President Trump, stricken by COVID-19, flown to military hospital

Stricken by COVID-19, a feverish and fatigued President Donald Trump was flown to a military hospital Friday night after being injected with an experimental drug combination in treatment at the White House.

Scientists begin to unravel why some react severely, mildly to coronavirus

One of COVID-19's scariest mysteries is why some people are mildly ill or have no symptoms and others rapidly die — and scientists are starting to unravel why.

Murphys urge Trump's NJ fundraiser attendees to quarantine, get tested

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy have a message for those who attended a political fund-raiser that the president attended Thursday night in the Garden State.

One Chicago community endures coronavirus, violence and turmoil

“Forty-five years I’ve been here and never has it been as bad as it is right now in terms of hopelessness, anger and despair. Never,” says the Rev. Michael Pfleger.

Hiring slows for 3rd month; US unemployment rate falls to 7.9%

America’s employers added 661,000 jobs in September, the third straight month of slower hiring and evidence from the final jobs report before the presidential election that the economic recovery has weakened.

President Trump's coronavirus infection thrusts world in uncharted territory

News that U.S. President Donald Trump was infected with the world's most notorious disease is drawing shock, sympathy and some barbs for the American leader.

Trump rallygoers in 2 states urged to get COVID-19 tests as events postponed

As state health departments urged attendees of President Donald Trump’s recent campaign events and rallies to get tested for the coronavirus, Trump’s campaign manager said all campaign events involving the president and his family will either be virtual or postponed until further notice.

Dr. Jay Bhatt weighs in on President Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis
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Dr. Jay Bhatt, internal medicine physician and faculty at the UIC School of Public Health, talks about what the COVID-19 diagnosis could mean for President Donald Trump medically.

Mark Wahlberg donates 1.3 million masks to U.S. schools, including Florida

He also recorded a social media message thanking essential workers and teachers for the work they’ve done as the world combats COVID-19.

Over 2,200 cases of COVID-19 reported in Illinois, 47 deaths

Health officials reported Friday 2,206 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois and 47 additional deaths due to the disease.

Joe Biden and wife Jill test negative for coronavirus

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has announced that he and his wife Jill Biden have tested negative for the coronavirus. 

Restaurants look to improve air quality as diners move indoors
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Sarah Stegner, chef and owner of Prairie Grass Cafe, talks about what they've done to boost air quality indoors to better protect staff and customers.

Oakton Community College offers contact tracing program to fill desperate need
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Ruth Williams from Oakton Community College talks about their program that teaches participants how to become a credentialed contact tracer to help stem the spread of COVID-19.