7 coronavirus deaths linked to wedding reception

​​​​​​​At least seven people have died in connection to a coronavirus outbreak that continues to sicken people in Maine following a wedding reception.

Illinois reports 1,466 new COVID-19 cases

Illinois health officials Tuesday reported another 1,466 cases of COVID-19 along with 20 additional deaths attributed to the disease.

Suburban parents, students call for the return of in-person learning

"We are done having the meltdowns from the kids at night that they are upset they can’t see friends, younger ones. High school kids falling into depression," one parent said.

Chicago mom, 2-year-old son removed from flight over mask policy

Southwest Airlines says it is looking into the incident that happened Saturday when a Chicago mom was kicked off a plane headed to Midway Airport because her 2-year-old son was having trouble wearing a mask. 

Connecting COVID-19 with your oral health
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A new study finds good oral health can reduce your risk of COVID-19. Dr. Mark Cannon from Northwestern University explains.

Illinois reports 1,373 new cases of COVID-19

State health officials on Monday said another 1,373 people tested positive for COVID-19 while five additional people died from the disease.

Chicago hiring hundreds in $65M contact tracing push

Chicago officials announced dozens of community organizations Monday that’ll help with the city’s effort to hire hundreds of contact tracers in the fight against COVID-19.

Online platform 'Stitch' making an impact on isolated seniors
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The pandemic has resulted in mental health issues and isolation for so many. But it's our seniors that are most concerning because their isolation may be worse as they try to maintain their health. The online platform called stitch is trying to change that.

Face masks impact on visual cues from children
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With a coronavirus vaccine still months away, mask-wearing is going to be the new normal for the foreseeable future. There's growing concern that young children are missing key opportunities to learn about the importance of facial responses to given situations.

The national coin shortage: How did it happen?
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The pandemic has come with a plethora of side effects, but one of the more surprising outcomes has been a national coin shortage. Washington Post reporter Rachel Siegel talks about how this happened.

Suburban students, parents rally for in-person classes and high school sports

Students and parents rallied Sunday in a Chicago suburb to demand that kids be allowed back in class and athletes be allowed back on the field.

Some Chicago schools are struggling with remote attendance

Chicago schools reported roughly 84% citywide attendance for the first day of remote classes, but some schools had fewer than half of students log in.

1,462 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, 14 additional deaths

On Sunday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,462 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois, along with 14 additional deaths. 

2,121 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, 22 additional deaths

On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced 2,121 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state, along with 22 deaths. 

CDC study links restaurants to higher rate of COVID-19 transmission

Dining at restaurants may have a higher rate of COVID-19 transmission than other activities like shopping or riding public transportation, a CDC study concluded.