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.
As college students return home for Thanksgiving amid surging COVID-19 pandemic, doctors urge caution
Doctors offer COVID safety tips to college students returning home for the Thanksgiving break.
Doctors offer COVID safety tips to college students returning home for the Thanksgiving break.
COVID-19 hospitalizations prompt pleas from Pritzker, health professionals
With more people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Illinois than during the bleakest period of the initial coronavirus onslaught last spring, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday turned to professionals in the field to make personal pleas for precautions to slow the relentless pandemic.
With more people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Illinois than during the bleakest period of the initial coronavirus onslaught last spring, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday turned to professionals in the field to make personal pleas for precautions to slow the relentless pandemic.
Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos self-isolates after positive COVID-19 test
Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced Monday she has tested positive for COVID-19, which has triggered mild symptoms.
Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced Monday she has tested positive for COVID-19, which has triggered mild symptoms.
Santa Claus to use plexiglass, face masks at malls across US as COVID-19 cases surge
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness, mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring him back this year.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness, mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring him back this year.
US governors, mayors increase COVID-related restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving
More governors and mayors are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving for fear that holiday travel and family gatherings will only worsen the record-breaking, coast-to-coast resurgence of the virus.
More governors and mayors are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving for fear that holiday travel and family gatherings will only worsen the record-breaking, coast-to-coast resurgence of the virus.
Biden vows to strengthen economy despite exploding COVID-19 pandemic
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday outlined his plans to boost the U.S. economy but said any structural reforms depend first on reining in the COVID-19 pandemic.
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday outlined his plans to boost the U.S. economy but said any structural reforms depend first on reining in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine candidate is 94.5% effective
There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.
There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.
Cook County judge at Daley Center tests positive for coronavirus
A Cook County judge who works at the Daley Center has tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the tenth judge countywide to test positive for the virus.
A Cook County judge who works at the Daley Center has tested positive for the coronavirus, marking the tenth judge countywide to test positive for the virus.
Illinois reports over 11,000 new COVID-19 cases
Illinois health officials Monday reported 11,632 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 along with 37 additional deaths.
Illinois health officials Monday reported 11,632 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 along with 37 additional deaths.
Flying for Thanksgiving? TSA offers safety tips for travel during pandemic
If you’re planning on flying home for Thanksgiving the Transportation Security Administration has provided some tips.
If you’re planning on flying home for Thanksgiving the Transportation Security Administration has provided some tips.
Chicago residents stockpiling essentials in face of new stay-at-home advisory
As residents in suburban Cook County and Chicago face down a stay-at-home advisory, some are stockpiling essentials again. Toilet paper and paper towels were scarce at some stores as people prepared for another 30-day quarantine.
As residents in suburban Cook County and Chicago face down a stay-at-home advisory, some are stockpiling essentials again. Toilet paper and paper towels were scarce at some stores as people prepared for another 30-day quarantine.