Study finds Vitamin D deficiency may raise risk of contracting COVID-19
Dr. David Meltzer from University of Chicago Medicine talks about their study's findings that indicate having low levels of Vitamin D may raise the risk of getting COVID-19.
Dr. David Meltzer from University of Chicago Medicine talks about their study's findings that indicate having low levels of Vitamin D may raise the risk of getting COVID-19.
COVID-19 lifestyle trends that aren't going away anytime soon
Stacy Debroff, CEO of Inflence Central, talks about the coronavirus trends that will be around long after the pandemic's over.
Stacy Debroff, CEO of Inflence Central, talks about the coronavirus trends that will be around long after the pandemic's over.
Trump floats using extra $300B in coronavirus relief aid for second stimulus check
The first $1,200 cash payments to U.S. households cost about $300 billion.
The first $1,200 cash payments to U.S. households cost about $300 billion.
Employee contracts COVID-19 at Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court office
One more employee at the Cook County Circuit Court Clerk’s office has tested positive for COVID-19, officials announced Friday.
One more employee at the Cook County Circuit Court Clerk’s office has tested positive for COVID-19, officials announced Friday.
Governors in states hit hard by pandemic rethinking lockdown orders on bars
As the number of coronavirus cases fall in the U.S., governors in hard-hit states are rethinking lockdown orders on bars.
As the number of coronavirus cases fall in the U.S., governors in hard-hit states are rethinking lockdown orders on bars.
'Tenet' brings in $20.2M Labor Day weekend as Americans return to theaters
About 70% of U.S. movie theaters are currently open.
About 70% of U.S. movie theaters are currently open.
Universities find sewage water holds real promise as early detection system for COVID-19
Colleges across the nation — from New Mexico to Tennessee, Michigan to New York — are turning tests of waste into a public health tool.
Colleges across the nation — from New Mexico to Tennessee, Michigan to New York — are turning tests of waste into a public health tool.
1,403 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, 5 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,403 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, along with five additional deaths from the virus on Sunday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,403 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, along with five additional deaths from the virus on Sunday.
Illinois mail in ballot requests pass 1 million and counting
More than 1 million Illinoisans have applied to vote by mail for the November election, roughly triple the number of the last presidential contest in 2016.
More than 1 million Illinoisans have applied to vote by mail for the November election, roughly triple the number of the last presidential contest in 2016.
So many coronavirus deaths in Mexico, they are running out of death certificates
The coronavirus pandemic is hitting Mexico so hard, they are running out of death certificates. So far, more than 66,000 people there have died of COVID-19 related causes.
The coronavirus pandemic is hitting Mexico so hard, they are running out of death certificates. So far, more than 66,000 people there have died of COVID-19 related causes.
3 coronavirus deaths linked to Maine indoor wedding reception, officials confirm
The Aug. 7 wedding reception, which involved approximately 110 people, exceeded the 80-person seating limit on the business' license.
The Aug. 7 wedding reception, which involved approximately 110 people, exceeded the 80-person seating limit on the business' license.
San Diego State U warns students not to go anywhere for Labor Day, or face disciplinary action
San Diego State University is requiring students to stay-at-home through Labor Day weekend to avoid spreading COVID-19. Students who do not abide by the lockdown may face disciplinary action.
San Diego State University is requiring students to stay-at-home through Labor Day weekend to avoid spreading COVID-19. Students who do not abide by the lockdown may face disciplinary action.
Nine sororities and fraternities at UW Madison under quarantine after 38 students test positive
A total of 420 Greek life students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are being put under quarantine after 38 fraternity and sorority residents tested positive for coronavirus. The students will have to stay in quarantine for two weeks.
A total of 420 Greek life students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are being put under quarantine after 38 fraternity and sorority residents tested positive for coronavirus. The students will have to stay in quarantine for two weeks.
Zoo beleaguered by COVID-19 says it might feed some animals to others in ‘worst, worst case’
A zoo in Germany struggling keep its animals fed because of the financial burdens caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic has been faced with the horrifying possibility that it may need to feed some of the animals to each other.
A zoo in Germany struggling keep its animals fed because of the financial burdens caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic has been faced with the horrifying possibility that it may need to feed some of the animals to each other.
2,806 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois, 23 additional deaths
Health officials reported 2,806 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois on Saturday, along with 23 additional deaths.
Health officials reported 2,806 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Illinois on Saturday, along with 23 additional deaths.
Disney World resort creates 'schoolcation' option for families, offers supervised class sessions
The Four Seasons Resort Orlando at the Walt Disney World Resort is behind the offer.
The Four Seasons Resort Orlando at the Walt Disney World Resort is behind the offer.
Good chance Chicago beach access will be available next summer, Dr. Arwady says
Chicago’s public health commissioner had some optimistic words Friday for people who miss going to the city’s beaches.
Chicago’s public health commissioner had some optimistic words Friday for people who miss going to the city’s beaches.
Illinois reports 5,368 coronavirus cases after processing tests backlog
Illinois health officials announced 5,368 cases of COVID-19 and 29 deaths on Friday, citing a data processing slowdown earlier this week that contributed to the inflated numbers.
Illinois health officials announced 5,368 cases of COVID-19 and 29 deaths on Friday, citing a data processing slowdown earlier this week that contributed to the inflated numbers.
‘Deadly December’ ahead with nearly 30,000 COVID-19 deaths each day in Northern Hemisphere, IHME predicts
According to IHME, part of the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, nearly 770,000 lives worldwide could be saved between now and Jan. 1 through coronavirus preventive measures suggested by the CDC, including mask-wearing and social distancing.
According to IHME, part of the University of Washington’s School of Medicine, nearly 770,000 lives worldwide could be saved between now and Jan. 1 through coronavirus preventive measures suggested by the CDC, including mask-wearing and social distancing.
Even as hiring slows, American unemployment rate falls to 8.4%
The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed in August as employers added the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.
The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed in August as employers added the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.