Indiana governor drops mask violator penalty after criticism
Indiana’s governor dropped a planned criminal penalty from the statewide face mask mandate that he signed Friday after objections from some law enforcement officials and conservative legislators.
Indiana’s governor dropped a planned criminal penalty from the statewide face mask mandate that he signed Friday after objections from some law enforcement officials and conservative legislators.
Amazon’s new boxes can transform into cat condos, rocket ships and more fun creations
“Less packaging, more smiles” is Amazon’s new program that includes a call to action to use less packaging material and shrink the boxes to fit orders more often.
“Less packaging, more smiles” is Amazon’s new program that includes a call to action to use less packaging material and shrink the boxes to fit orders more often.
Bears cancel season ticket packages due to pandemic
The Chicago Bears canceled season ticket packages on Friday because they’re not sure how many fans — if any — will be allowed at Soldier Field due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Chicago Bears canceled season ticket packages on Friday because they’re not sure how many fans — if any — will be allowed at Soldier Field due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Illinois bar exam delayed, to be held remotely in October
Concerns over the coronavirus pandemic have delayed the Illinois bar exam until remote sessions in early October, the state Supreme Court announced.
Concerns over the coronavirus pandemic have delayed the Illinois bar exam until remote sessions in early October, the state Supreme Court announced.
McDonald's to require customers wear masks at all US restaurants amid spike in COVID-19 cases
The fast food giant is the latest business to announce a mask mandate for customers in order to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
The fast food giant is the latest business to announce a mask mandate for customers in order to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Going shopping? Here are the major retailers that are requiring customers to wear masks
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in many states across the U.S., more national retailers have rolled out new policies that will require customers to wear facial coverings while shopping in stores.
Amid the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in many states across the U.S., more national retailers have rolled out new policies that will require customers to wear facial coverings while shopping in stores.
Nearly 1,600 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Illinois
Illinois’ coronavirus case count continued an upward trend Friday when state health officials announced another 1,532 new cases and 19 more deaths.
Illinois’ coronavirus case count continued an upward trend Friday when state health officials announced another 1,532 new cases and 19 more deaths.
Humans are mutating COVID-19 virus, but it is fighting back, scientists say
Researchers say that SARS-CoV-2 is being mutated by human proteins that degrade it, although “natural selection” of the virus is enabling it to bounce back.
Researchers say that SARS-CoV-2 is being mutated by human proteins that degrade it, although “natural selection” of the virus is enabling it to bounce back.
Poll: Nearly half say job lost to coronavirus won't return
Nearly half of Americans whose families experienced a layoff during the coronavirus pandemic believe those jobs are lost forever.
Nearly half of Americans whose families experienced a layoff during the coronavirus pandemic believe those jobs are lost forever.
Latest medical developments on COVID-19
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the recent uptick of COVID-19 cases across Illinois.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the recent uptick of COVID-19 cases across Illinois.
COVID restrictions in Chicago take effect again on Friday
At the stroke of midnight, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will make good on a promise to re-enact COVID restrictions.
At the stroke of midnight, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot will make good on a promise to re-enact COVID restrictions.
6 downstate Illinois counties sue over COVID-19 restrictions
“You can’t put a county that has had nine confirmed cases and no one pass away under the same rules and restrictions as counties like Cook,” said Thomas DeVore, a Greenville attorney respresenting the plaintiffs.
“You can’t put a county that has had nine confirmed cases and no one pass away under the same rules and restrictions as counties like Cook,” said Thomas DeVore, a Greenville attorney respresenting the plaintiffs.
Couple captures stellar engagement photos under comet NEOWISE
The stars seem to have aligned for one New York couple, as they were visited by the comet NEOWISE on their engagement night.
The stars seem to have aligned for one New York couple, as they were visited by the comet NEOWISE on their engagement night.
‘It’s not the right time’: Trump calls off Florida segment of GOP National Convention
Some GOP delegates will still gather in North Carolina to formally renominate Trump on Aug. 24.
Some GOP delegates will still gather in North Carolina to formally renominate Trump on Aug. 24.
‘Carelessness’: Families of COVID-19 victims write obituaries blaming lawmakers’ handling of the pandemic
Amid the devastating loss of life caused by the novel coronavirus, several obituaries written by family members of those claimed by COVID-19 have expressed frustration on how certain lawmakers are handling the ongoing pandemic.
Amid the devastating loss of life caused by the novel coronavirus, several obituaries written by family members of those claimed by COVID-19 have expressed frustration on how certain lawmakers are handling the ongoing pandemic.
White House drops payroll tax cut as GOP unveils virus aid
The White House has dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package.
The White House has dropped a bid to cut Social Security payroll taxes as Republicans unveil a $1 trillion COVID-19 rescue package.
Woman without mask commands ‘demon’ customers to leave grocery store aisle until she’s done shopping
The bizarre incident was captured on video July 21 at a Fred Meyer grocery store in Washington state.
The bizarre incident was captured on video July 21 at a Fred Meyer grocery store in Washington state.
US COVID-19 cases surpass 4 million, according to Johns Hopkins
The troubling milestone comes a day after it was reported that more than 15 million people have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus across the world.
The troubling milestone comes a day after it was reported that more than 15 million people have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus across the world.
Jobless claims rise as cutoff of extra $600 benefit nears
The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing to the economy.
The number of laid-off Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week for the first time since the pandemic struck in March, evidence of the deepening economic pain the outbreak is causing to the economy.
Ann Taylor, Lane Bryant owner files for bankruptcy protection, will close some stores
Ascena Retail Group, the parent company of Lane Bryant, Ann Taylor and Justice, announced Thursday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after its business was "severely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic."
Ascena Retail Group, the parent company of Lane Bryant, Ann Taylor and Justice, announced Thursday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after its business was "severely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic."