Chicago tech industry booming amidst pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has hit many industries hard, but one area that's booming in Chicago is tech.
The coronavirus pandemic has hit many industries hard, but one area that's booming in Chicago is tech.
Dr. Oz discusses CDC study highlighting most common COVID-19 symptoms
We have a general understanding of symptoms of COVID-19, but the CDC has collected more information about the symptoms of American patients. Dr. Oz weighs in.
We have a general understanding of symptoms of COVID-19, but the CDC has collected more information about the symptoms of American patients. Dr. Oz weighs in.
Lovin' Local: Scandinavian Ski and Snowboard Shop in Glenview
If you were forced to cancel plans for a late ski trip this season you had a lot of company as the National Ski Area Association says the coronavirus cost the industry $2 billion. Today's Lovin' Local takes us to Glenview where the Scandinavian Ski and Snowboard Shop is fighting for its life.
If you were forced to cancel plans for a late ski trip this season you had a lot of company as the National Ski Area Association says the coronavirus cost the industry $2 billion. Today's Lovin' Local takes us to Glenview where the Scandinavian Ski and Snowboard Shop is fighting for its life.
Feinstein: No stimulus money to states that don't mandate the wearing of masks
Feinstein wants to amend the next COVID relief bill to that states that don’t enforce face coverings can’t receive stimulus money.
Feinstein wants to amend the next COVID relief bill to that states that don’t enforce face coverings can’t receive stimulus money.
Miami-Dade to issue $100 fines for people not wearing masks in public
Miami-Dade County plans to start aggressively enforcing rules designed to combat the rapidly spreading coronavirus.
Miami-Dade County plans to start aggressively enforcing rules designed to combat the rapidly spreading coronavirus.
Chicago tourism industry trying to navigate waters of safety
Chicago?s tourism industry is struggling from the effects of coronavirus. But FOX 32?s Joanie Lum has more on one business trying to navigate these uncharted waters by being the safest.
Chicago?s tourism industry is struggling from the effects of coronavirus. But FOX 32?s Joanie Lum has more on one business trying to navigate these uncharted waters by being the safest.
Michigan City beaches to close down for 7 days due to overcrowding
All Michigan City beaches will shut down for seven days starting Friday due to overcrowding issues amid the coronavirus pandemic.
All Michigan City beaches will shut down for seven days starting Friday due to overcrowding issues amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Michigan Congresswomen pushing to extend federal unemployment benefits amid COVID-19
Some U.S. Representatives from Michigan are efforting to move a COVID-19 federal unemployment benefits extension through Washington amid the expiration later this month.
Some U.S. Representatives from Michigan are efforting to move a COVID-19 federal unemployment benefits extension through Washington amid the expiration later this month.
Air conditioners could be aiding the spread of COVID-19 indoors, epidemiologists say
A recent study by the University of Maryland showed that some air conditioning units could spread the novel coronavirus.
A recent study by the University of Maryland showed that some air conditioning units could spread the novel coronavirus.
Pritzker lawsuit seeks face mask order for all Illinois schools
Gov. J.B. Pritzker took the unusual step Thursday of preemptively filing a lawsuit to ensure school children wear face coverings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus when schools reopen in a few weeks.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker took the unusual step Thursday of preemptively filing a lawsuit to ensure school children wear face coverings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus when schools reopen in a few weeks.
‘We have a serious situation here’: Fauci calls COVID-19, like 1918 flu, 'pandemic of historic proportions'
Dr. Anthony Fauci called the coronavirus pandemic one of “historic proportions.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci called the coronavirus pandemic one of “historic proportions.”
CDC extends ban on cruise ships in US waters through September 30
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Thursday an extension on its ban on cruise ships in U.S. waters through Sept. 30, due to “ongoing” coronavirus outbreaks aboard ships.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Thursday an extension on its ban on cruise ships in U.S. waters through Sept. 30, due to “ongoing” coronavirus outbreaks aboard ships.
Another 1.3 million Americans sought unemployment aid last week
The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.
The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.
Illinois reports 1,257 new cases of COVID-19, including 25 additional deaths
Cases of coronavirus have increased by more than 1,200, according to Illinois health officials said Thursday.
Cases of coronavirus have increased by more than 1,200, according to Illinois health officials said Thursday.
Woman who refused to wear mask in Starbucks wants half of $100K raised for barista who wouldn’t serve her
Last month Amber Gilles posted a scathing review to her Facebook page after an incident in which San Diego Starbucks employee Lenin Gutierrez refused to serve her for not wearing a mask, resulting in the creation of a GoFundMe page for Gutierrez, which raised more than $100,000 in tips for him.
Last month Amber Gilles posted a scathing review to her Facebook page after an incident in which San Diego Starbucks employee Lenin Gutierrez refused to serve her for not wearing a mask, resulting in the creation of a GoFundMe page for Gutierrez, which raised more than $100,000 in tips for him.
Chicago Teachers Union wants a virtual start to fall classes
Chicago Public Schools should start the fall semester with virtual classes rather than calling students back to buildings left empty since March, the union representing thousands of teachers in the nation’s third-largest school district said Thursday.
Chicago Public Schools should start the fall semester with virtual classes rather than calling students back to buildings left empty since March, the union representing thousands of teachers in the nation’s third-largest school district said Thursday.
Target joins list of major retailers mandating masks
Target has joined a list of the nation’s largest retailers that will require customers to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 spike.
Target has joined a list of the nation’s largest retailers that will require customers to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 spike.
Abbott says there are no plans for another statewide shutdown of Texas
“I get this question, it seems like, a thousand times a day. People are panicking thinking I’m about to shut down Texas again. The answer is no,” Abbott said.
“I get this question, it seems like, a thousand times a day. People are panicking thinking I’m about to shut down Texas again. The answer is no,” Abbott said.
CVS makes face coverings mandatory at all of its locations
CVS has become the latest retailer mandating that its customers wear face coverings while its inside stores due to the recent spike in COVID-19 infections.
CVS has become the latest retailer mandating that its customers wear face coverings while its inside stores due to the recent spike in COVID-19 infections.
Bowling alley owners sue Pritzker, call reopening guidelines 'unconstitutional'
Bowling alley owners across the state are calling Illinois' reopening guidelines unconstitutional. They have sued Gov. J.B. Pritzker and have asked a Lee County judge to exempt them from the Phase 4 capacity limit.
Bowling alley owners across the state are calling Illinois' reopening guidelines unconstitutional. They have sued Gov. J.B. Pritzker and have asked a Lee County judge to exempt them from the Phase 4 capacity limit.