Chicago-born singer, songwriter Jeremih in critical condition amid COVID-19 battle: report
Chicago-born singer and songwriter, Jeremih, is in critical condition amid his battle with COVID19, according to the Daily Mail.
Chicago-born singer and songwriter, Jeremih, is in critical condition amid his battle with COVID19, according to the Daily Mail.
IHSA temporarily pauses sports, activities due to new COVID-19 mitigations
The Board issued guidance to pause all IHSA winter sports and activities by Nov. 20 to maintain compliance with the most recent mitigations issued by Gov. Pritzker.
The Board issued guidance to pause all IHSA winter sports and activities by Nov. 20 to maintain compliance with the most recent mitigations issued by Gov. Pritzker.
Tyson suspends Iowa plant managers amid COVID-19 betting claim
The company's president and CEO, Dean Banks, said he was “extremely upset” about the allegations against managers at its plant in Waterloo, Iowa, saying they do not represent the company's values.
The company's president and CEO, Dean Banks, said he was “extremely upset” about the allegations against managers at its plant in Waterloo, Iowa, saying they do not represent the company's values.
6 more Cook County court employees test positive for COVID-19
Six more Cook County court employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, raising the total number of chief judge’s employees to test positive to 169.
Six more Cook County court employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, raising the total number of chief judge’s employees to test positive to 169.
Illinois reports another 14,612 coronavirus cases, 168 more deaths
Coronavirus cases in Illinois continued their dizzying upward trajectory Thursday as health officials said another 14,612 people tested positive for the virus.
Coronavirus cases in Illinois continued their dizzying upward trajectory Thursday as health officials said another 14,612 people tested positive for the virus.
Illinois to implement Tier 3 mitigations tomorrow
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the importance of lessening the load on healthcare workers and keeping vacancies in hospitals for those in dire need of medical aid.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the importance of lessening the load on healthcare workers and keeping vacancies in hospitals for those in dire need of medical aid.
COVID-19 survivor describes recovery from double lung transplant
Mayra Ramirez talks about her astounding recovery from COVID-19 including receiving a double lung transplant.
Mayra Ramirez talks about her astounding recovery from COVID-19 including receiving a double lung transplant.
Unemployment claims increase to 742,000 as COVID-19 cases surge
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five weeks and a sign that the resurgent viral outbreak is likely slowing the economy and forcing more companies to cut jobs.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five weeks and a sign that the resurgent viral outbreak is likely slowing the economy and forcing more companies to cut jobs.
Thanksgiving plans on the chopping block as coronavirus cases swell across the nation
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
COVID-19 and children: here's what you need to know
One Chicago doctor says they are seeing the coronavirus in kids, but in a different way than adults.
One Chicago doctor says they are seeing the coronavirus in kids, but in a different way than adults.
COVID-19 is now the 3rd leading cause of death in Illinois
The 140 deaths recorded Wednesday is among the 10 highest daily death tolls since the pandemic hit in February.
The 140 deaths recorded Wednesday is among the 10 highest daily death tolls since the pandemic hit in February.
Local doctor says multiple companies will need to manufacture vaccines to end the pandemic
“I think the real issue is going to be manufacturing the vaccine,” said Dr. Richard Novak, UIC Health.
“I think the real issue is going to be manufacturing the vaccine,” said Dr. Richard Novak, UIC Health.
‘My daughter was perfectly healthy’: 5-year-old Texas girl tragically dies of COVID-19
The parents of a 5-year-old Texas girl are mourning after their daughter died tragically and unexpectedly of COVID-19.
The parents of a 5-year-old Texas girl are mourning after their daughter died tragically and unexpectedly of COVID-19.
Lakeland Army reservist is 10th U.S. military member to die from COVID-19
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Calvin Ogletree was always big on the military. He joined the Army right after graduating from Kathleen High School. Eventually, he did tours in Iraq, Bosnia, and elsewhere, and always lived to tell about it.
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Calvin Ogletree was always big on the military. He joined the Army right after graduating from Kathleen High School. Eventually, he did tours in Iraq, Bosnia, and elsewhere, and always lived to tell about it.
Lightfoot, CDPH announce new COVID-19 testing site at Midway Airport, winterization plan
The city plans to enhance its testing strategy by "creating a new permanent testing site at Midway Airport, directing $14 million in grants and other resources to various healthcare and community partners to expand testing and contact tracing in clinical and community settings, and implementing a winterization plan to ensure testing remains viable throughout the winter."
The city plans to enhance its testing strategy by "creating a new permanent testing site at Midway Airport, directing $14 million in grants and other resources to various healthcare and community partners to expand testing and contact tracing in clinical and community settings, and implementing a winterization plan to ensure testing remains viable throughout the winter."
It'll be 'years' before pre-COVID tourism numbers return, cities project
Cities expect for it to take years before tourism returns to pre-pandemic levels.
Cities expect for it to take years before tourism returns to pre-pandemic levels.
Resident, 4 more employees test positive for COVID-19 at Juvenile Detention Center
Four more employees and one resident at the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center have tested positive for COVID-19.
Four more employees and one resident at the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center have tested positive for COVID-19.
Georgia Tech develops COVID-19 risk map
Joshua Weitz, a professor at Georgia Institute of Technology, talks about their new COVID-19 risk map which evaluates the risk level of attending an event given the location and size of the gathering.
Joshua Weitz, a professor at Georgia Institute of Technology, talks about their new COVID-19 risk map which evaluates the risk level of attending an event given the location and size of the gathering.
Latest medical developments in the fight against COVID-19
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about all things coronavirus and relief that may be on the way sooner than expected.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about all things coronavirus and relief that may be on the way sooner than expected.
Your Take: Thanksgiving celebrations up in the air due to surge of COVID-19
A panel of FOX 32 viewers ranging from a variety of professions and backgrounds give their thoughts on how they'll be celebrating the holidays and whether Thanksgiving gatherings are worth the risk.
A panel of FOX 32 viewers ranging from a variety of professions and backgrounds give their thoughts on how they'll be celebrating the holidays and whether Thanksgiving gatherings are worth the risk.