Teachers unions across US demand stop to in-person learning amid rising coronavirus cases
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
8th Cook County Jail detainee dies of COVID-19
An 85-year-old man became the eighth inmate at the Cook County Jail to die of coronavirus-related causes Monday.
An 85-year-old man became the eighth inmate at the Cook County Jail to die of coronavirus-related causes Monday.
Illinois retailers to be hit with heavier restrictions Friday as COVID-19 cases surge across Illinois
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
'Mask up': Midwest governors unify in video message to combat COVID-19
It was a rare display of bi-partisan unity Tuesday on a message some Americans angrily reject.
It was a rare display of bi-partisan unity Tuesday on a message some Americans angrily reject.
Field Museum will close on Friday because of COVID-19 spike
The Field Museum will be closed Friday until at least Dec. 4 because of the increase in coronavirus cases.
The Field Museum will be closed Friday until at least Dec. 4 because of the increase in coronavirus cases.
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, 87, tests positive for COVID-19
On Tuesday evening, he tweeted that he had tested positive.
On Tuesday evening, he tweeted that he had tested positive.
4-year old boy orphaned after losing both parents to COVID-19 months apart
A Texas boy is orphaned after losing both parents to COVID-19 months apart.
A Texas boy is orphaned after losing both parents to COVID-19 months apart.
CPS students to begin in-person learning shortly after the new year
Chicago Public Schools announced Tuesday that after winter break, younger students will begin in-person learning on January 11, with more students returning to the classroom on February 1.
Chicago Public Schools announced Tuesday that after winter break, younger students will begin in-person learning on January 11, with more students returning to the classroom on February 1.
'Whenever possible, stay home': Pritzker announces new COVID restrictions across Illinois
With COVID-19 surging across Illinois and the nation, Governor JB Pritzker is imposing additional mitigations across the state to slow the spread of the virus.
With COVID-19 surging across Illinois and the nation, Governor JB Pritzker is imposing additional mitigations across the state to slow the spread of the virus.
46 states placed on Chicago's quarantine travel order
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Allison Arwady announced Tuesday that all but three states have been added to the city's travel order.
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Allison Arwady announced Tuesday that all but three states have been added to the city's travel order.
Illinois reports 12,601 new coronavirus cases, 97 more deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Tuesday reported 12,601 newly diagnosed cases of COVID-19, raising the state’s confirmed coronavirus total to 597,849.
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Tuesday reported 12,601 newly diagnosed cases of COVID-19, raising the state’s confirmed coronavirus total to 597,849.
Shedd Aquarium closing through end of year
The Shedd Aquarium will voluntarily close to the public through the new year, the attraction announced Tuesday.
The Shedd Aquarium will voluntarily close to the public through the new year, the attraction announced Tuesday.
Steven Taylor talks about his book 'The Psychology of Pandemics,' published months before the COVID-19 outbreak
Dr. Steven Taylor, professor and clinical psychologist, talks about lessons that can be learned from his timely book "The Psychology of Pandemics: Preparing for the Next Global Outbreak of Infectious Disease."
Dr. Steven Taylor, professor and clinical psychologist, talks about lessons that can be learned from his timely book "The Psychology of Pandemics: Preparing for the Next Global Outbreak of Infectious Disease."
Indiana ER doctor talks about the mental and physical exhaustion of fighting COVID-19
Dr. Scott Samlan, medical director at Northwest Indiana ER and Hospital, talks about how the frontline battle against COVID-19 has evolved over the past several months.
Dr. Scott Samlan, medical director at Northwest Indiana ER and Hospital, talks about how the frontline battle against COVID-19 has evolved over the past several months.
Ways to safely and responsibly celebrate the holidays during a pandemic
Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer at WebMD, talks about the safest practices for celebrating the holidays in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer at WebMD, talks about the safest practices for celebrating the holidays in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
48-year-old Dallas police officer dies because of COVID-19
A Dallas police officer praised for being a hero has died because of COVID-19. Family members said he was a healthy 48-year-old man before he caught the virus.
A Dallas police officer praised for being a hero has died because of COVID-19. Family members said he was a healthy 48-year-old man before he caught the virus.
Parents, students face challenges with remote learning amid pandemic
“I'm using current events in the world today to teach my kids government and history, and it's going pretty good,” said Ericka Arocho.
“I'm using current events in the world today to teach my kids government and history, and it's going pretty good,” said Ericka Arocho.
2nd coronavirus vaccine shows striking success in US tests
A second experimental COVID-19 vaccine — this one from Moderna Inc. — yielded extraordinarily strong early results Monday, another badly needed dose of hope as the pandemic enters a terrible new phase.
A second experimental COVID-19 vaccine — this one from Moderna Inc. — yielded extraordinarily strong early results Monday, another badly needed dose of hope as the pandemic enters a terrible new phase.
Chicago nursing assistant, her entire family battling COVID-19
Rosie works as a nursing assistant at a hospital on Chicago’s South Side. She and her entire family are battling COVID right now. In fact, she says she has experienced flu-like symptoms at least four times this year.
Rosie works as a nursing assistant at a hospital on Chicago’s South Side. She and her entire family are battling COVID right now. In fact, she says she has experienced flu-like symptoms at least four times this year.
'More people may die': Biden urges Trump to aid transition
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday warned of dire consequences if President Donald Trump and his administration continue to refuse to coordinate with his transition team on the coronavirus pandemic and block briefings on national security, policy issues and vaccine plans.
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday warned of dire consequences if President Donald Trump and his administration continue to refuse to coordinate with his transition team on the coronavirus pandemic and block briefings on national security, policy issues and vaccine plans.