Cities, tourist attractions brace for the possibility of Halloween getting canceled
The scariest thing for some towns could be losing Halloween.
The scariest thing for some towns could be losing Halloween.
Trump makes call for new White House doctor's virus advice
Trump last week announced that Dr. Scott Atlas, a frequent guest on Fox News Channel, has joined the White House as a pandemic adviser.
Trump last week announced that Dr. Scott Atlas, a frequent guest on Fox News Channel, has joined the White House as a pandemic adviser.
New Zealand delays election after COVID-19 outbreak in Auckland
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has chosen to delay New Zealand’s national elections by four weeks as the country deals with a new coronavirus outbreak in its largest city Auckland.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has chosen to delay New Zealand’s national elections by four weeks as the country deals with a new coronavirus outbreak in its largest city Auckland.
Illinois imposes new COVID-19 rules after spike in cases
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced fresh restrictions Sunday for southwestern Illinois after a resurgence of COVID-19 cases.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced fresh restrictions Sunday for southwestern Illinois after a resurgence of COVID-19 cases.
Lightfoot warns of rising virus cases among young people
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot again warned Sunday of rising COVID-19 rates, saying young people are behind the recent uptick.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot again warned Sunday of rising COVID-19 rates, saying young people are behind the recent uptick.
White House pushes compromise on post office funding, stimulus checks
Chief of Staff Meadows signals Trump would sign bill with stimulus checks, liability protection for small businesses, PPP extension and post office funding.
Chief of Staff Meadows signals Trump would sign bill with stimulus checks, liability protection for small businesses, PPP extension and post office funding.
1,562 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, 18 additional deaths
On Sunday, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced 1,562 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 18 additional deaths.
On Sunday, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced 1,562 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 18 additional deaths.
Coronavirus hasn't devastated the homeless as many feared
The coronavirus doesn't appear to have devastated homeless people as initially feared.
The coronavirus doesn't appear to have devastated homeless people as initially feared.
Data: Illinois sees record marijuana sales amid pandemic
Marijuana sales in Illinois have totaled more than $300 million since the start of the year, with July having the most sales of any month, according to state figures.
Marijuana sales in Illinois have totaled more than $300 million since the start of the year, with July having the most sales of any month, according to state figures.
Ryan Reynolds urges young Canadians to quit partying amid COVID-19 pandemic: 'Don't kill my mom!'
Ryan Reynolds wants young Canadians to cool it with partying amid the coronavirus pandemic and let them know his concerns in a hilarious clip shared to Twitter.
Ryan Reynolds wants young Canadians to cool it with partying amid the coronavirus pandemic and let them know his concerns in a hilarious clip shared to Twitter.
Cuomo: Annual 9/11 ‘Tribute in Light’ is back on
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that the annual 9/11 "Tribute in Light" will continue this year, and state health personnel will provide support to make sure the event is held safely.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that the annual 9/11 "Tribute in Light" will continue this year, and state health personnel will provide support to make sure the event is held safely.
1,828 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, 5 additional deaths
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced 1,828 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois and five additional confirmed deaths.
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced 1,828 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois and five additional confirmed deaths.
Fear, language barriers hinder immigrant COVID-19 contact-tracing
The crucial job of reaching people who test positive for the coronavirus and those they’ve come in contact with is proving especially difficult in immigrant communities because of language barriers, confusion and fear of the government.
The crucial job of reaching people who test positive for the coronavirus and those they’ve come in contact with is proving especially difficult in immigrant communities because of language barriers, confusion and fear of the government.
Oklahoma high school student knowingly attended in-person class with COVID-19, district says
Oklahoma parents were notified after school administrators learned a student had attended the first day of in-person classes knowing they had the coronavirus.
Oklahoma parents were notified after school administrators learned a student had attended the first day of in-person classes knowing they had the coronavirus.
Parts of SC with mask mandates saw a 46% decline in coronavirus cases compared to areas without rules
New data from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control found that parts of the state which implemented mask ordinances saw a 46% decline in confirmed coronavirus cases compared to areas that did not.
New data from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control found that parts of the state which implemented mask ordinances saw a 46% decline in confirmed coronavirus cases compared to areas that did not.
Walmart extends closing time to 10 p.m. at most US stores
Walmart announced it's extending closing time to 10 p.m. at most of its stores in the US.
Walmart announced it's extending closing time to 10 p.m. at most of its stores in the US.
‘The worst fall from a public health perspective’: CDC director warns of dual threat of COVID-19 and flu
CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield warned that if Americans don’t practice basic measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus now, the U.S. could face “the worst fall from a public health perspective.”
CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield warned that if Americans don’t practice basic measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus now, the U.S. could face “the worst fall from a public health perspective.”
2,264 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, highest caseload in months
Illinois on Friday saw it’s largest daily number of COVID-19 cases in nearly three months.
Illinois on Friday saw it’s largest daily number of COVID-19 cases in nearly three months.
3 arrested in attack on teenage Chili's worker enforcing coronavirus rules, police say
The 17-year-old hostess told news outlets she was working at a Baton Rouge Chili’s last weekend when a party of 11 people arrived and wanted to be seated together.
The 17-year-old hostess told news outlets she was working at a Baton Rouge Chili’s last weekend when a party of 11 people arrived and wanted to be seated together.
Illinois businesses attempt to navigate mask mandate
On Tuesday, business owners who fail to enforce Gov. Pritzker?s mask mandate could face hefty fines. Rob Karr with the Illinois Retail Merchants Association discusses this and other issues facing Illinois businesses.
On Tuesday, business owners who fail to enforce Gov. Pritzker?s mask mandate could face hefty fines. Rob Karr with the Illinois Retail Merchants Association discusses this and other issues facing Illinois businesses.