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.
Hospitals hire extra staff as COVID-19 surges
Due to the increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, NorthShore University HealthSystem has created a brand new position to help support medical staff, and it plans to hire dozens of people to fill the role.
Due to the increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations, NorthShore University HealthSystem has created a brand new position to help support medical staff, and it plans to hire dozens of people to fill the role.
Suburban Cook County issues stay-at-home advisory to curb spread of COVID-19
Cook County issued a stay-at-home advisory on Friday, urging all suburban residents to only leave home for essential reasons to help curb the increased spread of COVID-19.
Cook County issued a stay-at-home advisory on Friday, urging all suburban residents to only leave home for essential reasons to help curb the increased spread of COVID-19.
Santa goes virtual amid coronavirus pandemic: How to see him safely
Companies are offering ways to virtually meet Santa this holiday.
Companies are offering ways to virtually meet Santa this holiday.
Oregon, New Mexico order lockdowns as other states resist amid surging COVID-19 cases
Governors in many states, such as New York, Maryland, Virginia and Minnesota, have instead taken largely incremental measures over the past few days.
Governors in many states, such as New York, Maryland, Virginia and Minnesota, have instead taken largely incremental measures over the past few days.
Trump delivers first public remarks in over a week on COVID-19 vaccine efforts
President Donald Trump delivered an update Friday on the COVID-19 vaccine effort. The event will mark the president’s first public address in more than a week.
President Donald Trump delivered an update Friday on the COVID-19 vaccine effort. The event will mark the president’s first public address in more than a week.
Driver services facilities closing statewide due to rise in COVID-19 cases
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White says Driver Services facilities statewide will be closed to the public for in person transactions starting Tuesday, Nov. 17 and will reopen on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic.
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White says Driver Services facilities statewide will be closed to the public for in person transactions starting Tuesday, Nov. 17 and will reopen on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic.
Lightfoot defends appearing at large Biden celebration days before issuing Thanksgiving lockdown
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Friday defended her decision to implement a new round of lockdown orders, just days after she joined large crowds celebrating Joe Biden's election victory.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Friday defended her decision to implement a new round of lockdown orders, just days after she joined large crowds celebrating Joe Biden's election victory.
Illinois breaks another COVID-19 caseload record, surpasses 15K new cases
Coronavirus cases continue to soar in Illinois, with public health officials on Friday reporting a staggering 15,415 new cases— the highest daily increase yet.
Coronavirus cases continue to soar in Illinois, with public health officials on Friday reporting a staggering 15,415 new cases— the highest daily increase yet.
Another Cook County judge tests positive for COVID-19
The judge works in the Bridgeview Courthouse, and was among four other employees who also tested positive for COVID-19, the Office of the Chief Judge said Friday.
The judge works in the Bridgeview Courthouse, and was among four other employees who also tested positive for COVID-19, the Office of the Chief Judge said Friday.