Your Take: Pritzker's indoor drinking, dining shutdown order deflates service industry
A panel of FOX 32 viewers ranging from a variety of professions and backgrounds give their thoughts on the ban on indoor dining and bar service across suburban Cook County.
A panel of FOX 32 viewers ranging from a variety of professions and backgrounds give their thoughts on the ban on indoor dining and bar service across suburban Cook County.
Pelosi 'remains optimistic' about COVID-19 relief package before Election Day
Despite failing on Monday to come to an agreement on a coronavirus stimulus package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "remains optimistic" that a deal with the White House can be reached before Election Day.
Despite failing on Monday to come to an agreement on a coronavirus stimulus package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "remains optimistic" that a deal with the White House can be reached before Election Day.
Suburban Cook County residents can now apply for $600 relief checks amid pandemic
As Congress continues its stalemate in passing another COVID relief package, Cook County has opened up applications for $600 relief checks.
As Congress continues its stalemate in passing another COVID relief package, Cook County has opened up applications for $600 relief checks.
Illinois residents urged to mitigate coronavirus spread amid spike in cases
After another record-breaking day in Illinois for new coronavirus infections this weekend, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday again implored residents to do all they can to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the illness caused by the untreatable virus.
After another record-breaking day in Illinois for new coronavirus infections this weekend, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday again implored residents to do all they can to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the illness caused by the untreatable virus.
Study: Universal mask use could save over 130K American lives by early 2021
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.
COVID-19 deaths are rising again in the US ahead of 2020 election
With Election Day just over a week away, average deaths per day across the country are up 10% over the past two weeks, from 721 to nearly 794 as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
With Election Day just over a week away, average deaths per day across the country are up 10% over the past two weeks, from 721 to nearly 794 as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Illinois reports 4,729 new cases of COVID-19, 17 more deaths
Public health officials Monday announced another 4,729 new cases of coronavirus in Illinois and 17 additional deaths.
Public health officials Monday announced another 4,729 new cases of coronavirus in Illinois and 17 additional deaths.
Chicago BACP commissioner talks about the new curfew placed on local businesses
Rosa Escareno, commissioner at the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, talks about the curfew placed on restaurants and bars due to the second surge of COVID-19 cases.
Rosa Escareno, commissioner at the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, talks about the curfew placed on restaurants and bars due to the second surge of COVID-19 cases.
Italy resident talks about how country is dealing with COVID-19's second wave
Carmelita Caruana calls in from Italy to talk about how her community is dealing with the second surge of coronavirus cases.
Carmelita Caruana calls in from Italy to talk about how her community is dealing with the second surge of coronavirus cases.
High school switches to online learning after some students attend party without masks
The school district says they understand "young people's desire to be together, as far away from adults as possible," but that ignoring the rules was "potentially harming the community at large."
The school district says they understand "young people's desire to be together, as far away from adults as possible," but that ignoring the rules was "potentially harming the community at large."
Several people tried to set Germany's disease control center on fire in apparent political attack
POLITICAL ATTACK? After several people tried to set Germany's disease control center on fire, police are investigating whether the suspects might have been motivated by anger over coronavirus restrictions.
POLITICAL ATTACK? After several people tried to set Germany's disease control center on fire, police are investigating whether the suspects might have been motivated by anger over coronavirus restrictions.
Fewer foreign students choosing to study in the United States
Foreign students, who had been a tremendous source of cash for American universities, are avoiding the US in record numbers. About 5.3 million students study outside their home countries. But the U.S. share dropped from 28% in 2001 to 21% last year.
Foreign students, who had been a tremendous source of cash for American universities, are avoiding the US in record numbers. About 5.3 million students study outside their home countries. But the U.S. share dropped from 28% in 2001 to 21% last year.
Italy closes gyms, shuts eateries early amid rising COVID-19 cases
Italy’s leader has imposed at least a month of new restrictions to fight rising coronavirus infections, shutting down gyms, pools and movie theaters and putting an early curfew on cafes and restaurants.
Italy’s leader has imposed at least a month of new restrictions to fight rising coronavirus infections, shutting down gyms, pools and movie theaters and putting an early curfew on cafes and restaurants.
4,062 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, 24 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 4,062 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 24 additional deaths.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 4,062 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 24 additional deaths.
Mayor Lightfoot releases video showing Chicagoans how to celebrate Halloween safely
On Sunday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot released a video on Twitter and Facebook showing different ways Chicagoans can celebrate Halloween safely.
On Sunday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot released a video on Twitter and Facebook showing different ways Chicagoans can celebrate Halloween safely.
Pence to keep up travel despite contact with infected aides
Vice President Mike Pence plans to maintain an aggressive campaign schedule despite an apparent outbreak of the coronavirus among his senior aides, the White House said Saturday.
Vice President Mike Pence plans to maintain an aggressive campaign schedule despite an apparent outbreak of the coronavirus among his senior aides, the White House said Saturday.
Spain orders nationwide curfew to stem worsening outbreak
Spain’s 19 regional leaders will have authority to set different hours for the curfew as long as they are stricter, close regional borders to travel and limit gatherings to six people who don’t live together, the prime minister said.
Spain’s 19 regional leaders will have authority to set different hours for the curfew as long as they are stricter, close regional borders to travel and limit gatherings to six people who don’t live together, the prime minister said.
11 more chief judge’s employees, 3 more juvenile detention residents test positive for COVID-19
Eleven more employees in the Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County have tested positive for the coronavirus, along with three residents of the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center.
Eleven more employees in the Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County have tested positive for the coronavirus, along with three residents of the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center.
College student from suburban Chicago dies of coronavirus after leaving campus, returning home
Michael Lang, 18, was a native of La Grange, Illinois. He went away for his freshman year of college, and returned home on Sept. 13 to take classes remotely instead. On Thursday, he died of coronavirus related complications "following a lengthy hospitalization," the University of Dayton said.
Michael Lang, 18, was a native of La Grange, Illinois. He went away for his freshman year of college, and returned home on Sept. 13 to take classes remotely instead. On Thursday, he died of coronavirus related complications "following a lengthy hospitalization," the University of Dayton said.
6,161 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois, 63 additional deaths
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 6,161 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 63 additional deaths.
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 6,161 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 63 additional deaths.