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.
Coronavirus rips through small Midwest towns
"The Sunday family dinners are killing us," said one health department director in a rural Montana county where 1 out of every 28 people has tested positive.
"The Sunday family dinners are killing us," said one health department director in a rural Montana county where 1 out of every 28 people has tested positive.
Man upset with mask ordinance charged with threatening to kidnap and kill Democratic mayor
"It sounded like the person was very upset about pretty much mask mandates and he said something about not being able to see his mother because of COVID restrictions on elderly homes," the mayor said. "He said he was going to kidnap me and slash my throat and he needed my address because I needed to see the hangman -- me and everyone who, something about tyranny."
"It sounded like the person was very upset about pretty much mask mandates and he said something about not being able to see his mother because of COVID restrictions on elderly homes," the mayor said. "He said he was going to kidnap me and slash my throat and he needed my address because I needed to see the hangman -- me and everyone who, something about tyranny."
Illinois reports 3,629 new cases of COVID-19, 27 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,629 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois on Saturday, including 27 additional deaths.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,629 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois on Saturday, including 27 additional deaths.
Even with COVID-19 coverage safety net, recovered patients hit with hefty hospital bills
COVID-19 can do more than torment patients physically. It also clobbers some financially.
COVID-19 can do more than torment patients physically. It also clobbers some financially.
Anxiety rises among COVID-19 survivors as Seattle man is confirmed to have caught virus twice
A Seattle man is likely feeling very lucky after officially surviving COVID-19 twice. His case is only the third case in the United States where doctors confirmed reinfection.
A Seattle man is likely feeling very lucky after officially surviving COVID-19 twice. His case is only the third case in the United States where doctors confirmed reinfection.
Mayo Clinic doctors recommend against traditional trick-or-treating due to pandemic
Mayo Clinic doctors are recommending parents avoid allowing their children traditional trick-or-treating this year for Halloween as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on.
Mayo Clinic doctors are recommending parents avoid allowing their children traditional trick-or-treating this year for Halloween as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on.
Restaurants along Fulton Market open domes, mini houses
On Friday, at least five restaurants along Fulton Market have opened outdoor domes and mini houses, where you can eat, drink, laugh and still socially distance all at the same time.
On Friday, at least five restaurants along Fulton Market have opened outdoor domes and mini houses, where you can eat, drink, laugh and still socially distance all at the same time.
Illinois reports new COVID-19 daily caseload record
Illinois set another new record Friday for coronavirus infections, fueled by a large increase in testing.
Illinois set another new record Friday for coronavirus infections, fueled by a large increase in testing.
Trump announces CVS, Walgreens free coronavirus vaccines deal to help seniors
Residents in all types of long-term care facilities will be able to access the vaccine at no charge
Residents in all types of long-term care facilities will be able to access the vaccine at no charge