Layoffs remain elevated as 898,000 seek unemployment aid
The government will issue its latest snapshot Thursday of the level of layoffs in the United States, which remain elevated seven months after the viral pandemic erupted and after the expiration of federal unemployment aid for millions of Americans.
The government will issue its latest snapshot Thursday of the level of layoffs in the United States, which remain elevated seven months after the viral pandemic erupted and after the expiration of federal unemployment aid for millions of Americans.
Record daily COVID-19 cases in Germany, Italy deepen worries across Europe
Record daily COVID-19 infection figures in Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy and Poland are adding to fears that Europe is running out of chances to contain the pandemic.
Record daily COVID-19 infection figures in Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy and Poland are adding to fears that Europe is running out of chances to contain the pandemic.
Kamala Harris suspends travel after 2 associated with campaign test positive for COVID-19
Kamala Harris, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, will suspend in-person events until Monday after two people associated with the campaign tested positive.
Kamala Harris, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, will suspend in-person events until Monday after two people associated with the campaign tested positive.
Navigating the holidays in the age of COVID-19
Dr. Shikha Jain from the Univesity of Illinois at Chicago talks about limiting your exposure and spread of COVID-19 during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the Univesity of Illinois at Chicago talks about limiting your exposure and spread of COVID-19 during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year.
The psychology and stigmas behind wearing a mask
Dr. Brad Sagarin, psychology professor at Northern Illinois University, talks about the psychological resistance to mask mandates and the politics surrounding the proven safety precaution.
Dr. Brad Sagarin, psychology professor at Northern Illinois University, talks about the psychological resistance to mask mandates and the politics surrounding the proven safety precaution.
State officials warn against holiday gatherings
FOX 32's Michele Fiore reports..
FOX 32's Michele Fiore reports..
6 more Cook County chief judge’s office employees test positive for COVID-19
The Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County announced Wednesday that six more employees have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week.
The Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County announced Wednesday that six more employees have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week.
Local businesses try to compete with Amazon Prime days
“We’re doing free shipping anywhere in the U.S. on any size order showing people that we’re here, that we have quality product and that we have great deal that can compete with Amazon as well,” said Scott Friedland of Timeless Enterprises.
“We’re doing free shipping anywhere in the U.S. on any size order showing people that we’re here, that we have quality product and that we have great deal that can compete with Amazon as well,” said Scott Friedland of Timeless Enterprises.
Judge blocks Wisconsin indoor capacity limits
As COVID-19 continues to spread out of control in Wisconsin, a judge there has struck down the governor’s order limiting the number of people in bars and restaurants.
As COVID-19 continues to spread out of control in Wisconsin, a judge there has struck down the governor’s order limiting the number of people in bars and restaurants.
Health officials urge residents to change holiday plans due to COVID-19
The University of Chicago says the business school learned that within the last week a large group of full-time MBA students congregated off campus and many did not wear masks.
The University of Chicago says the business school learned that within the last week a large group of full-time MBA students congregated off campus and many did not wear masks.
Canadian border may stay closed if US coronavirus cases don’t go down
Canada had previously extended its U.S. border closure for non-essential travel to Oct. 21.
Canada had previously extended its U.S. border closure for non-essential travel to Oct. 21.
Wells Fargo fires over 100 employees over improperly obtained COVID-19 aid money
According to an internal memo from the company, Wells Fargo employees allegedly “defrauded the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)” in order to obtain coronavirus relief funds.
According to an internal memo from the company, Wells Fargo employees allegedly “defrauded the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)” in order to obtain coronavirus relief funds.
Nick Saban, Alabama AD Greg Byrne test positive for COVID-19
Alabama coach Nick Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne have tested positive for COVID-19, four days before the Southeastern Conference’s biggest regular-season showdown.
Alabama coach Nick Saban and athletic director Greg Byrne have tested positive for COVID-19, four days before the Southeastern Conference’s biggest regular-season showdown.
Melania Trump says she has tested negative for COVID-19, reveals son Barron tested positive
The first lady of the United States Melania Trump announced that she has tested negative for the coronavirus, revealing that her son, Barron, had tested positive in the wake of her initial COVID-19 diagnosis.
The first lady of the United States Melania Trump announced that she has tested negative for the coronavirus, revealing that her son, Barron, had tested positive in the wake of her initial COVID-19 diagnosis.
Judge blocks Gov. Evers order limiting bar, restaurant capacity
A Wisconsin judge has blocked the order from Gov. Tony Evers limiting bar and restaurant capacity as the coronavirus surges.
A Wisconsin judge has blocked the order from Gov. Tony Evers limiting bar and restaurant capacity as the coronavirus surges.
Illinois health officials confirm 49 additional COVID-19 deaths
Illinois health officials confirmed an additional 49 COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, bringing the statewide death toll to 9,074.
Illinois health officials confirmed an additional 49 COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, bringing the statewide death toll to 9,074.
What to know about airborne transmission of COVID-19
Dr. David Edwards talks about the complications of stopping the airborne transmission of COVID-19.
Dr. David Edwards talks about the complications of stopping the airborne transmission of COVID-19.
Woman recovers after 31 days on ventilator with COVID-19
Heather-Elizabeth Brown, an Emory University graduate and ordained minister now living in Detroit, was working as a police chaplain in early April of 2020 when she started not feeling well.
Heather-Elizabeth Brown, an Emory University graduate and ordained minister now living in Detroit, was working as a police chaplain in early April of 2020 when she started not feeling well.
33 states report a surge in new coronavirus cases
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about a range of news regarding the COVID-19 outbreak and what to expect as the holiday travel season approaches.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about a range of news regarding the COVID-19 outbreak and what to expect as the holiday travel season approaches.
Obesity the most common comorbidity linked to COVID-19
Jamie Bussel, senior program officer for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, talks about new data showing the impact childhood obesity could have in regards to COVID-19.
Jamie Bussel, senior program officer for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, talks about new data showing the impact childhood obesity could have in regards to COVID-19.