Gov. Pritzker, staff test negative for COVID-19
Gov. Pritzker and staff who attended a meeting on Monday and were exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 have tested negative.
Gov. Pritzker and staff who attended a meeting on Monday and were exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 have tested negative.
Illinois reports 12,438 new confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases, 76 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 12,438 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 76 additional deaths, on Saturday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 12,438 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 76 additional deaths, on Saturday.
2 more employees of chief judge’s office test positive for COVID-19
Two more employees of the Cook County chief judge’s office have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials announced Friday.
Two more employees of the Cook County chief judge’s office have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials announced Friday.
Mark Meadows, Trump chief of staff, diagnosed with COVID-19
President Donald Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows has been diagnosed with the coronavirus as the nation sets daily records for confirmed cases for the pandemic.
President Donald Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows has been diagnosed with the coronavirus as the nation sets daily records for confirmed cases for the pandemic.
South Side driver facility closed next week following positive COVID test
The Illinois Driver Services center in Rosemoor on the South Side will be closed next week after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus.
The Illinois Driver Services center in Rosemoor on the South Side will be closed next week after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus.
US COVID-19 cases surge past 100K for 3rd day in a row, according to Johns Hopkins
The U.S. has recorded more than 100,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases for a third consecutive day, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
The U.S. has recorded more than 100,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases for a third consecutive day, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Missouri polling supervisor dies after working on Election Day despite positive COVID-19 test
Missouri state health officials said they don’t believe the man was in close contact with the more than 1,800 voters who visited the polling location where he was working on Election Day.
Missouri state health officials said they don’t believe the man was in close contact with the more than 1,800 voters who visited the polling location where he was working on Election Day.
Mutated variation of coronavirus among minks spreads to humans in Denmark
The coronavirus evolves constantly and, to date, there is no evidence that any of the mutations pose an increased danger to people. But Danish authorities were not taking any chances.
The coronavirus evolves constantly and, to date, there is no evidence that any of the mutations pose an increased danger to people. But Danish authorities were not taking any chances.
Pritzker in isolation after possible exposure to COVID-19
Officials say the possible exposure happened during a meeting Monday in a large conference room at the governor's office.
Officials say the possible exposure happened during a meeting Monday in a large conference room at the governor's office.
Illinois reports record-high 10,376 cases of coronavirus, 49 deaths
Faced with skyrocketing numbers of new coronavirus cases, with more than 20,000 confirmed in just the last two days, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he’s not ready to lock down the state again. Yet.
Faced with skyrocketing numbers of new coronavirus cases, with more than 20,000 confirmed in just the last two days, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he’s not ready to lock down the state again. Yet.
Illinois sees dangerous second surge of COVID-19 cases
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the dramatic rise of COVID-19 cases in Illinois and answers some commonly asked questions.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the dramatic rise of COVID-19 cases in Illinois and answers some commonly asked questions.
What the death of the 'fair tax' means for Illinoisans going forward
Laurence Msall, president of The Civic Federation, talks about the state's longterm financial condition now that the "fair tax" has been rejected by voters.
Laurence Msall, president of The Civic Federation, talks about the state's longterm financial condition now that the "fair tax" has been rejected by voters.
Counties with overwhelming Trump votes had worst COVID-19 surges in US
Health officials across the nation are facing record numbers of new coronavirus cases.
Health officials across the nation are facing record numbers of new coronavirus cases.
US reports over 100K new COVID-19 cases for second day in a row, according to Johns Hopkins
The United States recorded more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases for a second day in a row, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University. (https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/cumulative-cases)
The United States recorded more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases for a second day in a row, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University. (https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/cumulative-cases)
New antibody treatment treats the sickest of COVID-19 patients
The antibody treatment has already completed a phase two trial with mild to moderate covid-19 patients – now researchers are looking to see how well it does with severe and critically ill patients.
The antibody treatment has already completed a phase two trial with mild to moderate covid-19 patients – now researchers are looking to see how well it does with severe and critically ill patients.
Illinois surpasses 10,000 coronavirus deaths as state reports highest COVID-19 daily caseload
Illinois health officials reported the state’s highest daily coronavirus caseload ever Thursday while the state surpassed 10,000 deaths died to the virus.
Illinois health officials reported the state’s highest daily coronavirus caseload ever Thursday while the state surpassed 10,000 deaths died to the virus.
3 more Juvenile Detention Center employees, 2 residents test positive for COVID-19
Three more employees and two residents of the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Three more employees and two residents of the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Bears player tests positive for coronavirus
The Chicago Bears canceled practice and closed their facility Thursday after another player tested positive for COVID-19.
The Chicago Bears canceled practice and closed their facility Thursday after another player tested positive for COVID-19.
Some parents turn to 'social pods' amid the doldrums of the pandemic
Peter Sheehan of Elmhurst talks about the "social pods" they've formed to help form bonds with their community and stay socially engaged during the pandemic.
Peter Sheehan of Elmhurst talks about the "social pods" they've formed to help form bonds with their community and stay socially engaged during the pandemic.
751,000 seek unemployment benefits as pandemic hobbles US economy
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 751,000, a still-historically high level that shows that many employers keep cutting jobs in the face of the accelerating pandemic.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 751,000, a still-historically high level that shows that many employers keep cutting jobs in the face of the accelerating pandemic.