MLB launches investigation after Justin Turner 'disregards' protocols following COVID-19 diagnosis
Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.
Unemployment scams skyrocketing amid COVID-19 pandemic
FOX 32 received documents from several unemployment fraud victims. The scammers have been stealing identities and scamming the state for unemployment funds.
FOX 32 received documents from several unemployment fraud victims. The scammers have been stealing identities and scamming the state for unemployment funds.
Dr. Fauci joined local group to discuss uptick in COVID-19 cases
Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke with a local group about the new wave of COVID-19 cases.
Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke with a local group about the new wave of COVID-19 cases.
Local bars, restaurants struggling to stay afloat due to COVID
“Please, we just need some answers, help us stay open,” said Chicago small business owner Ahmed Braimah.
“Please, we just need some answers, help us stay open,” said Chicago small business owner Ahmed Braimah.
Walt Disney World lays off 720 performers because of COVID-19
The performer layoffs come weeks after The Walt Disney Co. announced it was eliminating 28,000 jobs in its parks division in California and Florida.
The performer layoffs come weeks after The Walt Disney Co. announced it was eliminating 28,000 jobs in its parks division in California and Florida.
Study suggests antibody immunity to COVID-19 could wane over time
A new study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests that antibody immunity following COVID-19 infection could wane over time.
A new study of hundreds of thousands of people across England suggests that antibody immunity following COVID-19 infection could wane over time.
Republican leaders ask Pritzker to justify his bar, restaurant plan
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday that his administration is collecting and will make public the data to justify his COVID-19 restrictions on indoor dining after Senate Republicans urged him to release the numbers.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday that his administration is collecting and will make public the data to justify his COVID-19 restrictions on indoor dining after Senate Republicans urged him to release the numbers.
IHSA allowing basketball season to move forward in November
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors met for a special board meeting on Wednesday and provided the latest information on the IHSA’s winter sports season.
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors met for a special board meeting on Wednesday and provided the latest information on the IHSA’s winter sports season.
Second coronavirus stockpiling wave may be coming — and it goes beyond toilet paper, cleaning supplies
Roughly 57% of shoppers are considering restocking due to growing fears of a "potential second wave of COVID-19," which could lead to another round of bare store shelves.
Roughly 57% of shoppers are considering restocking due to growing fears of a "potential second wave of COVID-19," which could lead to another round of bare store shelves.
Illinois reports 6,110 new cases of COVID-19 and 51 deaths; restrictions coming in north suburbs
Public health officials Wednesday announced another 6,110 new cases of coronavirus in Illinois and 51 additional deaths.
Public health officials Wednesday announced another 6,110 new cases of coronavirus in Illinois and 51 additional deaths.
Lightfoot, Pritzker clash over coronavirus restrictions
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s planned rollback of coronavirus reopenings will have a devastating impact on the city’s economy just as it is beginning to recover from the damage caused by earlier lockdowns.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s planned rollback of coronavirus reopenings will have a devastating impact on the city’s economy just as it is beginning to recover from the damage caused by earlier lockdowns.
Wisconsin cancels Nebraska game; Chryst tests positive
The Wisconsin football team will pause all team-related activities due to an elevated number of COVID-19 cases within the Badgers program.
The Wisconsin football team will pause all team-related activities due to an elevated number of COVID-19 cases within the Badgers program.
COVID-19 restrictions ramped up in Chicago-area after uptick in cases
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the latest restrictions put in place on Chicago-area restaurants and bars.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the latest restrictions put in place on Chicago-area restaurants and bars.
Gov. Pritzker places restrictions on indoor dining and drinking in Chicago
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
New COVID restrictions in suburban Cook County take effect Wednesday
Suburban Cook County restaurants and bars will not be allowed to offer indoor dining and bar service starting Wednesday.
Suburban Cook County restaurants and bars will not be allowed to offer indoor dining and bar service starting Wednesday.
Researchers note decline in brain function in some COVID-19 survivors
For patients who reported being hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, researchers found in a preliminary study a decline in cognitive performance equivalent to 10 years of aging.
For patients who reported being hospitalized and placed on a ventilator, researchers found in a preliminary study a decline in cognitive performance equivalent to 10 years of aging.
Gov. Pritzker places restrictions on indoor dining and drinking in Chicago
Surging COVID-19 cases in Chicago prompted Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday to ban indoor dining and bar services and limit the number of people gathering in one place.
Surging COVID-19 cases in Chicago prompted Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday to ban indoor dining and bar services and limit the number of people gathering in one place.
Chicago adds state to quarantine travel order, warns Michigan could be next
The Chicago Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that Florida has been added to the city's travel quarantine list and warned that Michigan added next week
The Chicago Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that Florida has been added to the city's travel quarantine list and warned that Michigan added next week
Illinois reports 4,000 new cases of COVID-19, 46 more deaths
Public health officials Tuesday announced another 4,000 new cases of coronavirus in Illinois and 46 additional deaths.
Public health officials Tuesday announced another 4,000 new cases of coronavirus in Illinois and 46 additional deaths.
'Mask Up, America' campaign looks to destroy negative stigmas of wearing face masks
Dr. Daniel P. McQuillen from the Infectious Diseases Society of America talks about the "Mask Up, America" campaign and the importance of widespread mask usage.
Dr. Daniel P. McQuillen from the Infectious Diseases Society of America talks about the "Mask Up, America" campaign and the importance of widespread mask usage.