Staff member in Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle's office tests positive for COVID
A staff member in Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle's office has tested positive for coronavirus. Preckwinkle is going to get tested and isolate until she learns the results.
A staff member in Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle's office has tested positive for coronavirus. Preckwinkle is going to get tested and isolate until she learns the results.
Working in an office instead of remotely may double COVID-19 risk, CDC reports
Researchers found that workers who reported exclusively going into an office in the two weeks prior to getting sick were nearly twice as likely to test positive for the virus.
Researchers found that workers who reported exclusively going into an office in the two weeks prior to getting sick were nearly twice as likely to test positive for the virus.
AP: Nursing home COVID-19 cases increase four-fold in surge states
An analysis of federal data from 20 states for The Associated Press finds that new weekly cases among residents rose nearly four-fold from the end of May to late October, from 1,083 to 4,274.
An analysis of federal data from 20 states for The Associated Press finds that new weekly cases among residents rose nearly four-fold from the end of May to late October, from 1,083 to 4,274.
Millions of minks ordered to be euthanized after mutated COVID-19 virus spread to humans
More than a quarter million Danes have gone into lockdown in a northern region of the country where a mutated variation of the coronavirus has infected minks being farmed for their fur, leading to an order to kill millions of the animals.
More than a quarter million Danes have gone into lockdown in a northern region of the country where a mutated variation of the coronavirus has infected minks being farmed for their fur, leading to an order to kill millions of the animals.
Rural Nevada church takes fight against COVID restrictions on attendance back to Supreme Court
A church in Nevada says that the state's 50-person cap on church attendance is an unconstitutional violation of religious freedom, especially since casinos are allowed to operate at 50% of capacity.
A church in Nevada says that the state's 50-person cap on church attendance is an unconstitutional violation of religious freedom, especially since casinos are allowed to operate at 50% of capacity.
US reports over 120K new COVID-19 cases, breaking previous single-day record, according to Johns Hopkins
The United States has recorded more than 120,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Saturday, breaking the previous single-day record, and the fourth consecutive day for new cases over 100,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
The United States has recorded more than 120,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Saturday, breaking the previous single-day record, and the fourth consecutive day for new cases over 100,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Illinois reports 10,009 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19, 42 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 10,009 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 42 additional deaths, on Sunday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 10,009 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 42 additional deaths, on Sunday.
Couple with last names 'White,' 'Christmas' marry just in time for the holidays
Move over Mr. and Mrs. Claus, there’s a new holiday couple in town.
Move over Mr. and Mrs. Claus, there’s a new holiday couple in town.
Tokyo holds 1-day gym meet to show Olympics may be possible
The good news for the Tokyo Olympics is that Japan on Sunday held a one-day exhibition gymnastics meet in front of several thousand fans with 22 athletes participating from Russia, China and the United States.
The good news for the Tokyo Olympics is that Japan on Sunday held a one-day exhibition gymnastics meet in front of several thousand fans with 22 athletes participating from Russia, China and the United States.
Wisconsin DHS: COVID-19 cases up record 7,065; deaths up 45
It is the first time that newly-reported cases have exceeded 7,000 in a single day.
It is the first time that newly-reported cases have exceeded 7,000 in a single day.
Doctors in South Dakota warn healthcare system is about to be overwhelmed with COVID patients
"At this time, we're headed in a direction of overwhelming our health care systems and I think that's closer than what people understand," said Dr. Michael Pietila, a critical care physician at the Yankton Medical Clinic in South Dakota.
"At this time, we're headed in a direction of overwhelming our health care systems and I think that's closer than what people understand," said Dr. Michael Pietila, a critical care physician at the Yankton Medical Clinic in South Dakota.
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.