Discount department store Stein Mart files for bankruptcy, may close all 281 stores
Discount department store Stein Mart revealed Wednesday that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, saying it plans to close a "significant portion, if not all" of its 281 stores nationwide.
Discount department store Stein Mart revealed Wednesday that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, saying it plans to close a "significant portion, if not all" of its 281 stores nationwide.
Over 1,600 new cases of coronavirus in Illinois, including 16 deaths
Health officials announced Wednesday 1,645 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois and 16 additional deaths due to the disease.
Health officials announced Wednesday 1,645 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois and 16 additional deaths due to the disease.
Rapid, cheap coronavirus testing can still save lives despite inaccuracies
Anne Wyllie from Yale University talks about the various testing methods for COVID-19 and their varying levels of effectiveness.
Anne Wyllie from Yale University talks about the various testing methods for COVID-19 and their varying levels of effectiveness.
There’s a shortage of Dr Pepper amid the COVID-19 pandemic
The iconic soda brand comforted fans with hopeful words, saying it is doing everything they can to get the beverage back into their hands.
The iconic soda brand comforted fans with hopeful words, saying it is doing everything they can to get the beverage back into their hands.
Putin claims Russia has developed world's first coronavirus vaccine, says his daughter received it
Russia on Tuesday claimed to be the first country in the world to register a coronavirus vaccine, with President Vladimir Putin announcing it is safe for use and that one of his daughters has already been inoculated.
Russia on Tuesday claimed to be the first country in the world to register a coronavirus vaccine, with President Vladimir Putin announcing it is safe for use and that one of his daughters has already been inoculated.
Illinois Supreme Court consolidates lawsuits on Pritzker orders
The Illinois Supreme Court declined to take on a downstate legal battle over Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s coronavirus-related orders on Tuesday, moving the case to Sangamon County and consolidating it with a similar challenge.
The Illinois Supreme Court declined to take on a downstate legal battle over Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s coronavirus-related orders on Tuesday, moving the case to Sangamon County and consolidating it with a similar challenge.
When does the extra $400 unemployment benefit start?
Trump's efforts to partially restore the sweetened jobless benefits, which expired at the end of July, hinges on cash-strapped states being able to adapt a new unemployment system and fund one-fourth of the aid.
Trump's efforts to partially restore the sweetened jobless benefits, which expired at the end of July, hinges on cash-strapped states being able to adapt a new unemployment system and fund one-fourth of the aid.
Russia approves coronavirus vaccine despite scientific skepticism
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in his country has been cleared for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated, even as international experts have questioned its safety.
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in his country has been cleared for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated, even as international experts have questioned its safety.
1,549 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, 20 additional deaths
Illinois saw a rise in COVID-19 cases Tuesday as health officials announced 1,549 new cases and 20 additional deaths.
Illinois saw a rise in COVID-19 cases Tuesday as health officials announced 1,549 new cases and 20 additional deaths.
Why it's so difficult to remain vigilant in social distancing
Peter Kozodoy, author of 'Honest to Greatness,' talks about why it's hard to remain vigilant in social distancing and following other COVID-19 precautions.
Peter Kozodoy, author of 'Honest to Greatness,' talks about why it's hard to remain vigilant in social distancing and following other COVID-19 precautions.
Smash Mouth performed for packed crowd at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally despite ongoing coronavirus pandemic
Up to 250,000 are expected to attend the rally, which stretches on for nearly another week.
Up to 250,000 are expected to attend the rally, which stretches on for nearly another week.
Hyatt to require masks for guests at hotels in the Americas to help reduce spread of COVID-19
Guests will be required to wear face coverings within indoor public areas of Hyatt hotels, including bars, restaurants, fitness centers and event spaces.
Guests will be required to wear face coverings within indoor public areas of Hyatt hotels, including bars, restaurants, fitness centers and event spaces.
Illinois officials: Beach crowds makes it hard to social distance
Social distancing is becoming a problem at Illinois beaches as large crowds flock there during the pandemic, officials said.
Social distancing is becoming a problem at Illinois beaches as large crowds flock there during the pandemic, officials said.
‘The chances of it being 98% effective is not great’: Fauci says COVID-19 vaccine efficacy yet to be seen
“We don’t know yet what the efficacy might be. We don’t know if it will be 50% or 60%. I’d like it to be 75% or more,” Fauci said. “What I’m shooting for is somewhere between really good control and elimination.”
“We don’t know yet what the efficacy might be. We don’t know if it will be 50% or 60%. I’d like it to be 75% or more,” Fauci said. “What I’m shooting for is somewhere between really good control and elimination.”
Nearly 100,000 children tested positive for COVID-19 over last 2 weeks in July
The report said 97,078 new child cases of COVID-19 were reported between July 16-30.
The report said 97,078 new child cases of COVID-19 were reported between July 16-30.
Over 1,300 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 1 death
Health officials announced Monday 1,319 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois and one death due to the disease.
Health officials announced Monday 1,319 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois and one death due to the disease.
Illinois school district says no pajamas for online classes
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can’t wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
The school district in Illinois’ capital city has updated its school dress code policy for remote learning, saying students can’t wear pajama pants, slippers or hats while on camera when classes start this month.
Paulding County school reports multiple COVID-19 cases after photo of packed hallways goes viral
The positive tests come amid the fallout over photos taken by a sophomore showing packed hallways at the school during the first week of classes.
The positive tests come amid the fallout over photos taken by a sophomore showing packed hallways at the school during the first week of classes.
States on hook for billions under Trump's unemployment plan
A plan from President Donald Trump to extend additional unemployment benefits requires states to provide 25 percent of the funds, and it's unclear whether states have the money or the will to do it.
A plan from President Donald Trump to extend additional unemployment benefits requires states to provide 25 percent of the funds, and it's unclear whether states have the money or the will to do it.
Pet cats in Texas first in state to test positive for coronavirus
Texas scientists have reported finding two pet cats with the coronavirus — the first in the state.
Texas scientists have reported finding two pet cats with the coronavirus — the first in the state.