Wisconsin hits record high with 2,817 cases in one day, 22% positivity rate
Wisconsin has set a state record for new coronavirus cases with 2,817 reported on Saturday. The state's positivity rate was 22%, and Wisconsin now has the third highest number of new cases per capita in the country.
Wisconsin has set a state record for new coronavirus cases with 2,817 reported on Saturday. The state's positivity rate was 22%, and Wisconsin now has the third highest number of new cases per capita in the country.
Teachers struggle to teach, manage classrooms while masks muffle their voices, hide emotional cues
"Part of what I do as a civics teacher is to teach people to engage in civic conversations," one teacher said. "That has to do with seeing the person's facial expressions, a person's body language and sort of reading your audience, and it becomes more difficult to read your audience" when they are all wearing masks.
"Part of what I do as a civics teacher is to teach people to engage in civic conversations," one teacher said. "That has to do with seeing the person's facial expressions, a person's body language and sort of reading your audience, and it becomes more difficult to read your audience" when they are all wearing masks.
Idaho man arrested for flouting mask order at outdoor worship service: 'Unbelievable'
A man who was arrested for singing maskless at an outdoor worship service in Moscow, Idaho.
A man who was arrested for singing maskless at an outdoor worship service in Moscow, Idaho.
1,604 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, 14 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,604 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 14 additional confirmed deaths.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,604 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 14 additional confirmed deaths.
Military suicides up as much as 20% amid COVID-19 pandemic
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Boredom prompts half of Americans to start holiday shopping early, study claims
The holidays can be a stressful time of year, thanks in part to all the hectic holiday shopping. After all, it’s not uncommon for people to dread dealing with the crowds at stores or malls, as everyone tries to find the perfect gift before it sells out.
The holidays can be a stressful time of year, thanks in part to all the hectic holiday shopping. After all, it’s not uncommon for people to dread dealing with the crowds at stores or malls, as everyone tries to find the perfect gift before it sells out.
Frustrated Marion County teacher posts tearful video on Facebook, goes viral
A local teacher says online classes have been a nightmare.
A local teacher says online classes have been a nightmare.
Hospital staff cheers as 13-year-old COVID-19 survivor is discharged after 57 days in ICU
There were moments where her care team did not know if she was going to make it through the night. So, when the time came for Augustina to finally be discharged to a local rehabilitation facility as a step toward going home, the entire hospital staff wanted to give her the hero's send-off she deserved.
There were moments where her care team did not know if she was going to make it through the night. So, when the time came for Augustina to finally be discharged to a local rehabilitation facility as a step toward going home, the entire hospital staff wanted to give her the hero's send-off she deserved.
2,441 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, 25 additional deaths
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced 2,441 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, along with 25 deaths.
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced 2,441 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, along with 25 deaths.
Families of 9/11 survivors who died after contracting COVID-19 gain 'insurance' from compensation fund
This month, 19 years after the attacks, the 9/11 Victims’ Compensation Fund's Special Master Rupa Bhattacharyya announced that if a first responder’s or survivor’s death certificate lists COVID-19
This month, 19 years after the attacks, the 9/11 Victims’ Compensation Fund's Special Master Rupa Bhattacharyya announced that if a first responder’s or survivor’s death certificate lists COVID-19
Social media and COVID shaming: Fighting a toxic combination
Shaming people who get sick or don’t follow the rules in a public health crisis has been a thing since well before coronavirus, researchers say.
Shaming people who get sick or don’t follow the rules in a public health crisis has been a thing since well before coronavirus, researchers say.
Florida ends restaurant capacity cap, moves to partial Phase 3 reopening
Just in time for the weekend, restaurants can operate at full capacity -- regardless of local government rules -- as Florida moves into a partial Phase 3 reopening.
Just in time for the weekend, restaurants can operate at full capacity -- regardless of local government rules -- as Florida moves into a partial Phase 3 reopening.
COVID-19 cases rising in parts of Midwest, West
The latest hot spot for the coronavirus in the United States is the heartland, where cases are rising in a worrying trend.
The latest hot spot for the coronavirus in the United States is the heartland, where cases are rising in a worrying trend.
NIH researchers find genetic link in patients with severe COVID-19
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health say they have found a genetic link in patients who have severe COVID-19 and are closer to finding why more men die from the disease.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health say they have found a genetic link in patients who have severe COVID-19 and are closer to finding why more men die from the disease.
Illinois reports 2,514 new cases of COVID-19, 25 more deaths
Public health officials on Friday announced another 2,514 cases of coronavirus statewide, the highest number of daily cases reported this week.
Public health officials on Friday announced another 2,514 cases of coronavirus statewide, the highest number of daily cases reported this week.
Argument over mask leads to woman’s arrest, use of stun gun at Ohio football game
Police used a stun gun and arrested an Ohio woman after she resisted arrest, officials said. The woman had refused to put on a mask at a middle school football game.
Police used a stun gun and arrested an Ohio woman after she resisted arrest, officials said. The woman had refused to put on a mask at a middle school football game.
Best Buy hiring thousands for upcoming holiday season amid pandemic
New numbers from the Labor Department show just how bleak the job market is right now, which is why Best Buy is getting swamped on the first day of its holiday season job fair.
New numbers from the Labor Department show just how bleak the job market is right now, which is why Best Buy is getting swamped on the first day of its holiday season job fair.
Chicago man brews up successful coffee business amid pandemic
A Humboldt Park man credits the pandemic for helping him brew up a successful business plan.
A Humboldt Park man credits the pandemic for helping him brew up a successful business plan.
Some Harvey business owners forced to come up with $10K deposit for back taxes
Some business owners in Harvey received a letter that was dated for Sept. 18 saying they needed to pay $10,000 as a security deposit towards the liquor excise tax that same day before City Hall closed, giving them just hours to come up with the money.
Some business owners in Harvey received a letter that was dated for Sept. 18 saying they needed to pay $10,000 as a security deposit towards the liquor excise tax that same day before City Hall closed, giving them just hours to come up with the money.
United Airlines rolling out coronavirus testing program for travelers
The CDC says it has been made aware of 1,600 flights in which people symptomatic and infected with COVID flew between January and August of this year.
The CDC says it has been made aware of 1,600 flights in which people symptomatic and infected with COVID flew between January and August of this year.