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.
Nebraska restaurant server receives 5-cent tip from customer who wrote ‘get rid of masks’ on receipt
Ali Siverhus posted a photo of a signed receipt she received from a customer she waited on who gave her a 5-cent tip and a note that read “get rid of masks, tips will be bigger.”
Ali Siverhus posted a photo of a signed receipt she received from a customer she waited on who gave her a 5-cent tip and a note that read “get rid of masks, tips will be bigger.”
CPS students will start school year at home with remote learning: report
Chicago Public Schools students will begin the new school year next month at home with full-time remote learning, according to a report.
Chicago Public Schools students will begin the new school year next month at home with full-time remote learning, according to a report.
Novavax’s 1st-stage coronavirus vaccine study finds all volunteers developed viral antibodies
Biotech company Novavax publishes study which finds all volunteers for phase 1 coronavirus trial have developed viral antibodies
Biotech company Novavax publishes study which finds all volunteers for phase 1 coronavirus trial have developed viral antibodies
'Not a hoax': 2 COVID-19 patients who received double-lung transplants describe harrowing experiences
One of the patients, a healthy 28-year-old woman, said she had not even left home amid the pandemic prior to contracting the virus.
One of the patients, a healthy 28-year-old woman, said she had not even left home amid the pandemic prior to contracting the virus.
Mounting evidence shows masks may help avoid severe illness, even if you get COVID-19
Researchers and scientists are now learning that not only does wearing a mask reduce viral transmission, but it may also help you avoid major illness, even if you end up contracting the novel coronavirus.
Researchers and scientists are now learning that not only does wearing a mask reduce viral transmission, but it may also help you avoid major illness, even if you end up contracting the novel coronavirus.
1,471 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, 19 deaths
Illinois health officials Tuesday announced another 1,471 cases of COVID-19, the 14th day in a row with a four-digit daily caseload.
Illinois health officials Tuesday announced another 1,471 cases of COVID-19, the 14th day in a row with a four-digit daily caseload.
Chicago seeing COVID-19 spread primarily through households and social gatherings
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois Cancer Center talks about 'COVID fatigue' and why Chicago is seeing a consistent amount of cases.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois Cancer Center talks about 'COVID fatigue' and why Chicago is seeing a consistent amount of cases.
University of Illinois unveils coronavirus plan for fall semester
University of Illinois Chancellor Robert Jones talks about their plan for students and faculty this fall as the nation grapples with COVID-19.
University of Illinois Chancellor Robert Jones talks about their plan for students and faculty this fall as the nation grapples with COVID-19.
Puerto Rico added to Chicago's 14-day quarantine travel order
Chicago added Puerto Rico to its list of locations where people who are traveling to the city must quarantine for two weeks.
Chicago added Puerto Rico to its list of locations where people who are traveling to the city must quarantine for two weeks.