Sweden's different approach to COVID-19 draws praise
John Miltmore, managing editor at Foundation for Economic Education, talks about some of the differences between Sweden and United States in regards to their coronavirus outbreak response.
John Miltmore, managing editor at Foundation for Economic Education, talks about some of the differences between Sweden and United States in regards to their coronavirus outbreak response.
Mayor warns Halloween will look a lot different this year due to COVID-19
Bobbing for apples is not recommended this year, but trick-or-treating is still very much up in the air.
Bobbing for apples is not recommended this year, but trick-or-treating is still very much up in the air.
Book: Trump said of virus, ‘I wanted to always play it down’
President Donald Trump talked in private about the “deadly” coronavirus last February, even as he was declaring to America it was no worse than the flu and insisting it was under control, according to a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.
President Donald Trump talked in private about the “deadly” coronavirus last February, even as he was declaring to America it was no worse than the flu and insisting it was under control, according to a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.
Illinois colleges demanding more from students as COVID-19 cases increase on campuses
Illinois colleges are trying to crack down on parties and lock down students as COVID-19 cases increase across the state.
Illinois colleges are trying to crack down on parties and lock down students as COVID-19 cases increase across the state.
'Not free money:' Federal payroll tax 'holiday' starting soon
Workers will still be on the hook for the taxes, which they will have to begin repaying in 2021 -- doubling payroll tax until workers pay back what they deferred.
Workers will still be on the hook for the taxes, which they will have to begin repaying in 2021 -- doubling payroll tax until workers pay back what they deferred.
Teacher deaths amid COVID-19 pandemic raise alarms as new school year begins
Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since the dawn of the new school year.
Teachers in at least three states have died after bouts with the coronavirus since the dawn of the new school year.
Excited for Halloween? LA County health officials say no trick-or-treating, parties or haunted houses
What's Halloween without trick-or-treating? Los Angeles County residents are about to find out.
What's Halloween without trick-or-treating? Los Angeles County residents are about to find out.
UPS to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, expects record peak season
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
NIH: AstraZeneca's pause on COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be 'no compromises' on safety
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
Illinois reports 1,337 new COVID-19 cases, 30 deaths
Health officials announced Wednesday 1,337 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois and 30 additional deaths due to the disease.
Health officials announced Wednesday 1,337 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois and 30 additional deaths due to the disease.
University of Illinois sues to stop nurses from striking this weekend
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees are suing to try to stop nurses at the University of Illinois Hospital from striking this weekend.
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees are suing to try to stop nurses at the University of Illinois Hospital from striking this weekend.
Babysitting bidding war favors the wealthy amid coronavirus pandemic
Tori Ulrich from Chicago Super Sitters talks about the effects that the pandemic has had on families in desparate need of childcare.
Tori Ulrich from Chicago Super Sitters talks about the effects that the pandemic has had on families in desparate need of childcare.
Concerns sprout over rush to find coronavirus vaccine
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the latest medical developments regarding COVID-19.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the latest medical developments regarding COVID-19.
Half of Chicago households report financial woes during COVID-19 pandemic
Richard Besser, former acting director of the CDC, talks about a new poll that examines the impact of coronavirus on households in major U.S. cities including Chicago.
Richard Besser, former acting director of the CDC, talks about a new poll that examines the impact of coronavirus on households in major U.S. cities including Chicago.
Bradley quarantines student body after COVID-19 outbreak
Bradley University in central Illinois is requiring its entire student body to quarantine for two weeks because of clusters of COVID-19 on campus and is reverting to remote learning, officials announced Tuesday.
Bradley University in central Illinois is requiring its entire student body to quarantine for two weeks because of clusters of COVID-19 on campus and is reverting to remote learning, officials announced Tuesday.
Suburban parents protest remote learning: 'destroying a generation'
Crowds of parents gathered in Wheaton Tuesday night to argue remote learning is going to set back an entire generation.
Crowds of parents gathered in Wheaton Tuesday night to argue remote learning is going to set back an entire generation.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial put on hold due to ‘unexplained illness’
The safety pause was due to a suspected serious adverse reaction in a participant in the United Kingdom, according to STAT News.
The safety pause was due to a suspected serious adverse reaction in a participant in the United Kingdom, according to STAT News.
Study: 19% of COVID-19 cases nationwide from last month can be traced back to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
A study from San Diego State University shows 19 percent of the 1.4 million new coronavirus cases in the United States over the last month can be traced back to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota in August.
A study from San Diego State University shows 19 percent of the 1.4 million new coronavirus cases in the United States over the last month can be traced back to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota in August.
Man hires live mariachi band, serenades wife sick with COVID-19 outside hospital
Santos Gutierrez planned the mariachi concert when he discovered his wife was feeling down.
Santos Gutierrez planned the mariachi concert when he discovered his wife was feeling down.
Illinois health officials announce 1,392 new coronavirus cases, 7 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported Tuesday 1,382 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and seven confirmed fatalities as a result.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported Tuesday 1,382 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and seven confirmed fatalities as a result.