Mix of emotions as more Chicago area schools revert to online learning
“We were hoping to go back full time and the fact that we’re going back full remote is unfortunate,” said parent Nathan Gray.
“We were hoping to go back full time and the fact that we’re going back full remote is unfortunate,” said parent Nathan Gray.
Sweet 16 party leaves 37 infected with COVID-19, nearly 300 quarantined, health officials say
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
Chicago officials, Pritzker warn of 2nd coronavirus wave
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago officials warned Monday of “worrying trends” in increased COVID-19 cases, calling it a second wave that could trigger additional restrictions to curb the spread.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago officials warned Monday of “worrying trends” in increased COVID-19 cases, calling it a second wave that could trigger additional restrictions to curb the spread.
Global struggles continue as confirmed coronavirus cases reach 40 million
The world's number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 40 million.
The world's number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 40 million.
Mounting evidence ties blood type to COVID-19 risk, O may help, A may hurt
In two new studies, those with type A blood were more likely to have severe disease, while those with type O were less likely.
In two new studies, those with type A blood were more likely to have severe disease, while those with type O were less likely.
Trump calls Fauci a 'disaster,' says people are tired of hearing about COVID-19
President Donald Trump sought Monday to buck up his campaign staffers two weeks from Election Day, dismissing the cautionary coronavirus advice of his scientific experts as well as polling showing him trailing Democratic rival Joe Biden across key battleground states.
President Donald Trump sought Monday to buck up his campaign staffers two weeks from Election Day, dismissing the cautionary coronavirus advice of his scientific experts as well as polling showing him trailing Democratic rival Joe Biden across key battleground states.
Wisconsin woman says she needs double lung transplant after surviving coronavirus
A Wisconsin woman who spent 45 days on a ventilator after testing positive for COVID-19 says she's now in need of a double-lung transplant due to extensive organ damage.
A Wisconsin woman who spent 45 days on a ventilator after testing positive for COVID-19 says she's now in need of a double-lung transplant due to extensive organ damage.
3,113 more coronavirus cases in Illinois as positivity rate continues to climb
Illinois health officials on Monday said another 3,113 have tested positive for COVID-19 while the state’s testing positivity rate rose for a 15th day in a row.
Illinois health officials on Monday said another 3,113 have tested positive for COVID-19 while the state’s testing positivity rate rose for a 15th day in a row.
Wisconsin judge reimposes order limiting capacity of indoor gatherings
A Wisconsin judge reimposed an order from Gov. Tony Evers limiting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaurants and other indoor places.
A Wisconsin judge reimposed an order from Gov. Tony Evers limiting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaurants and other indoor places.
40th employee contracts COVID-19 at Cook County Circuit Court Clerk’s office
Another employee at the Cook County Circuit Court clerk’s office has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of positive cases in the office to 40.
Another employee at the Cook County Circuit Court clerk’s office has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of positive cases in the office to 40.
Students with special needs face distinct challenges during remote learning
Dr. Wilfred Van Gorp talks about the challenges students with special needs are facing during quarantine and remote learning.
Dr. Wilfred Van Gorp talks about the challenges students with special needs are facing during quarantine and remote learning.
Trump teases stepping in if Republicans oppose multi-trillion dollar stimulus package
President Trump hinted he might intervene if Republican senators don't support a second coronavirus stimulus package worth trillions of dollars, during an interview with Charles Benson of WTMJ4 Milwaukee on Saturday.
President Trump hinted he might intervene if Republican senators don't support a second coronavirus stimulus package worth trillions of dollars, during an interview with Charles Benson of WTMJ4 Milwaukee on Saturday.
Lawmakers ask Lightfoot, CPS for better safety measures at schools before return to classrooms
More than 40 local elected officials have written a joint letter to Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools, asking for improvements to remote learning and a better safety plan for students returning to class.
More than 40 local elected officials have written a joint letter to Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Public Schools, asking for improvements to remote learning and a better safety plan for students returning to class.
Twitter blocks post from Trump science advisor who tweeted that masks don't work
"I don't understand why the tweets were deleted," Scott Atlas said, calling Twitter's actions censorship. He said his tweet was intended to show that "general population masks and mask mandates do not work."
"I don't understand why the tweets were deleted," Scott Atlas said, calling Twitter's actions censorship. He said his tweet was intended to show that "general population masks and mask mandates do not work."
Dog takes no chances, donning mask while out in public amid rising COVID-19 cases
A dog in Ireland was seen donning a mask while out on a stroll with its owner.
A dog in Ireland was seen donning a mask while out on a stroll with its owner.
4,245 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, 22 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 4,245 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois on Sunday, including 22 additional deaths.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 4,245 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois on Sunday, including 22 additional deaths.
With millions more COVID-19 rapid tests available, results become difficult to track
The U.S. can now test several million people daily for coronavirus but the boom comes with a new challenge: keeping track of the results.
The U.S. can now test several million people daily for coronavirus but the boom comes with a new challenge: keeping track of the results.
Northwestern University's School of Management going virtual after four students test positive
Four students at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management have tested positive for COVID after attending off-campus parties and now the school is going digital.
Four students at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management have tested positive for COVID after attending off-campus parties and now the school is going digital.
At least 12 people who live and work with Pope Francis have COVID-19
At 83 and with part of a lung removed when he was in his 20s due to illness, Pope Francis would be at high-risk for COVID-19 complications.
At 83 and with part of a lung removed when he was in his 20s due to illness, Pope Francis would be at high-risk for COVID-19 complications.
Indiana hits another record high with 2,521 new coronavirus cases
Indiana hit another record high with 2,521 new coronavirus cases Saturday, and the governor says people who are refusing to wear masks are putting other people's lives in danger.
Indiana hit another record high with 2,521 new coronavirus cases Saturday, and the governor says people who are refusing to wear masks are putting other people's lives in danger.