US lifts Global Level 4 warning against international travel amid COVID-19, but countries still bar Americans
The advisory, which warns against international travel due to the pandemic, was initially put into effect on March 19.
The advisory, which warns against international travel due to the pandemic, was initially put into effect on March 19.
More than a third of US adults are using cleaning products incorrectly: CDC study
In trying to prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus, more than a third of U.S. adults are putting their health at risk by using cleaning products incorrectly, according to a recent report.
In trying to prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus, more than a third of U.S. adults are putting their health at risk by using cleaning products incorrectly, according to a recent report.
Illinois adds nearly 2,000 new cases of coronavirus, including 21 deaths
Health officials on Thursday said another 1,953 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Illinois, marking the 16th straight day of daily case loads over 1,000.
Health officials on Thursday said another 1,953 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Illinois, marking the 16th straight day of daily case loads over 1,000.
Krispy Kreme offering free coffee, doughnuts for teachers next week
Good teachers make learning sweet, inspiring Krispy Kreme to treat educators with free food next week.
Good teachers make learning sweet, inspiring Krispy Kreme to treat educators with free food next week.
Dealing with caution fatigue months into the pandemic
Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer of WebMD, talks about ways to overcome 'caution fatigue' during the times of COVID-19
Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer of WebMD, talks about ways to overcome 'caution fatigue' during the times of COVID-19
1.2 million seek jobless aid after $600 federal check ends
Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.
Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.
Illinois Rep. Rodney Davis tests positive for COVID-19
Illinois Republican Rep. Rodney Davis on Wednesday announced he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Illinois Republican Rep. Rodney Davis on Wednesday announced he has tested positive for COVID-19.
'The virus is not tired': State leaders issue words of warning to wear masks, social distance
“Anyone who thinks that wearing a mask or keeping their distance doesn't help, you are just wrong,” said Dr. Ngozi Ezike.
“Anyone who thinks that wearing a mask or keeping their distance doesn't help, you are just wrong,” said Dr. Ngozi Ezike.
Facebook removes video of Trump saying children are ‘virtually immune’ to coronavirus, Twitter follows suit
Facebook removed a video posted by President Donald Trump for promoting false and misleading information about the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Wednesday.
Facebook removed a video posted by President Donald Trump for promoting false and misleading information about the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Wednesday.
Inmate in southern Illinois US prison dies of COVID-19
An inmate at the Federal Bureau of Prisons facility in the southern Illinois city of Marion has died of complications from COVID-19, the agency revealed Wednesday.
An inmate at the Federal Bureau of Prisons facility in the southern Illinois city of Marion has died of complications from COVID-19, the agency revealed Wednesday.
Illinois lawmaker calls for Gov. Pritzker to be held in contempt over coronavirus measures
A Republican state representative in Illinois filed a petition Wednesday calling for Gov. J.B. Pritzker to be held in contempt for supposedly violating a court ruling when he issued two executive orders to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
A Republican state representative in Illinois filed a petition Wednesday calling for Gov. J.B. Pritzker to be held in contempt for supposedly violating a court ruling when he issued two executive orders to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Tickets available for Walmart’s drive-in movie viewings in store parking lots — and they’re free
Walmart is partnering with the Tribeca Film Festival to host 320 free drive-in movie showings throughout the U.S., and you can snag your free tickets now.
Walmart is partnering with the Tribeca Film Festival to host 320 free drive-in movie showings throughout the U.S., and you can snag your free tickets now.
COVID-19 testing in the US is dropping, even as death toll rises
Officials attribute the drop largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours to get a test and days or weeks to find out the results.
Officials attribute the drop largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours to get a test and days or weeks to find out the results.
Gov. Holcomb, Indiana officials maintain it’s ‘safe’ for schools to reopen
Gov. Eric Holcomb and other state officials defended brick-and-mortar school re-openings Wednesday despite mounting reports of students and education staff testing positive for the coronavirus since returning to school statewide.
Gov. Eric Holcomb and other state officials defended brick-and-mortar school re-openings Wednesday despite mounting reports of students and education staff testing positive for the coronavirus since returning to school statewide.
Southwest Airlines no longer cleaning armrests, seat belts between flights
Southwest Airlines is no longer disinfecting armrests between flights, as it begins returning to a more normal turnaround schedule.
Southwest Airlines is no longer disinfecting armrests between flights, as it begins returning to a more normal turnaround schedule.
Japanese company’s ‘smart’ face mask translates wearer’s speech into 8 different languages
A robotics start-up in Japan has created a “smart mask” that is designed to facilitate international communication in a socially distanced society.
A robotics start-up in Japan has created a “smart mask” that is designed to facilitate international communication in a socially distanced society.
1,759 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, 30 deaths
Illinois health officials announced 1,759 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, the 15th day in a row with a four-digit daily caseload.
Illinois health officials announced 1,759 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, the 15th day in a row with a four-digit daily caseload.
'You now have coronavirus': Pinellas County man spits on child in restaurant, police say
A Pinellas County man is facing charges after police said he assaulted a child for wearing a mask at a restaurant.
A Pinellas County man is facing charges after police said he assaulted a child for wearing a mask at a restaurant.
Debate continues over 2nd coronavirus relief bill
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin on the Senate floor Tuesday denounced a Republican plan for the next round of coronavirus relief. Republicans responded that a plan already approved by House Democrats is just too expensive.
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin on the Senate floor Tuesday denounced a Republican plan for the next round of coronavirus relief. Republicans responded that a plan already approved by House Democrats is just too expensive.
Puerto Rico added to Chicago's quarantine travel order
Chicago’s emergency travel order is extending all the way to Puerto Rico.
Chicago’s emergency travel order is extending all the way to Puerto Rico.