2nd coronavirus vaccine trial paused over unexplained illness

The pause is at least the second such hold to occur among several vaccines that have reached large-scale final tests in the U.S.

US. Rep. Bost of Illinois says he’s recovering from COVID-19

A southern Illinois congressman said Monday he was recovering from a coronavirus infection that’s not caused serious illness.

Wisconsin judge upholds mask order for enclosed spaces

A Wisconsin judge upheld Gov. Tony Evers' mask mandate in the face of a conservative challenge.

Former CDC director says 20,000 more COVID-19 deaths by end of October is ‘inevitable’

Dr. Tom Frieden, the former director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that the U.S. could face 20,000 more COVID-19 deaths by the end of the month.

Illinois reports 2,742 cases of coronavirus, 13 deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Monday reported 2,742 newly diagnosed cases of COVID-19, raising the state’s confirmed coronavirus total to 321,892.

Navigating through negativity as we head into colder months and shorter days
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Dr. Inger Burnett-Zeigler, a licensed clinical psychologist, talks about the importance of maintaining your mental health during the mounting uncertaintity of COVID-19 and effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder.

UK at 'tipping point:' England braces for more COVID-19 restrictions

Millions of people in northern England are waiting to hear whether they will be put under tighter coronavirus restrictions in the coming days.

Illinois reports 2,727 new coronavirus cases, 9 more deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Sunday reported 2,727 newly diagnosed cases of COVID-19, raising the state’s confirmed coronavirus total to 319,150.

Biden hits Trump on economic fallout amid COVID-19 pandemic in critical Pennsylvania county

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is blistering President Donald Trump as only pretending to care about the working-class voters who helped flip the Rust Belt to the Republican column four years ago.

Illinois State University decides students will get spring break, in spite of travel risk

An "overwhelming number" of students and faculty at ISU want spring break to happen in 2021, in spite of concerns about students traveling, partying and bringing coronavirus back to campus.

U of Rhode Island tells fraternity and sorority members to shelter-in-place for after outbreaks

The fraternities and sororities at U of Rhode Island are hotspots for the campus. Testing positivity rates for students in Greek housing are 11%; students in dorms are testing at 4%. The overall campus is just 0.65%.

2,905 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois, 31 additional deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,905 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 31 additional confirmed deaths.

Bears practice squad player put on reserve COVID-19 list

This does not mean that Badara Traore has the virus. The list was created for players who test positive or who have been quarantined after having been in close contact with an infected person or persons.