Beloved Wrigleyville bar closing for good due to Chicago's new COVID restrictions

Hundreds of people tried jamming into Guthrie’s Tavern in Wrigleyville Tuesday night after the bar announced it is permanently closing on Thursday because of the city’s new COVID restrictions.

'They have an impact': Trump urges Americans to wear masks during coronavirus briefing

President Donald Trump sought to paint a rosier picture of the coronavirus on Tuesday but conceded the pandemic is likely to “get worse before it gets better.”

COVID-19 likely to be around for ‘decades,’ UK scientist says

Jeremy Farrar, a world-renowned clinical scientist and a leading figure in the field of infectious disease, told members of parliament in the United Kingdom that COVID-19 will likely be around for “decades.”

955 more cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Illinois

Illinois health officials on Tuesday said another 955 people have tested positive for COVID-19, while another 23 people died from the disease.

Woman in California Walmart angrily refuses to wear mask

Things get pretty tense when a woman inside a Martinez Walmart refuses to wear a mask. She tells customers that she doesn't have to, it's not the law. And they try to set her straight.

Chicago adds Kansas to list of states under travel quarantine order

Chicago added Kansas to its list of 18 states with an increasing number of confirmed COVID-19 cases, directing travelers coming from the state to quarantine for two weeks upon arrival or face potential fines.

Comcast extends free internet services for low-income families through end of 2020

Comcast also plans to continue to waive the requirement for customers to be clear of past-due balances on their account in order to allow them to qualify for the extension.

Remote jobs during coronavirus hiring for six-figure salaries now

Remote job roles in engineering, communications and marketing are hiring at these companies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

America weighs in on going back to the classroom
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The opinion-polling app TruePublic has been gathering data across the country from parents and students on how they feel about going back to the classroom. TruePublic CEO Kaben Clauson discusses the findings.

New capacity restrictions levied on Chicago gyms
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Studio Three CEO David Blitz talks about what the new restrictions placed on gyms and fitness facilities will mean for his business.

Coronavirus prompts Country Time to offer lemonade stand stimulus checks for kids

The powdered beverage company Country Time is issuing stimulus checks to children who have had to shutter their summertime lemonade stands due to the current coronavirus pandemic.

Top Republicans meet with Trump to negotiate next coronavirus stimulus package

Top Republicans in Congress met Monday with President Donald Trump at the White House on the next COVID-19 aid package as the crisis many hoped would have improved has dramatically worsened, just as emergency relief is expiring.

1,173 more cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Illinois

Illinois health officials on Monday said another 1,173 people have tested positive for COVID-19, while another six people died from the disease.