Illinois reports 1,848 new coronavirus cases, 22 more deaths
Public health officials on Wednesday announced another 1,848 coronavirus cases statewide, keeping the state’s positivity rate steady at 3.5%.
Public health officials on Wednesday announced another 1,848 coronavirus cases statewide, keeping the state’s positivity rate steady at 3.5%.
NFL fines five head coaches, teams over $1.7M for failing to wear masks in Week 2
The NFL has fined five head coaches and teams this week, totaling more than $1.7 million in fines, after they violated the league’s guidance on wearing face coverings during games.
The NFL has fined five head coaches and teams this week, totaling more than $1.7 million in fines, after they violated the league’s guidance on wearing face coverings during games.
CDC removes guidance on airborne COVID-19 transmission
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the latest medical findings regarding COVID-19.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the latest medical findings regarding COVID-19.
More suburban parents fighting for return to in-person learning
“If we can go to Walmart and purchase our groceries with our masks on and remain safe, then I think our kids can go back to school as well,” said parent Brandy Kittinger.
“If we can go to Walmart and purchase our groceries with our masks on and remain safe, then I think our kids can go back to school as well,” said parent Brandy Kittinger.
Some Chicago suburbs to allow trick-or-treating on Halloween
In some suburbs, trick-or-treating will be allowed but it is recommended that residents wear a mask and stay away from large crowds.
In some suburbs, trick-or-treating will be allowed but it is recommended that residents wear a mask and stay away from large crowds.
Gov. Evers extends Wisconsin mask mandate until Nov. 21
Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday extended a statewide mask mandate until Nov. 21.
Gov. Tony Evers on Tuesday extended a statewide mask mandate until Nov. 21.
Notre Dame-Wake Forest postponed after Irish positive tests
Notre Dame’s game at Wake Forest on Saturday has been postponed after positive COVID-19 tests landed 13 Fighting Irish players in isolation and another 10 in quarantine.
Notre Dame’s game at Wake Forest on Saturday has been postponed after positive COVID-19 tests landed 13 Fighting Irish players in isolation and another 10 in quarantine.
Chicago adds Wisconsin, Puerto Rico to quarantine travel order list
Chicago officials Tuesday told visitors from Wisconsin for the second time that they must remain in quarantine for two weeks if they visit the city.
Chicago officials Tuesday told visitors from Wisconsin for the second time that they must remain in quarantine for two weeks if they visit the city.
Popcorn farmers are sitting on mountains of unsold popcorn, in part due to closed movie theaters
With movie theaters shut down, people are obviously eating less movie theater snacks. This has left the farmers who supply theaters (and other venues) with a massive surplus of unsold food.
With movie theaters shut down, people are obviously eating less movie theater snacks. This has left the farmers who supply theaters (and other venues) with a massive surplus of unsold food.
More than 200,000 dead in US from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins
The United States has reached the 200,000 mark in COVID-19 deaths, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
The United States has reached the 200,000 mark in COVID-19 deaths, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
How to safely return to the new norm
Dr. Erika Schwartz, CEO of Evolved Science, LLC, talks about finding your level of comfort in a COVID-19 world.
Dr. Erika Schwartz, CEO of Evolved Science, LLC, talks about finding your level of comfort in a COVID-19 world.
Illinois reports 1,531 new COVID-19 cases, 30 deaths
On Tuesday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,531 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 30 additional confirmed deaths.
On Tuesday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,531 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 30 additional confirmed deaths.
Is Halloween still happening? Nearly 25% plan to trick or treat despite some big cities clamping down
Americans are still hopeful about trick-or-treating this Halloween despite a number of cities clamping down on holiday festivities in the age of COVID-19.
Americans are still hopeful about trick-or-treating this Halloween despite a number of cities clamping down on holiday festivities in the age of COVID-19.
Your Take: The politics surrounding potential COVID-19 vaccines
A panel of FOX 32 viewers ranging from a variety of professions and trades give their thoughts on the development and merits of a potential COVID-19 vaccine.
A panel of FOX 32 viewers ranging from a variety of professions and trades give their thoughts on the development and merits of a potential COVID-19 vaccine.
US health secretary Alex Azar says Illinois students should return to class
The United States health secretary, who oversees the FDA, CDC and much of the federal COVID response, tells FOX 32 local kids should be in school.
The United States health secretary, who oversees the FDA, CDC and much of the federal COVID response, tells FOX 32 local kids should be in school.
More Chicago restaurants in danger of permanently closing due to pandemic
As winter approaches, some restaurant owners are now pushing the city to expand indoor dining, saying it is their last lifeline.
As winter approaches, some restaurant owners are now pushing the city to expand indoor dining, saying it is their last lifeline.
'Our children deserve better': Hundreds gather in suburbs to call for return to in-person learning
“Parents are seeing their children crumble before their eyes. Structure and accountability have been thrown out the window,” said parent Kelly Gillenwater.
“Parents are seeing their children crumble before their eyes. Structure and accountability have been thrown out the window,” said parent Kelly Gillenwater.
Minnesota uses its coronavirus morgue - but not for bodies
Minnesota has never stored a body in a St. Paul building that state officials bought for $5.5 million this year as a temporary morgue for coronavirus victims.
Minnesota has never stored a body in a St. Paul building that state officials bought for $5.5 million this year as a temporary morgue for coronavirus victims.
28-year-old Houston doctor passes after losing battle with COVID-19
In July she tested positive for COVID-19 and Saturday she lost her battle to the illness.
In July she tested positive for COVID-19 and Saturday she lost her battle to the illness.
Pastor who prayed against mask mandate lands in ICU for COVID-19, still believes in personal choice
An Idaho pastor contracted severe COVID-19, after encouraging congregation to pray that city council would not pass a mask mandate.
An Idaho pastor contracted severe COVID-19, after encouraging congregation to pray that city council would not pass a mask mandate.