Protesters gather at Texas Capitol for "Shed the Mask" rally
Protestors in the crowd said wearing masks is more dangerous than not wearing one.
Protestors in the crowd said wearing masks is more dangerous than not wearing one.
Lucky Brand files for bankruptcy, has offer to sell company
Lucky said it plans to close 13 stores and could shutter more during the bankruptcy process.
Lucky said it plans to close 13 stores and could shutter more during the bankruptcy process.
Regulators warn Illinois casinos to take coronavirus precautions
Casinos that fail to follow guidelines aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus could be disciplined, including loss of their license, Illinois regulators warned this week.
Casinos that fail to follow guidelines aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus could be disciplined, including loss of their license, Illinois regulators warned this week.
Justice Kavanaugh denies emergency request from Illinois GOP groups seeking to hold large rallies
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh on Saturday denied an emergency appeal submitted by GOP lawmakers from Illinois that had argued against the governor’s restrictions on meeting in groups larger than 10 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh on Saturday denied an emergency appeal submitted by GOP lawmakers from Illinois that had argued against the governor’s restrictions on meeting in groups larger than 10 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
700 nurses at Joliet hospital go on strike after contract negotiations fail
More than 700 nurses at Amita Health St. Joseph Medical Center Joliet went on strike Saturday morning after negotiations between the hospital and the nurses union failed to result in a contract.
More than 700 nurses at Amita Health St. Joseph Medical Center Joliet went on strike Saturday morning after negotiations between the hospital and the nurses union failed to result in a contract.
Illinois sees 862 more virus cases and 10 more deaths
Illinois health officials on Saturday said another 10 people have died from COVID-19, raising the state’s death toll to 7,014.
Illinois health officials on Saturday said another 10 people have died from COVID-19, raising the state’s death toll to 7,014.
Indiana reports 522 new coronavirus cases, 6 more deaths
Indiana has reported 522 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total to 47,432, state health officials said on Saturday.
Indiana has reported 522 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total to 47,432, state health officials said on Saturday.
South Bay teacher accused of coughing on 1-year-old loses job
KTVU has learned that a South Bay educator has been fired, after an alleged confrontation with a young child and his family at a yogurt shop.
KTVU has learned that a South Bay educator has been fired, after an alleged confrontation with a young child and his family at a yogurt shop.
At least 93 University of Washington frat members test positive for COVID-19 as state sees spike in cases
At least 93 fraternity members from the University of Washington’s Greek life have tested positive for COVID-19 after the state saw a significant spike in new cases.
At least 93 fraternity members from the University of Washington’s Greek life have tested positive for COVID-19 after the state saw a significant spike in new cases.
Illinois opening 7 more centers to support small businesses
Seven new state-run centers will open this summer to support Illinois small businesses.
Seven new state-run centers will open this summer to support Illinois small businesses.
LISA app launching new program to help essential workers
Robert Richmond, founder and CEO of LISA, talks about how they've pivoted their business to support frontline workers during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Robert Richmond, founder and CEO of LISA, talks about how they've pivoted their business to support frontline workers during the COVID-19 outbreak.
What is ‘new mutation’? Fauci says it may speed the spread of coronavirus
Dr. Fauci said Thursday that the coronavirus has mutated in a way that may replicate and spread more easily. Should the public be worried?
Dr. Fauci said Thursday that the coronavirus has mutated in a way that may replicate and spread more easily. Should the public be worried?
Kimberly Guilfoyle, girlfriend of Donald Trump Jr., tests positive for coronavirus
Kimberly Guilfoyle, the girlfriend of Donald Trump Jr., tested positive for coronavirus before a Fourth of July event at Mount Rushmore with President Trump, according to multiple media reports.
Kimberly Guilfoyle, the girlfriend of Donald Trump Jr., tested positive for coronavirus before a Fourth of July event at Mount Rushmore with President Trump, according to multiple media reports.
Cubs, White Sox fans excited as teams begin workouts for shortened season
Chicago's summer without baseball is coming to an end. Both the Cubs and White Sox held their first official workouts Friday in anticipation of a 60-game season scheduled to start later this month.
Chicago's summer without baseball is coming to an end. Both the Cubs and White Sox held their first official workouts Friday in anticipation of a 60-game season scheduled to start later this month.
Study finds hydroxychloroquine treatment associated with lower mortality rate for COVID-19 patients
Treatment with hydroxychloroquine cut the death rate significantly in sick patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to a new study.
Treatment with hydroxychloroquine cut the death rate significantly in sick patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to a new study.
Jimmie Johnson 1st NASCAR driver to test positive for coronavirus
The 44-year-old Johnson is the first driver in any NASCAR series to test positive and the news Friday evening cast a shadow over the historic NASCAR-IndyCar doubleheader races coming up Saturday and Sunday. There was no indication any races would be affected.
The 44-year-old Johnson is the first driver in any NASCAR series to test positive and the news Friday evening cast a shadow over the historic NASCAR-IndyCar doubleheader races coming up Saturday and Sunday. There was no indication any races would be affected.
More than 11 million people have COVID-19 across the world, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes at a time when COVID-19 case numbers are surging in different parts of the world.
The milestone comes at a time when COVID-19 case numbers are surging in different parts of the world.
Don't let guard down against COVID over holiday, Illinois officials warn
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and health officials urged businesses and residents Friday to comply with public health measures over the July 4 holiday weekend, warning that precautions must continue to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and health officials urged businesses and residents Friday to comply with public health measures over the July 4 holiday weekend, warning that precautions must continue to slow the spread of COVID-19.
31 MLB players, 7 staff test positive for COVID-19, or 1.2%
The positive tests occurred among 19 of the 30 teams, according to results of the samples sent to the Sports Medicine Research and Testing Laboratory in South Jordan, Utah. There were 3,185 samples collected and tested through the first week of intake testing.
The positive tests occurred among 19 of the 30 teams, according to results of the samples sent to the Sports Medicine Research and Testing Laboratory in South Jordan, Utah. There were 3,185 samples collected and tested through the first week of intake testing.
Illinois surpasses 7,000 coronavirus deaths
Illinois has surpassed 7,000 COVID-19 deaths.
Illinois has surpassed 7,000 COVID-19 deaths.