Chicago Election Board’s offices close after worker contracts COVID-19
The downtown offices of the Chicago Election Board closed Thursday after an employee there tested positive for the coronavirus.
The downtown offices of the Chicago Election Board closed Thursday after an employee there tested positive for the coronavirus.
Illinois reports 1,772 new cases of COVID-19
Illinois continued its week-long streak of daily caseloads of COVID-19 above 1,000 on Thursday.
Illinois continued its week-long streak of daily caseloads of COVID-19 above 1,000 on Thursday.
Starbucks to introduce curbside pickup at 1,000 locations, bring back Pumpkin Spice Latte
Starbucks is introducing a new way to get your hands on your favorite latte: curbside pickup.
Starbucks is introducing a new way to get your hands on your favorite latte: curbside pickup.
Administration wants West Wing remodel money in virus bill
The administration says the White House work would “increase the White House campus’s ability to detect, mitigate, and alleviate external security and pandemic threats.”
The administration says the White House work would “increase the White House campus’s ability to detect, mitigate, and alleviate external security and pandemic threats.”
Buddy, the first dog in U.S. with coronavirus, dies on Staten Island
The first dog in the United States to test positive for coronavirus has died.
The first dog in the United States to test positive for coronavirus has died.
Dunkin' to permanently close 800 US stores in 2020, 8% of US restaurants
Closures include 450 locations in Speedway gas stations that had previously been announced
Closures include 450 locations in Speedway gas stations that had previously been announced
Trump says second stimulus checks could be 'way higher' than $1,200
President Trump suggested this week the next coronavirus relief package could include a direct cash payment for American families that's potentially higher than $1,200.
President Trump suggested this week the next coronavirus relief package could include a direct cash payment for American families that's potentially higher than $1,200.
Key West couple jailed for refusing to quarantine after testing positive
Two residents of the Florida Keys have been jailed for failing to quarantine after testing positive for the new coronavirus.
Two residents of the Florida Keys have been jailed for failing to quarantine after testing positive for the new coronavirus.
Gov. Pritzker warns of 'reversal' as COVID-19 numbers rise around Illinois
Dr. Shikha Jain from University of Illinois talks about the latest developments regarding COVID-19.
Dr. Shikha Jain from University of Illinois talks about the latest developments regarding COVID-19.
Pritzker announces new guidelines for youth and adult sports in Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker is tightening up rules for Illinois sports to protect athletes from COVID-19.
Governor JB Pritzker is tightening up rules for Illinois sports to protect athletes from COVID-19.
Local baseball coach worries COVID-19 is causing players to act out, lose focus
A longtime local baseball coach says kids have certainly changed during this pandemic – but not in a good way.
A longtime local baseball coach says kids have certainly changed during this pandemic – but not in a good way.
US coronavirus deaths surpass 150,000, according to Johns Hopkins
There were more than 16.7 million confirmed cases and 661,000 deaths due to COVID-19 worldwide.
There were more than 16.7 million confirmed cases and 661,000 deaths due to COVID-19 worldwide.
Mercy Hospital announces closure after operating nearly 170 years
Chicago’s oldest hospital announced Wednesday it will close next year after the state of Illinois failed to finance its merger with three other money-losing hospitals.
Chicago’s oldest hospital announced Wednesday it will close next year after the state of Illinois failed to finance its merger with three other money-losing hospitals.
Gary closes its Lake Michigan beaches due to coronavirus surge
The city of Gary’s beaches along Lake Michigan were closed Wednesday for two weeks due to a surge in new COVID-19 cases in the northwestern Indiana city.
The city of Gary’s beaches along Lake Michigan were closed Wednesday for two weeks due to a surge in new COVID-19 cases in the northwestern Indiana city.
New research suggests COVID-19 can leave long-lasting heart damage
A pair of studies published this week in JAMA Cardiology looked at the cardiovascular effects of COVID-19.
A pair of studies published this week in JAMA Cardiology looked at the cardiovascular effects of COVID-19.
Taller people face higher risk of catching COVID-19, survey says
2,000 people were surveyed to determine if personal attributes, work and living practices play a role in transmission.
2,000 people were surveyed to determine if personal attributes, work and living practices play a role in transmission.
US is expected to report a record-breaking economic plunge
Having endured what was surely a record-shattering slump last quarter, the U.S. economy faces a dim outlook as a resurgent coronavirus intensifies doubts about the likelihood of any sustained recovery the rest of the year.
Having endured what was surely a record-shattering slump last quarter, the U.S. economy faces a dim outlook as a resurgent coronavirus intensifies doubts about the likelihood of any sustained recovery the rest of the year.
These are the major retailers closed on Thanksgiving Day 2020
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, major retailers have announced the decision to close businesses on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, major retailers have announced the decision to close businesses on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.
Nearly 1,400 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Illinois
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced another 1,393 new cases of COVID-19 and 18 more deaths from the virus.
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced another 1,393 new cases of COVID-19 and 18 more deaths from the virus.
'The whole church has got it': Pastor says over 40 infected with coronavirus after multi-day revival event
More than 40 people at an Alabama Baptist church were infected with the virus the congregation held a series of religious services.
More than 40 people at an Alabama Baptist church were infected with the virus the congregation held a series of religious services.




















