Fed chair warns lack of further COVID-19 stimulus imperils economic recovery

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that a recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic recession could falter unless the federal government supplies additional stimulus relief.

Trump halts COVID-19 stimulus talks until after election

President Donald Trump says he has instructed aides to stop negotiating on another round of COVID-19 relief until after the election.

FDA publishes COVID-19 vaccine guidelines opposed by White House

The FDA released updated safety standards for COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday after the White House blocked their formal release.

Illinois reports 1,617 new coronavirus cases, 32 more deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Tuesday reported 1,617 newly diagnosed cases of COVID-19, raising the state’s confirmed coronavirus total to 305,011.

Man, 80, shoved to ground during mask confrontation at bar dies

A New York man who authorities say confronted another patron at a bar for not wearing a mask and was shoved to the ground has died.

Chicago adds Alaska to quarantine travel order, removes 2 states

The Chicago Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that one more state has been added and two states have been removed from the city's travel quarantine list.

Passengers brawl on plane over masks

A man who refused to wear a face mask on a Utah-bound flight was escorted off the plane in Arizona after he and another man who asked him to follow the rules got into a physical altercation

IRS extends deadline for millions of Americans to register for stimulus check

Millions of Americans who are still awaiting the arrival of their coronavirus stimulus check received extra time this week to register for the one-time payment.

President Trump's health outlook after returning to the White House
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Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the president's "dangerous" messaging regarding COVID-19 since his diagnosis.

Trump, still infectious, takes mask off upon returning to White House

President Trump staged a dramatic return to the White House Monday night after leaving the military hospital where he was receiving care for COVID-19. He immediately ignited a new controversy.

Walter Reed attending physician calls Trump’s drive-by 'insanity'

An attending physician at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center slammed President Donald Trump’s decision to venture out in a motorcade while still infected with COVID-19.

20,000 chairs placed outside White House to honor Americans killed by COVID-19

20,000 chairs were lined up on the Ellipse outside of the White House Sunday, each representing 10 Americans killed by the coronavirus, in a solemn reminder of those who have lost their lives amid the pandemic. 

CDC changes COVID-19 guidance again, saying coronavirus is airborne

The CDC for a second time changed its guidance and now says that the coronavirus can spread through airborne transmission via tiny respiratory droplets that can linger in the air for up to several hours.

Michigan attorney says 'burn your masks' and forget COVID emergency orders after state Supreme Court decision

A Michigan attorney said all executive orders regarding masks, social distancing, and more are now void after the Governor Gretchen Whitmer's orders were struck down by the state Supreme Court.

Illinois reports 1,853 new coronavirus cases, 14 more deaths

The Illinois Department of Public Health on Monday reported 1,853 newly diagnosed cases of COVID-19, raising the state’s confirmed coronavirus total to 303,984.