With Wrigley Field closed, Cubs fans are paying $300 to $440 for rooftop tickets
Cubs fans are paying $300 to $440 for tickets to the 16 Wrigley rooftops where people can actually watch a baseball game in person this season. Tickets to the rooftops usually sell for about $150. This season is 90% sold out.
Cubs fans are paying $300 to $440 for tickets to the 16 Wrigley rooftops where people can actually watch a baseball game in person this season. Tickets to the rooftops usually sell for about $150. This season is 90% sold out.
Can kids wear masks at school all day? Hundreds of protesters say schools should reopen without them
Can children wear masks at school all day? Hundreds of protesters gathered in Illinois' capitol to argue that schools should reopen without masks, and that children don't suffer from COVID-19 like adults do anyway.
Can children wear masks at school all day? Hundreds of protesters gathered in Illinois' capitol to argue that schools should reopen without masks, and that children don't suffer from COVID-19 like adults do anyway.
Without fans making noise, Cubs and Brewers shout at each other without leaving dugouts
With no fans in the stands, players can now hear the other team -- and shout at them. During the Cubs-Brewers game, things got testy. "I think this is going to be part of this season," Brewers manager Craig Counsell said. "Both dugouts can hear each other and umpires can hear everything. There's talking that goes on in game you never hear with all the fans here. It's just part of the game."
With no fans in the stands, players can now hear the other team -- and shout at them. During the Cubs-Brewers game, things got testy. "I think this is going to be part of this season," Brewers manager Craig Counsell said. "Both dugouts can hear each other and umpires can hear everything. There's talking that goes on in game you never hear with all the fans here. It's just part of the game."
'To say we are stressed is an understatement': Parents wonder whether schools will reopen
Go to school? Take classes online? Do both? Parents across the country are wondering what is going to happen this fall, and many school districts are delaying decisions until the last minute.
Go to school? Take classes online? Do both? Parents across the country are wondering what is going to happen this fall, and many school districts are delaying decisions until the last minute.
Three people fined $1,150 for not wearing masks
Three people in Italy were fined $1,150 Saturday for not wearing masks after the governor signed an ordinance requiring masks in indoor public spaces.
Three people in Italy were fined $1,150 Saturday for not wearing masks after the governor signed an ordinance requiring masks in indoor public spaces.
Extra precautions being taken on first cruise ship to set sail since COVID-19 shutdown
WOULD YOU GO ON A CRUISE? The first cruise ship to set sail since the pandemic shut the industry down left Germany on Friday night with 1,200 people on board.
WOULD YOU GO ON A CRUISE? The first cruise ship to set sail since the pandemic shut the industry down left Germany on Friday night with 1,200 people on board.
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford back at practice after recovering from COVID-19
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford was back at practice Saturday after being home for weeks with coronavirus. Crawford said he had flu-like symptoms.
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford was back at practice Saturday after being home for weeks with coronavirus. Crawford said he had flu-like symptoms.
1,426 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Illinois, 12 additional deaths
Illinois health officials on Saturday said another 1,426 people have tested positive for COVID-19, while another 12 people died from the disease.
Illinois health officials on Saturday said another 1,426 people have tested positive for COVID-19, while another 12 people died from the disease.
Out-of-work mom gifts lottery winnings to officer shot in the line of duty
A single Kansas City, Mo. mother who lost her job during the COVID-19 pandemic decided to gift her $100 lottery winnings to a police officer shot in the line of duty because of the selflessness of her 12-year-old daughter.
A single Kansas City, Mo. mother who lost her job during the COVID-19 pandemic decided to gift her $100 lottery winnings to a police officer shot in the line of duty because of the selflessness of her 12-year-old daughter.
Many Illinoisans could lose over half of their unemployment income as $600 benefit is expiring
More than 700,000 Illinoisans could lose an estimated 63 percent of their unemployment income, as the $600 a week federal unemployment stipend is expiring.
More than 700,000 Illinoisans could lose an estimated 63 percent of their unemployment income, as the $600 a week federal unemployment stipend is expiring.
LAPD officer, whose wife is pregnant with twins, dies after 'long, courageous battle' with COVID-19
A Los Angeles Police Department officer died Friday due to the coronavirus, becoming the agency's first sworn officer to fall victim to COVID-19.
A Los Angeles Police Department officer died Friday due to the coronavirus, becoming the agency's first sworn officer to fall victim to COVID-19.
CDC survey finds 35% report COVID-19 symptoms 2-3 weeks after positive test — including young adults
A recent report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledged that a large percentage of people who contract the novel coronavirus experience a prolonged symptom duration.
A recent report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledged that a large percentage of people who contract the novel coronavirus experience a prolonged symptom duration.
Medical worker greeted with cheers as he’s discharged from hospital after 3 months fighting COVID-19 in ICU
Front-line medical worker Neil McDonald, 52, received cheers and applause from his colleagues as he was finally discharged from the same hospital where he works in Hull, England.
Front-line medical worker Neil McDonald, 52, received cheers and applause from his colleagues as he was finally discharged from the same hospital where he works in Hull, England.
No virus bill yet: White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.
'Clear as mud' housing refund plans irk college students
More and more college campuses are sparking frustration by releasing plans to keep students' housing payments, even if the campuses shut down again and go entirely online in the fall.
More and more college campuses are sparking frustration by releasing plans to keep students' housing payments, even if the campuses shut down again and go entirely online in the fall.
The week in numbers: $600 in jobless benefits expires, a plan for 6M daily tests by December
This week saw details from a federal health organization’s efforts to ramp up coronavirus testing by December, the looming expiration of a key COVID-19 unemployment benefit made headlines, and health leaders discussed the need for states to incorporate different types of data into their coronavirus response.
This week saw details from a federal health organization’s efforts to ramp up coronavirus testing by December, the looming expiration of a key COVID-19 unemployment benefit made headlines, and health leaders discussed the need for states to incorporate different types of data into their coronavirus response.
COVID-19 recovery can take a few weeks even for young adults
Recovering from even mild coronavirus infections can take at least two to three weeks. That's according to new U.S. research published Friday.
Recovering from even mild coronavirus infections can take at least two to three weeks. That's according to new U.S. research published Friday.
Colorado researchers develop COVID-19 test that requires no swab and can produce results in 45 minutes
Researchers from the University of Colorado, Boulder, have developed a new rapid, portable, saliva-based COVID-19 test that they say is able to render results in 45 minutes, requiring no swabs.
Researchers from the University of Colorado, Boulder, have developed a new rapid, portable, saliva-based COVID-19 test that they say is able to render results in 45 minutes, requiring no swabs.
14 family members contract COVID-19 after backyard barbecue
A family is mourning and hoping for healing after 14 family members were infected by the virus.
A family is mourning and hoping for healing after 14 family members were infected by the virus.
Midlothian DMV closes till August after worker tests positive for COVID-19
The Midlothian Drivers Services Facility will remain closed until Aug. 5 after an employee there tested positive for COVID-19.
The Midlothian Drivers Services Facility will remain closed until Aug. 5 after an employee there tested positive for COVID-19.