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.
Many COVID-19 patients developing mental illness later on
A new study has found another troubling after effect of the coronavirus. Dr. Robert Shulman from Rush University Medical Center discusses it further.
A new study has found another troubling after effect of the coronavirus. Dr. Robert Shulman from Rush University Medical Center discusses it further.
Your Take: Top doctors estimate when pandemic may be under control
A panel of distinguished health professionals to discuss the current state of the pandemic and what the next few months without a vaccine mean.
A panel of distinguished health professionals to discuss the current state of the pandemic and what the next few months without a vaccine mean.
Your Take: Medical professionals discuss current state of COVID-19
Beginning Monday, the city will be under a new stay-at-home advisory, but it's not just Chicago facing this reality. A panel of distinguished health professionals to discuss the current state of the pandemic and what the next few months without a vaccine mean.
Beginning Monday, the city will be under a new stay-at-home advisory, but it's not just Chicago facing this reality. A panel of distinguished health professionals to discuss the current state of the pandemic and what the next few months without a vaccine mean.
Chicago officials expect another wave of homelessness
It turned very cold this week and the drop in temperatures has left thousands of homeless Chicagoans scrambling to find a warm place to spend the night. Ald. Matt Martin of the 47th Ward talks about the rise in homelessness during the pandemic.
It turned very cold this week and the drop in temperatures has left thousands of homeless Chicagoans scrambling to find a warm place to spend the night. Ald. Matt Martin of the 47th Ward talks about the rise in homelessness during the pandemic.
Walmart greeter who made headlines after being told he couldn't say 'Have a blessed day' dies
5 years ago a Walmart greeter from Blue Ridge made national headlines after being banned from telling customers "Have a blessed day". James Phillips died Wednesday from COVID-19. He was 80 years old.
5 years ago a Walmart greeter from Blue Ridge made national headlines after being banned from telling customers "Have a blessed day". James Phillips died Wednesday from COVID-19. He was 80 years old.
Orland Park mayor says enforcing state guidelines is not his job
Orland Park’s mayor says enforcing state guidelines is not his job.
Orland Park’s mayor says enforcing state guidelines is not his job.
Fauci compares COVID-19 pandemic to 1918 flu, says history is ‘repeating itself’
The nation surpassed 10 million COVID-19 cases earlier this week and has recorded more than 240,000 deaths, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
The nation surpassed 10 million COVID-19 cases earlier this week and has recorded more than 240,000 deaths, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
US reports over 144K COVID-19 cases in new single-day record, according to Johns Hopkins
Deaths per day in the U.S. have soared more than 40% over the past two weeks.
Deaths per day in the U.S. have soared more than 40% over the past two weeks.
Costco mask policy: Customers with medical conditions now required to wear face shields
The retail giant is updating its COVID-19 policy to require all customers and employees to wear either a face mask or a face shield, except for children under the age of 2.
The retail giant is updating its COVID-19 policy to require all customers and employees to wear either a face mask or a face shield, except for children under the age of 2.
'What will it take to make this real for you': Gov. Pritzker warns of a potential statewide stay-at-home order
The entire state of Illinois could find itself under another stay-at-home order.
The entire state of Illinois could find itself under another stay-at-home order.
Holiday plans? Map shows real-time COVID-19 risk for gatherings, by county
A real-time map shows the risk of encountering someone infected with COVID-19 at an upcoming holiday gathering, based on the number in attendance and the county in which the event is held.
A real-time map shows the risk of encountering someone infected with COVID-19 at an upcoming holiday gathering, based on the number in attendance and the county in which the event is held.