Some suburban restaurants, bars to remain open indoors despite Pritzker's order to shut down
In less than 48 hours, suburban counties will be under another round of COVID restrictions, including no more indoor dining. However, some restaurants are refusing to take the order.
In less than 48 hours, suburban counties will be under another round of COVID restrictions, including no more indoor dining. However, some restaurants are refusing to take the order.
'Hitler would have won': Jesse Ventura slams lack of sacrifice from anti-maskers
Former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura shared harsh words for non-mask wearers amid the pandemic, saying had Americans refused to make similar sacrifices during World War II that Adolf Hitler would have won the war.
Former Minnesota governor and professional wrestler Jesse Ventura shared harsh words for non-mask wearers amid the pandemic, saying had Americans refused to make similar sacrifices during World War II that Adolf Hitler would have won the war.
Lowes announces free Christmas tree delivery as businesses offer holiday deals earlier amid COVID-19 pandemic
Black Friday will look different this year, as businesses choose to put sales online in order to reduce overcrowding at stores.
Black Friday will look different this year, as businesses choose to put sales online in order to reduce overcrowding at stores.
Illinois starts planning for COVID-19 vaccine as cases surge
While battling a recalcitrant coronavirus pandemic, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday started laying plans for distributing a safe and effective vaccine.
While battling a recalcitrant coronavirus pandemic, Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday started laying plans for distributing a safe and effective vaccine.
CTA to offer PPE vending machines at some L stations
The Chicago Transit Authority will place new vending machines later this year stocked with personal protective equipment at six rail stations.
The Chicago Transit Authority will place new vending machines later this year stocked with personal protective equipment at six rail stations.
Volunteer in AstraZeneca coronavirus clinical trial dies, report says
The volunteer was a man in his 20s, according to reports. It was not immediately clear if the man received the vaccine or had been part of a placebo group.
The volunteer was a man in his 20s, according to reports. It was not immediately clear if the man received the vaccine or had been part of a placebo group.
CDC: COVID-19 'close contact' now includes brief encounters
The CDC changed the definition to a total of 15 minutes or more.
The CDC changed the definition to a total of 15 minutes or more.
How thermal scanners could be integral in stopping the spread of COVID-19
Dr. William Yates, founder and CEO of Yates Project, talks about the pivot to creating thermal scanners to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Dr. William Yates, founder and CEO of Yates Project, talks about the pivot to creating thermal scanners to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Illinois reports 4,342 new COVID-19 cases, 69 deaths
Illinois health officials Wednesday reported another 4,342 cases of COVID-19 along with 69 additional deaths attributed to the disease.
Illinois health officials Wednesday reported another 4,342 cases of COVID-19 along with 69 additional deaths attributed to the disease.
What to know about COVID-19 repeat infections
Dr. Angela Rasmussen, a virologist at Columbia University, talks about COVID-19 repeat infections and the dangers they pose.
Dr. Angela Rasmussen, a virologist at Columbia University, talks about COVID-19 repeat infections and the dangers they pose.
Dr. Zich on the latest medical developments regarding COVID-19
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about a range of headlines regarding the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about a range of headlines regarding the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Fed up with Pritzker's COVID-19 restrictions, Wheaton family moves to Indiana
Dave Ruggles talks about his decision to move his family from Wheaton to Indiana so his son can attend in-person classes and resume playing basketball.
Dave Ruggles talks about his decision to move his family from Wheaton to Indiana so his son can attend in-person classes and resume playing basketball.
Coronavirus relief talks crawl ahead; McConnell is resistant
President Donald Trump’s most powerful Senate ally is pressing the White House not to move ahead on a coronavirus pandemic relief package.
President Donald Trump’s most powerful Senate ally is pressing the White House not to move ahead on a coronavirus pandemic relief package.
New coronavirus restrictions imposed on 4 suburban counties
Rising numbers prompted Gov. J.B. Pritzker to impose tighter restrictions on social interaction to parts of the state for the second time in as many days, including on Tuesday to four densely populated counties in suburban Chicago.
Rising numbers prompted Gov. J.B. Pritzker to impose tighter restrictions on social interaction to parts of the state for the second time in as many days, including on Tuesday to four densely populated counties in suburban Chicago.
Illinois reports 3,714 new cases of COVID-19, 41 more deaths
Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 3,714 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 41 additional deaths.
Public health officials on Tuesday announced another 3,714 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 41 additional deaths.
Fraternal Order of Police offices close due to COVID-19
The Near West Side offices of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 have been closed because of the coronavirus.
The Near West Side offices of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 have been closed because of the coronavirus.
California's feared surge of virus cases hasn't happened
State data shows hospitalizations have fallen by about 15% since that warning while the weekly average number of new cases continues to decline even as other more populous states like Florida, Ohio and Illinois see increases.
State data shows hospitalizations have fallen by about 15% since that warning while the weekly average number of new cases continues to decline even as other more populous states like Florida, Ohio and Illinois see increases.
North Texas woman who died on flight had COVID-19, officials confirm
Dallas County officials confirmed a woman in her 30s died on an airline flight because of COVID-19. She had underlying health conditions.
Dallas County officials confirmed a woman in her 30s died on an airline flight because of COVID-19. She had underlying health conditions.
FOP offices closed due to COVID-19
The offices of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 were closed because of COVID-19.
The offices of the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 were closed because of COVID-19.
Hamburger Mary's in Andersonville closing down, hopes to reopen in spring
A popular spot for burgers and drag shows since 2006, Hamburger Mary's is shutting its doors at the end of the month with hopes of reopening some time next spring.
A popular spot for burgers and drag shows since 2006, Hamburger Mary's is shutting its doors at the end of the month with hopes of reopening some time next spring.