Small business aid went beyond hard-hit companies, data show
The government handed out $521 billion through the paycheck protection program, a crucial piece of the government's $2 trillion rescue package.
The government handed out $521 billion through the paycheck protection program, a crucial piece of the government's $2 trillion rescue package.
Kanye West’s Yeezy apparel company received between $2 million and $5 million in COVID-19 PPP funds
Data for Paycheck Protection Program beneficiaries was released to the public by the Small Business Administration on July 6.
Data for Paycheck Protection Program beneficiaries was released to the public by the Small Business Administration on July 6.
US has 4% of the world’s population, but more than 25% of global coronavirus cases
The United States, which is home to approximately 4% of the world’s population, currently contains more than 25% of all the world’s coronavirus cases — a staggering disparity that health experts are warning could soon overwhelm the capacity of the U.S. health care system.
The United States, which is home to approximately 4% of the world’s population, currently contains more than 25% of all the world’s coronavirus cases — a staggering disparity that health experts are warning could soon overwhelm the capacity of the U.S. health care system.
Nearly 240 scientists urge WHO to acknowledge coronavirus can spread in air
The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.
The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.
Outrage after California bans singing in churches amid coronavirus pandemic
Faith leaders are speaking out after California Gov. Gavin Newsom banned singing and chanting in houses of worship last week due to a surge in coronavirus cases following weeks of protests.
Faith leaders are speaking out after California Gov. Gavin Newsom banned singing and chanting in houses of worship last week due to a surge in coronavirus cases following weeks of protests.
'People are willing to play Russian roulette with their family’s lives': Doctor slams behavior in US
The rising cases in states like Arizona, Florida, Texas and California has been blamed in part on many not wearing masks or obeying other social-distancing rules.
The rising cases in states like Arizona, Florida, Texas and California has been blamed in part on many not wearing masks or obeying other social-distancing rules.
6 more COVID-19 deaths reported in Illinois
Illinois health officials on Monday announced six more deaths from the coronavirus and an additional 614 cases.
Illinois health officials on Monday announced six more deaths from the coronavirus and an additional 614 cases.
Asian and Black Americans report increased discrimination amid coronavirus pandemic, survey finds
A report published by Pew Research on July 1 surveying the effects of the racial and ethnic discrimination during the coronavirus pandemic found that Asian and Black Americans are more likely than other groups to report negative experiences based on the color of their skin since the pandemic began.
A report published by Pew Research on July 1 surveying the effects of the racial and ethnic discrimination during the coronavirus pandemic found that Asian and Black Americans are more likely than other groups to report negative experiences based on the color of their skin since the pandemic began.
Miami-Dade closes restaurants, gyms for a second time due to surge in coronavirus cases
Restaurants, gyms and other businesses in Miami-Dade County must once again close their doors due to a spike in coronavirus cases in South Florida.
Restaurants, gyms and other businesses in Miami-Dade County must once again close their doors due to a spike in coronavirus cases in South Florida.
The effects mask-wearing has on your skin
Wearing a mask is just part of daily life now. But for many, it's causing skin issues. Dr. Elizabeth Mullans has some tips on what you can do to limit irritation.
Wearing a mask is just part of daily life now. But for many, it's causing skin issues. Dr. Elizabeth Mullans has some tips on what you can do to limit irritation.
Organization helping at-risk youth during pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has hit certain organizations especially hard. Community-based Friends of the Children pairs at-risk youth with mentors to help them thrive. But with social isolation, mentor, mentee relationships have been strained.
The coronavirus pandemic has hit certain organizations especially hard. Community-based Friends of the Children pairs at-risk youth with mentors to help them thrive. But with social isolation, mentor, mentee relationships have been strained.
Harvard researchers launch COVID risk assessment map
Coronavirus maps are popping up everywhere. The Harvard Global Health Institute is hoping to simplify them by creating a set of metrics to help communities fight the coronavirus.
Coronavirus maps are popping up everywhere. The Harvard Global Health Institute is hoping to simplify them by creating a set of metrics to help communities fight the coronavirus.
Quarantine for travelers coming from 15 states goes into effect
Starting Monday, Chicago is putting restrictions on travel to 15 states where coronavirus cases have been rising.
Starting Monday, Chicago is putting restrictions on travel to 15 states where coronavirus cases have been rising.
Nick Cordero dead at 41 after coronavirus battle, wife Amanda Kloots announces
Nick Cordero's fight had consisted of a leg amputation and multiple mini-strokes while battling several other maladies.
Nick Cordero's fight had consisted of a leg amputation and multiple mini-strokes while battling several other maladies.
Spirit Airlines passenger removed from flight for not wearing mask
A Spirit Airlines passenger was removed from a flight from LaGuardia airport to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday for refusing to wear a mask.
A Spirit Airlines passenger was removed from a flight from LaGuardia airport to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday for refusing to wear a mask.
Illinois reports lowest coronavirus daily death toll since March
Illinois health officials on Sunday announced 639 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 6 additional deaths.
Illinois health officials on Sunday announced 639 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 6 additional deaths.
Google Maps features allow commuters to travel safely amid COVID-19 pandemic
Google's map features allow commuters to travel safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Google's map features allow commuters to travel safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Experts wonder how the pandemic will affect endangered birds in Chicago
Plovers usually return to places where they’ve successfully nested, but two federally endangered shorebirds have yet to return to the Lake Michigan coast.
Plovers usually return to places where they’ve successfully nested, but two federally endangered shorebirds have yet to return to the Lake Michigan coast.
2 White Sox players test positive for coronavirus
Two Chicago White Sox players have tested positive for COVID-19, the team said in a statement Sunday.
Two Chicago White Sox players have tested positive for COVID-19, the team said in a statement Sunday.
Future of dating in a post COVID-19 world
Camille Kostin, professional matchmaker with It's Just Lunch Chicago, talks about what dating could look like in wake of COVID-19.
Camille Kostin, professional matchmaker with It's Just Lunch Chicago, talks about what dating could look like in wake of COVID-19.