FDA warns of false coronavirus test results from Thermo Fisher kit
News comes a month after Connecticut officials reported at least 90 false-positive test results.
News comes a month after Connecticut officials reported at least 90 false-positive test results.
Husband of woman who prayed every day outside hospital for his recovery has died
A woman kept her promise until the end of praying outside her husband's hospital window for more than a month as he lay in a coma fighting COVID-19.
A woman kept her promise until the end of praying outside her husband's hospital window for more than a month as he lay in a coma fighting COVID-19.
Elk Grove Village school welcomes students back for in-person learning
The first day of school had a whole new look at Queen of the Rosary in Elk Grove Village.
The first day of school had a whole new look at Queen of the Rosary in Elk Grove Village.
Pritzker rolls back 'Metro East' reopening after COVID-19 increase
A new warning from Governor JB Pritzker as one of Illinois’ regions is rolling back its reopening for the first time.
A new warning from Governor JB Pritzker as one of Illinois’ regions is rolling back its reopening for the first time.
Illinois launches online COVID-19 hotspot map for travelers
Illinois public health officials on Monday launched a COVID-19 hotspot map for travelers to assess their risk before leaving the state.
Illinois public health officials on Monday launched a COVID-19 hotspot map for travelers to assess their risk before leaving the state.
US nursing home cases up nearly 80% in COVID-19 rebound
A new report says COVID-19 cases in U.S. nursing homes jumped nearly 80% earlier this summer, driven by rampant spread across the South and much of the West.
A new report says COVID-19 cases in U.S. nursing homes jumped nearly 80% earlier this summer, driven by rampant spread across the South and much of the West.
CFD academy suspends operations after multiple COVID-19 cases reported
The Chicago Fire Department is suspending training at the Robert J. Quinn Fire Academy after multiple people tested positive for COVID-19.
The Chicago Fire Department is suspending training at the Robert J. Quinn Fire Academy after multiple people tested positive for COVID-19.
Texas assisted living facility throws 'wild' party for residents with temporary tattoos and drinks
An assisted living facility threw a happy hour party with booze and (temporary) tattoos for their residents, and it was a big hit.
An assisted living facility threw a happy hour party with booze and (temporary) tattoos for their residents, and it was a big hit.
1,773 new confirmed cases of coronavirus in Illinois, 12 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 1,773 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois and 12 additional confirmed deaths.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 1,773 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois and 12 additional confirmed deaths.
Yale’s rapid COVID-19 saliva test receives FDA emergency use authorization
The Yale School of Public Health expects labs to only charge about $10 per sample.
The Yale School of Public Health expects labs to only charge about $10 per sample.
Chicago's $66M coronavirus hospital treats just 38 patients: Pastor says situation 'very unfortunate'
Large amounts of taxpayer funding being used for the coronavirus response as opposed to Chicago’s neglected neighborhoods is “unfortunate,” said pastor and community activist Corey Brooks.
Large amounts of taxpayer funding being used for the coronavirus response as opposed to Chicago’s neglected neighborhoods is “unfortunate,” said pastor and community activist Corey Brooks.
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.