States impose new rules, plead with public to stop COVID-19 spread
State and local officials nationwide are imposing new restrictions and pleading with the public in an increasingly desperate attempt to stop the coronavirus spread.
State and local officials nationwide are imposing new restrictions and pleading with the public in an increasingly desperate attempt to stop the coronavirus spread.
Travelers to Los Angeles will have to sign quarantine form starting Wednesday
Travelers coming through Los Angeles International and Van Nuys airports and Union Station beginning Wednesday will be required to sign a form acknowledging California's recommended 14-day self-quarantine in response to rising coronavirus rates.
Travelers coming through Los Angeles International and Van Nuys airports and Union Station beginning Wednesday will be required to sign a form acknowledging California's recommended 14-day self-quarantine in response to rising coronavirus rates.
Google offering several tools to evaluate COVID-19 exposure risk in Chicago
Justin Burr, a Google tech expert, talks about what they're doing to give accurate and real-time information on the COVID-19 outbreak in Chicago and beyond.
Justin Burr, a Google tech expert, talks about what they're doing to give accurate and real-time information on the COVID-19 outbreak in Chicago and beyond.
Economists urge Congress to send out second round of $1,200 stimulus checks
A group of more than 125 economists is calling on Congress to send out more direct cash payments to American families to help them weather the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic downturn.
A group of more than 125 economists is calling on Congress to send out more direct cash payments to American families to help them weather the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic downturn.
Millions stick to Thanksgiving travel plans despite warnings
About 1 million Americans a day packed airports and planes over the weekend even as coronavirus deaths surged across the U.S. and public health experts begged people to stay home and avoid big Thanksgiving gatherings.
About 1 million Americans a day packed airports and planes over the weekend even as coronavirus deaths surged across the U.S. and public health experts begged people to stay home and avoid big Thanksgiving gatherings.
99th birthday celebration becomes COVID-19 'super spreader' after all family members infected
From their 99-year-old father to a 3-year-old great-nephew, more than a dozen relatives felt the effects of the family trip that turned into a super spreader.
From their 99-year-old father to a 3-year-old great-nephew, more than a dozen relatives felt the effects of the family trip that turned into a super spreader.
Some Ohio hospitals running out of ventilators, Cleveland Clinic says
A top Cleveland Clinic official says some Ohio hospitals are running out of ventilators due to the worsening COVID-19 outbreak and a sharp increase in hospitalizations.
A top Cleveland Clinic official says some Ohio hospitals are running out of ventilators due to the worsening COVID-19 outbreak and a sharp increase in hospitalizations.
Persons infected with COVID-19 at risk of psychiatric disorder
Researchers from Oxford in England have discovered that people infected with the coronavirus are also at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.
Researchers from Oxford in England have discovered that people infected with the coronavirus are also at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.
Millions fly ahead of Thanksgiving 2020 despite CDC plea not to travel
U.S. airports saw more travelers this weekend than has been reported since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as public health officials urge Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving.
U.S. airports saw more travelers this weekend than has been reported since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as public health officials urge Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving.
Man leaves $3K tip for a single beer as restaurant closes due to pandemic
A customer left a $3,000 tip for a single beer as a restaurant voluntarily closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A customer left a $3,000 tip for a single beer as a restaurant voluntarily closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny tests positive for COVID-19
Reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his representative said Monday.
Reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his representative said Monday.
Health leaders urge public to change Thanksgiving plans as COVID metrics surge
State health officials are again asking people to reconsider big Thanksgiving gatherings as another 47 people in Illinois have died from COVID-19.
State health officials are again asking people to reconsider big Thanksgiving gatherings as another 47 people in Illinois have died from COVID-19.
Shipping containers in South Los Angeles becoming homes for the homeless
The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has led to an increasingly desperate situation for thousands of homeless people living on the streets. One organization believes it can be part of the solution — by turning shipping containers into homes.
The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has led to an increasingly desperate situation for thousands of homeless people living on the streets. One organization believes it can be part of the solution — by turning shipping containers into homes.
Chicago to test sewage to forecast future COVID-19 outbreaks
Charlie Catlett, senior research scientist of Discovery Partners Institute, talks about how sewage water testing can be a valuable indicator in predicting the next surge of COVID-19.
Charlie Catlett, senior research scientist of Discovery Partners Institute, talks about how sewage water testing can be a valuable indicator in predicting the next surge of COVID-19.
What the rollout of a coronavirus vaccine could look like in Chicago
Chicago Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady discusses a potential vaccine rollout, Thanksgiving restrictions and the city's testing system.
Chicago Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady discusses a potential vaccine rollout, Thanksgiving restrictions and the city's testing system.
Dr. Arwady on the state of COVID-19 in Chicago
Chicago Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady addresses the surge of coronavirus cases across Chicago.
Chicago Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady addresses the surge of coronavirus cases across Chicago.
Lovin' Local: C200 supports female business owners during the pandemic
Carolyn Dolezal from C200 talks about what they're doing to help woman-owned businesses stay afloat and thrive during COVID-19.
Carolyn Dolezal from C200 talks about what they're doing to help woman-owned businesses stay afloat and thrive during COVID-19.
Nearly 700 nursing home workers strike for hazard pay, better conditions at Infinity centers
Nearly 700 nursing home workers walked off the job Monday morning at 11 Infinity Healthcare Management facilities across the Chicago area.
Nearly 700 nursing home workers walked off the job Monday morning at 11 Infinity Healthcare Management facilities across the Chicago area.
13 more employees test positive for coronavirus at Cook County Circuit Court Clerk’s office
Thirteen more employees of the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County have tested positive for COVID-19 since Nov. 7, the clerk’s office announced over the weekend.
Thirteen more employees of the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County have tested positive for COVID-19 since Nov. 7, the clerk’s office announced over the weekend.
Some Chicago Catholic schools will switch to remote learning, Archdiocese says
As COVID-19 infections in Illinois continue to climb, the Chicago Archdiocese said Sunday that some Catholic schools will begin moving to remote learning this week.
As COVID-19 infections in Illinois continue to climb, the Chicago Archdiocese said Sunday that some Catholic schools will begin moving to remote learning this week.