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."
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.