for COVID-19
Alabama coach Nick Saban has tested positive for COVID-19 just days before the Iron Bowl.
Alabama coach Nick Saban has tested positive for COVID-19 just days before the Iron Bowl.
Illinois reports 11,378 new COVID-19 cases, 155 more deaths
Illinois health officials on Wednesday said another 11,378 people tested positive for the coronavirus and 155 more people died.
Illinois health officials on Wednesday said another 11,378 people tested positive for the coronavirus and 155 more people died.
International travelers should get coronavirus test at 3 different times, CDC advises
The CDC has updated its guidance on international travel, urging Americans going abroad to get tested for COVID-19 at three different times.
The CDC has updated its guidance on international travel, urging Americans going abroad to get tested for COVID-19 at three different times.
US jobless claims rise to 778,000 as pandemic worsens
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S. economy and job market remain under strain as coronavirus cases surge and colder weather heighten the risks.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S. economy and job market remain under strain as coronavirus cases surge and colder weather heighten the risks.
Major PPE manufacturer shuts down after 2,500 workers diagnosed with COVID-19
Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp., the world’s largest maker of rubber gloves, says it expects a two-to-four-week delay in deliveries after more than 2,000 workers at its factories were infected by the coronavirus, raising the possibility of supply disruptions during the pandemic.
Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp., the world’s largest maker of rubber gloves, says it expects a two-to-four-week delay in deliveries after more than 2,000 workers at its factories were infected by the coronavirus, raising the possibility of supply disruptions during the pandemic.
27 COVID deaths at LaSalle vets nursing home prompts probe
State officials have launched investigations into a coronavirus outbreak at a veterans nursing home in Illinois that has infected nearly 200 residents and staff members, and killed 27 veterans.
State officials have launched investigations into a coronavirus outbreak at a veterans nursing home in Illinois that has infected nearly 200 residents and staff members, and killed 27 veterans.
New COVID testing site opens near Midway
There were huge lines Tuesday as the City of Chicago opened up a new testing center for COVID-19.
There were huge lines Tuesday as the City of Chicago opened up a new testing center for COVID-19.
Illinois will be getting fewer vaccine doses than initially thought
State health officials originally thought they would be getting an initial shipment of roughly 400,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses, but on Tuesday we learned it's probably going to be only about a fifth of that.
State health officials originally thought they would be getting an initial shipment of roughly 400,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses, but on Tuesday we learned it's probably going to be only about a fifth of that.
RadioShack gets another shot, this time with e-commerce
RadioShack has been pulled from the brink of death, again. Entrepreneur investors Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez scooped up the brand this year and plan to make RadioShack competitive again — this time online.
RadioShack has been pulled from the brink of death, again. Entrepreneur investors Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez scooped up the brand this year and plan to make RadioShack competitive again — this time online.
US medical associations urge 'scaled-back' Thanksgiving in open letter to Americans
U.S. doctors, nurses and hospital officials have collectively penned an open letter to the American people, urging that any holiday gatherings are “scaled-back” amid the coronavirus surge.
U.S. doctors, nurses and hospital officials have collectively penned an open letter to the American people, urging that any holiday gatherings are “scaled-back” amid the coronavirus surge.
COVID-19 vaccine to be rolled out by 'end of the second week in December,' CDC director projects
A coronavirus vaccine will begin to become available in the United States "probably by the end of the second week in December," CDC Director Robert Redfield said Tuesday.
A coronavirus vaccine will begin to become available in the United States "probably by the end of the second week in December," CDC Director Robert Redfield said Tuesday.
CDC considering shortening coronavirus quarantine period: report
The CDC is considering shortening the current coronavirus quarantine timeline from 14 days, in hopes the change will inspire more people to comply with the guidelines, according to a report.
The CDC is considering shortening the current coronavirus quarantine timeline from 14 days, in hopes the change will inspire more people to comply with the guidelines, according to a report.
Illinois: Fraudulent jobless claims soar during pandemic
More than 212,000 fraudulent claims for unemployment benefits have been filed since March 1, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
More than 212,000 fraudulent claims for unemployment benefits have been filed since March 1, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
A vaccine won't end the COVID-19 crisis right away, experts say
Many challenges lie ahead — not just the logistical hurdles involved in the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, but public fear and misinformation that could hinder the effort and kick the end of the pandemic further down the road.
Many challenges lie ahead — not just the logistical hurdles involved in the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, but public fear and misinformation that could hinder the effort and kick the end of the pandemic further down the road.
1 judge, 3 more employees of chief judge’s office test positive for COVID-19
A judge and three more employees in the Cook County chief judge’s office have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials announced Tuesday.
A judge and three more employees in the Cook County chief judge’s office have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials announced Tuesday.
Illinois reports 9,469 new cases of coronavirus, 125 more deaths
State health officials reported on Tuesday that another 125 people in Illinois have died from COVID-19.
State health officials reported on Tuesday that another 125 people in Illinois have died from COVID-19.