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.
Symphony Care Network joins Eli Lilly?s national antibody study for prevention of COVID-19 at nursing homes
Dr. Alexander Stemer talks about the importance of their national antibody study and how it could help curb the coronavirus outbreak at long-term care facilities.
Dr. Alexander Stemer talks about the importance of their national antibody study and how it could help curb the coronavirus outbreak at long-term care facilities.
Why conspiracy theories are gaining traction in the age of COVID-19
Eric Oliver, a political science professor at the University of Chicago, talks about why false narratives and conspiracy theories have been so powerful in wake of COVID-19.
Eric Oliver, a political science professor at the University of Chicago, talks about why false narratives and conspiracy theories have been so powerful in wake of COVID-19.
Wave of evictions expected as moratoriums end in many states
Housing advocates fear that they could see a wave of evictions in the coming months, as states end moratoriums put in place during the coronavirus pandemic.
Housing advocates fear that they could see a wave of evictions in the coming months, as states end moratoriums put in place during the coronavirus pandemic.
A cruise line started sailing again and passengers started getting coronavirus
A Norwegian cruise ship line halted all trips and apologized Monday for procedural errors after a coronavirus outbreak on one ship infected at least 5 passengers and 36 crew.
A Norwegian cruise ship line halted all trips and apologized Monday for procedural errors after a coronavirus outbreak on one ship infected at least 5 passengers and 36 crew.
Another employee contracts COVID-19 at Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court office
Another employee at the Cook County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office has tested positive for COVID-19, officials announced Monday.
Another employee at the Cook County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office has tested positive for COVID-19, officials announced Monday.
Chicago teachers adamantly against in-person learning: 'I do not want to be the sacrificial lamb'
Chicago Public School families are supposed to decide by Friday if they will send their kids to class next month. But teachers say it is not safe.
Chicago Public School families are supposed to decide by Friday if they will send their kids to class next month. But teachers say it is not safe.
CDC forecast shows nearly 20,000 more Americans could die of COVID-19 by Aug. 22
The ensemble forecast uses predictions from 32 different groups about the U.S. virus death toll over the next four weeks.
The ensemble forecast uses predictions from 32 different groups about the U.S. virus death toll over the next four weeks.
New research suggests children may ‘potentially be important drivers’ of COVID-19 spread
Researchers said their data was limited to the detection of viral nucleic acid, or viral RNA, which represents pieces of the coronavirus genetic makeup, but is different from the virus itself.
Researchers said their data was limited to the detection of viral nucleic acid, or viral RNA, which represents pieces of the coronavirus genetic makeup, but is different from the virus itself.
Illinois launches $5-million ad campaign to encourage mask wearing
Illinois launched a $5 million advertising campaign on Monday to remind people to cover their faces in public to slow the spread of COVID-19, which has had a resurgence in the state since Gov. J.B. Pritzker loosened restrictions to help the state’s suffering economy.
Illinois launched a $5 million advertising campaign on Monday to remind people to cover their faces in public to slow the spread of COVID-19, which has had a resurgence in the state since Gov. J.B. Pritzker loosened restrictions to help the state’s suffering economy.
Florida vacation may have landed Georgia dad in ICU with COVID-19 complications
Christy and Ed Rosell has spent months staying home trying not to get infected with the novel coronavirus. By June, the couple and their kids were ready for a vacation in Florida. That is where, they believe, the virus found them.
Christy and Ed Rosell has spent months staying home trying not to get infected with the novel coronavirus. By June, the couple and their kids were ready for a vacation in Florida. That is where, they believe, the virus found them.
‘You are not immune’: Birx warns rural US residents, says country is in ‘new phase’ of pandemic
Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, warned that the novel coronavirus has spread to both rural and urban communities and that the U.S. is entering a “new phase” of the pandemic.
Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, warned that the novel coronavirus has spread to both rural and urban communities and that the U.S. is entering a “new phase” of the pandemic.