In-person visits at Cook County jail suspended in attempt to ward off another COVID outbreak
Starting Monday, the Cook County Jail will not allowed family and loved ones to visit inmates. The jail is trying to prevent a COVID outbreak. The current positivity rate at the jail is 1-2%, well below Chicago's overall rate.
Starting Monday, the Cook County Jail will not allowed family and loved ones to visit inmates. The jail is trying to prevent a COVID outbreak. The current positivity rate at the jail is 1-2%, well below Chicago's overall rate.
Michigan governor shuts down high school and college in-person classes, closes in-person dining
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration has ordered high schools and colleges to stop in-person classes, closed restaurants to indoor dining and suspended organized sports -- including high school football playoffs.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration has ordered high schools and colleges to stop in-person classes, closed restaurants to indoor dining and suspended organized sports -- including high school football playoffs.
Legendary college basketball coach, Jim Boeheim, tests positive for COVID-19
Legendary college basketball coach, Jim Boeheim, has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement posted on Twitter.
Legendary college basketball coach, Jim Boeheim, has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement posted on Twitter.
US surpasses 11M COVID-19 cases less than a week after topping 10M cases, according to Johns Hopkins
The United States has hit yet another grim milestone with more than 11 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins data.
The United States has hit yet another grim milestone with more than 11 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins data.
Boris Johnson in self-isolation after exposure to COVID-19, exhibiting no virus symptoms
Officials say British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is self-isolating after being told he came into contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus.
Officials say British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is self-isolating after being told he came into contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus.
New COVID restrictions on crowd sizes in effect in Indiana
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb's new coronavirus restrictions went into effect on Sunday morning, reinstating limits on crowd sizes for nearly every county.
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb's new coronavirus restrictions went into effect on Sunday morning, reinstating limits on crowd sizes for nearly every county.
Biden advisers differ on national coronavirus lockdown, 1 calls it 'measure of last resort'
Another Biden adviser floated the idea of another four- to six-week nationwide lockdown should COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the county as they have over the past several weeks.
Another Biden adviser floated the idea of another four- to six-week nationwide lockdown should COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the county as they have over the past several weeks.
Biden advisers to meet vaccine firms as presidential transition stalled
Joe Biden’s scientific advisers will meet with vaccine makers in coming days as the presidential transition remains stalled because of President Donald Trump’s refusal to acknowledge that he lost the election.
Joe Biden’s scientific advisers will meet with vaccine makers in coming days as the presidential transition remains stalled because of President Donald Trump’s refusal to acknowledge that he lost the election.
Walmart resumes counting customers in stores due to coronavirus surge
Major retailer Walmart has returned to keeping track of how many people enter its stores as the U.S. faces a surging coronavirus caseload, the company confirmed to FOX Business.
Major retailer Walmart has returned to keeping track of how many people enter its stores as the U.S. faces a surging coronavirus caseload, the company confirmed to FOX Business.
Illinois reports 10,631 new COVID-19 cases, 72 additional deaths
On Sunday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 10,631 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 72 additional deaths.
On Sunday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 10,631 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 72 additional deaths.
Anthony Fauci predicts when America will return to normal from coronavirus
Dr. Anthony Fauci cautioned that Americans should expect a gradual return to normal after the coronavirus pandemic as Pfizer potentially rolls out its highly-effective vaccine at the end of the year.
Dr. Anthony Fauci cautioned that Americans should expect a gradual return to normal after the coronavirus pandemic as Pfizer potentially rolls out its highly-effective vaccine at the end of the year.
Lightfoot cancels 350 layoffs tied to pandemic budget
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has canceled 350 layoffs tied to her pandemic budget.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has canceled 350 layoffs tied to her pandemic budget.
As Illinois reports a record number of COVID tests, some are waiting in long lines to get theirs
Illinois logged a record number of coronavirus tests on Saturday, as many residents waited in long lines to get their own tests done.
Illinois logged a record number of coronavirus tests on Saturday, as many residents waited in long lines to get their own tests done.
Health department shuts down pro-Trump rally in Milwaukee
No longer welcome at Serb Hall, the group took its message to the streets, shutting down the intersection of 51st and Oklahoma.
No longer welcome at Serb Hall, the group took its message to the streets, shutting down the intersection of 51st and Oklahoma.
Singer, songwriter Jeremih hospitalized with COVID-19, TMZ reports
Singer and songwriter Jeremih has been put in the ICU for COVID-19, according to TMZ.
Singer and songwriter Jeremih has been put in the ICU for COVID-19, according to TMZ.
Republican governor of North Dakota orders residents to wear masks after months of resistance
North Dakota only has 18 empty ICU beds available in the entire state. But not everyone is going to follow the order to wear masks. Rick Becker, a Republican state representative said Saturday that he will refuse to wear a mask and that he suspects many others in the conservative state will protest the "draconian" directive.
North Dakota only has 18 empty ICU beds available in the entire state. But not everyone is going to follow the order to wear masks. Rick Becker, a Republican state representative said Saturday that he will refuse to wear a mask and that he suspects many others in the conservative state will protest the "draconian" directive.
Illinois reports 11,028 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases, 166 deaths
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 11,028 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 166 additional deaths.
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 11,028 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 166 additional deaths.
Car rally held by residents in several Illinois school districts call for the return of in-person schooling
Residents in Illinois School Districts # 109, 112 and 113 (covering Deerfield, Highland Park, Highwood, Fort Sheridan and Riverwoods) participated in a Car Rally on Saturday, showing their support for in-person schooling in these school districts.
Residents in Illinois School Districts # 109, 112 and 113 (covering Deerfield, Highland Park, Highwood, Fort Sheridan and Riverwoods) participated in a Car Rally on Saturday, showing their support for in-person schooling in these school districts.
Costco selling private jet membership that lasts 1 year
The wholesale retailer sells a one-year membership to a private jet charter company called Wheels Up, which allows members to book a private jet “as easily as a ride share or short-term vacation rental,” the product description says.
The wholesale retailer sells a one-year membership to a private jet charter company called Wheels Up, which allows members to book a private jet “as easily as a ride share or short-term vacation rental,” the product description says.
Unionized hotel workers rally in Federal Plaza demanding to be rehired when economy improves
“We’ve been struggling. I am a single mother of five. I have bills to pay. I have to pay the rent, the bills are piling up. I’m looking everywhere for a job but it’s not easy because everybody is looking for a job right now,” said Former Hyatt employee, Melisa Magana.
“We’ve been struggling. I am a single mother of five. I have bills to pay. I have to pay the rent, the bills are piling up. I’m looking everywhere for a job but it’s not easy because everybody is looking for a job right now,” said Former Hyatt employee, Melisa Magana.