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.
Teenager fined $3,560 for holding a birthday party during a COVID lockdown
The 18-year-old girl was fined $3,560 and given a six month suspended sentence when her birthday party was raided. Six guests were fined $356 each.
The 18-year-old girl was fined $3,560 and given a six month suspended sentence when her birthday party was raided. Six guests were fined $356 each.
15 members of one North Texas family get COVID-19 after some of them attend small birthday party
One Arlington family knows firsthand the impacts of how fast COVID-19 can spread.
One Arlington family knows firsthand the impacts of how fast COVID-19 can spread.
Man who blew on two women outside Trump golf course is charged with assault
Video shows Raymond Deskins, 61, breathing on two women at the Trump golf course in Virginia. One of them asks him to get away and is mad because he is not wearing a mask. Deskins was wearing a Trump shirt and an inflatable pool tube.
Video shows Raymond Deskins, 61, breathing on two women at the Trump golf course in Virginia. One of them asks him to get away and is mad because he is not wearing a mask. Deskins was wearing a Trump shirt and an inflatable pool tube.
El Paso offering $27 an hour to people willing to work in morgue overrun with COVID deaths
Looking for work? El Paso (Texas) is offering $27/hour to anyone willing to work in the morgue. They're overrun with the bodies of COVID patients. More than 300 people have died in El Paso since October.
Looking for work? El Paso (Texas) is offering $27/hour to anyone willing to work in the morgue. They're overrun with the bodies of COVID patients. More than 300 people have died in El Paso since October.
Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Bethlehem will be limited to just 50 people
Christmas celebrations in the biblical town Christians honor as Jesus' birthplace will be strictly limited this year. Normally thousands of people attend events in Bethlehem's Manger Square. This year, only a few dozen will be allowed.
Christmas celebrations in the biblical town Christians honor as Jesus' birthplace will be strictly limited this year. Normally thousands of people attend events in Bethlehem's Manger Square. This year, only a few dozen will be allowed.
Millions of Americans have plane tickets for Thanksgiving, and it's not clear how many will show up
Millions of Americans bought tickets to travel over Thanksgiving. The number of passengers at airports was already up on Friday and Saturday. Now people are wondering -- how many will actually fly?
Millions of Americans bought tickets to travel over Thanksgiving. The number of passengers at airports was already up on Friday and Saturday. Now people are wondering -- how many will actually fly?
Should police be required to wear masks? Some cities say no
"The government has kicked the stuffing out of police and used the issue as political mechanics," said a former NYPD officer. "They have had no concern about the lives of officers, and they are seen as pretending to have concern with the mask issue. ... It's not a real good time to ask police for anything."
"The government has kicked the stuffing out of police and used the issue as political mechanics," said a former NYPD officer. "They have had no concern about the lives of officers, and they are seen as pretending to have concern with the mask issue. ... It's not a real good time to ask police for anything."
Guitar Center files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Guitar Center has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing financial hardships due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Guitar Center has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing financial hardships due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.