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.
Progress slow on coronavirus relief bill as negotiations continue
Negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief bill are set to resume, but the path forward promises to be challenging.
Negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief bill are set to resume, but the path forward promises to be challenging.
Don't wear a mask in Houston, receive $250 fine
The citation for not wearing a face covering in public as outlined in the Texas mask mandate comes with a $250 fine.
The citation for not wearing a face covering in public as outlined in the Texas mask mandate comes with a $250 fine.
Chicago businessman launches line of high-quality masks made here in the city
Ross Morreale, founder and CEO of EW Masks, talks about what make his COVID-19 masks more durable and protective than his overseas competitors.
Ross Morreale, founder and CEO of EW Masks, talks about what make his COVID-19 masks more durable and protective than his overseas competitors.
1,298 new confirmed Illinois cases of coronavirus, 10 deaths
The latest data brings the total number of COVID-19 cases reported in Illinois to 183,241 since the start of the pandemic.
The latest data brings the total number of COVID-19 cases reported in Illinois to 183,241 since the start of the pandemic.
2 circuit court employees at Daley Center test positive for COVID-19
Two more employees of the Cook County Circuit Court have tested positive for COVID-19, the clerk’s office announced Monday.
Two more employees of the Cook County Circuit Court have tested positive for COVID-19, the clerk’s office announced Monday.
Pittsburgh launches 'guaranteed income' program with Jack Dorsey money
Eligible residents will receive $500 in monthly "guaranteed income."
Eligible residents will receive $500 in monthly "guaranteed income."
Lord & Taylor seeks bankruptcy protection
Lord & Taylor, America's oldest retailer, is seeking bankruptcy protection, as is the owner of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank, lengthening the list of major retail chains that have faltered in the pandemic.
Lord & Taylor, America's oldest retailer, is seeking bankruptcy protection, as is the owner of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank, lengthening the list of major retail chains that have faltered in the pandemic.
Northwestern seeking volunteers for COVID-19 vaccine trials
Dr. Karen Krueger from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine talks about their upcoming COVID-19 vaccine trials.
Dr. Karen Krueger from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine talks about their upcoming COVID-19 vaccine trials.
Feds issue coronavirus scam 'high alert'
Coronavirus-related scams were inevitable. But getting taken by one is not. Let's get you up to speed on this latest high alert coming from the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Coronavirus-related scams were inevitable. But getting taken by one is not. Let's get you up to speed on this latest high alert coming from the US Department of Health and Human Services.