University of Chicago students return back to campus
After an all virtual spring quarter, some University of Chicago students will move back to campus this weekend.
After an all virtual spring quarter, some University of Chicago students will move back to campus this weekend.
Lightfoot says odds of having fans at Soldier Field this season is less than 50 percent
Ahead of the Chicago Bears first home game Sunday, the city still hasn’t said whether or not fans will ever be allowed at Soldier Field this season.
Ahead of the Chicago Bears first home game Sunday, the city still hasn’t said whether or not fans will ever be allowed at Soldier Field this season.
Florida bar owner bans masks, will eject patrons wearing face coverings
A bar in West Melbourne, Florida says no masks are allowed but temperature checks are still being conducted before a patron can enter.
A bar in West Melbourne, Florida says no masks are allowed but temperature checks are still being conducted before a patron can enter.
Armed residents confront COVID-19 testing team in Minnesota
A team of health workers conducting random COVID-19 testing was recently confronted by armed residents in a Minnesota neighborhood, though state officials have not said when or where the incident occurred.
A team of health workers conducting random COVID-19 testing was recently confronted by armed residents in a Minnesota neighborhood, though state officials have not said when or where the incident occurred.
U.S. Canada border to remain closed until Oct. 21
Canada is extending the agreement to keep the U.S. border closed to non-essential travel to Oct. 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
Canada is extending the agreement to keep the U.S. border closed to non-essential travel to Oct. 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
Illinois reports 2,120 coronavirus cases, 20 deaths
Health officials announced Friday 2,120 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois and 20 additional deaths due to the disease.
Health officials announced Friday 2,120 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois and 20 additional deaths due to the disease.
CDC drops controversial COVID-19 testing advice that caused backlash
Health officials were evasive about why they had made the change in August, and some speculated it was forced on the CDC by political appointees.
Health officials were evasive about why they had made the change in August, and some speculated it was forced on the CDC by political appointees.
Hawaii to allow visitors to skip quarantine with negative COVID-19 test starting Oct. 15
Travelers to Hawaii will have to take the COVID-19 test within 72 hours before their flight.
Travelers to Hawaii will have to take the COVID-19 test within 72 hours before their flight.
'No more Zoom:' Fed up with distance learning, families rally for in-person education
About 100 people took part: parents, students and teachers who are upset that the pandemic will keep everyone out of the classroom until 2021, regardless of the progress the county makes in its Covid-19 data.
About 100 people took part: parents, students and teachers who are upset that the pandemic will keep everyone out of the classroom until 2021, regardless of the progress the county makes in its Covid-19 data.
Global COVID-19 cases top 30 million, according to Johns Hopkins
There are now more than 30 million known COVID-19 infections around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University.
There are now more than 30 million known COVID-19 infections around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University.
'It's sad to see places like this go': Southport Lanes to close after nearly a century in business
Southport Lanes has been in operation for 98 years, since 1922. But owners say business has dropped so sharply because of the pandemic, it's forced to close by the end of the month.
Southport Lanes has been in operation for 98 years, since 1922. But owners say business has dropped so sharply because of the pandemic, it's forced to close by the end of the month.
More suburban families demand students return to in-person learning
Parents in suburban Chicago are clamoring to get students back to class and off Zoom.
Parents in suburban Chicago are clamoring to get students back to class and off Zoom.
Over 50 Chicagoland restaurants have permanently closed due to COVID-19
In March, Illinois saw restaurants and bars close their doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, more than 50 restaurants in the Chicago-area have closed their doors for good.
In March, Illinois saw restaurants and bars close their doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now, more than 50 restaurants in the Chicago-area have closed their doors for good.
Anti-mask protesters fined after marching through Florida Target
The group chanted "take off your mask," "we're not gonna take it anymore" as well as "yeah, we got one" as they headed down the store aisle.s.
The group chanted "take off your mask," "we're not gonna take it anymore" as well as "yeah, we got one" as they headed down the store aisle.s.
Protesters fined for anti-mask protest in South Florida Target store
Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider took to social media to condemn anti-maskers who went into a Florida Target store blaring the group's hit “We're Not Gonna Take It" while ripping off their masks.
Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider took to social media to condemn anti-maskers who went into a Florida Target store blaring the group's hit “We're Not Gonna Take It" while ripping off their masks.
860,000 filed new unemployment claims last week as COVID-19 continues to drive joblessness in US
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high figure that reflects economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high figure that reflects economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak.
Dad creates candy chute so kids can trick-or-treat while socially distancing this Halloween
A father in Ohio came up with a socially distanced way to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters this Halloween, and his "invention" is going viral.
A father in Ohio came up with a socially distanced way to hand out candy to trick-or-treaters this Halloween, and his "invention" is going viral.
170 COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths linked to Maine wedding coronavirus 'super spreader event'
The “super spreader” event started with wedding attendees in the Katahdin region and spread to the community at large and to a nursing home in Madison.
The “super spreader” event started with wedding attendees in the Katahdin region and spread to the community at large and to a nursing home in Madison.
This household cleaner is effective against coronavirus, EPA says
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency added another common household cleaner to its growing list of products that are effective against SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency added another common household cleaner to its growing list of products that are effective against SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Trump says he can talk GOP into going for 'larger' virus aid, including stimulus checks
President Donald Trump says Republicans should increase their offer for a coronavirus relief bill. But his allies in Congress aren't so sure.
President Donald Trump says Republicans should increase their offer for a coronavirus relief bill. But his allies in Congress aren't so sure.