Illinois reports 2,056 new COVID-19 cases
State health officials on Thursday said another 2,056 people have contracted COVID-19, marking a bump up in cases that have remained under 2,000 for the past six days.
State health officials on Thursday said another 2,056 people have contracted COVID-19, marking a bump up in cases that have remained under 2,000 for the past six days.
Latest medical developments on COVID-19
Dr. Shikha Jain from University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the latest medical findings regarding the novel coronavirus.
Dr. Shikha Jain from University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the latest medical findings regarding the novel coronavirus.
Your Take: Ripple effects of remote learning; COVID-19 in the classroom
A panel of FOX 32 viewers ranging from a variety of professions and trades give their thoughts on hot-button topics across the nation, including the psychological effects of remote learning and keeping COVID-19 out of the classroom.
A panel of FOX 32 viewers ranging from a variety of professions and trades give their thoughts on hot-button topics across the nation, including the psychological effects of remote learning and keeping COVID-19 out of the classroom.
Pritzker nixes fall youth sports while urging COVID-19 sacrifice
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday the focus during the coronavirus pandemic should be on protecting communities and not whether families make decisions about sons and daughters strapping on football helmets or spiking volleyballs.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday the focus during the coronavirus pandemic should be on protecting communities and not whether families make decisions about sons and daughters strapping on football helmets or spiking volleyballs.
'It's like a slap in the face': Chromebooks, WiFi devices still haven't arrived for some Dolton students
"We are paying our taxes where’s the money going, where are our chromebooks? It’s like a slap in the face,” said Mercedes Francisco, mother of three children, two of which need chromebooks.
"We are paying our taxes where’s the money going, where are our chromebooks? It’s like a slap in the face,” said Mercedes Francisco, mother of three children, two of which need chromebooks.
Mayor de Blasio will furlough everyone in his office, including himself
The New York City mayor says he is going to require everyone who works in his office to take a 5-day unpaid furlough because of a budget shortfall.
The New York City mayor says he is going to require everyone who works in his office to take a 5-day unpaid furlough because of a budget shortfall.
Medical experts concerned US not ready for COVID-19 vaccine
Health departments that have been underfunded for decades say they currently lack the staff, money and tools to educate people about vaccines and then to distribute, administer and track doses to some 330 million people.
Health departments that have been underfunded for decades say they currently lack the staff, money and tools to educate people about vaccines and then to distribute, administer and track doses to some 330 million people.
26-year-old American woman linked to COVID-19 cluster in Germany could face 'high fines'
Officials in southern Germany are considering imposing hefty fines against a 26-year-old American woman linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at a hotel that caters to U.S. military personnel.
Officials in southern Germany are considering imposing hefty fines against a 26-year-old American woman linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at a hotel that caters to U.S. military personnel.
CDC director says face masks ‘more guaranteed’ to protect against COVID-19 than vaccine
“These actually, we have clear scientific evidence they work, and they are our best defense," CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said of face masks during congressional testimony on Wednesday.
“These actually, we have clear scientific evidence they work, and they are our best defense," CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said of face masks during congressional testimony on Wednesday.
Tommy Bartlett Show to close permanently due to COVID-19 pandemic
The Tommy Bartlett Show in Wisconsin Dells will close permanently due to the catastrophic loss of business income from the pandemic fallout.
The Tommy Bartlett Show in Wisconsin Dells will close permanently due to the catastrophic loss of business income from the pandemic fallout.
Officials detail plan to provide COVID-19 vaccines for free
The federal government is outlining a sweeping plan to make COVID-19 vaccines available for free to all Americans.
The federal government is outlining a sweeping plan to make COVID-19 vaccines available for free to all Americans.
Illinois adds nearly 2,000 cases of coronavirus, 35 additional deaths
State health officials announced Wednesday another 1,941 new COVID-19 cases and 35 more deaths.
State health officials announced Wednesday another 1,941 new COVID-19 cases and 35 more deaths.
US outlines plan to make vaccine free for all Americans
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about how the nation will go about rolling out free vaccines to all Americans.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about how the nation will go about rolling out free vaccines to all Americans.
Exit strategies for young adults forced to live with their parents during COVID-19
Bobbi Rebell, CFP and personal finance expert at Tally, talks about how young adults living at home during the pandemic can escape their current predicament.
Bobbi Rebell, CFP and personal finance expert at Tally, talks about how young adults living at home during the pandemic can escape their current predicament.
University of Pittsburgh scientists discover antibody that 'neutralizes' virus that causes COVID-19
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have isolated “the smallest biological molecule” that “completely and specifically neutralizes” SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have isolated “the smallest biological molecule” that “completely and specifically neutralizes” SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Pritzker warns of budget cuts, layoffs amid pandemic
Governor JB Pritzker is preparing to cut about $2 billion from the current state budget and warns some public employees could lose their jobs, including police and firefighters.
Governor JB Pritzker is preparing to cut about $2 billion from the current state budget and warns some public employees could lose their jobs, including police and firefighters.
Suburban parents push for return to classroom: 'Our kids are just dying on the vine'
Parents and students in Crystal Lake say enough is enough. They are pushing for a return to the classroom and the playing fields.
Parents and students in Crystal Lake say enough is enough. They are pushing for a return to the classroom and the playing fields.
Chicago warns against Wisconsin travel, cites COVID spike
Chicago officials cautioned city residents Tuesday about travel to Wisconsin, citing a recent COVID-19 spike in Illinois’ neighbor to the north.
Chicago officials cautioned city residents Tuesday about travel to Wisconsin, citing a recent COVID-19 spike in Illinois’ neighbor to the north.
Half-million counterfeit N-95 masks confiscated at O’Hare: U.S. Customs
Authorities say they confiscated a shipment of a half-million counterfeit N-95 masks at O’Hare International Airport last week.
Authorities say they confiscated a shipment of a half-million counterfeit N-95 masks at O’Hare International Airport last week.
‘They’re walking in heaven hand-to-hand’: NC couple dies from COVID-19 minutes apart, holding hands
A North Carolina couple died just minutes apart from one another while holding hands after both contracted COVID-19 at the beginning of August.
A North Carolina couple died just minutes apart from one another while holding hands after both contracted COVID-19 at the beginning of August.