US records over 71,000 new COVID-19 cases in highest single-day increase since July
Texas, California, Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Ohio, North Carolina, Michigan and Indiana were among states that saw the highest increases in new coronavirus cases.
Texas, California, Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Ohio, North Carolina, Michigan and Indiana were among states that saw the highest increases in new coronavirus cases.
Illinois reports 3,874 new coronavirus cases, 31 more deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday reported 3,874 newly diagnosed cases of COVID-19, raising the state’s confirmed coronavirus total to 364,033.
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday reported 3,874 newly diagnosed cases of COVID-19, raising the state’s confirmed coronavirus total to 364,033.
Birx warns Chicago's coronavirus closures won't suffice in this phase of pandemic, report says
The comments from Dr. Deborah Birx, coronavirus task force coordinator, came during a briefing with health officials in Chicago, shortly after the city’s mayor, Lori Lightfoot, announced new restrictions, per the Chicago Tribune.
The comments from Dr. Deborah Birx, coronavirus task force coordinator, came during a briefing with health officials in Chicago, shortly after the city’s mayor, Lori Lightfoot, announced new restrictions, per the Chicago Tribune.
Restaurant defies Pritzker's closure orders in attempt to stay afloat
John Scianna from Italian Pizza Kitchen in Roselle talks about why he is keeping his restaurant open despite threats from Gov. J.B. Pritzker to shut down establishments that don't follow guidelines and closure orders.
John Scianna from Italian Pizza Kitchen in Roselle talks about why he is keeping his restaurant open despite threats from Gov. J.B. Pritzker to shut down establishments that don't follow guidelines and closure orders.
The new normal as people return to work during and after COVID-19
Jeremy Glenn, labor and employment attorney at Cozen O'Connor P.C., talks about the complications and adjustments that need to be made as more people return to their jobs in wake of COVID-19.
Jeremy Glenn, labor and employment attorney at Cozen O'Connor P.C., talks about the complications and adjustments that need to be made as more people return to their jobs in wake of COVID-19.
COVID-19 'long haulers' experience symptoms months after beating virus
Some lucky people get COVID-19 and beat it within a week or two. But for others, the symptoms are sticking around for much longer than that.
Some lucky people get COVID-19 and beat it within a week or two. But for others, the symptoms are sticking around for much longer than that.
Lightfoot sets curfew for non-essential businesses, eliminates indoor bar service
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday a new curfew will be put in place for non-essential businesses beginning Friday and the elimination of indoor bar service as COVID-19 cases surge in the second wave.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Thursday a new curfew will be put in place for non-essential businesses beginning Friday and the elimination of indoor bar service as COVID-19 cases surge in the second wave.
Gap Inc. to shutter 350 stores by 2024 in plan to exit malls
Gap joins other clothing retailers in trying to reinvent themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gap joins other clothing retailers in trying to reinvent themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pritzker orders police patrols amid COVID spikes
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that Illinois State Police will start patrolling bars and restaurants in regions of the state where coronavirus numbers are surging, and establishments that disregard his new restrictions could face sanctions including the loss of their liquor or gambling licenses.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that Illinois State Police will start patrolling bars and restaurants in regions of the state where coronavirus numbers are surging, and establishments that disregard his new restrictions could face sanctions including the loss of their liquor or gambling licenses.
FDA approves Gilead's remdesivir, first drug for treating COVID-19
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved Gilead Sciences’ antiviral drug remdesivir as a treatment for COVID-19 patients requiring hospitalization.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved Gilead Sciences’ antiviral drug remdesivir as a treatment for COVID-19 patients requiring hospitalization.
Gov. Pritzker announces additional COVID-19 mitigation efforts for Region 1
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health announced additional COVID-19 mitigation efforts that will be implemented in Region 1, Northwestern Illinois, beginning on Sunday, Oct. 25.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health announced additional COVID-19 mitigation efforts that will be implemented in Region 1, Northwestern Illinois, beginning on Sunday, Oct. 25.
Court orders California to cut San Quentin inmate population by half
A California appeals court has ordered state corrections officials to cut the population of one of the world’s most famous prisons to less than half of its designed capacity, citing officials’ "deliberate indifference" to the plight of inmates during the coronavirus pandemic.
A California appeals court has ordered state corrections officials to cut the population of one of the world’s most famous prisons to less than half of its designed capacity, citing officials’ "deliberate indifference" to the plight of inmates during the coronavirus pandemic.
Santa Claus won't be coming to Macy's this year
Macy’s said Santa Claus won’t be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.
Macy’s said Santa Claus won’t be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.
Illinois reports 4,942 new cases of coronavirus, 44 more deaths
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 4,942 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 44 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Thursday announced another 4,942 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 44 additional deaths.
Exploring the science behind the pandemic with National Geographic
Nsikan Akpan, science editor for National Geographic, talks about the latest science coming out of the coronavirus outbreak.
Nsikan Akpan, science editor for National Geographic, talks about the latest science coming out of the coronavirus outbreak.
Flu season to bring added complications to COVID-19 outbreak
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago answers questions about COVID-19 as we head into flu season.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago answers questions about COVID-19 as we head into flu season.
Unemployment claims fall to 787,000; layoffs still high
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.
Lightfoot says Chicago must fund both police and communities
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she strongly supports CPD, but the police union is wondering if that is, in fact, true.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she strongly supports CPD, but the police union is wondering if that is, in fact, true.
Illinois family moving to Indiana for in-person learning and sports
A suburban family is moving to Indiana so that their kids can go to school in-person and play sports. "We'll protect ourselves, we'll stay out of harm's way, let the kids live their lives,” the father said.
A suburban family is moving to Indiana so that their kids can go to school in-person and play sports. "We'll protect ourselves, we'll stay out of harm's way, let the kids live their lives,” the father said.
Mayor Lightfoot announces tax increases, job cuts due to COVID-19
"It has been a very tough year,” Mayor Lightfoot said. "And yes, we seek a modest property tax increase."
"It has been a very tough year,” Mayor Lightfoot said. "And yes, we seek a modest property tax increase."